Build Thread Warby's Mugen MBX6 ECO buggy

[Warby]

I’ve got a confession. This thread isn’t up to date. I’m actually further along than what you see here, yet nowhere near finished.

As I’ve wrapped up each assembly, I’ve been fitting everything to the chassis. I was holding out hope for a new chassis, but that’s looking less likely despite the effort from both myself and @Littlemotor. Still on the lookout though. The old one is usable, just well worn.

So, let me bring you up to speed......

 

[Warby]

I may have mentioned already, that I found a new MBX7 motor mount. This is it compared to the MBX6 mount. Different design.

 

[Warby]

It really is a nice piece.

Fitted

With titanium hardware

 

[Littlemotor]

Good ol’ Mugen Seiki machine work, and anodizing is tough to beat..

 

[Warby]

Rear fitted. (Anyone see the mistake I made? )

 

[Warby]

Mid section

Battery tray with new foam and straps

 

[WickedFog]

I’ve got a confession. This thread isn’t up to date. I’m actually further along than what you see here, yet nowhere near finished.

As I’ve wrapped up each assembly, I’ve been fitting everything to the chassis. I was holding out hope for a new chassis, but that’s looking less likely despite the effort from both myself and @Littlemotor. Still on the lookout though. The old one is usable, just well worn.

So, let me bring you up to speed......

What about the extended chassis?
https://www.paruamodel.it/it/offert...-mugen-telaio-classic-lungo-5-mbx6-e0416.html

 

[Warby]

What about the extended chassis?
https://www.paruamodel.it/it/offert...-mugen-telaio-classic-lungo-5-mbx6-e0416.html
View attachment 256034

I have considered that but I would need to get the extension kit too. Not ruling it out though.

 

[Warby]

What about the extended chassis?
https://www.paruamodel.it/it/offert...-mugen-telaio-classic-lungo-5-mbx6-e0416.html
View attachment 256034

That one if for a nitro too. Not sure about eco options.

Thanks for looking for me

 

[Doom!]

That sure is purdy.

 

[Warby]

Front assembly in situ

 

[Warby]

Black wing and T-Works buttons fitted.

 

[Warby]

Mugen Aluminium servo horn and Ti link fitted and adjusted. T-works Aluminium saver upper arm.

I bought this servo a while ago on sale. Figured I'd try it and if I don’t like it I can always upgrade.
Servo Specs:
Voltage Range: 6.0V ~8.4V
Motor Type: coreless Motor
Dimensions: 40x20x48.6mm
Weight: 75g
Standing Torque:
35kg-cm @ 6.0V / 45kg-cm @ 8.4V
Idle Current:
350mA @ 6.0V / 410mA @ 8.4V
Running Current:
3500mA @ 6.0V, 4000mA @ 8.4V
Ball Bearing: 2BB


The servo screws are T-Works Titanium servo screws 3X12mm.

 

[Littlemotor]

That previous owner has NO IDEA how good his old buggy has it… KILLER JOB @Warby

 

[Warby]

That previous owner has NO IDEA how good his old buggy has it… KILLER JOB @Warby

Thank you sir

 

[Littlemotor]

Thank you sir

Absolutely homie, keep it up!

 

[Warby]

99.9% of the screws above deck are now Titanium. Even the small M2.5 screws.

Underside are the standard Mugen black steel hardware.

 

[Warby]

Skid plates and bumpers.

I did away with the original Mugen frt bumper and fitted a BumpSkid designed for the Mugen MBX7 but it fits perfectly. P/N: DER-408-M

Rear skid is by T-Bone Racing. P/N: 40062. Again designed for the MBX7. Offers more protection than the DE Racing rear skid.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I’ve got a confession. This thread isn’t up to date. I’m actually further along than what you see here, yet nowhere near finished.

I feel like I just caught up from a semester off from university!
LOTS of great progress! This is really turning out nice! Awesome attention to detail!!!

 

[Warby]

I feel like I just caught up from a semester off from university!

Yep. Haven't been studying enough to now cramming.

LOTS of great progress! This is really turning out nice! Awesome attention to detail!!!

Thank you