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Russ' "Not-vintage-but-still-a-Losi" Project

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:45 pm
by Russ Winn
Well, I've been in the building mode lately, so I debated selling my Mini-T Pro to finance a new project. After seeing that they were worth next-to-nothing on the ebay market, I've decided to do some experimenting. My objectives were to go with 1/10 scale, and no modification to existing parts, in case I wanted to put it back as a 1/18th truck. So here's my "T-mod" from start to finish (done with a ruler, pencil, and a dremel):
Original Mini-T Pro
Original Mini-T Pro
Front plate made from 3/16 K&S aluminum.
Front plate made from 3/16 K&S aluminum.
Chassis from 1/8 G10 fiberglass
Chassis from 1/8 G10 fiberglass
Rear bulkhead brace.
Rear bulkhead brace.
Completed front end.
Completed front end.
Complete chassis
Complete chassis
Finished project (with working lights)
Finished project (with working lights)
This wasn't meant to be a racer, but with a 7cell Nimh and a Losi mini mod motor, it's pretty quick for cruising the street. The handling is pretty good. It's fairly neutral off-power, and a little loose in on-power cornering. Some fine tuning should fix that. The best part: If I get bored with it, I can always put it back as it was.

Re: Russ' "Not-vintage-but-still-a-Losi" Project

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:49 pm
by Coelacanth
That's nicely done, Russ!

Re: Russ' "Not-vintage-but-still-a-Losi" Project

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:55 pm
by Russ Winn
Thanks...I know it isn't as "professional looking" as most of the rides here, but I had a good time making it. I'm debating on dying all the fiberglass, but I don't really care to deal with the mess (or my wife's complaining).