This is the build thread for the garden tractor class puller I've been working on. It comes with a bit of a backstory that I touched upon in the bored thread in which I'll reiterate here.
Back in July I happened upon a garden tractor class puller...
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Good, glad that helped. Anti-sieze is always a great idea with stainless steel, regardless of the other material.
This project started with a new partially assembled RC10B4. This could be the stealthiest RC10 of all time. Except for the shocks, this is as blacked out as a buggy can be!
I came across blue anodized suspension arms for the B4 (not sure who the...
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Thank you for the suggestions. I have been very lucky with this project. I have an Avante MK2 and realized that the Tamiya shocks were the same length as the B4, and the color matched the color of the suspension arms! The plastic associated ball...
Picked this car up a while ago.
Don't know why but never took any good before pics.
Only got a few.
evader orig1.JPG
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The first upgrades included a few...
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The second revision came by way of another Evader that was in much better condition.
Again a complete teardown and rebuild.
The second car's chassis and arms were almost perfect.
A plus was all the original electronics.
A like new Duratrax dtxc3300...
Inspired by GoMachV's Sandy build, I have started into a 3dsets Landy build.
The kit (pickup or hardtop) runs $40 for the stl files (or straight g-code if you print on Prusa) and it comes with a pretty thorough 110 page build guide. One great...
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I keep staring at the pile of half done buggy parts I have sitting on my shelf, I just cant seem to get back into it right now. Maybe a winter project.
I don't know how many folks took advantage of the sale on the mini b race rollers but I did.
I'm starting this thread to put some information out there, and for others to add what they learn to it.
If you have thing to add please do.
The Mini B...
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Cool buggy just wish there was more of a carpet tire selection
Traxxas revo 3.3, and I'm asking again before this hobby goes to the junkyard with my sanity. Then the car just revs, and the adjustments don't help no matter how much you screw them. I noticed that the tank is not completely sealed, could it be the...
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I changed the fuel tank cap gasket and at least that helped a little. But now a new problem was found, apparently the brakes are stuck, and that's why it doesn't move. How do I adjust the brakes?
Not to steer you away but you're on a vintage R/C...
Sticking this in 21st Modern, well, because, it ain't vintage to do this.
In February 2023, what is the easiest and cheapest way to get bearing'd hex steering knuckles (blocks) on a vintage RC10B1, without destroying the wheeltrack in the process,...
Got this the other day with my barn find. It's in really good shape even comes with the box and a how to VHS tape. Got to free up the engine and fix the linkage but it's all there.
From memory, which is fading, I think there was an article showing a product for a conversion kit. The kit was for the HPI Savage and maybe other trucks available too? The kit turned your standard 1/8 sport monster truck into a large 1/6-1/5 monster...
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I don't have the magazine to scan, but Kershaw Designs offered a kit, as did HB Racing with the Truckzilla series. New Era also had one IIRC.
I just got a new RC10T6.2 kit and I'm almost done with it. I'm thinking of getting white JConcepts wheels for it and dying them Purple but I was wondering if they are dyable like the old school white wheels?
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Ty for the link, I tried looking and couldn't find it (it was 4am and I was half asleep).
If you actually want to search this site, ignore the search bar at the top. Go to Google, and type in your search query + site:rc10talk.com. Something like...
The BJ4 Jconcepts design debuted at the 2003 IFMAR Worlds making it 20 years already---dang time flies. It finally won in 2005!
I got around to finishing the BJ4 shown here. This is a BJ4 Worlds Edition with additional blue aluminum hardware and...
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My nephew, who isn't into RC said this looked sick
It looks awesomely healthy to me 😁
Thanks for posting it! You can't leave this with only the one photo. That beautifully painted body shell needs to ge removed for a few top and bottom shots....
This is my shelf display RC10B4 Factory Team (FT) buggy. The B4 design is iconic for being the most dominant winning design--ever?.
I installed the after-market blue anodized steering assembly, and aftermarket rear aluminum hubs to finish the blue...
I'm just getting into rc and indoor carpet racing. While looking for a car I found someone with the rc10b6.2D that's barely been used. Would that be good for a carpet track or would I quickly be limited by it and wished I'd spent my...
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I’ve been wandering this path too.. I’d like to race both track types but can’t afford 2 cars. Carpet is rough on ball diffs apparently.
Does anyone by chance know what the length is for TLR332007 SCT aluminum axles? The axle is just stamped with SCT . I am building a 22-4 truck and will need 94mm axles and would love to use the aluminum SCT axles if they are the correct length.
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Excellent! Yeah I think I will pick a couple pairs up and just see.
I know this doesn't qualify as vintage, but I wanted to do a build thread on the 22-4 because of how similar it is to the XX4. It's essentially just a modernized version, and the last of the unique 3 belt 4WD buggies. Today all of the 4WD 1/10...
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^ - Thanks so much romulus22. I really appreciate that and I'm glad you like the pictures.
^ - coxbros1 - Yes. I've had her for 25 years. She is a member of the family. She even went to college with me. She is curled up next to me as I type this.
Here's my final RC project...A 1966 Massey Ferguson 165 ag tractor. It's entirely hand-built using a dremel, with metal from K&S and the local hardware store. The front axles and steering linkage are from DuBro. The hood is styrene plastic, and I...
Looking at getting this but I’m confused as to what it is exactly. Guy says it’s a Mugen MBX8. The servo layout looks different than pics on the net. Any help is appreciated.
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That’s a mbx-5 May even be the 5R, awesome buggy in their day
An RC GT40 with accurate suspension would be a challenge but WOW, that would be awesome.
Having seen some of your past projects (the 1/18 scale crawler with hand-fabricated brass tube chassis comes to mind), I think you could create...
Tower and Horizon is taking preorders but they don't provide ETAs.
Anyone heard when these are due to arrive?
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Yeah the delivery date definitely changed....no rush here either. Been going through some of my B4's and T4's and refurbishing them. That'll keep me busy for awhile.
I have a old B4, original short chassis car that is missing the shocks. Trying to figure out a good option for shocks to put on it, the 4.2 FT style shocks seems to be almost non existent (and I don't want spend a small fortune). I know we have some...
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It's not easy information to find. I just happen to be looking for shocks for two b4 projects.
If I don’t constantly have 18 things going on to keep my kind busy I end up on eBay buying stuff :mrgreen: I decided to do some printing to keep me occupied between real jobs coming in. 3dSets released a new printable buggy just recently and wow- I...
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Still lacking proper tires and the rear shocks are too long but it's mostly complete. Need to print the taillights and then I can revisit the transmission and see if I can make it a little more efficient
Hey all,
I'm using SC10 caster and steering blocks for a custom build and I'm having some trouble finding hinge pins - or rod material to make them.
Apparently AE changed from 1/8 to 0.110 diameter sometime prior to the B4? Anyway, the set is...
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I agree with the Porsche needing have the engine mounted in the rear. That's why i wanted to slide a DS chassis uunder a Porsche body...for the rear engine handling characteristics.
Now when i did the Pantera DS...i used a mid engine mounted...
The plan here was to build a kit form RB10. I am just not a RTR fan in general. I don't know the quality of the AE RTR electronics, but I tend to not trust RTR electronics usually. I like to be the one that torques things, adds the loc-tite and...
What ever came of this? Did you run it? Like it? Mod it?
There is a large class for these at my local carpet oval. Judging by the reaction of the participants, the fun level is well and truly above the legal limit. This is the next logical class...
I did a quick google search and didn't come up with a thread on this. The press machine is working for the g-force company. I have been reading a bit about the genova for a while now. Has anyone taken a look at one or built it?
How does it compare...
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Hey all, I bought one of these a while back. I had seen them on Facebook (geforces page) and thought it would be a good entry level car just to run and bash around. Like someone said early, I like the rear motor just for nastalgia. I’ve built...
I know I'm not alone in thinking most of the modern bodies out there are way uglier than the classics. Marginally better aerodynamics be damned! Bring sexy back to RC Racing!
Anyway enough ranting, I know some of you have made modern cars look a...
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I posted this pic so many times around Christmas that I did not want to post it anymore, but for this thread, it plays. Protech on a RB10. :D
Your post initially got me the idea to make this one. Granted i've had this yz10 body for quite some...
i'm looking for a modern 2wd bashing buggy. something i can enjoy running on the street and in the alley behind my house. something that brings me back to when i first got interested in the mid 80s when i was 14 years old. back then we had the...
A little side project whilst gaining momentum on future AE builds.
FMS 1:18 Chevrolet K10 RTR.
Started by switching wheels to RC4WD 1/18 Gelande II wheels and tires.
Filling the dasch, fabricating quarter window frames out of styrene. (no 3D...
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The work you are doing here is amazing.
Also, it looks like FMS has done a much better job replicating the old Chevy square body than RC4wd. I have their Blazer and it required a lot of work to make the body and interior look more like the 1:1...
If you put a modern 2wd buggy from 2022 against a 30-year-old 4wd buggy from 1992 on a medium to high bite clay track who would win this shootout? This is assuming using the same tires and electronics.
Would 30 years of advancements in 2wd...
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I hope the track increased the value of the house. I'd consider that a key feature. 😁. That's a cool layout.
Have been out of the hobby for about 18 years just now getting back into it.
Looking to swap the top tranny shaft in a B4.2 with a B3 top shaft. Can this be done?
If this can be done I will buy a B4.2
Thanks for any help.
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I did it the other way round so I could run a B3 with a B4 slipper for a brushless setup. It was a straight swap so I can't see why you couldn't do it the other way.....
In 2009 Martin Achter drove the RC10B4 to victory at the IFMAR. I can't seem to find any detailed images of his winning car. Was his vehicle the RC10B4 Factory Team or RC10B4.1 Factory Team? I believe he drove a brushed motor and NIMH batteries (the...
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I appreciate the post as it is a good reference. Still, I'm hoping there will be more closeup pictures of the actual 2009 winning car without the body.
Maybe the coverage of the race and pics from the race were very limited. I miss RC Car Action...
I just got a rc10b4 centro roller and need some electronic recommendations. Something about older buggies, or the cheaper ebay price draws me in. The b3 running a sensorless reedy 3300kv motor makes me happy with its speed on the the tracks but not...
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Thanks for all these tips! time to get a ruler and paper to mock up space requirements. I am a bit hesitant at least with cheaper hobbywing esc. I have heard reviews of them being good enough for 90% of people, to other reviews saying cheap and...
Here's a few shots of my brand new build JConcepts BJ4WE 2005 IFMAR 4wd World Championship replica of Ryan Cavalieri's winning car. Massive thank you to Larry Doe for all of his help with this!
As this ultimately became the Team Associated B44, I...
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After huge help from Bob @ Stick It 1 Racing, I was able to finish off this incredible build. Enjoy!
I traded my built DR-10 for an Infraction. TBH, $$$ wise it was a pretty square deal; both having close to about the same in each, but I feel like I got the much better end of the deal! These big Arrmas are just impressive! :mrgreen:
I have...
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My bro and I went to the LHS yesterday. He wanted to get a 4x4 on-road car and was considering the Traxxas 4-Tec VXL 1/10 scale, that was until he was introduced to the Arrma Infraction 1/8 scale. With the 4-Tec only being $20 less than the...
Only had maybe 25% tread left on this set of Felony tires, so decided to take it out and kill them today 8)
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If I was driving in that parking lot, it would be like the light poles had magnets in them, pulling my car in for a spectacular high speed head on collision. So much open space... except for a few obstacles.
After finishing up my giant 1/5 scale monster truck build back in the spring I had told myself that was going to be the last project/build for a very very long time. Guess that idea lasted all of maybe 6 months :lol: I really couldn't help it...
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Been trying to get the trucks out more lately than I have been in the past. Got the Freestyle axle truck as well as the rc4wd Digger axle truck out for a bit this afternoon.
I have too much play in the metal cup (what is the name?) where my dogbone comes out of the diff as shown below.
I don't want to buy a new part and throw away what I have. I wonder if there is a creative fix for this problem.
I tried to be...
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If you were to grind out two new grooves 90 degrees from the original ones, then fitted outdrive sleeves, that would probably work well. Those things are HARD, just so you know. Dremel cutoff wheels would work.
These are unboxing photos of the JConcepts BJ4 Worlds Special Edition. This was the foundation for Team Associated's original B44. Click on the photo for higher resolution.
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It came up on an auction years ago for a reasonable price (from my distant memory), and was happy that it came with a painted body as shown. As someone trying to collect winning IFMAR buggies, it was a good find for my collection and good for...
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