Lavigna wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:49 am
^ DerbyDan - Yes I did. Thanks again for the suggestion.
Lol! I was too busy drooling over your photos to notice what you'd written in the text
P.S; you may have to ignore my suggestion for the Trinity black spur gear..... I think these were only available for the single-plate/Hydradrive slipper set-up.
I installed the tires. I used the same front and rears that come with the XX Kinwald kit. I also added the clear disc's.
I'm not a fan of wire wing mounts. I have been thinking of trying to make a XX4 or XXX plastic wing mount work, but they are designed for bodies that end at the rear shock tower without going past. To use a plastic mount on the XX style bodies, you must cut some rather large holes in the rear of the body to clear the mounts. I don't want to do that, so I guess I am stuck with wire mounts, unless anyone has any ideas?
^ Essajay - Thanks for the links. I am a big fan of Rustidesign. He makes such nice stuff. I want to build a second XX just so I can use his parts. Unfortunately, as you already said, his wing system leaves me with the same problem of cutting 2 big holes in the body.
I love the paint on that Protoform body! It looks great. Thanks again!
Jamin - I have been thinking about some of your notes and I have made the following changes.
I moved the shocks to the center hole positions. I definitely agree this is a cleaner look. Thanks for the suggestion.
I also started to see what you mentioned about the blue springs against the blue collar. I put on some black springs, and I think it looks great. Perhaps not as iconic Lisi as the blue springs, but more stealth, which I prefer.
I have these black 5 spoke wheels I am going to mount. They should look nice.
Oh my, this is looking killer now! Those black springs look so much better, and shows off the collars nicely. The fact you are going black wheels also really sets this build apart. Stunning work Lavigna!
I think I might have to re-visit my build to try and keep up with the level you are setting
PS: Are you keeping those RPM arms or looking for originals?
I changed to the 5 spoke wheels. I realized as I was doing the swap that the front 5 spoke wheels are for a XX4, and therefore wider. I put them on for now but I will eventually replace them with the correct wheels. I added some silver to the tire letting. Not sure if I should color both ends of each tire, or remove it, lol.
I finally got the correct Lunsford screws for the transmission. For use with the motor centering kit, 1 1/8" is the correct length.
The picture on the carpet in natural light really helps to show the beautiful Graphite swirl in the chassis.
I really want to get the body & wing painted, but I just can't decide on a color/theme. Any ideas? I have some cool decal options coming I will show once I get them.
Small update. I made a wing mount with some. 062 wire. I mounted the Protoform Ripper wing with Kinwald wing mounts.
I mounted the wing real low for a streamlined look. I have taped off some of the body and I'm considering having a go at painting it myself. The problem is I don't have an airbrush anymore, and I hate rattle cans. Anyone here a decent painter? I have the basic layout and colors I want done.
The last big thing to do is get the body painted. Here are some decals I am considering.
I live the OG Kinwald decals. However I'm not a fan of yellow, and wouldn't mind keeping these sealed, as they are getting hard to find. That's why I had MCI print me a batch in blue and silver. I prefer this color way over the yellow.
I would also like to incorporate some Protoform decals. I love how they look, and bright pink just screams vintage 90's.
Before I mounted this D2, I removed the end pieces and added the Trinity wrap around heat sink. I don't think I will keep this motor on, as it's not the correct D2 version, but it doesn't look bad for now. These are some of my favorite motors.
I want to give a huge thanks to member Essajay for giving me these rare Trinity Kinwald decals. I have always been a fan of the D2 decals on this particular sheet, and they will go perfect with the D2 motor on the buggy.
Here goes another XX build. This is a new genuine Kinwald Edition XX. I am building it as a shelfer with plenty of tasty upgrades from Trinity, MIP, HG, and Lunsford.
I can't seem to get enough of these XX buggies.
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very nice build .
im looking for some trinity xxx rear hubs . if you know anyone has a set for sale
I have decided to build my NIB Losi XX cr Brian Kinwald buggy. It is one of my prized possessions in my RC collection. I have stared at it long enough, and feel it is time to open it up and assemble.
I have several vintage upgrades I will be...
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Did anyone else see the price the NIB one went for on eBay recently?
Madness!!
Yup, I was watching that one too.
Thing is as soon as the cellophane is torn off to open the box, most of those $$$’s completely disappear. My guess is that someone...
So I've been after a Trinity Kinwald motor for some time now - to go into the Losi XX that I am to build from my NIB kit... the intention is to build this car as close as possible to the spec of the car I used to race.
The particular version of the...
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I'll have to dig out my US spec one, its mint like yours Dan!
I've got three Trinity Kinwald motors-one has a white can,with 'Kinwald' written in yellow and 'The Dirtinator' in small print under the 'Kinwald'.
I have a red Dirtinator motor,the 'Kinwald' is again in yellow and I just picked up a cherry Trinity...
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i absolutely love the insane my dad has one(as his secret weapon) and the only way he can beaty me is if he uses it...lol i want one so bad but cant find em anywhere.
i do however have a revolution from a team losi that says jrs choice can anyone...
I bought this Kinwald xx over two years ago and put a brushless system in it. I quickly realised that my driving skills would only destroy it so i retired it to the shelf. The plan was to clean it up and fit some bling. After many months of...
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Got this put together, it still needs a few things such as new screws which ive ordered.
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I have the trinity battery brace to fit but unfortunately this is the swb...