Slowbro's TF2

[Slowbro]

Got my trailfinder Thursday and have been steadily putting it together. I almost have it done so I figured I would start a build thread



I had one issue while assembling...I noticed the battery plate would not sit flat on the frame. The screws that hold on the mount for the shift servo were not flush in the plate so I drilled the countersink a little deeper and all was good



My yota has an Allison transmission it sure is big enough to be one


Roller






I stole electronics from my wifes scaler and my Foff to put in it.
Integy 55t
rooster crawler esc
spektrum A6030 steering servo
hitec 5645 shift servo

It is surprisingly fast in 2nd with the 55t


Body color: Racing Blue




Almost done, got to finish interior, windows, and some paint details






I am going to paint black around the headlights, I think it will look better. 1st run on the rocks will be tomorrow so I should have some cool pics of it

[rangercat23]

I love your choice of color, looks awesome!!!

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by rangercat23

I love your choice of color, looks awesome!!!

Thanks! It's not exactly what I was wanting but I like it a lot.

Well universal broke after about 20min of total runtime...must have been a defect.





I was expecting to have to replace the driveshafts...just not this soon. Oh well. I didn't get any pics of it today since I only drove it about 50yards before this happened.

[Die-Laughing]

looks good... I like the little Allison decal

[sloppy]

Originally Posted by Slowbro

I was expecting to have to replace the driveshafts...just not this soon. Oh well. I didn't get any pics of it today since I only drove it about 50yards before this happened.

I threw mine right in the parts bin.. Never even took them out of the pack

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

looks good... I like the little Allison decal

Thanks!

Originally Posted by sloppy

I threw mine right in the parts bin.. Never even took them out of the pack

I should have but figured I would give them a try. I have some stock Axial drive shafts with the reinforcing rings, I will give them a shot. Has anyone tried MIPS? Will they fit without modification?

[sloppy]

I have a set of MIP's but didnt try them.. I just put on some maxx shafts, they should be fine for a 1.9...

[chicklet]

Looks great! Sorry to see the driveshafts :(

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by chicklet

Looks great! Sorry to see the driveshafts :(

Thanks! Yeah it sucks, I should have it back going shortly.

[Slowbro]

Used a stock axial driveshaft on the rear w/reinforcing rings. Also installed rings on front shaft...we shall see how long this lasts.


Painted black around the headlights, I think it looks better


Dash and decals


Some outside pics:




And first scratches...guess its not new anymore



Got a video coming, its nothing special but will show speeds in both gears w/ 55t motor on 3s

[chicklet]

The black grille looks better! I still want one of these one day....

[easleycrawler]

That thing is looking really good Wendall.

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by chicklet

The black grille looks better! I still want one of these one day....

You should get one, its an awesome trail rig

Originally Posted by easleycrawler

That thing is looking really good Wendall.

Thanks Travis!


Here is a speed comparison video...it shows 1st and 2nd gear at full throttle with a 55t on 3s

RC4WD TrailFinder2 Speed test - YouTube

[Slowbro]

Another video:

RC4WD Trailfinder2 - YouTube

[chicklet]

Originally Posted by Slowbro

You should get one, its an awesome trail rig

Here is a speed comparison video...it shows 1st and 2nd gear at full throttle with a 55t on 3s

RC4WD TrailFinder2 Speed test - YouTube

In due time

Originally Posted by Slowbro

Another video:

RC4WD Trailfinder2 - YouTube

Great vid!

[limited77]

The truck looked awesome in person yesterday man. I hate you broke a drive shaft. Glad the Axial ones worked for you.

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by limited77

The truck looked awesome in person yesterday man. I hate you broke a drive shaft. Glad the Axial ones worked for you.

Thanks Michael, can't wait to see the project you have coming.

[Slowbro]

Got some decent pics today and a video The roll over at the end of the video broke off both mirrors...guess I need to invest in some rubber mirrors.

Trailfinder 2 RC4WD - YouTube

[6victor6]

I watched the video.. looks like a nice place for wheeling around.

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by 6victor6

I watched the video.. looks like a nice place for wheeling around.

Yes it is...has a creek and some nice rocks. It is behind a friends house (hatefulboy on here), I would kill to have it in my backyard