Build with the aluminum transmission

[CamplinP]

I bought an aluminum transmission from Walt, which is really nice BTW, and wanted to build something a little different around it rather than put it into something factory. I haven't seen one built up yet so here it is. I had a new black stealth that I robbed the parts out of.

The tolerances in the case is tight. The bearings must go in perfectly straight. When they are in though there is absolutely no slop.

I don't know if it is just in my head but this is one of the smoothest, most free spinning stealths that I have ever built. I think the close machining and case stiffness keep everything in perfect alignment.

[CamplinP]

Here are some pieces that I have to make the build. I had a new "C" chassis that had some color issues so I removed the anodizing and gave it a rough polish.

I assembled almost everything for a mock-up before I final polish all the parts.

[CamplinP]

Now just to add the wheels and wing to see how it looks. I used the polished screws on the bottom. I think I will polish all the screws on the chassis and use black ones on the nose plate so they blend in.

[Jedi Master]

Loving it!!

[RC104ever]

Where did you get those wheels? Very nice!

[CamplinP]

They are See's

[teman]

Nice work, looks super cherry
-Kevin

[flipwils11]

Thumbs up!

I have my aluminum case from Walt ready to go but not sure if I want to rob parts from an rpm stealth conversion trans or get a used stealth for the parts?

[CamplinP]

Thumbs up!

I have my aluminum case from Walt ready to go but not sure if I want to rob parts from an rpm stealth conversion trans or get a used stealth for the parts?

Make sure to do it justice with good bearings and parts. It fits together so well it would be a shame to put in parts that are worn too badly.

[lpddpd]

You've got to get a set of these http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=23224

[slow_jun]

Love that Allu Tranny, but seems Walt is off Radar , maybe busy.... anyway will just wait when its available.

[CamplinP]

You've got to get a set of these http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=23224

Thanks for the reminder. I have that place bookmarked. As I posted, this was a quick evening rough mock-up. I plan on fine polishing and adding pieces and tweaks to the final car, if there is ever a final car as I am seemingly never totally done with any of my cars.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Very nice! Any thoughts of stripping and polishing the nose and motor plates? The Sees look awesome against that tranny.

EDIT: After another look I think the motor plate should actually stay black, but maybe polish the nose. Either way it's better than any of mine...

[CamplinP]

Very nice! Any thoughts of stripping and polishing the nose and motor plates? The Sees look awesome against that tranny.

EDIT: After another look I think the motor plate should actually stay black, but maybe polish the nose. Either way it's better than any of mine...

I did think about it. I have a new Cadillac car that I polished the whole thing. I am going to get some CF towers and I kinda like the contrasts. I do have another nose already polished so I might change it out time to time. I also have aluminum bell cranks that are polished up that look good against the black.

Thanks for the kind comments from everyone by the way.

[CamplinP]

Torn down to start the fine polishing. I think I might strip and polish the shocks also and find some black springs. Does anyone know who still makes CF shock towers. I can't seem to remember.