This here is my VS-410 Phoenix Portal thread. This is where I will be keeping record of what I do with truck and where I go about do it.
I have been slowly building the truck and enjoying every moment of it. This is my first VP build and I have been impressed with the quality of the kit. Fitment, while not perfect, is excellent. Quality appears to be top-tier. The plastics feel and look great. I would say VP knocked it out of the park with this kit.
Basic Specs for my build so far:
Mamba X ESC with a Holmes Puller Pro (3500kv :shock: )
11T Robinson Racing Absolute Pinion Gear
DS3218 Servo (x3)
Incision Drive Shafts
Tires and Wheels yet to be determined
The Axles : Fun to build, love the design.
The Transmission : Super cool. Without doubt the most involved trans I have put together. It was so fun I built it, took it apart and then built it a second time. I hope VP offers a complete VFD Twin for purchase separately.
My LHS had the aluminum motor plate on hand to I upgraded this off the hop. Would have preferred to throw in the aluminum standoffs as well, but they were out out of stock.
Painted the fuel cell cover
Painted the light buckets with a Molotow liquid Chrome paint pen
Assembled the Chassis
Incision Drive Shafts
I blame beer and sloth for the slow build progress. The Mackenzie Bros drink a lot of the golden juice while they sometimes work.
Playing with paint colors
I do not often work with greens which is why I wanted to go this route. I enjoy trying something a bit different. I will be doing a weathering job on this. Idea being that the truck looks restored where it matters and not so restored where it doesn't
I have come some distance with the body paint at this point. Will get some pics up soon
Thanks for looking 8)
I have been slowly building the truck and enjoying every moment of it. This is my first VP build and I have been impressed with the quality of the kit. Fitment, while not perfect, is excellent. Quality appears to be top-tier. The plastics feel and look great. I would say VP knocked it out of the park with this kit.
Basic Specs for my build so far:
Mamba X ESC with a Holmes Puller Pro (3500kv :shock: )
11T Robinson Racing Absolute Pinion Gear
DS3218 Servo (x3)
Incision Drive Shafts
Tires and Wheels yet to be determined
The Axles : Fun to build, love the design.
The Transmission : Super cool. Without doubt the most involved trans I have put together. It was so fun I built it, took it apart and then built it a second time. I hope VP offers a complete VFD Twin for purchase separately.
My LHS had the aluminum motor plate on hand to I upgraded this off the hop. Would have preferred to throw in the aluminum standoffs as well, but they were out out of stock.
Painted the fuel cell cover
Painted the light buckets with a Molotow liquid Chrome paint pen
Assembled the Chassis
Incision Drive Shafts
I blame beer and sloth for the slow build progress. The Mackenzie Bros drink a lot of the golden juice while they sometimes work.
Playing with paint colors
I do not often work with greens which is why I wanted to go this route. I enjoy trying something a bit different. I will be doing a weathering job on this. Idea being that the truck looks restored where it matters and not so restored where it doesn't
I have come some distance with the body paint at this point. Will get some pics up soon
Thanks for looking 8)
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