Custom RC10

[vintage AE]

I started posting some beginning stages of this project on the What was old is... still old, but a lot newer thread when it was suggested that I start a new thread. Not a bad idea, I tend to post a lot of photos, cant go wrong with lots of photos and sorry for any repetitive photos and ebay photos that might be yours

Anyway... here is my build so far... it's not complete yet, I got more parts on the way.

It first started off with this old chassis, which I thought I could make a reasonably cost effective custom RC10 from. I now know anything custom ends up being expensive.

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Then I stripped it and threw what parts on that I had

I thought it would be nice not to have to worry about scratching the pretty aluminum so I powder coated it with a hardened textured surface

More to come soon

Here is my parts list so far

Goldpan chassis
Stealth tranny
Kimbrough 81T 48P Spur gear
Associated Precision 21T 48P Pinion gear
Jconcepts hi-flow B4 body (yet to come)

Front:
RC10gt nose plate
RPM front bumper
GT Nose tubes
RC10T front brace
Worlds front shock tower from Fibre-lyte
RC10t bulkhead
Dynotech Klein arms
RC10 castor blocks
RC10 inline steering blocks (6220... for aluminium axles)
Wide GT front axles
B4 jconcepts rulux rims
JConcepts Groovy 2WD Front Buggy Tire Green
FT T4 Front shocks

REAR:
RC10 worlds bulkhead
RC10t shock tower from Fibre-lyte
RC10 arm mounts (yet to come)
Dynotech Klein arms
FT B44 rear CVA kit
GT 1.5deg rear hubs
3/16” X 3/8" Avid bearings
FT B4 rear axle spacers
3/16” axle shims
JConcepts Rulux B4 rear wheels
JConcepts Double Dee's Rear Buggy Tire Green 2.2
B4 FT Rear shocks

Hardware: FT RC10 screws
FT 4-40 lock nuts
FT 8-32 lock nuts
FT shock bushings
Hot tricks antenna mount blue

Electronics:
Novak Havoc Sport 8.5 combo
Futaba Magnum

Like I said, I'm waiting on a lot of parts to arrive

[shodog]

That looks killer. One thing I would do is to run braces from the rear bulkhead to the attach point of the front nose tubes. with a cut down chassis, length wise rigidity will be diminshed.

[vintage AE]

i thought that might come up, but I haven't came up with a solution yet. There is a pic on the thread mentioned above that had braces. Maybe I'll do something similar.

[RichieRich]

Nice work. I like it. The chassis coating looks awesome. I also have a similar project going too. I need a few more small parts and I'll start a new thread, I guess.

[vintage AE]

I got my shocks on now and some parts dyed black now, etc, not much new. I plan on power coating the motor plate an untextured blue to match the nose plate and other blue hardware.

[vintage AE]

Nice work. I like it. The chassis coating looks awesome. I also have a similar project going too. I need a few more small parts and I'll start a new thread, I guess.

thanks. I cant wait to see yours. I thought I would add mine to the old but newer thread,(I know that's not the exact title) but that's getting kinda long. there is a lot of useful info on that thread too. Maybe once I get mine finished I will add some final pics to it... or, start a tribute thread to it. It's been my bible for this ride. There have been some cool custom builds on this site.

[vintage AE]

That looks killer. One thing I would do is to run braces from the rear bulkhead to the attach point of the front nose tubes. with a cut down chassis, length wise rigidity will be diminshed.

thanks, I was thinking of cutting up some 1/2" strips of aluminum from a really bad chassis and mount the strips vertically from the rear bulkhead mounts holes to just behind the nose tubes. I would strip these pieces and powder coat them blue at the same time I would do my motor plate. My other thought was to find some carbon fiber strips that would work in the same way. Or I could run tubes to the rear like aeiou did, but wanted to try some different

[SMOKE-DOG]

Nice work. Like what you did with the chassis.

[stingray]

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I thought it would be nice not to have to worry about scratching the pretty aluminum so I powder coated it with a hardened textured surface

Did you do the powder coating your self? or did you take it some where? How much did it set you back?

Very nice looking buggy. I have one sitting in the closet, and I want to do something like this with it!

[vintage AE]

I had to take it somewhere. I just looked up powder coating companies in the area and took a chance. It only cost $20 cash and it turned out awsome. I plan on getting the motor plate powder coated blue, similar to the nose plate to tie it all in. I was told that would cost a little extra, because they would make a special batch of powder, probably $25-30. Since they were already spraying the black with the hardener when I did my chassis I was in luck .

I would figure out what you want on your chassis and then check around to see what each company is currently spraying to save a few bucks. But if that's not an issue, just look to see who you think would do the best job.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Looks great. Nice attention to detail. I had never looked into powder coating, but I thought it would cost more. Good to know.

[scr8p]

i don't know if i'd powdercoat the motor plate. that's not gonna help it dissapate heat from the motor. unless you don't plan on running the car, then it wouldn't really matter.

[vintage AE]

i don't know if i'd powdercoat the motor plate. that's not gonna help it dissapate heat from the motor. unless you don't plan on running the car, then it wouldn't really matter.

i am going to run it. i didn't think too much on the heat distribution. Maybe i should anodize it instead. i hear you can do it at home with the right chemicals. i will have to look it up.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

i don't know if i'd powdercoat the motor plate. that's not gonna help it dissapate heat from the motor. unless you don't plan on running the car, then it wouldn't really matter.

i am going to run it. i didn't think too much on the heat distribution. Maybe i should anodize it instead. i hear you can do it at home with the right chemicals. i will have to look it up.

You could get a motor heatsink if it's a concern. If you like the way they look that is. There are other styles and you could find one cheaper, but here's an example. You'd probably need one with just one set of fins up higher to accommodate the motor guard.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJHA7&P=7

[scr8p]

there's a couple threads on here from guys who have done their own anodizing. i'll see if i can find any of them.

i talked to a some what local place by me about getting some parts anodized. he told me he'd do as many parts that will fit in the tank at one time for $100. i'm gonna do everything in my power to fill that tank when the time comes.