TWINSET Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hot off the post van Few shots of the box contents as I gotta go cook dinner If you need to know anything during the build, ask now and I'll try and cover it. Click the little pics for big pics! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I really want one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nice, I'll be following closely as I ordered one this morning, one little Q, does it come with crappy cross head hardware like in the promo shots, or have they gone hex head? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nice, I'll be keeping an eye on this as I too ordered one this morning. Should be here in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Love at first sight...first i've seen of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 does it come with crappy cross head hardware like in the promo shots, or have they gone hex head? It does come with cross head hardware, I've never found 'em a problem though Here's what you need Here's the hardware list if you want to get some hex screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Must say that my cross head equipped DT-02 chassis comes apart way more easy than my hex headed Carnage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I'll still be swapping out all the cross head hardware thanks for the list, gives me something to do while I wait for the kit to turn up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) The 3 x 35 holds the steering wheel on, you can probably leave that one as cross-head 2.6 x 10s are for the wheels, they can be run through from the back of the wheel if you want wheel studs The 2 off 2.6 x 16s are just for clamping the wheel halves together for assembly, you don't need to replace those either - once you built the wheels the 16s are redundant unless you strip the wheels down again. Edited November 19, 2013 by TWINSET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans4Mation Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nice one andy ive been waiting to see if you did the 1st one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Thanks - Been hounding them for 2 years nearly, think they sent it to shut me up Last 4 pics for tonight, more tomorrow Wheels Assembly 3 piece beadlocks Inner and outer halves are clamped around core and tyre using the two M2.6 x 16 screws to pull the halves together. Once they're close enough, the M2.6 x 10s go in the other 4 holes. Then remove the 16s, replace with 10s and do them all up Take a quick swig of San Miguel and call it a night Edited November 19, 2013 by TWINSET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Started on axles last night too, but pic editing's taking ages Housings are one piece moulding, similar to R1 design, with an alu cap over what would normally be the diff Full set of bearings are supplied. Steering knuckle detail and front and rear (straight) axle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Nice to see them axles andy looking good. like those diff gears nice and thick with material, two piece and solid locked to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 the diff gear is a solid casting, no need to lock (and nothing to lock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Leaf Springs Alu clamp pads and steel U bolts 3 configurations for setup - I've gone 'soft' to start with 'Skid plate' has rollers at each corner, there's mention of 4 link mounting options on the GMade pics, I guess these rollers are removed for lower links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Andy them rollers they roughly the same OD as the rod ends. i have a feeling ball ends on rods would replace rollers, nice feature to. is a shame there are no leaf clips to hold them together instead of zipties they would go real nice. you work to fast lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Assembled the driveshafts Manual suggests twisting the ball joint in with pliers, but I found using a hex-driver as a lever works great. Started the chassis now too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Started the paint job Washed and Scotchbrited the inside of the shell The masking tape's for a discrete body mount idea I got Silver first coat on inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 She should look great in silver, I have no idea what colour I'm gonna paint mine yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's not gonna be silver Bit more on the chassis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I look forward to seeing your choice of colour then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) The one good thing about winter - lots of heaters on so the silver (Tamiya PS41) is dry enough to paint on PS9 GreenFor a polycarb spray it dried quite gloss Back on the radiator for an hour Edited November 21, 2013 by TWINSET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Shock assemblyVery simple setup, piston is greased, internally sprung and retained with a C clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Overspray film off and Scotchbrited the outside 'Primer' coat of PS9 followed with top coat of TS-28 Olive Green Matt TS PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Stickers and detail Scotchbrited the seats then brush-painted them XF-10 Flat Brown, then Scotchbtrited again to add a bit of 'age' Steering wheel XF-1 Black and XF-16 Flat 'Aluminum' Mirror XF-16 Flat 'Alu' overcoated with XF-62 Olive Drab 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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