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Submitted By | |
Pascal Timmers |
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Perth , Perth, Australia | |
Build Information | |
Readers Ride Title | The Big Huh from Down Under Drag Truck |
Vehicle Class | Other |
Vehicle Class Other | Drag truck 1:10 Electric |
Chassis Brand | Custom |
Chassis Model | Custom aluminium tube |
Custom Chassis Brand and Model | I created a custom aluminium tube frame into the chassis to provide strength to my build. I used K&S 9802 Round Aluminium tubing custom shaped under Bullhead body |
Body Brand | Tamiya |
Body Model | Bull head bodies |
Power System | Electric |
Electric Motor Brand and Model | Power comes from a Traxxas 3500KV sensorless brushless motor with cooling fan. |
Speed Control Brand and Model | Traxxas Velineon 3355R VXL-3S ESC with cooling fan. |
Battery Brand and Model | Two 8.4v NIMH 3000Mah batteries. |
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model | I sought Traxxas talon tires with wheel combination for ultimate grip on the road. |
Shocks Brand and Model | Traxxas part 5862 big bore shocks (shortened) |
Axles Brand and Model | To handle the high speed and high torque launches I used spiral bevel gears from a drill then adapted / paired up with a modified transmission from a Traxxas Stampede. |
Paint Brand and Model | I choose Tamiya hobby spray TS-58 Pearl Light blue and TS-12 Orange paint on the body to get the Gulf colour’s. |
Graphics Brand and Model | I sought Gulf brand stickers from MCI racing to create my custom build. |
Scale Accessories Brand and Model | I created the wing and body parts out of Perspex then used wood putty followed by sanding to create a streamline finish. I also included the chrome accessories from the Tamiya Bullhead model kit. |
Light System Brand and Model | Nil light system |
Radio System Brand and Model | Traxxas TQi 2.4 GHz 4ch radio |
Sound System Brand and Model | Nil sound system |
Other Options Brand and Model | Tamiya Bullhead bodies. Traxxas aluminium front and rear hubs and 6115 metal bearings throughout |
Further Description/Back Story | Full custom body and paint job. I created the body from two Tamiya Bullhead bodies.
I narrowed a Traxxas bandit suspension and shocks also I reduced the steering ratio to fit under the the Tamiya Bullhead wheel arches. Which provided me the opportunity to drive straight for a quarter mile. This project has taken 3 months to come to fruition. My inspiration came from a small matchbox car I had from my childhood. |
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