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Build Thread Mega Kraton 1/5

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N. Mango

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This one has been in the works for over a year now.
I'll edit with a parts list and info, but for now, I'll just start with some pictures of the journey.

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This is one that's been on my radar for awhile.
Someday I want to build a Traxxas pro sand car and then a K8.
Nice work.
Thank you!
It's been a looong build, but it'll be ready to run soon.:)
 
Just be super careful with it bud. Aluminum doesn't bounce back like plastic.
Yea I do worry about that.
The one thing I got going for it is that it's a 2WD strictly planted (no big air) rig.
I know bad cartwheels can happen without big jumps, so it will be all about concentration while driving, and fingers crossed. 😆😬
 
You driven that thing yet..!! 😎 😍

I didn't know this truck was a thing! 😲
What a beast!!! Watch your ankles!!! 🤕🤣

I'm curious to know what speeds its capable of and what you normally run it at.
It looks MEAN!!! 😎👍
I still need to finish the build.
You all will be the first to know what kind of speeds she gets. :thumbs-up:
 
OK, this may make some of you think I'm nuts...and you might be right, but if it fits in my RC budget, I'm NOT going to finish this build as it stands.
I'm going to finish it as a Mega XL with the new Castle system. If Castle had a 12S system when I started this build, that's what I would have gone with. (CC Fan Boy) ;)
Again, it all depends on whether I can fit it into the budget. I can't wait for the kit to hit the market so I can see the price.🤞🙏🤞🙏😅

 
Loving your work. I hadn't realised that there were people even more OCD than myself - this makes me feel all warm and tingly inside! 🤩🤣
Sometimes I do tend to get carried away with trying to make things perfect.
But.....
With age, my OCD seems to be turning into NFG. 🤣
 
Another part needs to be modded for it to fit. Spur cover hits the pinion, so I need to cut it.
Reason #39758 why I need a Dremel.

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WTF!?! How can you not have a Dremel? What are you, some kind of commie? You need to prioritize son!
Disbelief No GIF
 
WTF!?! How can you not have a Dremel? What are you, some kind of commie? You need to prioritize son!
Disbelief No GIF
I had all the goodies before the move to WA.
So many people scored when I moved!
Now I'm slowly building up the arsenal again. :cry:
 
WTF!?! How can you not have a Dremel? What are you, some kind of commie? You need to prioritize son!
Disbelief No GIF
Just found another reason for me to make it a priority.
To make life easier, I need to cut an Allen key so I can fit it between the axle and the droop screw to make adjustments.

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