MBX5 Pro Spec build in progress....

[ImBroken]

Well, finally got my fluids from Nitrohouse & was anxious to dive right in...
I took advantage of a few hours of quiet time, to sit & build my diffs.. I had one small snag, realizing while building the rear diiff, that I must have doubled up a diff spacer while building the front diff. Had to pull it back apart to get my other spacer... Unlike Ofna, Mugen doesn't give you any extra parts... lol But, after reassembling the front diff, minus the extra spacer, it moved alot smoother...
I wont bore you with pics of every step, just thought I'd post my first leap... Video is also being taken for a fast forward build type video at the end.. If I can pull it off... lol

MBX5 Kit

Lot's O Parts...

Diff building

Finished Diffs F-C-R (7k/10k/2k)

I'll continue the build over this Holiday weekend... Stay tuned...

 

[RatzoRC]

I'm tuned! Looks like a great machine. I will be watching closley.

 

[cvec7]

Yep, keep us posted, I'll be watching!

 

[Scummer]

Big brother is watching your build.

 

[CorradoPsi]

so are the truman show producers.

 

[jon2]

Looks SOOOO MUCH MORE organized then the PCR PRO huh? At least these are bagged and lettered. Now the question is are the parts in the right bag?lol

 

[hb1111]

oh man if i could grab it through my screen ill be finishing her up...i got my t.v on your show american idol watch out!!!

 

[Lessen]

I've been looking around trying to decide which buggy I want to build when the time comes... this ones is at the top of my list... I'll be watchin....

 

[PiErow]

I have always been a fan of mugen i will be there!

 

[vbgagnon]

See now you have much more will power than me, because if I were to start building that today I wouldnn't stop until I was finished. Have fun and I too will be watching.

 

[hb1111]

I'm kinda like that too start building today breaking it in at midnight...

 

[ImBroken]

Made some more progress this morning... Encountered a common issue of slight diff binding when case is tightened. Did a little light sanding on the inside of casing to loosen her up a bit. The diff will breakin & loosen even more with some runtime... I have to say, this kit has been an absolute pleasure to build so far... No glitches as of yet...

Building Diff cases...

Dry fit to chassis...

Front shock Tower & lower arms...

Front upper arms & Pivot ball suspension...

 

[RatzoRC]

Children and wives can put a stop to that kind of momentum.
I can't wait to see it run. 3 weeks to go sucker!
You better step on the gas.
LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
WOW.
Aftert I posted, your pics came up. I guess we were posting at the same time again.

Does look great man.

 

[ImBroken]

At the rate I'm goin, I'll have her done by dinner time.... lol You can't rush perfection my friend... lol Did I mention how much I love this kit....

 

[RatzoRC]

Yes you did. I know how you feel. I was there a week ago.
Have fun. It goes fast.

 

[ZANDOR]

Nice. That front shock tower is hella stout.Is the rear the same?

 

[hb1111]

Children and wives can put a stop to that kind of momentum.
.

thats no joke they can stop you right in your tracks...
Looking good.....

 

[NITRO 21]

Looking good, I have been watching yours and Ratzo's builds intently as I am prepairing to do my first kit in the near future, keep us updated.Thanks.

 

[Lessen]

great pics bro! looks like helluva nice kit.

 

[ImBroken]

So far this kit is goin together smoothly... All parts & screws are in the right bags, & everything fits perfectly in their places... Now I can see the differences between the lower & higher end kits... lol WoW...
One thing I learned so far is.... Exacto knives are very sharp... lol

Servo Saver...

Front end almost complete... Servo Saver is BEEFY...

Rear end minus upper arms...

Dry Fit...