SCX10 Tow Truck

[Greatscott]

Who has made a tow truck out of the SCX10? I am looking for build ideas and inspiration.

 

[lonleycreeper]

Who has made a tow truck out of the SCX10? I am looking for build ideas and inspiration.

Scx103...

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[durok]

There are also multiple options from Chinese sellers on eBay that you could check out - just use the search string "rc tow truck 1/10"...

They run from around $20 up to $65, some with winches included. They even have one that will mount to a Capra!

Not saying you should buy rather than build, but there are lots of different types to look at and get ideas of how they're setup.

 

[Gula]

$16

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtBwnSx

 

[durok]

Hah - $8.39 when I checked, offering me a huge 79% discount to try to get me to buy from them again - it's been a couple years, not gonna do it!

 

[Greatscott]

Scx103...

wip

Awesome, exactly what I am looking for!!!!

I have decided to use a tow truck boom from Amazon. Sadly, it isn't scheduled for delivery until the end of next week.

Amazon.com: AMK 1/10 Scale RC Truck and Tow Build Kit Updates, Winch Double Stent Rescue Truck Tow Crane Arm Wrecker Kit for 1/10 RC Crawler and Trailer SCX10 TRX4 Capra LCG Chassis DIY Build Updates (Black) : Toys & Games

Buy AMK 1/10 Scale RC Truck and Tow Build Kit Updates, Winch Double Stent Rescue Truck Tow Crane Arm Wrecker Kit for 1/10 RC Crawler and Trailer SCX10 TRX4 Capra LCG Chassis DIY Build Updates (Black): Vehicle Scale Accessories - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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I have mocked up a flatbed for my SCX10, and making a couple of tweeks to the design, however, I have to wait until the boom arrives before I can any more significant progress.

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

The red PLA makes the thing look hideous, the final version of it will be printed in black or gun-metal gray. I use a lighter color PLA for mock ups so I can make notes on the mock with sharpie.

 

[Yurkia]

Awesome, exactly what I am looking for!!!!

I have decided to use a tow truck boom from Amazon. Sadly, it isn't scheduled for delivery until the end of next week.

Amazon.com: AMK 1/10 Scale RC Truck and Tow Build Kit Updates, Winch Double Stent Rescue Truck Tow Crane Arm Wrecker Kit for 1/10 RC Crawler and Trailer SCX10 TRX4 Capra LCG Chassis DIY Build Updates (Black) : Toys & Games

Buy AMK 1/10 Scale RC Truck and Tow Build Kit Updates, Winch Double Stent Rescue Truck Tow Crane Arm Wrecker Kit for 1/10 RC Crawler and Trailer SCX10 TRX4 Capra LCG Chassis DIY Build Updates (Black): Vehicle Scale Accessories - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I have mocked up a flatbed for my SCX10, and making a couple of tweeks to the design, however, I have to wait until the boom arrives before I can any more significant progress.

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

The red PLA makes the thing look hideous, the final version of it will be printed in black or gun-metal gray. I use a lighter color PLA for mock ups so I can make notes on the mock with sharpie.

IERC has a similar style metal flat bed for $40 if you can find one in stock. Fits the power wagon cab nicely.

Edit (option 2)

 

[Greatscott]

IERC has a similar style metal flat bed for $40 if you can find one in stock. Fits the power wagon cab nicely.

I saw that one, looks sharp. Sadly, its status shows it being out of stock. If my printed version goes to boom-boom, I will see if I can pick one of those up.

 

[Yurkia]

I saw that one, looks sharp. Sadly, its status shows it being out of stock. If my printed version goes to boom-boom, I will see if I can pick one of those up.

Edited my previous, there's another option in stock. This is the one I was thinking about when I first commented. Had one on an Scx10 tow project before it turned into a Scottsdale hard body.

 

[Greatscott]

Well, other than some turning, it is ready to go.

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

The wiring isn't as clean as I would like it. On the right side I have a Traxxas water-resistant RX box, on the left side I have the light wiring (including the on/off relay for the bed light), held down by a stick pad mount. It works ok, but it looks a bit sloppy. If it bugs me enough I will design and print a box to house the wiring.

Why build it, other an because I wanted a wrecker? One of our local clubs has themed events and comps, and one they are starting in March is called "Wrecker Wars" with crawler-based wreckers. I have no idea how it will do, but I think it is a good starting point, and something to build off of.

The Cab:
The cab is connected with body posts in the front, and the back is held on to the E-tray with magnets.

Drive Train:
• Stock OG AX10 transmission and center skid.
• Incision metal drivelines
• Amazon aluminum TRX4-style portals

Rolling:
• Amazon Beadlocks
• RC4WD Baja Claw 1.9 tires

Chassis:
• Stock AX10 chassis
• Injora 90mm shocks with 40wt.

Bed:
• 3D printed with Bambu PLA
• Amazon winch boom and 35kg servo which
I like how the bed came out in both design and the excellent job my P1S did; and, for being unfinished and unpainted, it looks good. It took about eight hours to print with 50% gyroid infill. I do wish I would have dropped some more 3mm holes into back of the bed to give more mounting options for more gear.
I designed a mounting bracket that slides into the frame, and bolter on with the same bolts that attach the shock hoops.

Electronics
• Traxxas XL5HV ESC
• HW1060 ESC (front winch)
• 35kg steering servo
• Castle 10A BEC set at 7VDC
• Radiomaster MT12 radio and 5-ch RX (ELRS)

 

[Gula]

Came out great the way you integrated it!