And the more everybody realizes the kit should have come with the grey cage...
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B-MOW's Vanquish H10 Optic Kit
- Thread starter B-MOW71
- Start date
The grey cage is the way to go. IMO the colored cages look better. And the grey by itself looks great too.
Then VP would have an overstock of black cages!
You’re right, VP should just disco the black cages and swap them with grey. That way we could pick our own color. And black could still be had by using dye if desired.
The build has been on hold as I figure out which of my other rigs to rob from. The plan has always been from day one to install a VFD Twin in the Optic. Probably not the most robust choice for a rig like this, but I’d like the option of DIG and didn’t want to buy a separate bolt on DIG from VP right now. If the Twin doesn’t work out then I may in the future look at buying the VP DIG.
So I had an unfinished build sitting on the bench for a few years now and it has a VFD Twin in it that really isn’t needed. It would do much better with a standard VFD.
The plan now is to steal and combine and add parts to the Twin to make it stronger to handle the abuse that the Optic will be giving it. I do not have the machined gears on hand for it, but I will be installing the aluminum bearing plates to help give the stock sintered gears longer life. Eventually I do plan on swapping in the machined set of gears.
I will also be stealing the black aluminum motor plate from the stock Optic VFD for the Twin. And the Twin will get the black aluminum stand-offs. The NSDRC RS-100m servos will be going to a couple 1/18 crawler builds and I’ll take their servos for the Twin.
The clear lightweight aluminum motor plate will be going back on the Optic VFD. This VFD will be headed to my second VRD Carbon build that is still in the planning stages.
So I had an unfinished build sitting on the bench for a few years now and it has a VFD Twin in it that really isn’t needed. It would do much better with a standard VFD.
The plan now is to steal and combine and add parts to the Twin to make it stronger to handle the abuse that the Optic will be giving it. I do not have the machined gears on hand for it, but I will be installing the aluminum bearing plates to help give the stock sintered gears longer life. Eventually I do plan on swapping in the machined set of gears.
I will also be stealing the black aluminum motor plate from the stock Optic VFD for the Twin. And the Twin will get the black aluminum stand-offs. The NSDRC RS-100m servos will be going to a couple 1/18 crawler builds and I’ll take their servos for the Twin.
The clear lightweight aluminum motor plate will be going back on the Optic VFD. This VFD will be headed to my second VRD Carbon build that is still in the planning stages.
Got the VFD Twin equipped with the alum bearing plates, alum standoffs and the black alum motor plate and the slipper eliminator that was stolen from Optic VFD.
Lesson learned on the top shaft. For some reason I didn’t realize that the top shaft was made differently on both the slipper and slipper eliminator. As many VFD’s I have built I should have known that.
So after getting the Twin put back together, I then noticed the top shafts were different. Took it all back apart and swapped top shafts.
Bolted the Twin in and hooked up the DIG and OD servos. I decided to keep the mini NSDRC servos paired with the GSpeed mini servo adapters. I used 2 stock Twin DIG linkages on both servos. The links are damn near the perfect length when mounted in the Optic rear servo tray. I did cut out the blank to mount the servos.
The plan was to mount my receiver on the platform in front of the servos. The interior that I plan on using is too low in that area and will hit the receiver and wiring. So the other option was to mount the receiver between the servos. To do that I decided to make a plate to span the entire surface so both servos and receiver could mount to it.
I carved out servo openings in a scrap piece of aluminum. Wrapped it in some faux vinyl carbon fiber and bolted it in. Now I have perfect spot to tuck the receiver in between the servos.
Lesson learned on the top shaft. For some reason I didn’t realize that the top shaft was made differently on both the slipper and slipper eliminator. As many VFD’s I have built I should have known that.
So after getting the Twin put back together, I then noticed the top shafts were different. Took it all back apart and swapped top shafts.
Bolted the Twin in and hooked up the DIG and OD servos. I decided to keep the mini NSDRC servos paired with the GSpeed mini servo adapters. I used 2 stock Twin DIG linkages on both servos. The links are damn near the perfect length when mounted in the Optic rear servo tray. I did cut out the blank to mount the servos.
The plan was to mount my receiver on the platform in front of the servos. The interior that I plan on using is too low in that area and will hit the receiver and wiring. So the other option was to mount the receiver between the servos. To do that I decided to make a plate to span the entire surface so both servos and receiver could mount to it.
I carved out servo openings in a scrap piece of aluminum. Wrapped it in some faux vinyl carbon fiber and bolted it in. Now I have perfect spot to tuck the receiver in between the servos.
hnoroian
Rock Crawler
Wrap or not that blue and carbon fiber just pops!
Yeah it does. Almost makes me want to use carbon fiber outer panels. But I’ve got other plans for now
Wiring all buttoned up. Well, except for routing the steering servo wiring. I’ll figure that out when I attach the front axle.
I had to change the position of the shift servos because the Twin linkages were a bit too long. Once the servos were rotated so the servo horns were toward the rear, the linkages were the right length. Mounted the receiver and secured the wiring.
I had to change the position of the shift servos because the Twin linkages were a bit too long. Once the servos were rotated so the servo horns were toward the rear, the linkages were the right length. Mounted the receiver and secured the wiring.
That looks really good. Makes me wonder if I should swap the Vfd twin in my Phoenix and put it in my H10.
Thanks. My VFD Twin was useless in the rig it was in. I figured it would get used more in the Optic. Plus, having the DIG option is gonna be cool!
Got the steering servo wired in and the axles, links and shocks attached to the skid. I forgot to get a pic, but it’s a nice simple layout that should be easy to work on once it is removed from the skid.
Both halves attached. Vanquish did a great job in the design and fitment when the cage and skid are bolted together. Everything fits like a glove. Great that they planned ahead for the VFD Twin swap in and other add on upgrades.
I bought and printed the Knight Customs Engine, driver and other accessories. They are bolted in temporarily in their raw printed form. Mainly to see how everything would line up. These will be removed and will be painted to add all the scale details they deserve. More on that later.
Both halves attached. Vanquish did a great job in the design and fitment when the cage and skid are bolted together. Everything fits like a glove. Great that they planned ahead for the VFD Twin swap in and other add on upgrades.
I bought and printed the Knight Customs Engine, driver and other accessories. They are bolted in temporarily in their raw printed form. Mainly to see how everything would line up. These will be removed and will be painted to add all the scale details they deserve. More on that later.
Lurking again… starting to get an itch to get back in the game…
On a serious note, Good progress so far. I really like the blue cage, even though it’s not what you were shooting for. I’m sure you’ll still make it look good! Nice job on the VFD servos as well, looks like a factory mount.
On a serious note, Good progress so far. I really like the blue cage, even though it’s not what you were shooting for. I’m sure you’ll still make it look good! Nice job on the VFD servos as well, looks like a factory mount.
Do you think there is much of a weight difference between the Knight's interior and the factory interior?
Lurk away! Nice to see you back on here! Island life treating you well?
Thanks! The blue is growing on me. I think it’ll look even better when I get the panels painted.
Not sure. I’ll make sure to get weights of each once I get them built up. I printed them with very little infill to keep them lightweight.
I’ll report back with the weights soon.
The stock interior was heavier than i expected. I was thinking about doing what you did but wasn't sure how much of a difference it would make.
The difference is about 11 grams +/- with paint. Worth it to me since the KC interior looks so much better IMO.
We’re going headless horseman style on this one!B-b-but where's his HEAD???
Nah, it’s in there. The Josh head is under the steering wheel.
yel98vwgti
Rock Stacker
i got the green one, my buddy opened his at my house today and he got the carbon one!!!Same here. I’m going to slow start mine as I have time. Most of the orders have arrived. There is only a few other mods I’ve got planned for later on.
Yeah, looks like a few of us got the greens. I read somewhere that @Jato was pleased with his green selection!
