The Rapid Rhino - Axial Wraith

[Kobier]

Another action shot:

 

[Kobier]

Well while in San Francisco for Thanksgiving I visited the HobbyTown USA in Concord and picked up some lead weights, a new GH Racing Servo Horn II, and a deans series connector.

The last item lead to a momentary lapse of sanity, so I hooked up my two 3s batteries to my Holmes Hobbies BRXL and had some fun. The power was out of this world, and after about 5-8 minutes of fun, the magic smoke left my Holmes Hobbies 13T Crawlmaster motor. It was very sad and very stupid. So I'm looking into what I can do to fix the motor, or send it off to John to have him rebuild it.

 

[Kobier]

Video from Sunday's drive with k_goodrich.

A couple wraiths on construction debris, plus my Redcat Racing Earthquake 8E, and k_goodrich's RC4WC Bully.

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[Kobier]

Made progress on my steering modification - ie. the steering wheel and driver move with the wheels.

Used a micro servo mounted under the dash. Photos and more details to follow this weekend when I have more time.

 

[slickwillie]

Sweet rig"thumbsup". I like the cut off cab. I'm glad I saw this, I've been looking for shackles for a few days now. I didn't even think to check RC4WD:roll:.

 

[Kobier]

Here is the servo mounted under the dashboard, I ended up using a small piece of sheet metal to mount the servo on and then mount it under the dashboard. For the shaft I used a piece of 4/40 threaded rod and simply threaded it into the top servo gear. Then I used a piece of aluminum tubing over the threaded shaft, and a three nuts, one embedded in the steering wheel, one below and one above to top it off. Here is a photo of my driver's arm attached to the steering wheel and mounted in place.

 

[Kobier]

Started another little project to get a set of snow chains made for my vehicle.

Here's the first one in place.

 

[gm0688]

I just put the Maxx shafts on, with no adapters. About 10-15 minutes of dremel time total. Haven't got a chance to run it yet, but will this weekend. Running a 3300 Kv 4 pole short course motor.

Max Shafts work very well. How large a spur could you install without the adapter? Thats the only one you need.

 

[gm0688]

Started another little project to get a set of snow chains made for my vehicle.

Here's the first one in place.

screwing screws in the tires for studs seemed to work pretty good.

 

[slickwillie]

Nice idea with the chains"thumbsup". I'd like to see some video of the steering in action too.

 

[Kobier]

Here is my latest video:

Rapid Rhino Episode #15 - Central Oregon RC Rock Crawler Gathering at Robert W. Sawyer Park

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[Kobier]

Nice idea with the chains"thumbsup". I'd like to see some video of the steering in action too.

Will do once we get snow again, and I finish the full set. I suspect the later will be done before we have snow on the ground again.

 

[k goodrich]

nice vid, that was a good time.

 

[Kobier]

I enjoyed it, really looking forward to doing a scale trails run sometime.

 

[Kobier]

Finally finished up my snow chains for my Wraith.

Waiting for my Y-Harness with reverse for my realistic steering, and I have to make a better arm for my driver, so it doesn't hamper the realistic steering, any thoughts for material?

 

[Kobier]

Just realized I hadn't posted up my last two videos to this thread:

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Playing with a green screen and my new piles of rocks - original.

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Remixed with a different background.

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More footage as I work out the small crawling course in my yard.

 

[NFA Fabrication]

Trying to decide between the MIP and Crawler Innovations Maxx upgrade kit. Any opinions on one versus the other?

C.I. Maxx Drive Shaft Upgrade Kit

and

MIP C-Drive Spline Set for Axial AX10 Scorpion (2 each) #08101*-*Driveline Parts: Driveshafts and driveshaft parts*-*-By Truck: Axial AX10 Scorpion, SCX10, Honcho*-*The Crawlers Store LLC

The crawler innovations solution gives the option of running a larger spur gear.

The whole Maxx conversion costs under $20 + shipping! I have already done this to my SCX10, but I had to buy the new in and outputs, but the Wraith already has them. I am also planning this for my Wraith, most bulletproof set-up I have ever used.

 

[Kobier]

The whole Maxx conversion costs under $20 + shipping! I have already done this to my SCX10, but I had to buy the new in and outputs, but the Wraith already has them. I am also planning this for my Wraith, most bulletproof set-up I have ever used.

Since I put the solid aluminum rod down the center of the stock drive shafts I've had no problems. I have not tried running a brushless motor yet though.

 

[Kobier]

I finally upgraded my wheels and tires.

For know I went with the Axial AX8097 wheels and Losi Comp Claws. Photos to follow shortly.

 

[Kobier]

Rapid Rhino Wraith with the new Losi Comp Claws.

Flex shot with the new tires and wheels.