Mugen MBXT Build Thread:

[captain harlock]

I've built afew diffs as well, but I don't remember that I've spent 8hrs building them. Are you speaking for real?!!!

[magman]

Originally Posted by captain harlock

I've built afew diffs as well, but I don't remember that I've spent 8hrs building them. Are you speaking for real?!!!

I should have been a little more clear...about 8hrs. to COMPLETELY build the front and rear diffs, suspension, etc After both F and R were complete, and each was ready to install on to chassis, I believe it was somewhere around 8hrs.

[raptor50]

I'll be working more on it after work tonight. Work meaning 9-5 job AND work from home. ie. helping cook, play with my son, etc. lol

I'll post more pics. I have done almost the front supension. So far i think I put about 7 hrs or so. You know, its not the build, its putting the car kit away from the kitchen table and putting it back that take most of the time..

[magman]

Originally Posted by raptor50

I'll be working more on it after work tonight. Work meaning 9-5 job AND work from home. ie. helping cook, play with my son, etc. lol

I'll post more pics. I have done almost the front supension. So far i think I put about 7 hrs or so. You know, its not the build, its putting the car kit away from the kitchen table and putting it back that take most of the time..

I agree. I can't tell you how many times I had to pack everything up and then take it out another day... Eventually, I just left it out for fear of loosing some small part.

[raptor50]

I think im done with the front suspension. Whew!!! its a lot of work!! When you look at the finished result it doesnt look much but this is about 8-9 hrs of work. Some parts dont fit the first time and others do.. Also, if your son assemble the truck along side then you have to focus on both him and truck so that slows me down.. ok. enough yapping, here are the pics..

BTW, I made my work tabel (kitchen table) stategically located my Mugen so that I could easilly put away/ gather my stuff for the next day. Also, yes, that is the New E revo in the box. Im contemplating wheahter to return it or keep it.. hmmmmmm...

Damn,, I think i gotta lose some weight!!! lol

Originally Posted by raptor50

I think im done with the front suspension. Whew!!! its a lot of work!! When you look at the finished result it doesnt look much but this is about 8-9 hrs of work. Some parts dont fit the first time and others do.. Also, if your son assemble the truck along side then you have to focus on both him and truck so that slows me down.. ok. enough yapping, here are the pics..

BTW, I made my work tabel (kitchen table) stategically located my Mugen so that I could easilly put away/ gather my stuff for the next day. Also, yes, that is the New E revo in the box. Im contemplating wheahter to return it or keep it.. hmmmmmm...

Damn,, I think i gotta lose some weight!!! lol

Don't worry , better taking longer and doing it right the first time even if it takes 20hrs

[magman]

Originally Posted by raptor50

I think im done with the front suspension. Whew!!! its a lot of work!! When you look at the finished result it doesnt look much but this is about 8-9 hrs of work. Some parts dont fit the first time and others do.. Also, if your son assemble the truck along side then you have to focus on both him and truck so that slows me down.. ok. enough yapping, here are the pics..

BTW, I made my work tabel (kitchen table) stategically located my Mugen so that I could easilly put away/ gather my stuff for the next day. Also, yes, that is the New E revo in the box. Im contemplating wheahter to return it or keep it.. hmmmmmm...

Damn,, I think i gotta lose some weight!!! lol

Nice to see kids interested in our hobby as well!

[raptor50]

Ok, I have been busy so I havent been able to post pics, but the truck is almost done. It has all the nesseasity to amount the elec. except the steering servo ( i need to get that), What servo do you guys recommend? I have placed the batt. mount where I want to position and have some questions. Do I drill any holes in the chassis or just use the existiong ones? If I use the existing ones then the batt wont be properly balanced.

BIG Problem.

The batt. mount wont fit into the diff bearing. Any ideas? I have been tinkering with this for about 30min. and gave up.

[macr0w]

Originally Posted by raptor50

Also, yes, that is the New E revo in the box. Im contemplating wheahter to return it or keep it.. hmmmmmm...

Go ahead and return the Revo.

Once you get a load of the Mugen you'll have no use for the Revo any more.