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Thank you, this information is perfect!

Heres is how the front end and the chassis looks in rear motor configuration (dont mind the slight offset in some screw locations, those will be fixed in later stage of the development.) https://hitecmods.kuvat.fi/kuvat/RC/Ultima%20RT5%20Service%20Pack/RT5%20SP1%20v33.png/_medium.jpg https://hitecmo...

The paint turned out great, IMO it sure looks a lot nicer than the box-art paint scheme.

So, after tens of hours of work, here´s how the current version looks like. I dont have accurate idea about the flex the rear chassis has, but im gonna find out when im printing the first prototype from PETG. I suspect theres some work to do on the backend, but now everything lines up and its compat...

First prototype of the rear chassis plate and rear section of the chassis printed from PETG. Just confirmed compatibility with all the different transmission/motor combinations. Looks really nice and feels sturdy when all the screws are installed. Much better than i anticipated! The integrated chass...

More silliness 107_2403.JPG 107_2406.JPG 107_2407.JPG 107_2408.JPG Not sure I like the Samurai rear arms ,the chassis needs to be wider at the rear and not so long although the wheelbase will be longer than shown as I just used existing holes to mount it up the rear suspension for now .Still hoping ...

And here are the pics i promised. 3D printed main chassis and rear chassis plate (dont mind the strange artefacts in the rear side of the chassis, i dont know what happened in the slicing): https://hitecmods.kuvat.fi/kuvat/RC/Ultima%20RT5%20Service%20Pack/20211104_124916.jpg/_medium.jpg https://hite...

Thank you, I like it too! Actually looks at least semi-professional. :) Just assembled the upgraded RB6/RB7 style front end to it, which also fits nicely. From now own it _should_ be smooth sailing and just designing and printing the smaller and easier parts. Cant wait to test it! Edit: Some test as...

How do the mounting posts & standoffs hold up with 3D-printed material compared to the original plastics, as far as self-tapping threaded parts go? The first car that i remade in Fusion 360 was Ultima ST EP Type-R. In the first chassis that went to use was the same PETG/CF material that i use n...

Great work as always!

Just sent you the .stl:s for updated custom idlers (2 different designs) and the radio lid. I hope they work nicely.

Also eager to see how you like those Super Arms.

No problem! Some people are pretty harsh to judge 3D printing as a manufacturing tech for RC cars. And for a good reason. But as i see it, yes, there are limitations (like every other technique), but the can be dealt with, if the limitations are carefully thought out in the design stage. Heres somet...

That sounds like a plan! Yea, there are lots of different ways you can use those arms, but i do recommend using the screw and ball bearing method, so the chassis doesnt wear out in use. With MJF-printing the "stock style" should also be good, even without the reinforcement screw. As for th...

Just finished printing the rear motor support parts Rear motor installation: Starting point: https://hitecmods.kuvat.fi/kuvat/RC/Ultima%20RT5%20Service%20Pack/20211106_073039.jpg/_medium.jpg Then goes the 2mm shim plate: https://hitecmods.kuvat.fi/kuvat/RC/Ultima%20RT5%20Service%20Pack/20211106_0731...

Tested if its possible to fit sideways Shorty pack to this chassis. Its tight, because of the chassis profile, but possible. Ideally with this configuration you would want to use low profile (16mm height) 2S LiPo. https://hitecmods.kuvat.fi/kuvat/RC/Ultima%20RT5%20Service%20Pack/REV7%20v76%20sideway...

Quick update - shapeways GB received a few weeks ago, bearings last week. Put it all together in a messy saturday morning. Finished product is not as pristine as the shining examples in this thread.... but the GB came together really well, and the 35 year old gears mesh better than ever. Charging ye...