Builder's Notes: SCX24 Micro Shark Conversion Kit

[TheBakedBeans]

SCX24 Micro Shark Conversion Kit Designed by Mod19 and built by TheBakedBeans

Build Video
https://youtu.be/ilLGJ5vLn6s

SCX24 Parts List
SCX24 Dead Boldt https://www.amainhobbies.com/axial-...i-crawler-green-axi90081t2/p-qqzztzeq7b2xactz
Hot Racing Steering Rod https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...od-link-black-hrasxtf49x01/p-qqqeqqeqtzzzqctz
Emax Servo https://www.amainhobbies.com/emax-e...tal-gear-servo-emx-sv-0275/p-quaqtzwaycqxactz
Hot Racing 4mm wide track https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...stub-axle-set-hrasxtf39w04/p-qqqeqqeqtzzqqctz
Yeah Racing front steel drive shafts https://www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-r...t-driveshafts-yea-axsc-043/p-qqqeqsqahz2vqctz
Hot Racing Wheel Hex https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...wheel-hex-hub-4-hrasxtf10h/p-qqqeqqeqtzznqctz
Hot Racing brass axle weight https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...-hrasxtf39w04-hrasxtf2604h/p-qqqeqqeqtzzvqctz
Hot Racing brass diff cover https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-racing-axial-scx24-brass-diff-cover-hrasxtf12ch/p-qqqrt2yqbc2eqctz
Hot Racing aluminum servo mount https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...k-hrasxtf2401/p-qqqvq2rqtmzwqctz#tab-feedback
SSD Scale Hubs https://www.amainhobbies.com/ssd-rc-1-24-scale-locking-hubs-blue-2-ssd00441/p-qqqetskq6cqyqctz
RC4WD Scrambler Tires https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-...-crawler-tires-2-rc4zt0146/p-qqaet2rq6c2xactz
RC4WD Stamped Steel Beadlocks (painted silver) https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-...k-wheels-white-4-rc4zw0111/p-qtalqseq6mzxactz


Electronics Parts List
WPL RES v3 Radio, Receiver, Sound https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/radio-receiver/products/r-e-s-v3
Furitek Chameleon Brushed Motor https://www.asiatees.com/display?Mi...brand=Miscellaneous&model=All&id=201634&pid=1
Furitek Lizard 20A/40A Brushed/Brushless ESC w/ FOC https://www.asiatees.com/display?Mi...brand=Miscellaneous&model=All&id=188319&pid=1
Orlandoo Hunter Model Universal Lightbars https://www.asiatees.com/display?Or...odel&model=Orlandoo 1/35 F150&id=166039&pid=1


Micro Shark Parts List
SCX24 Micro Shark Frame https://www.shapeways.com/product/PGKTN4NCC/scx24-micro-shark-frame?optionId=121784684&li=ostatus
Chassis Parts for Micro Shark https://www.shapeways.com/product/P...ersion-deadbolt?optionId=121786397&li=ostatus
EMax ES08MAii Servo Mount (I ended up using the Hot Racing aluminum mount) https://www.shapeways.com/product/C...for-micro-shark?optionId=121785151&li=ostatus
Roof + Rear Panel https://www.shapeways.com/product/E...for-micro-shark?optionId=121964920&li=ostatus
Type T Hood and Grille https://www.shapeways.com/product/...or-micro-shark?optionId=122152917&li=ostatus
Type T Right Side Panel https://www.shapeways.com/product/...or-micro-shark?optionId=122152816&li=ostatus
Type T Left Side Panel https://www.shapeways.com/product/...or-micro-shark?optionId=122152549&li=ostatus
Fuel Cell and Cooler https://www.shapeways.com/product/4...for-micro-shark?optionId=121785673&li=ostatus
Seats https://www.shapeways.com/product/JJT22Y2A5/seats-for-micro-shark?optionId=122153497&li=ostatus
Dash https://www.shapeways.com/product/UUKLZKM6U/dash-for-micro-shark?optionId=122154204&li=ostatus

 

[TRBLSOM]

siiiick!

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[Bagelwitz]

That thing is saweeet!

 

[ChilliBreath]

Very nice!
Is that the Orlandoo light bar? Curious how you hooked it up

 

[TRBLSOM]

hey you should paint that servo stem red to match the diff. or maybe black. [emoji848]

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[TheBakedBeans]

hey you should paint that servo stem red to match the diff. or maybe black. [emoji848]

Yes, servo horn is now black "thumbsup"

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Very nice!
Is that the Orlandoo light bar? Curious how you hooked it up

Good eye! Yes, it is an Orlandoo light bar. You'll see in the video how I ran the wire. I'm using the WPL RES V3 as my receiver as seen in the G500 video (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/micro-scale-rigs/627575-builders-notes-1-18th-mercedes-benz-g500.html), so I have a light unit built in along with winch controls and another on/off aux. I didn't put in a winch or other lights because this build is so CLEAN I didn't want to compromise it with more wires.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

That thing is saweeet!

You bet your ass! I've been wanting to do the Mod19 Micro Shark for some time now. I'm pretty happy with the results.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

a few more pics...

 

[TheBakedBeans]

a few more...

 

[TheBakedBeans]

and the last batch...

 

[JonHylands]

That is really nice looking - one of the best Micro Sharks I've seen in terms of scale and fully fleshed out interior. Well done!

 

[TheBakedBeans]

That is really nice looking - one of the best Micro Sharks I've seen in terms of scale and fully fleshed out interior. Well done!

Thank you! As usual, I made it harder than it should be…the kit goes together fairly easily if you use the stock electronics.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Put on some telescopic shocks. Or I guess some call them double barrels? :???:

Anyway, they originally caused the truck to sit too high, but I liked the extra travel they provided. So to compromise, I used soft springs from a shorter set of shocks. That way it still sits nice and low, but can extend when needed. The fact the springs are a little short doesn’t affect anything at this small scale. It’ll also rarely be at full flex. It increased my travel by 3/4 of an inch!

 

[ProfessorT]

Love the scale work you’ve done to this! That interior is awesome

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Love the scale work you’ve done to this! That interior is awesome

Thank you, but I can only take credit for the paint. All the 3D design work goes to RexRacer19 aka MOD19

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Took the Micro Shark for its first drive outside my house. Local Hobbytown USA in Schaumburg, IL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUI3KSP5aSU&t

 

[TheBakedBeans]

I finally found a driver that fits! I grabbed this 3.75 inch GI Joe off the store shelf.



I really didn't dig the military vibe, so I tossed on a coat of primer and found a helmet laying around. I think it looks good so far, but I wish it was about 3-5% smaller. I feel like it's a weeee bit too big.



I'm going to paint his jumpsuit a dirty white and add some logos. The helmet is painted Tamiya Dull Red. I'll probably keep that color, but I still need to blackout the goggle section. I might try to add some styrene trim around the goggles to give them some "depth", then maybe add a nylon strap for some realism.




More to come...

 

[AK KRAWLER]

I wish it was about 3-5% smaller. I feel like it's a weeee bit too big.

Don't judge... He's just big boned :lmao:

Looks awesome man!!!

 

[TRBLSOM]

nothing wrong with being 7 1/2 feet tall.
tall people like to rock crawl too ya know [emoji23]
looks awesome man!! [emoji1360]

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