Axial SCX10ii Sand Scorcher Build 1st Crawler

[clockwork]

Sand Scorcher Build 1st Crawler

First time building a crawler, haven't been into ground rc since the late 90's and things have changed since then...almost everything is RTR.

Axial SCX10ii builders kit with a Boomracing SWB kit, TRX shocks, 2010 Tamiya Sand Scorcher body, Hobbywing 1080 esc, Axial 27 turn motor, HiTec metal gear servo, using a Radiolink RC6gs radio...I have been reading a lot on these forums but this is my first post. Many thanks to the builders here that posted the build threads that helped me figure things out so far (everything works mechanically!). Any feedback or suggestions are welcome, I still need to get some funds together to finish but here is where I am so far.

 

[MaX-D]

I can't see the pics.

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[clockwork]

Ugh. It works when I test it...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WATf2536jvSDDJEH6

 

[Tossedman]

Look here. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/comments-suggestions-help/28164-posting-pics-dummies.html

 

[clockwork]

Thanks!

 

[durok]

I see 'em, looks like a promising start!

 

[MaX-D]

Now I can see them. Looks cool.

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[Tossedman]

Thanks!

De nada. Off to a good start. Keep posting. Always great to see more bugs on here.

 

[clockwork]

I did not like the monster truck effect I was getting but the nose of the bug was resting on the chassis so without cutting it, I had to have the body higher than I wanted. I do not think that the SCX10 ii chassis is the best choice for the Scorcher body but Im going to make it work. I cut the front end and dropped the back as low as I can and still have clearance for the tires and I like it a lot better. Im using 1/4" butyrate tubing for the roll bars which is a little thick but the only hobby shop still in business within an hour drive is dedicated mainly to trains and they had it in stock. If you think our hobby is expensive, you should see what the train stuff costs! I made a little jig for the tubing, this project is going to take a while.

 

[mewalsh100]

Looking much better with the body sitting lower, plus it'll bring your CG down. I'd even try and go a bit lower, but it's looking good. I've kicked around doing a bug build for a while, but always seems like I've got other projects on the burner. Nice work!

 

[clockwork]

Spent a lot of time watching SCORE Clas 5-1600 videos and I recommend the Scumbug videos that Hoonigans have on their Youtube channel just for fun. I did some work on the interior. I dont have the funds to go on a shopping spree at Shapeways so I am using stuff from the specialty hardware bin at Lowes to make my fuel cell and fuel filler. I was nervous drilling the window platic but everything went well. I have some adhesive metallic film that Im going to use on the rear windows, the SCORE bugs only usually have a front windshield and the rear window is where the fuel filler is mounted. I think Im going to do a Stanger Things (Netflix series) theme so I picked up a 7" figure of Hopper to use as my driver. I bought a pair of KYX hard plastic seats but Hopper was too fat for them so I boiled the seat for 10 minutes to soften the plastic a bit and then flattened it to fit in my vice. Results are posted below and thanks for putting up with my rambling.

 

[clockwork]

Got the holes filled in the body using the sprue dissolved in liquid cement filler and final filling with a tiny bit of spot putty. Filled in the turn signal in the nose because it is not visible behind the winch, the open one will be for winch wiring. Roll bar and fuel cell done. Hoping to paint tomorrow. Thanks for looking.

 

[VR6 BeelzeDub]

Lol you “boiled the seats” so fat Hopper could fit in them!

How did the Plastruct cage work go? It looks really clean from what I can tell.


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[smog]

It’s coming along nicely.

Beetles are kewl.

 

[clockwork]

The Plastruct was easy to use, I used TB-8 tubing which has a thick wall and bends and holds its shape really well. I have a lot of respect for the people who build with steel tubing, getting the 2 fishmouths right in plastic took me a while, making a whole cage from steel seems incredible. I am going to be building an actual Tamiya Sand Scorcher and I have TB-6 tubing with all the elbows and angle pieces for that one, Im just trying to get my modeling skills back in shape.

 

[VR6 BeelzeDub]

That’s awesome, I loved working with their products. I’m gonna check our the TB-8 and 6 tubing now.

And soldering is a challenge for me... forget metal work lol


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[clockwork]

Paint! Tamiya TS paints, metallic red and metallic black, the Tamiya masking tape is pretty awesome. I will hit it with a few coats of gloss clear when it comes in.

 

[clockwork]

That’s awesome, I loved working with their products. I’m gonna check our the TB-8 and 6 tubing now.

And soldering is a challenge for me... forget metal work lol


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I used a small tube cutter from the plumbing section at Lowes to make super clean and accurate cuts in the TB-8.
Make sure you dont get the thinner, cheaper tube, it is like a McDonalds drinking straw...

 

[VR6 BeelzeDub]

Tube cutter = brilliant

With that paint scheme a good wet sand & polish on the clear is really gonna show the metallic red. Nice choice!


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[Tossedman]

Looking great man! Some excellent ideas that I may try to emulate.