It has begun! Doc Hamilton’s VS4-10 Pro

[doc.hamilton]

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

Which wheel/tire setup do I use? AND, I have a set of Vanquish Method wheels arriving tomorrow. I’m going to mount them to the tires that came with the kit.

I have had these sets for over 7 yrs! I purchased them for a couple builds I was going to do. I’m going to resurrect one and build a new SCX10 ii for Axialfest in June! I’m fairly certain that I will not be using any of these on this rig. I just wanted to see what the possibilities are...

[doc.hamilton]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Warped as in out of round or won't lie flat on a table? Mine was out of round, but it's usable. I just had to ensure it was centered on the shaft.

BTW - I agree with what the others are saying about bumpers. You want plastic bumpers so they slide on the rocks. The plastic also flexes a bit when hitting something instead of stopping you dead.

Thanks Jato!
Perhaps a bumper can be 3D printed? I’ll pause on the bumper for right now.

Cheers
Doc

[doc.hamilton]

Decided on wheels... Vanquish Method - the first two went together real smooth. The second set, took quite awhile, as the tire bead kept slipping out. It was frustrating but a lesson in patience.

[doc.hamilton]

Here’s tonight’s progress...

I’m wondering how I can lengthen the wires from the motor...

[doc.hamilton]

Of course I just realized that I neglected the motors sensor wire! Ugh... and it’s stupid long too. I’ll see if I can get a shorter one.

Oh well.

Cheers
Doc

[Shinook]

Have you noticed a fair bit of toe-in on your Pro build? Just curious since we're building at the same time.

[doc.hamilton]

Originally Posted by Shinook

Have you noticed a fair bit of toe-in on your Pro build? Just curious since we're building at the same time.

I have - though I think if I back out the ends of the steering link a couple turns it may solve that?

Keep me posted!

Today I spray painted the fender wells.

Cheers
Doc

[Shinook]

Originally Posted by doc.hamilton

I have - though I think if I back out the ends of the steering link a couple turns it may solve that?

Keep me posted!

Today I spray painted the fender wells.

Cheers
Doc

I adjusted the frontmost rod, I think it's the drag link? I opened both sides about one to one and a half turns, it seems to have straightened it out. It was pretty dramaticly toed in.

I'm not sure if that's the right bar to adjust, it's just what I started with.

[doc.hamilton]

Originally Posted by Shinook

I adjusted the frontmost rod, I think it's the drag link? I opened both sides about one to one and a half turns, it seems to have straightened it out. It was pretty dramaticly toed in.

I'm not sure if that's the right bar to adjust, it's just what I started with.

Thanks Shinook!
I’ll give that a try. I’m going to do a test run on my electronics tomorrow... Btw - I like how you placed your esc and receiver box

I know, I know I should have done that already but

Cheers
Doc

[Shinook]

Originally Posted by doc.hamilton

Thanks Shinook!
I’ll give that a try. I’m going to do a test run on my electronics tomorrow... Btw - I like how you placed your esc and receiver box

I know, I know I should have done that already but

Thanks.

I considered running the receiver to the fuel cell in the back, but it not being waterproof and running the FS-BS6, I wanted to keep it in a box. I stole the Traxxas idea from Jato, my only gripe is that it can't be bolted in, I had to use servo tape, which wasn't ideal, but it will be easier to remove/install than removing the battery tray and all the bolts for the panels. A pleasant surprise was the structure of the box, which is different than the stock one on my TRX4, the aftermarket one I used was more compact and slightly neater to wire.

The ESC was tricky to position, there isn't a ton of space with the battery mount in place, that's the only way to mount it that fits easily. The Mamba X is larger than my HW1080, so that was a bit of a surprise.

Jato also mentioned he had the same issue with the steering, he put spacers in to close the gap, which I may do also once I get it dialed in. LMK how you manage, I think I took around a turn to turn and a half out on each side.

[doc.hamilton]

Small update:

And did I mention how much I am enjoying putting this kit together? This has been so much fun!

Onto the snaps...

[CLOUT]

Congrats Doc, looks like such a fun build. Love the wheel choice, but Im partial to that model. I need to pick up a VS4-10 of my own. Maybe after I finish rebuilding my TRX4.

[B-MOW71]

Build is coming along great!

Nice wheel choice!

[doc.hamilton]

Paint!!! Not my best job, not my worst either...

I’m painting the grill, door handles, wipers & light buckets silver

[el_Fernando]

Dude, that came out fantastic! Did you use rattle cans? Duratrax or Tamiya?


Wish I could do mine two-tone but I really suck at painting. That is the part of the build that I'am most concerned with... I'm even scared to paint the fenders!

Originally Posted by doc.hamilton

Paint!!! Not my best job, not my worst either...

I’m painting the grill, door handles, wipers & light buckets silver

[doc.hamilton]

Originally Posted by el_Fernando

Dude, that came out fantastic! Did you use rattle cans? Duratrax or Tamiya?


Wish I could do mine two-tone but I really suck at painting. That is the part of the build that I'am most concerned with... I'm even scared to paint the fenders!

Thank you!!!
I used Tamiya spray. The bear was masking off the interior. I wish I could redo that. The interior looks ok, but the rear bed... ugh. I may try to repaint it on the exterior. I wish I could purchase just the interior from Vanquish.

Cheers
Doc

[doc.hamilton]

Well I got my electronics sorted out. Shortened the wires from the motor, a friend shortened my BEC wire, and, well, it’s alive!!!

Also painted the detail pieces... ordered the “Scout” badges to help complete the rig!

[doc.hamilton]

It’s all in the details!

[doc.hamilton]

First time outdoors!

[sgtlt]

what holes did you use to mount the spur, maybe a pic, thanks