charlesk Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) I've built, raced and loved a DESC410 for the past 9 months, but since my local club mainly races 2wd when it comes to SCs I've decided to make the move to 2wd so I can compete with the rest. My new SC had to have the option for mid motor ( the bulk of races that I do is on astro where mid motor is faster) that left 4 options: DESC210 drove a few, let's face it 80% of the pack are 210s, but for me it never really clicked 22sct a bit long in the tooth and not as quick as the 210 on atro TM2SC nice very quick but the one that I drove didn't jump as well and thought quick on high grip, come low grip they are more difficult to drive SC6. Newly launched, expensive but having built an RB6 I took the gamble: So here it is, as it arrived from the US I'll be building it trying to keep a reasonably detailed photo-log. Goodbye 410, welcome SC6 Edited June 10, 2014 by charlesk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 oh very nice, how much less was it from the US, and are you selling your DESC410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) oh very nice, how much less was it from the US, and are you selling your DESC410 To put it otherwise, no stock in the UK yet and after taxes I saved circa Edited June 10, 2014 by charlesk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice saving, Ok thanks for letting me know TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice saving, Ok thanks for letting me know TD Agree. No prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Now get some pics up, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Your wish is my command!!! The build has started, it builds very much like the RB6 so far (which is a huge compliment) Did some of the front end tonight. Unboxing: Front bulkhead and rack. The sc6 comes with the alloy rack as std. Built it reversed to reduce some of the Ackerman based on my experience with the rb6: Edited June 10, 2014 by charlesk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Front hinge pin and wishbones. Used a ghea alloy block for a bit of weight at the front and added strength. On the chassis: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Side pods and servo on: (a nice ds1313) The sc6 uses a servo saver unlike the rb6, I suppose trucks being a bit heavier and a contact class makes sense... The alloy chassis is an extended version of the rb6 and the attention to detail is stunning, pictures just don't do it justice... That's it for tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 A bit more done this am. Front hubs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Links and bumper: The front bumper is quite intricate, but shows a nice amount of flex, but shows a nice amount of flex to absorb impacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Rear arms hangers and shock tower: Used the wide alloy exotek hangers on this build for durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 The heart of a 2wd, the diff. A high grade tungsten carbide ball diff comes in the kit: 4 gear box and slipper: On the car: That's it for now, more later. Very pleased with how it builds so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 What a lovely bit of kit!! I'd love a RB6, I had the pleasure of racing one at the local club Wish there was somewhere that raced short course near me, they look a lot of fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I must admit, I'm now a Kyosho fan.(built hobaos, schumachers, team c, durangos over the last year and so far Kyosho is in another league). Their high end stuff is simply built like nothing else, go together v nicely,last v well and can endure just about anything. Had my rb6 about 3 months now, and find it v easy to setup and drive ( maybe not the fastest in v high grip but quick enough an very consistent) and haven't broken a thing. For me that is an achievement, since I usually break something at pretty much every other meeting on any if the other buggys that I've had... Even the diff is still buttery smooth without even being cleaned and regreassed... So far the way the sc6 builds points to a very similar vehicle. Expensive to buy, but in the long run lower running costs and more time on track rather than fixing/servicing. Edited June 11, 2014 by charlesk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 What a lovely bit of kit!! I'd love a RB6, I had the pleasure of racing one at the local club Wish there was somewhere that raced short course near me, they look a lot of fun!! Been back in racing for just over a year, and loving every minute of it, but got to admit my preferred class is Short Course. They may not be as quick as buggys, but they are more fun to drive and better to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 A bit more done. Rear links/bumper: Oh and the power plant is in. Should be enough, this thing is quite light for the class: Shocks next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnearmedG Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Nice!. I race it's predecessor,the scr and love it but the rear motor configuration is a handicap on astro. Have been pondering over one of these but can't justify the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Nice!. I race it's predecessor,the scr and love it but the rear motor configuration is a handicap on astro. Have been pondering over one of these but can't justify the cost I know what you mean, I think that is the main reason why Kyosho racers are not the norm on the pack. Great cars but for a price... Anyway, shocks done. Cartridges: Bodies: Built: The velvet coated Kyosho shocks got a lovely smooth action, to begin with I was slightly disappointed that for the SC6 Kyosho gone back to plastic tops (unlike the RB6), but they now have a bleed hole that helps with quick bleeding an setting the rebound you want without messing with the cartridge side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Shocks and wheels on, it's now really starting to take shape: Esc,rx and pt ton stall and also decide if I'll go shorty or saddle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnearmedG Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Is there a good supplier of parts for the sc6 Charles?, I find most of my spares for the sc r have to come across from yanky land......and I get spanked on taxes every time :-( The big bore velvet shocks are superb you won't be dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Electrics on. Went for a shorty setup to keep weight to a min. We shall see if they have enough capacity/oomph for this, should do... Edited June 12, 2014 by charlesk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Is there a good supplier of parts for the sc6 Charles?, I find most of my spares for the sc r have to come across from yanky land......and I get spanked on taxes every time :-( The big bore velvet shocks are superb you won't be dissapointed Don't know about SC6 specific parts supply yet I'm afraid, but it does share quite a lot with the RB6 (hubs, knuckles, bulkheads etc) so at least some exist in the UK. For sc specific parts it's the US for me atm too. (I did get a spare set of arms just in case...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Very nice. Associated have gone back to plastic shock caps on their big bore v2 shocks, I would say they are the nices looking shocks on the market look wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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