pobrockcrawler's Ascender Build

[pobrockcrawler]

Well it's official, I've gone and bought myself an RTR Ascender Bronco.

I've been wanting another crawler for quite some time now and the Ascender seems like the best truck. Especially after reading through Natedog's thread and a quite a few others stating it out classes the scx10, I had to see what one could do with my own eyes

Also seeing as my scx10 is getting quite old now (7 years I think it is) and the fact that it's got a hard body d90 on it now, I now see it as my baby and don't want to mess it up. So the idea with the Ascender is it will be what my scx10 used to be, lexan body, big 1.9 tires go anywhere truck. I will be making metal bumpers and sliders etc...

Managed to find one quite cheap brand new (same price as a deadbolt over here), so I thought for a far superior kit I had to get it. Along with the kit I got a Castle BEC so I can run my 3S batteries on it without worry, Deans connectors and some Traxxas ends for if I fell like making longer links.

Anyway I'm really excited for this and can't wait to make it my own, I literally ordered it a 20 minutes ago so pictures will follow in a few days time.

Thanks guys

[Natedog]

Congrats you'll like it! Looking forward to your build!

[SMFtwstdHICK]

Congrats.

You will not be disappointed. These trucks are killer.

[pobrockcrawler]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Congrats you'll like it! Looking forward to your build!

Thanks Nate

Originally Posted by SMFtwstdHICK

Congrats.

You will not be disappointed. These trucks are killer.

Thanks SMF Good, can't to get my hands on it!!

[pobrockcrawler]

Got my wheels and tyres ready for it, stole the Vanquish OMF's from my D90 scx10 and mounted them to my Axial BFG krawlers. I'm yet to try these tyres out, never got round to using them when they were on my scx10. Mounted up with CI 4.50 lil nova's.







Thanks for looking

[SMFtwstdHICK]

Those tires are good. Give em some time to get worked in. They stick well.

[pobrockcrawler]

Originally Posted by SMFtwstdHICK

Those tires are good. Give em some time to get worked in. They stick well.

Good to know thanks, sounds like a similar story with the axial falkens I've got. They really started to shine after a few hours on the rough stuff

[pobrockcrawler]

Here she is, arrived only but two hours ago and I've already started ripping into it hehe!! Already taken the electrics out to solder the BEC, put the new wheels and tyres on and stripped and greased the front axle

Overall I must say this is very nice truck, from small details like cable holders to the masive steering angle and huge flex! I can see myself liking this truck a lot





Cannot believe this huge steering angle


Massive flex, love how the rear tyres tuck well up into the wheel arch


First mod, changed out that 'ball bolt' thing to a separate ball and bolt. Thought the og idea could pop off...


Front axle greased up


Thanks for looking

Also a question for people running baterry packs 3000MAH and above, where are you putting them? They don't fit in the floating battery tray which I did know about by the way. I think I might have to make a mount to fit behind the front shock towers but making it so the tyres clear under full lock and max flex is going to be tricky with the short wheelbase configuration.... Hmmmm

[slow1500]

Originally Posted by pobrockcrawler

Also a question for people running baterry packs 3000MAH and above, where are you putting them? They don't fit in the floating battery tray which I did know about by the way. I think I might have to make a mount to fit behind the front shock towers but making it so the tyres clear under full lock and max flex is going to be tricky with the short wheelbase configuration.... Hmmmm

I ordered a 4000+ mah shorty battery from Hobbyking that's the same dimensions as Vaterras recommended battery. I didn't feel like making any custom mount for a standard battery.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...APPROVED_.html

[pobrockcrawler]

Originally Posted by slow1500

I ordered a 4000+ mah shorty battery from Hobbyking that's the same dimensions as Vaterras recommended battery. I didn't feel like making any custom mount for a standard battery.

Turnigy nano-tech Shorty 4200mah 2S2P 65~130C Hardcase Lipo Pack (ROAR APPROVED)

Nice one thanks for the link I've decided to get new batteries for it, however I want to keep it 3s. I've found that a 2200mah 3s battery is the exact same size as the tray so I'm gonna pick a couple of them up

[pobrockcrawler]

Got the BEC soldered in and everything works. Made up my own steering links to eliminate some play that the stock set up has.

Swapped out to a deans connector



New links, 4mm all thread sleved in aluminium tube. Used the new large traxxas rod ends as they accommodate a 4mm thread



I did manage to rest my stick pack sized 3s battery in her so I could drive it and realised I'm far to accustomed to my scx10 with a big powerful servo and metal steering components. But for a stock rig for so little money you can't complain.

Another thing is the amount of torque twist it has, it's quite funny actually!! I can see a sway bar mod in the near future.

Anyway I'm extremely pleased with it and can definitely see big potential. I have no problem dumping some cash into it that's for sure!!

Thanks for looking

[Natedog]

I've had zero problems with the steering ball stud that you replaced. Glad the using the sweet stock battery tray. Love the tire tuck too.

[pobrockcrawler]

Originally Posted by Natedog

I've had zero problems with the steering ball stud that you replaced. Glad the using the sweet stock battery tray. Love the tire tuck too.

Cool, good to know Yeah the stock battery tray is pure genius!!

[pobrockcrawler]

Got a couple updates

New servo way overkill but the steering is very much how I like it. Got an aluminium servo horn as well.


2200 3s lipo. Only problem is it won't balance charge, gonna head to my hooby shop in the week and see what the deal is. Don't want to charge it without balancing as we all know that could potentially lead to bad things happening...


Size comparison to a 3200 3s lipo


Dropped the body down 3-4 holes and put the axial falkens on just out of pure boredom




I will have an RPP Hobby order coming in next week and once I sort this battery issue out I think a new body will be in the works

Anyway thanks for looking

[Bananaclip]

Great little rig! I prefer the Falken tires, so your boredom was beneficial

[djr01974]

Now go get it dirty😳

[kournikova462]

Great job!!!! How's the performance with the 3s? How long of a run time do you get


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[Natedog]

Originally Posted by pobrockcrawler

Got a couple updates

New servo way overkill but the steering is very much how I like it. Got an aluminium servo horn as well.

2200 3s lipo. Only problem is it won't balance charge, gonna head to my hooby shop in the week and see what the deal is. Don't want to charge it without balancing as we all know that could potentially lead to bad things happening...

Dropped the body down 3-4 holes and put the axial falkens on just out of pure boredom

I will have an RPP Hobby order coming in next week and once I sort this battery issue out I think a new body will be in the works

Anyway thanks for looking

Lookin' good, really like the lowered body! Get that lipo taken care of.

Originally Posted by Bananaclip

Great little rig! I prefer the Falken tires, so your boredom was beneficial

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[pobrockcrawler]

Originally Posted by Bananaclip

Great little rig! I prefer the Falken tires, so your boredom was beneficial

Thanks buddy, really enjoying messing around with it!! If I'm honset I prefer them as well haha

Originally Posted by djr01974

Now go get it dirty😳

I'm itching to get it dirty, just need to sort the battery issue out

Originally Posted by kournikova462

Great job!!!! How's the performance with the 3s? How long of a run time do you get

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Thank you Very similar to my scx10 with a 35t motor on 3s, fun!!! I'm yet to find out but once I get the battery issue sorted I'll let you know. I'm hoping for around an hour out of the 2200mah

Originally Posted by Natedog

Lookin' good, really like the lowered body! Get that lipo taken care of.


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Cheers nate, yeah it does look better Will do, don't want to mess around with it!!!

Glad you like the Falkens

[Natedog]

Performance on 3S is lots of fun with mine running all stock RTR electronics. I get 3-4 hours out of 4400mah battery, so 2200 should get an hour easily although the servo your running will shorten that time a little.