I've got a couple of Comical RC10 buggies to build. I'm starting out with the shorty Masami style build.
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A little kickoff to the assembly work.
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Frankenshorty RC10 buggies - #1: USWB Race Replica
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Frankenshorty RC10 buggies - #1: USWB Race Replica
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
Need to get a few more parts before progressing further. E-clips, ball studs, turnbuckles, etc.
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
I was planning on doing a Stealth gearbox, but I'm low on those and strangely enough have a couple of Thorp 48p setups sitting around. So a Thorp 6 gear it is.
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This gearbox also had a used set of titanium nitride coated diff rings. The diff seems pretty smooth after cleanup so they'll stay in for a little extra bling rather than getting replaced with new rings.
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This gearbox also had a used set of titanium nitride coated diff rings. The diff seems pretty smooth after cleanup so they'll stay in for a little extra bling rather than getting replaced with new rings.
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
I need to get some slightly longer turnbuckles for the front for more thread length into the ball cups, but for now it's good enough to go forward.
Rear CVDs built and installed.
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Shocks added.
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Wheels and tires mounted up, and rear shocks moved to 2nd hole to make clearance for the rear 'steamroller-sized' wheels. It ended up with a 7" front axle to rear axle wheelbase. The front and rear are both wider than that length.
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Side by side comparison to a full sized buggy.
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I did discover that Shorty pees like a puppy, so I need to rebuild one shock.
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Rear CVDs built and installed.
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Shocks added.
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Wheels and tires mounted up, and rear shocks moved to 2nd hole to make clearance for the rear 'steamroller-sized' wheels. It ended up with a 7" front axle to rear axle wheelbase. The front and rear are both wider than that length.

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Side by side comparison to a full sized buggy.
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I did discover that Shorty pees like a puppy, so I need to rebuild one shock.
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
We will need video of this one poppin wheelies 

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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
This is when the comicals become super cool: race replicas!
Which one of you master builders is going to do a Masami XLS or Yoke?
Which one of you master builders is going to do a Masami XLS or Yoke?

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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
4wd racer would be next level!
I plan to put a nice shell on it, but it needs something wheelie-rific too. I have just the beater for that...
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I plan to put a nice shell on it, but it needs something wheelie-rific too. I have just the beater for that...
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
Looking good...like the idea of engineering limitations in the design. I'm also curious to see how it turns and jumps!
Maybe add some RC10T narrow fronts and wide rears to start a new comical race series.
Insect series (hornet, grasshopper, etc. and comical race events would be fun).
Maybe add some RC10T narrow fronts and wide rears to start a new comical race series.
Insect series (hornet, grasshopper, etc. and comical race events would be fun).
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
Doing the 3 shock pseudo action shot with sticker job and a wing added. Maybe this needs a Comical Grasshopper or Hornet body to blend in with the others a little....
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I have plans to do one more and I have a pan shaped chassis. Original thought was a buggy but then considered a 10T. Currently leaning toward doing a DS.
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I have plans to do one more and I have a pan shaped chassis. Original thought was a buggy but then considered a 10T. Currently leaning toward doing a DS.
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Re: Frankenshorty RC10 buggies
Shock rebuilt and electronics installed. I went with a modern ESC with LiPo cutoff and a 2.4ghz radio.
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Battery stuffed and ready to go... once the weather cooperates.
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And it's definitely a wheelie machine. From a standstill up to half speed, anytime it gets full throttle it ends up smacking the motor guard.
I guess I need a wheelie bar back there.
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It also doesn't seem to steer very well with the front wheels in the air. A front bumper might be a good idea too. Maybe.
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Battery stuffed and ready to go... once the weather cooperates.
. ...with street shoes on
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And it's definitely a wheelie machine. From a standstill up to half speed, anytime it gets full throttle it ends up smacking the motor guard.
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It also doesn't seem to steer very well with the front wheels in the air. A front bumper might be a good idea too. Maybe.
Frankensteined RC10T3 / Franky Jr RC10GT-e (x2) / A+ stamp / Toy Story RC / Graphite replica / B1.5 BFG 5LTi / Clonewald / Hyper Hornet
"I love the effort, but it sure looks like you took the long way around to a tub again"
"I love the effort, but it sure looks like you took the long way around to a tub again"
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