Build Thread Infinity IFB 8 Nitro Buggy

[BMcG]

Well it was inevitable wasn't it really.

The return to RC via monster trucks led me back down the rabbit hole of RC racing and here we are...

https://flic.kr/p/2qeB5Gf

Hoping to start this weekend but there is a lot to get through as you can see It was strange buying a racing kit that wasn't a Kyosho but thought it worth a go seeing as this car has been in development for years!

Can always run back to Kyosho if needed.

Wish me luck!

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

 

[WickedFog]

Well now. That's jumping straight into the deep end

Make sure you do a build thread so we can follow along. Looks like a good time!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Well now that will tie you over until dinner time.
Careful though, there's a killer bee on the loose.

 

[bill_delong]

Good Luck!

I hope you're starting with a local pro setup for your track!

 

[BMcG]

Well now. That's jumping straight into the deep end

Make sure you do a build thread so we can follow along. Looks like a good time!

Fully intend to, most likely video the entire build as well so it will be well documented

Well now that will tie you over until dinner time.
Careful though, there's a killer bee on the loose.

The scary thing is I cannot remember if that was a TV show, Film or just an advert.

Memory and age do not combine

Good Luck!

I hope you're starting with a local pro setup for your track!

If it was my old Kyosho's I would be sorted.

However I think I will be in the minority with this car so it will be down to me to find what works, I have the generic team setup which I will use and then work from there.

 

[Littlemotor]

That’s awesome! Definitely don’t see a lot of those! Can’t wait to see how it comes together man!

 

[BMcG]

Started this weekend, Later than expected but life got in the way!

Started with the diffs

https://flic.kr/p/2qhPAag

Very nice feel about the metals and plastics and I really liked the little differences like the slots on the shafts for inside the diff cases

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP54d

The chassis is really nice but the black is going to be ruined after a few races

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP55A

https://flic.kr/p/2qhPAag

The arms were quite interesting as well, something truly different to the standard 1/8th arms you tend to see these days!

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP56s

https://flic.kr/p/2qhMUyw

https://flic.kr/p/2qhQ6mP

Front end bolted down

https://flic.kr/p/2qhMUBx

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP57j

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP54J

Servo saver and steering links

https://flic.kr/p/2qhPA5S

I really love this on the CVD's a neat way of ensuring the pin never comes out!

https://flic.kr/p/2qhHid5

And the rear end is bolted down

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP59D

And this is about as far as I got today, hopefully more tomorrow

 

[Littlemotor]

Started this weekend, Later than expected but life got in the way!

Started with the diffs

https://flic.kr/p/2qhPAag

Very nice feel about the metals and plastics and I really liked the little differences like the slots on the shafts for inside the diff cases

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP54d

The chassis is really nice but the black is going to be ruined after a few races

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP55A

https://flic.kr/p/2qhPAag

The arms were quite interesting as well, something truly different to the standard 1/8th arms you tend to see these days!

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP56s

https://flic.kr/p/2qhMUyw

https://flic.kr/p/2qhQ6mP

Front end bolted down

https://flic.kr/p/2qhMUBx

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP57j

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP54J

Servo saver and steering links

https://flic.kr/p/2qhPA5S

I really love this on the CVD's a neat way of ensuring the pin never comes out!

https://flic.kr/p/2qhHid5

And the rear end is bolted down

https://flic.kr/p/2qhP59D

And this is about as far as I got today, hopefully more tomorrow

Looks awesome so far man! Been a long time since anyone has used a BJ style front end in 1/8 off-road for sure. I’m diggin’ it! I hear ya on the black ano too. I used to run some custom truggy chassis from Bill @ BCE 15-20yrs back before he passed.. His took a helluva beating though before raw aluminum was visible I will say..

 

[BMcG]

Looks awesome so far man! Been a long time since anyone has used a BJ style front end in 1/8 off-road for sure. I’m diggin’ it! I hear ya on the black ano too. I used to run some custom truggy chassis from Bill @ BCE 15-20yrs back before he passed.. His took a helluva beating though before raw aluminum was visible I will say..

Wow! I remember BCE a real blast from the past. Sorry to hear he has passed.

 

[Littlemotor]

Wow! I remember BCE a real blast from the past. Sorry to hear he has passed.

Ha! Feels good to hear I’m not the only one!
Yeah-he was a solid due, and made some killer parts for sure.. my old ST-RR was a MISSLE on that chassis. I’ll be following your build closely brothaman!

 

[BMcG]

Rear end time!

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tcU

https://flic.kr/p/2qi3DEx

Shafted

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1t9s

Fancy roll bar system

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPbH

Centre diff and brakes time

https://flic.kr/p/2qi2Bax

https://flic.kr/p/2qi399N

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1trX

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tsd

Complete and dogbones..

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPqF

Resembling a car now..

https://flic.kr/p/2qi393L

Electronics time and radio tray

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tdF

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tnJ

https://flic.kr/p/2qi3DSM

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPgx

https://flic.kr/p/2qi38Tc

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPi1

I am really proud of this engine

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1te2

https://flic.kr/p/2qi38T2

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1t8F

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1t8q

https://flic.kr/p/2qi3E4U

Fuel tank is cool, each line represents I think 5cc of fuel so tells you how much you have left when you hold the car up

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tda

Coming together

https://flic.kr/p/2qi2BrV

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tun

Shocks

https://flic.kr/p/2qi2Brj

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPn9

Done and I am tired, will get some better finished pics later

https://flic.kr/p/2qi392o

 

[Littlemotor]

Rear end time!

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tcU

https://flic.kr/p/2qi3DEx

Shafted

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1t9s

Fancy roll bar system

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPbH

Centre diff and brakes time

https://flic.kr/p/2qi2Bax

https://flic.kr/p/2qi399N

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1trX

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tsd

Complete and dogbones..

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPqF

Resembling a car now..

https://flic.kr/p/2qi393L

Electronics time and radio tray

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tdF

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tnJ

https://flic.kr/p/2qi3DSM

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPgx

https://flic.kr/p/2qi38Tc

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPi1

I am really proud of this engine

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1te2

https://flic.kr/p/2qi38T2

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1t8F

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1t8q

https://flic.kr/p/2qi3E4U

Fuel tank is cool, each line represents I think 5cc of fuel so tells you how much you have left when you hold the car up

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tda

Coming together

https://flic.kr/p/2qi2BrV

https://flic.kr/p/2qi1tun

Shocks

https://flic.kr/p/2qi2Brj

https://flic.kr/p/2qhVPn9

Done and I am tired, will get some better finished pics later

https://flic.kr/p/2qi392o

MAAAAAAN!!!

You made some serious headway! Looks sick af!

So what’s the story with Infinity? Looks very Hobao/Hong Nor(esque), but very swanky! I’m digging it man! That motor is a dammit ROCKET too from what I’ve seen.. Nice work thus far buddy!