Delta Yokomo project start

[Dr. Robotnik]

So I remembered I took a load of pictures before xmas and here is my Delta Yokomo project all laid out. It comprises new parts and a selection of handmade custom vintage hop-ups. I can't wait to get stuck in.



In this picture;

--New/NIB

-Yokomo parts

Chain gear set
Motor plate
Transmission gear set
Chain guard
Diff. rings and balls
Front axle e-clips
Diff. rebuild kit
Diff. gear
Battery tray
Hinge pins
Steering blocks
Steering block pins
16 tooth pinion
Servo saver
Front bulkhead

-RPS Losi

RPS SE simplified slipper clutch
RPS SE front and rear shocks
RPS SE/Wonder Dogfighter upper and lower arms
Primetime Sanyo battery cells
RPS SE hardened front and rear axles

-Associated

RC10 aluminium screw kit

-Race Prep

Yokomo motor
Front and rear dog bones

-Parma

Motor intercooler alloy Yokomo end bell
Unser body

-Novak

T1 ESC (should be T4, oops)
NES 1 steering servo
Receiver

-Hot Trick

Rear axle spacers
Blac dual front shock mount

-Delta

Chassis
Roll bar
Central hardened axle
Rear hardened axle
Hardened right and left diff. halves
Slipper clutch pad
4 pin Dean's connectors

-CRP

HD steering upgrade
Front long mono shock mounts

-Tecnacraft

Titanium tie rods

-T&A

Alloy wheels

-Proline

Champion tires

--Used parts

-Yokomo parts

Front and rear standard square wheel hubs
Rear wide rear square wheel hubs
Transmission cases

-Home made hop-ups**

Alloy rear arms and mounts
Alloy chain tensioner
Alloy front c hub carriers
Alloy lower arms
Alloy servo mounts
Alloy rear bulkhead transmission support
Metal servo saver
Geared chain tensioner
Nylon rear hubs
64 pitch transmission input gear

Enjoy!

[GJW]

hey ed cant wait to see this brother...... its the kind of project that id put together slow to feel the appreciation of what is being created over time...to much?........ what lexan will you run mate?....will make mine look very ordinary.

[Eau Rouge]

A perfect project...

You know the RPS body isn't the same shape as the Delta Yok chassis made for the original Japan-spec car, right?

[shodog]

Damn you Robotnik for having such a Phat collection of aftermarket parts. This buggy is going to turn out killer.

[bscotti]

this is gonna be a sweet build!

[Dr. Robotnik]

hey ed cant wait to see this brother...... its the kind of project that id put together slow to feel the appreciation of what is being created over time...to much?........ what lexan will you run mate?....will make mine look very ordinary.

Hahaha thanks a lot, as for putting it together slow, I have been collecting parts for nearly two years and none of my projects move quickly! I just need to finish my other Yokes first and then this will be the icing on the cake. I believe I only need a CRP chassis and a Delta Desert Fox kit to finish the complete set of all the Dog fighters! I was going to run the Parma Unser body but as Eau Rouge points out;

A perfect project...

You know the RPS body isn't the same shape as the Delta Yok chassis made for the original Japan-spec car, right?

good point, it doesn't line up very well so I might run an original Dog Fighter body or a Dahm's body...decisions decisions....

Damn you Robotnik for having such a Phat collection of aftermarket parts. This buggy is going to turn out killer.

This means a lot coming from you mate!!!!!

this is gonna be a sweet build!

Thanks you all for the compliments it really spurs me on to start/complete these things. This might just be a teaser for a while though as I am super busy busy with my thesis....

P.S. Big thanks to Mrlexan for the Delta chassis and Roll bar and Shodog for the majority of the NIB standard parts and the rest of the Delta kit!

[mrlexan]

Should turn out great Ed. Makes me want to getting working on mine.

[RichieRich]

After seeing stuff like this, I now realize I am just an amateur.

This one is going to rock!

[Dr. Robotnik]

I bought these a while ago for this project and thought I'd update this post...



I should really get started on this build now I have a camera to document it...

[Mr. ED]

Have you finished your thesis yet? Eagerly looking forward to the rare build

[Dr. Robotnik]

Have you finished your thesis yet? Eagerly looking forward to the rare build

Nope I haven't my Phd and not having my own camera got in the way of this build

Because I need to have a camera and a lot of free time to do the build pics I haven't started!

My Phd thesis is to be submitted by September, so I am getting less and less time for this sort of thing.

However I have a free weekend and my girlfriends camera on long term loan so I might make a start on this...maybe. I have so much to do lately.

[vintage racer]

After seeing stuff like this, I now realize I am just an amateur.

This one is going to rock!

I know what you mean,Im not worthy,Im not worthy

[Dr. Robotnik]

I know what you mean,Im not worthy,Im not worthy

Fingers crossed I can start this this weekend...maybe

[krate-mayhem]

Hi all I was looking at your at your cool Delta Yokomo project and it has inspired me to work on my Yokomo I have some parts on my old Yokomos and I have a few questions did Delta make a belt drive for the YZ834B and front lower arms thanks for any info.
peace,
justdave

Delta roll bars

[Eccentric]

Allright!!! Another awesome early Yokomo build. That's an impressive collection of NIP Yok and aftermarket parts. Haven't seen that many together in 20 years. Wish I'd bought out that hobby shop's supply before they closed down. I hope you're gonna race this baby when you're done building.

This inspires me to get my SE back in shape. Need to put aside some $$$ for one of MrLexan's SE bodies, and an SE decal sheet. Gotta deal with chains again...

I have a few questions did Delta make a belt drive for the YZ834B and front lower arms thanks for any info.

In the far reaches of my dim memory I recall seeing a belt drive conversion/chassis setup on an SE Yokomo at the local track back in 1987. Don't remember who manufactured the conversion. It inspired feelings of lust and envy in me, let me tell you...