Sluggo's VRD Carbon Build

[Sluggo]

I am going to start running comps here in Indy in the spring and need to put together a rig. I decided on the Vanquish VRD platform. I really like the Vanquish H10 I bought, so I decided to stick with them for this build too. Got most of what I need for the build, but still need to purchase a servo and the VRD. Once Vanquish gets them back in stock (ETA - FEB), I'll be ready to get this baby rolling.

Build List:

• Chassis - VRD Carbon kit w/ Stubby Kit
• ESC - Hobbywing QUICRUN WP 10BL80
• Motor - Hobbywing QUICRUN Outer 3530SL (2200KV)
• Servo - Reefs 500
• Wheels - Injora 1.9 Beadlocks
• Tires - Proline 1.9 Trepadors
• Body - JConcepts Anvil (Cab Only) - might go for a RatRod inspired paint scheme
• Custom tube style bed - Wood look bed w/ carbon steel tubing with rust/patina

 

[Col_Sanders]

Sounds like a pretty good plan. The Trepadors may be too tall depending on the rule set. 4.75 is a pretty common height requirement and IIRC they are advertised as 4.9?

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Can't wait to see what you do with this build. A rot rod theme would be so cool!

 

[TrashPanda]

I was looking at the same motor ESC for my build.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

I was looking at the same motor ESC for my build.

Welcome to the site! Hobbywing makes great products. The 10BL80 is awesome because it can handle brushed or brushless motors.

 

[TrashPanda]

Welcome to the site! Hobbywing makes great products. The 10BL80 is awesome because it can handle brushed or brushless motors.

Excuse my ignorance but I see all these other ESC's with fans on them. The 10BL80 doesn't need one?

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Excuse my ignorance but I see all these other ESC's with fans on them. The 10BL80 doesn't need one?

Most crawler ESCs don't need fans because they aren't taxing the ESC and causing them to heat up.

 

[Sluggo]

Still waiting on Vanquish to get them back in stock. So far I have everything I need to start the build. Ordered a NRDRC servo tonight.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Wow the VRD Carbon is hard to find. You can try these places below. I've never dealt with any of them, but they all have phone numbers you can call to check if they are legit AND have the VRD Carbon in stock.

VRD Carbon - Kit

dp-rc.com

VRD Carbon Kit

Utilizing an all new Lightweight Spec VFD Transmission and updated F10 competition inspired portal axles the VRD Carbon Kit is a highly competitive.

www.getahobby.net

VPS09015 Vanquish Products VRD Carbon 1/10 Scale Competition Crawler K

Vanquish Products VRD Carbon Kit Elite Performance. Pure Competition. Precision Engineered. The VRD Carbon Kit is Vanquish Products' first-ever dedicated competition rock crawler platform, meticulously engineered by some of the most respected designers in the RC crawling world. This...

newsunracing.com

Vanquish Products VRD Carbon 1/10 Competition Rock Crawler Kit

Introducing the Vanquish Products VRD Carbon Kit, a pioneering innovation designed to cater to both seasoned RC rock crawling enthusiasts and those new to the sport. This competition-level platform boasts a 3mm thick matte finish carbon fiber frame, coupled with a 6-degree flat skid plate...

ironcityrchobbies.com

 

[TrashPanda]

Amain has a $30 off over $350. Can save a couple bucks but have to wait until restock.

 

[Sluggo]

UPDATE:
Vanquish had them up for sale on the 16th, arrived on the 20th. So started building last weekend. Here's a few pics during the process. Still waiting on my 3D printer parts to arrive so I can print out the remaining items I need to complete it. I want to get the body painted, but don't want to paint until I can get the mounting sorted and I need my printer to make the rock sliders and mounts. Decided on a smaller 850mah 3S pack so I can mount it up front as an option with a printed battery tray. Going to go with some Proline internally sprung shocks for it once they are back in stock. Also going to try to make a tube frame bed from scratch too at some point.

VRD 1

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VRD 2

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VRD 3

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VRD 4

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VRD 5

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VRD 6

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VRD 7

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VRD 8

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[TrashPanda]

Coming along nicely!

 

[im gunna crawl]

That’s a great looking rig. It’s coming along nicely!

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Looking good. I like those black-handled drivers.