RC10 A+ Buggy Project

[Frankentruck]

The overall chassis dimensions were close enough that it seemed like 'a good idea' to move a 6 gear RC10 buggy from a heavily used A stamp chassis to a new RC10B6 91650 chassis. My standards for close enough are low though.

I started by printing a gearbox that's compatible with the chassis. I'm going to run with 5/8" x 3/8" outdrive bearings, so they might as well install on the inside of the gear box.
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The first big hurdle is going to be how to attach the rear suspension.
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[XLR8]

Cool project!
Since you're printing a gearbox case, is it possible to incorporate suspension mounts into the sides of the cases?
Anyway, it was just a thought.

[Frankentruck]

I've thought about that, like a Traxxas gearbox with the other integral rear arm mounts. For the first attempt I'm not going that route. I'm starting with a plan that uses the original mounts.

[Frankentruck]

First try: wrap around rear arm mount blocks. Need to work on a compatible rear bulkhead next.
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[Frankentruck]

The bulkhead is sorted out, so it seemed like it was also time to christen the chassis plate before rear end assembly.
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[Frankentruck]

I probably should use a black nose plate.
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[Frankentruck]

I still need to figure out what I want to do with the nose tubes. I'm thinking about doing some 90 degree bend tubes.
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[Chewbacca]

Wow, now that is a different, but cool approach!

[Frankentruck]

I still need to get some rear axles and stuff it with electronics, but I skipped ahead and painted up a body.
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I think I'm going to convert back from hyperdrive to gears because this body has a cutout for the gear cover, and I really don't have more than one hyperdrive ratio to run.

I was planning to try some beginner airbrushing but discovered that my Badger airbrush uses NPT threads and Master compressor uses BSP threads, so that has to wait until I get an adapter. Space aliens are never welcome to visit Earth because the will likely bring with them Intergalactic Standard Threads and I don't want to have to get adapters for that too.

[TokyoProf]

Following your build, very impressive! It looks very stout and sturdy, and a very clean way to update the original RC10.

[Frankentruck]

I figured out what I wanted to do with the nose tubes. Attaching them to my steering servo mount ended up being a simple solution. I also built up and installed a set of CVD axles. All that's left is to install the electrics and go driving.
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[Frankentruck]

Test fitting the ESC and receiver locations. No, I didn't originally intend to put all Tekin electronics in it, but the Novak sticker on the body is staying.
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Also seeing if I like the wing or not.
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[R6cowboy]

Really creative build. Yeah, wasn't expecting the Tekin electronics , but very nice nonetheless. What's wheel and tire package details?

[juicedcoupe]

What's wheel and tire package details?

Looks like JConcepts B2 wheels and Schumacher full spikes.

[Frankentruck]

Correct on the wheels and tires. Parts are:

Jconcepts 3403/3404 mono wheels (3/16" rear axle)
Schumacher 6595/6596 full spike off-road tires.
Schumacher U6652/U6653 foam inserts.

It was a fun build. I came across a set of 3 lightly used chassis plates so I feel obligated to chop them up and make a few more of these buggies.