stupar Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hi folks. I want to do a scale hilux build and i am undecided on which chassis to use. What are others views on this and which body is easier to mount between the Mojave bodykit and the Tamiya Hilux? Please feel free to add anything else that may be relevant to this potential build. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Here's a hilux body mount for the TF2 body that bolts straight on an scx10 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/body-shell-mount-kit-for-scx10-to-use-tf2-body-shell-/161268575413?hash=item258c5b2cb5:g:BgUAAOSwe-FU9~-Y but deciding between an scx10 or ascender that's really down to personal preference I could go all the same places with both of them so Im not going to say get one or the other because I've owned both chassis and liked them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 1 hour ago, RC4WD fan said: Here's a hilux body mount for the TF2 body that bolts straight on an scx10 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/body-shell-mount-kit-for-scx10-to-use-tf2-body-shell-/161268575413?hash=item258c5b2cb5:g:BgUAAOSwe-FU9~-Y but deciding between an scx10 or ascender that's really down to personal preference I could go all the same places with both of them so Im not going to say get one or the other because I've owned both chassis and liked them both Thanks for the come back. I decided to pull the trigger today on the ascender kit seen as its a good price on MS. I found in the last few hours someone on Rccrawlers.com who has mounted the Mojave body on the ascender so i think.... think i am sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, stupar said: Thanks for the come back. I decided to pull the trigger today on the ascender kit seen as its a good price on MS. I found in the last few hours someone on Rccrawlers.com who has mounted the Mojave body on the ascender so i think.... think i am sorted. Are you going to do a build thread ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 6 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said: Are you going to do a build thread ? If there is a desire i dont see why not. Its my winter project so will have plenty time to document it from start to finish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Just now, stupar said: If there is a desire i dont see why not. Its my winter project so will have plenty time to document it from start to finish. I'll follow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yep I'll follow the build too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 also followed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Well the beast arrives tomorrow so i will get started on the build hopefully tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Well the ascender has landed. The first think that caught my eye is just how big the blazer body is! I also quickly noticed how everything is neatly bagged. Not a plastic tree in sight so no bits of plastic to cut and file Because i am doing a hilux build my blazer is up for sale in the classifieds if anyone is after one. Cant wait to commence the build! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) I have a new Hilux body stashed away somewhere. Subscribed Edited November 9, 2016 by twisty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 IWell the build has started. Did bag A1 tonight for the gearbox and output shafts. Was a nice simple process with nothing painful involved. Vaterra Ascender bag A1 gearbox by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Things to note so far- Bags are well labelled and almost impossible to not understand the order of build. The included hex drivers are mush. Invest in a a decent set of drivers if you dont already have some! Hopefully my RC4WD 55T can will arrive tomorrow and i can get it installed and the cover on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Well missed the postie today so wont get my MS package until tomorrow. In thec meantime tonight was bags B and C (front and rear axles) These were a doddle to put together. I like the spool idea but im not sure on thedrive shaft being bolted into the diff housing. Popping a shaft will require a complete axle strips and rebuild. Even after a couple of years since release the manual still has some inaccuracies in the instructions. Thankfully someone on RCcrawlers has documented where the inaccuracies are. Below are the completes axles. To be frank the chrome diff covers are a bit to in your face for me. Thankfully some alloy covers have been spotted and will be purchased. Vaterra Ascender front axle by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Vaterra ascender rear axle by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Edited November 10, 2016 by stupar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Woohoo new toys! Gutted though with the Vaterra Sliprock wheels. Even though stated as 1.9 they are smalled than the stock ascender wheels so dont fit the tyre properly. Goodies! by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 55T motor now installed RC4WD 55T motor mounted by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Chassis in the stages of assembly. Liking the red radio box which looks like a fuel tank....nice touch if deliberate, if not still nice! Chassis under construction by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Chassis with servo and ESC installed by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Edited November 11, 2016 by stupar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Started the 3 link plus panhard this morning on the front axle. To day the manual is misleading is a slight understatement. Im doing a 314mm wheelbase so bootom links should be 66mm and the top link should be 61mm despite the manual stating 66mm. As for the panhard, you are left guessing what length to make it as thr manual doesnt even cover its build. Thanks again to RCcrawlers though for doing a comprehensive guide on chassis and link lengths for the various wheelbase options. On a seperate note i lost an e-clip when building the shocks so i have three shocks built until MS deliver my spar pack of e-clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Looking good so far. Is the Mojave bodykit slightly longer wheel base than the Tamiya body then? i thought the Tamiya one is 311mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 1 hour ago, twisty said: Looking good so far. Is the Mojave bodykit slightly longer wheel base than the Tamiya body then? i thought the Tamiya one is 311mm? Well here's the thing. The mojave body is slightly longer then the tamiya version but im going with neither now as both are very expensive (The tamiya more so by the time you buy all the various parts to complete it) Instead i am going for the proline Toyota Hilux SR5 which has a nice 313mm wheelbase so it will be perfect for my 314mm wheelbase chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Got the 3 link and panhard sorted so my front axle now sits straight with no catching on the frame from the righthand shock. Because i cant finish of the rear axle i thought i would do rhe bumpers end rock sliders. Now i have never liked the way the rocksliders week around the body so i decided to do a simple little mod to level them out and use them as step plates instead. They look instantly better to me but still serve as rock sliders when crawling Vaterra Ascender rock sliders by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I don't think I had my rock slides on mine carn't remember Certainly don't remember having a red rx box mine was black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 mine was black too, i also never used the stock sliders in favour of making some stainless ones. might give it a refresh this winter... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 I will see how i get on 28th the standard sliders before considering something as an alternative. I may utilise the space between the footplate and chassis to mount myv lipos-2 x 5000mah lipos in parallel should give plenty runtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Finally finished the chassis. Managed to find a spare e-clip in the lads buggy spares box. As usual here comes the cliched articulation shot Ive shown it mocked up with the blazer body but i have to say i am looking forward to doing the Proline Hilux body. Articulation by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Woohoo the yota has arrived. Now to think up a colour scheme to go with Yota body by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Small update The joys of having access to my wifes Silhoutte Cameo cutting machine. A roll of aluminium effect self adhesive vinyl a few minutes work on the laptop and hey presto Custom badges by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, stupar said: Small update The joys of having access to my wifes Silhoutte Cameo cutting machine. A roll of aluminium effect self adhesive vinyl a few minutes work on the laptop and hey presto Custom badges by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr That's pretty cool started with the accessories already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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