Phins Fan AX10"ish" Winter Build

[Phins Fan]

I've been building for a couple years now but never had a thread. Constructive criticism is appreciated as most of my builds come from the noggin as opposed to doing any real research so I may be way off with some of my ideas. Anywhoo heres what I got going:


I have a few AX10s with the standard chassis but have decided to try a conversion to a more conventional chassis type utilizing a TVP setup. My only tools available is a drillpress, bandsaw, belt/disc sander, and tons of self medicating courtesy of Mr. Bluemoon:burp::

.032" aluminum twin vertical plates with some different setup locations for suspension and linkages:

Had some white delrin lyin around so fabbed the skid:

The chassis supports are a bit beefy (1/4" barstock) and may be swapped later for a lighter material:

And after a bit of assembly heres the chassis:

A typical SCX chassis is 2.5" wide. I'm making this 3" wide with the thought of stability in mind. More to come as the parts start rolling in

 

[hamz9561]

Looks good so far, keep us posted.

 

[HPI-Killer]

If you decide different on that chassis I have a comp chassis from EEM that I loved on my ax when she was built. Lookin good so far

 

[Phins Fan]

Thanx for the offer Killer but I prefer the 1 off, straight from the noggin, kinda thinkin that makes some of these rigs that much more interesting.

Anywhoo - I got the tranny assembled courtest of Eddys bearings and HR aluminum gears (I hardcoated them to .002" for super reliability):

I'm going to use the stock driveshafts for mock up and eventually go with a set of MIP's.

Also got my shocks in and built. I went with the Gmade TS01 based solely on scale look vs performance (to a point). They assembled easily and I like the idea of oiless and internal spring:

And heres where were at to date:

I have the new axle housings due in on Tuesday which will get the full treatment.