Just a teaser/proof of concept pic for now since I finally picked up a chain and the project actually looks like something tangible.
TPS transmission is custom made out of delrin...parts have all been mirrored so that it can be used mid-motor. At the front is a TPS sprocket with homemade bearing holders to convert it into a one-way. The delrin block that the front sprocket is attached to is only a mock-up right now, to get the positioning correct. It is attached to the kick-up using the inside front arm mount holes...which are freed up by using an RPM one piece front bulkhead mounted in reverse. I'll eventualy chop the top off the front transmission halves and use them as the front mounting points of a top deck.
Not sure if I'm going to keep the car built on the ARP chassis or cut a G10 one with an aluminum front kick-up. If I do change chassis I will lower the kick-up angle and narrow up the front end to use wide front arms.
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It clears but the chain does get magnatized to the motor if it's too loose.
speed secrets lol!
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas Factory Works website
Thats a pretty wicked prototype, looks awesome. There is an optima build blog that the guy drove the rear on a chain and used a suspension pivot ball as a guide, came to mind as a way to keep chain off the motor or as a tensioner. heres the link
love seeing stuff like this, true genius. Its an inspiration to us all in the sense that even an average joe can imagine, plan, conceptualize and prototype a complex piece of machinery. It seems that the coming generations are so conditioned to instant gratification that they are not willing to even imagine the possibilities, but rather just buy what big corporations deem profitable and throw it away when they get bored. I know that the build for me is a priceless experience and when it is done, the sense of self satisfaction and acomplishment will be worth the blood, sweat, and tears and it becomes a trophy in itself. I look forward to seeing this project progress and thank you for taking on this feat of determination and complexity.
I think this is why I love this forum, soo many like minded individuals sharing ideas and a love of tinkering. It doesnt matter what brand it is or whether it seems worth doing, ( RCtech attitude), you will get constructive critiques and good help here.
Okay, I have project ADHD (as most of you most likely do :lol: )! RIght now I'm working on releasing the B1M, starting the Ten4.1, looking at making a graphite version of the B1M (have yet to start a thread on that one... coming soon), and now I'm...
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Brian, you should consider machining the shafting out of tool steel in an annealed condition, w1 or o1 machines nicely and holds it's tolerance if you decide to temper it.
The tile says it all.
I wonder why the 4th gear is the hot set-up in mid-engined 2WD buggies but is unseen of in 4WD buggies
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The Cat used it for layout purposes mostly. The motor was on the wrong side and two gears puts too much strain on the drive train, especially with brushless motors these days.
Erich, that's not true. I spoke with both team drivers & Phil Booth...
This is my little Optima MID project. It all started with the acquisition of a cheap on-road Kyosho chassis that was subsequently identified as a highly upgraded and home-chassied Optima MID Scale Series car, to be precise the Nissan Skyline. Gold...
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Oh dear, it's already almost been a year since I last updated this thread? :shock:
The car has received some minor upgrades, which I'll have to photograph, but what I'm really all excited about is this:
Ok this may not be just for the RC10 but this is the only location on the site that maybe can answer this. Back in the day I had a RC that was no where the caliber of the RC10 and was closer to a monster truck than a buggy however it had two...
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I would guess that what you had was a Nikko Thor. It had two motors and was very popular. I think radio shack had a rebranded version of their own also
This is somewhat of a rehash of a previous build with a few new twists.
A couple months ago I bought 2 RC10 chassis. One is a vintage 6 gear graphite. It is not shaped like a gold pan, extra wide near the front and more narrow at the widest...
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Sorry for the late reply.
I have driven it gently out on the front flagstone patio. All seems in order ( steering, brakes, slipper, diff etc. )
Have I beat it in the dirt? No, at least not until I get to a legitimate track where I can get some...
I've been thinking on this for a while. Got a couple 6301 chassis when on sale as well as a few other parts.
I also picked a laydown housing to check for fit.
Chuck
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The car looks spectacular Chuck.
One of the best mid-motor conversions I've seen so far.
Just a really neat and tidy design - everything in its place. Well done sir!!
This is a toy grade cross hobby grade r/c car from Ban Dai .
Looks to be a slightly modded Hot Shot but with twin shocks at each end but it's really totally different. Battery is mounted long ways up the chassis. Twin diffs that is shaft driven by...
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I bought one last year just weeks before a big vintage race. Worked on it like a devil to get proper electronics in, bearings throuhout, replacement of the broken body, and a simplified shock setup with oil-filled units.
It was actually great fun...
speed secrets lol!
