Well here goes, I'm doing a build for the MMV section!
I've been messing about trying to build a propper MONSTER truck .....
As seen here:
I've been bashing ideas around and thinking how to do some thing differenrt from the normal, with a box...
Ok, here's my official start to my MMV Build thread.
Not much to show for now, just a pile of parts and an unfortunately cut gold pan.
I'm looking over my parts bin for inspiration.
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I'd personally silver solder it. It's all technique but it is strong and doesn't need to get near as hot as what you are trying. Just use a very good flux.
I have always wanted to build a Topcat on steroids . So with mid-motor all the rage these days and my local track switching from dirt to carpet the time seems right for a Topcat mid . I have been thinking about this for a while and collecting...
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One thing that came to my mind is a reversed tranny means that the motor will have to spin in reverse. Shouldn't be a problem with brushless especially with the better brushless set up's that can be programed to run in reverse.
This is going to be a hard build thread to complete because I want to reveal as little as possible until the end. I will say it's based on a Turbo Optima and will be loaded with custom fabricated parts.
I have a lot of 3D modeling work to do...
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I concede! This will be way cool.
On second thought maybe I will wait till you're finished.
Concession revoked! :lol:
Yeah, you should wait. The pictures in my head don't always translate well into reality :mrgreen: .
Ok so I started the build with this truck for donor parts
Dissambled the whole truck cleaned all the RPM parts in dawn and cold water and did the peroxide on the nylon parts.Pretty much built the whole truck with a brand new bag of associated 10T...
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Awesome job Kayne! Great use of blue parts, but not OTT which is easily done. Shell looks really nice too, job well done!!