Traxxas SRB... Stadium Racing Buggy

[SnoopMaxx]

I think it's about time I post my Traxxas build here

I'm working on an unlimited buggy like the ones in LOORS and TORC
build with Traxxas parts instead of just buying a Losi XXX-SCB





I'm calling it the Traxxas SRB after the Vintage SRT I'm using for parts

Have a look at the prototype chassis
It's made of alloy but the finished chassis will be 3mm G-10 fibreglass with 5mm G-10 front and 3mm rear shock towers

And a custom Rollcage




I modelled my cage after the Losi SCB and I did think about getting one, but it looks to narrow
My cage will be around 4" wide

The fibreglass sheets are ready to be cut out



Chassis and tower cut out, only need a bit of sanding



The chassis plates and towers are done

but theses still a few things left, before I can drive it

[SnoopMaxx]

It's a roller


I handmade a ball-bearing supported bell crank




Does this look familiar :lol:



I need longer front arms mounted with the Pro-Line inline steering,
that means, custom front arms


I want an alloy motor-plate so I need to do a bit of milling on the gearbox
besides, I can't find my original SRT gearbox

Still need to:
Redo the bulkhead

Weld the roll-cage

Sort the electronic

[jestedsniper]

Looks awesome, buddy. Good work, can't wait to see that thing finished.

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[XterraTrax]

Very cool idea! Can't wait to see the finished product! You should send it to Traxxas!

[SnoopMaxx]

Thanks guys

"Small" update

17mm hex




Need to fab a custom shaft , the proline inline hub uses 1/4" bearings and the 17mm hex is 5mm


RPM gear cover and Rustler drive shafts



I made the custom front axle, and the 17mm hex fits perfectly now
but the plastic links have to go bye bye :evil:
I need 3 or 3,5mm turnbuckles with heavy duty rod ends








Nylon plates and Tie-Rod links mounted

[SnoopMaxx]

Got the C on the right side and mounted the link in front so the hub doesn't rub







Got my old lathe cross table modified for the drill press
So I can remake the bulkhead



LOL you should see my work table and the parts storage at work :lol: It's SPOTLESS,
My hobby room is a 230 square foot workshop crammed in to an 8'x12' area ops:

I hate moving

Next ...Rollcage

[SnoopMaxx]

I checked the rules for Pro Buggy wheel and overall size

Tyres 35" x 10,5" tyres = 110mm x 33mm
Wheels 17" x 9" = 54mm x 28,5mm

My wheel base is 335mm, like the Slash and Losi xxx-scb


I do think that the Jconcepts J82 front wheels & tyres will look allot better

welding jig

[rcbeginner]

you got some mad skills that build is breathtaking keep it going i would love to see a running video after all is done and testing 100% completed

[SnoopMaxx]

Thanks
You can count on me testing the snot out of this buggy

One side done and bolted to the chassis






Almost done with the center section






How's this ?




It's very close to what I want, only need to make the rear section.
And a heap of odds and ends

[SnoopMaxx]

What now ?

How do I mount the motor ?





Alloy motor plate done

The Idler shaft is hollow so I simply screw a bolt in to the plate to hold it in place, you can see where the bolt will be