johninderby Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) 1/10 Unimog Build (SCX10 Chassis) The body shell arrived from China yesterday. These bodies are made to order, but only took just over two weeks from date of order to arrive. Expensive body shell (about the same as a complete CC-01 Unimog kit) but fortunately avoided customs. Will be going on an SCX10 style chassis made from solid aluminium, not channel. Very solid to say the least. The body panels are CNC machined from styrene plastic sheet and then hand assembled. Excellent detail and comes with all the small parts such as door mirrors, windscreen wipers, vents, windows etc. The only thing missing is an interior which will be necessary with those big windows. Lots of scope for extra detailing, and that bed cries out for some sort of load. Thinking of a scratch built Hiab crane for it. The Flashpoint tyres on beadlocks are the perfect size for the Unimog. Lot bigger than the old Bodgit & Scarper CC-01 Unimog. John Equipment box underneath the bed has a sloped front, it's not the result of bad assembly. Edited April 1, 2015 by johninderby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) More photos..................................... Wouldn't take much to make the swing open roof hatch operational. Edited April 1, 2015 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 As mentioned a lot bigger than the CC-01 Unimog. John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Have you got a link to one of those please John? I did have one in my watch list but it seems to have disappeared with some other stuff, guess my Dad's been removing stuff am I right in thinking it's about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The detail is incredible, worth whatever it cost, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboFurball Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 That does look like it's going to be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Have you got a link to one of those please John? I did have one in my watch list but it seems to have disappeared with some other stuff, guess my Dad's been removing stuff am I right in thinking it's about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Ahhh I thought it was a bit more than that, I definitely saw one at close to $300. Wonder if they've just dropped recently. Hmmm, certainly tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The detail on that is unbelievable Even at that price, it almost seems like a bargain. I can't believe I just said that but its true, especially with all the extra bits like the fuel tank, kit boxes, bed rails and roof hatch etc. Makes the full set Yota look a bit pricey really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The detail on that is unbelievable Even at that price, it almost seems like a bargain. I can't believe I just said that but its true, especially with all the extra bits like the fuel tank, kit boxes, bed rails and roof hatch etc. Makes the full set Yota look a bit pricey really When you think of the price of a 'yota or even a D90, this does look very good value. Especially if you don't get caught by customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Impressive detail indeed. Thought the body was a bit expensive when I ordered it but now seems like a good buy. First small job done. Front axle assembled with Axial alloy hubs, high clearance knuckles, CVDs and alloy hexes. Fitted a Goteck waterproof digital servo with alloy mounts and made up a heavy duty carbon fibre steering link and arm. Like the way the steering link tucks right up out of the way. John Edited April 2, 2015 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuk183 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've just got one of these bodies, the detail is amazing. As I'm also putting mine on an scx10 roller I was wondering if you had got any further with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes the detail is exceptional.All my RC projects have been packed away for a while and will have to stay that way until after the move. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminova11 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Have you been able to make any more progress with this one yet? Could you give me a wheelbase measurement if possible please, I quite like the idea of putting one of these bodies on a Tamiya CR-01. Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) What with the house move this has been one of the projects that has been put aside and it'll probably be couple of months before I can get back to it. Unfortunately it just wouldn't work on a CR-01 chassis. The CR-01 is a 1/12 scale and is tiny compared to the 1/10 Unimog body which is about 320mm wheelbase as well as being much wider. You can see the difference in size in the photo a few posts above of the body next to a CC-01 Unimog. John Edited March 19, 2016 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 have a look at this build John http://scalerc.co.uk/forum/forums-finest-builds/62919-unimog-u1700l.html if you already haven't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the link. Like some of his ideas. Now just to find the time to get back to the project. Would like to get the portal axle kit from RC4WD. ££££ http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Portal-Front-Axles-for-Axial-AX-10-Axles-Scorpion-SCX10_p_4329.html http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Portal-Rear-Axles-for-Axial-AX-10-Axles-Scorpion-SCX10_p_4337.html John Edited September 24, 2016 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 1 minute ago, johninderby said: Thanks for the link. Like some of his ideas. Now just to find the time to get back to the project. Would like to get the portal axle kit from RC4WD. http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Portal-Front-Axles-for-Axial-AX-10-Axles-Scorpion-SCX10_p_4329.html John Very very expensive though probably £180 + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 1 minute ago, RC4WD fan said: Very very expensive though probably £180 + Indeed. . John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 3racing did portal axles but I don't think they make them anymore but they are like hens teeth I've been looking for a set for 6/7 months now and still like £80+ but a lot cheaper than RC4WD ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 The RC4WD portals are just too expensive. But what about these? http://www.rcmart.com/rock-buggy-front-rear-portal-axle-p-39010.html?cPath=595_1652_1654 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 46 minutes ago, johninderby said: The RC4WD portals are just too expensive. But what about these? http://www.rcmart.com/rock-buggy-front-rear-portal-axle-p-39010.html?cPath=595_1652_1654 John I really wouldn't know John to be honest I'm sure I've seen someone use them but I'm not 100% sure are you a member of ScaleRC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 No I'm not a member of ScaleRC. More research and found The problem with the Gmade axle it's 222mm wide between hexes so a fair bit wider than the Axial ones. Oh well so much for that idea. Think the axles are going to stay stock. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Maybe??? Still expensive though as you only get the cases and have to provide your own gears and bearings. Gears can be had from Hobbyking. http://www.shapeways.com/product/C3FUMLCYS/portal-axle-axial-ax10-scx10-4x4x2?optionId=15189314 http://www.shapeways.com/product/C3FUMLCYS/portal-axle-axial-ax10-scx10-4x4x2?optionId=15189316&awc=6920_1474737280_8ceb77f0c8fa31faa40f82f783d591ee&utm_source=affiliatewindow&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate . John Edited September 24, 2016 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I thought that the gmade ones might be to wide but them ones you just linked look alright all you need is 2 pinions from what I can see and read message the seller to find out exactly what you need but again there quite expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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