My new RS10 build
 

Well the time has come for my newest build. With the comp season coming soon, I want to put together a RS that will be the best it can possibly be. Id like to give special thanks to Darin at Redcat and Jason at Krawler Hobbies for all the help and support! We are testin the Montrucks Katana chassis along with several other changes. Heres the list of the goods,

Katana chassis
Dogman delrin lowers w/Revo rod ends
Custom 3/8 delrin uppers w/Revo rod ends
Losi 4" shocks (might run shorter shocks though)
Novak Rooster Crawler ESC
Banebot 395 motors(testing them anyway)
Punk dig switch
CC BEC
Hitec 5955TG servo
Custom delrin rear steer lock out
DNA Thrashers with Rovers
DNA Thrashers with X-locks (will be testing several different tires)


With the shock already monted to the axle housing this should be a very capable rig. The idea I have for the rear steer lockout should work very well and much better then using a turn buckle. Pics will be coming soon, but here is a couple before pics. The setup I had did work very well but I did need some improving.

Pretty much bone stock,
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/crawler5.jpg
Original mods,
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s.../crawler10.jpg
Flex will be more limited on the new build,
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s.../crawler11.jpg

Let the building begin!!!

Lookin forward to this thread! Btw, how come everyone and their dog it seems, has cool aftermarket wheels, I looked into wheels for changing the backspace, and some bling of course, and the things are frikken expensive up here!!!!!! Are they that cheap down in the states, that you can have 2, or 3 sets with rubber lying around? I gotta get in on this action!

Wheels are a bit pricey in the states as well. Check the classifieds on here...I picked up a set of msd topgun wheels, rock claw tires, and foams for $60 USD shipped.

I have about $80 in my set with Rovers and I picked up the other set with X-locks for cheap used. I also have Axial plastic wheels with Comp Claws and a set of stock RS wheels with Rock claws.

Your servo alone cost 1/2 the price of the rig. LOL (but ya got the best)
That's what I meant by I'll be spending money like mad. after I fix the servo. I wanna get some HB rovers. What you are doing is looking really good and can't wait to see how you place in the comp.

later
Rich

Got everything mounted to the new chassis, now I have to do some tweeking on the suspension but as you can see in the pics it has a ton of articulation. More updates to come tomorrow.

http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...Crawler/RS.jpg
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...rawler/RS2.jpg
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...rawler/RS3.jpg

Looking good buddy! Those links are bright! Let me know if there is anything else we can do to help!

-Jason

The links will be redyed black, to match the black/red theme of the rig. I think with the rest of the stuff I have ordered from you I will be set pretty well. Thanks again Jason for all of your help and support.

thats a sweet looking chassis and bent links. cant wait to see this completed

I should have it done hopefully next weekend. Im just waiting on the rest of the parts to get here, as well as the bug body, lipos and charger I just ordered from Jason. Ill be making the new upper links and mounting the electronics over the next couple days.

is there any way you can mount the lower links on the inside of the chassis? I am forever hanging up on them on the stock chassis. Gonna make a homebrew setup to cover the screw heads.....

If you make a custom skidplate you can.

Quick update, my delrin for the upper links just arrived, I should have the rest of the parts and the punk dig early next week. I procrastinated on the Punk dig whether I wanted to make a switch or the Punk. I figured since no one has tried it on the RS yet I might as well give it a try. Ill post more pics as I get more done.