Szczerba's MC6 6x6

[imthatguy]

Pretty slick sir. Would you recommend this kit after having a bit of time with it?

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by rcjeepbuilder

My son kept arguing with me, he kept saying that your truck was real lol. Great truck and thanks for the video! can you post a link to the other build(the truck with the rear wheel steer) the truck in the playlist

Thanks to you both. Better make a pot coffee, the 8x8 was a 10 month build.
Szczerba's Tow Rig

Originally Posted by imthatguy

Pretty slick sir. Would you recommend this kit after having a bit of time with it?

Thanks. I am not super excited about my sticker job on this truck. I was scraping the bottom of my sticker barrel to come with something. I may take em all off. Who knows.

I paid around $650 shipped for the kit and some extras with fast shipping.

In no order.

The parts are designed/built/moulded well and the hardware is good metal. Every part of the cab/chassis has grooves or stops for each piece to fit in to. I maybe used 1/4 bottle of 2oz glue. The bed that the truck came with is overkill, as it's like 3/8" thick and heavy, didn't plan on using it anyways.

The axles went together good but I am concerned with their durability over time, some internet searching has revealed. See pictures in previous posts. I even think a small block of Delrin inside the axle housing to support the axle shafts close to the gears could be a fix as well. See my TLT comparison too.

The lights and light control board are well designed and fit the truck perfect.
Tires are soft but not too soft. Foams are mush. Beadlocks are solid.

I really like the attention to scale bits on the cab and the suspension is cool and works great too. The firmer yellow springs are perfect. I was able to cut the chassis rails and shorten up the wb by 1.5" without much issue too.

I probably missed something and rambled but yes, I would recommend it, even with the axle durability issues. I ordered from StellaModels and they had RPP type customer service.

[Hoosierdady]

The last pic is awesome Shane, VERY realistic. I like repurposing LEDs and containers myself.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Hoosierdady

The last pic is awesome Shane, VERY realistic. I like repurposing LEDs and containers myself.

I use whatever I have laying around and the wife knows not to trash any plastic containers or product packaging before getting my approval.

[imthatguy]

Thanks for the frank review.

I like the idea of a multi-axled truck, but think I might want to go the custom route so I can make a 9th/10th scale example instead.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

Thanks for the frank review.



I like the idea of a multi-axled truck, but think I might want to go the custom route so I can make a 9th/10th scale example instead.

After day two of this build I wanted to build a 2.2 version.

[Kylar]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

Not sure if I like this top box. Would dremel off the front screw hole/mounts.

I would use the box from a TF2, instead of the axial. Its the same size and it looks like a gas tank


Awesome build!! Very cool looking truck and great tubework!!

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Kylar

I would use the box from a TF2, instead of the axial. Its the same size and it looks like a gas tank Awesome build!! Very cool looking truck and great tubework!!

Thanks. I am pretty much done with the truck now. Just need to figure out a mount setup for the roof. Ill use a hinge or magnets. I went ahead and mounted the axial box with 3mm screws the other day.

[Szczerba]

Riding around the rock pile this evening. Super fun to drive on scale terrain.

[lonleycreeper]

Can we see this rig next to another 1:10 scale rig, something everyone is familiar with, eg hilux or scx jk?

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by lonleycreeper

Can we see this rig next to another 1:10 scale rig, something everyone is familiar with, eg hilux or scx jk?

I'll spec it out this evening. Been meaning to weigh it as well.

[Szczerba]

15"wb
24"x8"x10"
11lbs 2oz RTR with 2200 3s

Jeepspeed is 11" wb

[Sp3cia1-K]

Damn those 2 look good together, I'll take one of each please

[dohc]

Nice build sir ! Do you think we can upgrade the axles with Yota II axles or anything else ?

Thanks
DOHC

[Szczerba]

See a couple posts back for my TLT comparison and widths. I dont have any yotas anymore. The stock axles are holding up fine with light trail use.

[dohc]

Hi sir

Sorry for highjacking your thread Thanks for the great infos. Building one now. Here are pics of my 8x8. Yota II axles are a little bit shorter, but you can put RC4WD 12mm Wheel widener. I will run it stock to see how it goes but I'm planning to put Yota II axles. I upgraded all to punishers steel shafts. Any idea for tranny upgrade ? Will probably test fit scx10 tranny + dual motor mount. Will post pics (on another thread ;) ) later.



Yota II axle next to cross stock axle




Thanks
DOHC

[Szczerba]

Looks good. I will run mine with stock axles until they break and then go with TLT axles. Good to know about the yota axle width, as I just sold off my yota axle'd f-toy before building the MC6.
On the trans, I will run mine til it breaks and replace with an Ax10 and possibly a RC4WD Triton transfer case. The trans seems like it will hold up. I dont think you'll need two motors if you get the correct turn motor and gear it down.

Looks like you got the yellow springs and AL spring mounts. Or they come standard with the 8x8?

[dohc]

Hehe thanks for the yellow springs tips ;) Already have a 6x6 from a modified scx10 chassis. I really liked the dual motor, pulls like a beast !

[fr8cture]

wow this thing is badass. Make a 1/10th version for me would ya? ;) I love the color, tube work and the rear panel for the taillights is really good looking.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

wow this thing is badass. Make a 1/10th version for me would ya? ;) I love the color, tube work and the rear panel for the taillights is really good looking.

I want to build a 2.2 version from the ground up but that may be a while.

I took this rig out on the Crawlapalooza night run. Got into some thick mud and popped the first rear axial driveshaft off.

Back at the cabin. I dont wanna clean it.
Roof is just sitting on crooked.