Sunkenmetal's MidTank Build

[SunkenMetal]

So i bent the heck out of my XL TVPs. I decided it was time for some FLM extended TVPs and a midtank... all the parts are pretty standard FLM midtank build... except for the radio box is the water tight unit from a Traxxas Slash, and i mounted a HPI radio box from a MT2 on the side where the stock tank would go...

here are some pics..

So what do you guys think?

 

[Mickey]

looks good sunk but you got a double pic in there

 

[SunkenMetal]

looks good sunk but you got a double pic in there

LOL i didnt even noctice good call +Rep to you.......:resp:

 

[Mickey]

so I'm gona guess batteries in the mt2 box?

 

[SunkenMetal]

so I'm gona guess batteries in the mt2 box?

Yep they be in there....

 

[SL63]

Nice build man!
SL

 

[Mickey]

cool build the only other thing i can see with it is it needs some hpi sticker to cover up that traxxas logo lol

 

[Crash]

I like it Nick, nice build:jamout:

you can dress her up by getting a bunch of blk. cloth wire loom
to hide and protect your wires

 

[SunkenMetal]

I like it Nick, nice build:jamout:

you can dress her up by getting a bunch of blk. cloth wire loom
to hide and protect your wires

Yeah i haven't decided how I'm going to do that. but thats a good idea thanks...

 

[whipnet]

Nice job man, you knocked that out quick!

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[SunkenMetal]

Nice job man, you knocked that out quick!

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not really it took me a few days off and on....

 

[AllanQ]

At least you could have cleaned it while it was apart...lol.

Looks good Nick, nice job.

 

[SunkenMetal]

At least you could have cleaned it while it was apart...lol.

Looks good Nick, nice job.

i did clean it.... I'm just gonna get it dirty again.....

 

[whipnet]

not really it took me a few days off and on....

For me that would be quick. I don't get to spend the hours in the RC room ever since the wifey became a stay at home Mom.

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[SunkenMetal]

For me that would be quick. I don't get to spend the hours in the RC room ever since the wifey became a stay at home Mom.

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LOL yes i think we discussed this in an email yesterday ugh..... the whole whatcha doing thing..... :nono:

 

[Shaun]

man thats looking nice!! great work!!!!

 

[Crash]

I like it Nick, nice build:jamout:

you can dress her up by getting a bunch of blk. cloth wire loom
to hide and protect your wires

 

[NiteRida]

Looks great. On the radio box logo you could take a dremel and grind the letter down.

Is the overall length the same? Did your body mounts end up in the same location (i.e. stock XL body still fit without making new holes)?

I've been thinking about mid-tank also.. Those TVP's look beefy.

 

[frddyj]

I'm likin' the look of the trxxs rx box. i used the rpm (like most of us) & that traxxas box has a much more appealing cut to it.
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Also, now you're set up for an easy change if you decide to upgrade to the 250cc tank.

 

[SunkenMetal]

Looks great. On the radio box logo you could take a dremel and grind the letter down.

Is the overall length the same? Did your body mounts end up in the same location (i.e. stock XL body still fit without making new holes)?

I've been thinking about mid-tank also.. Those TVP's look beefy.

No the FLM TVPs are 0.700" shorter than the stock XL TVPs

I haven't tried any bodies yet. gives me a reason to paint up a new body.... lol

 

[whipnet]

I haven't tried any bodies yet. gives me a reason to paint up a new body.... lol

A hobby within itself. I love it. I plan to finally start using air soon.

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[xtremsavage]

Nice job Sunk. Have you ran it yet?

 

[SunkenMetal]

Nice job Sunk. Have you ran it yet?

Nope not yet but if I'm not passing stones tommorow i will test it out...

 

[Dreadnaught]

if you want a good body, revo sized bodies fit nicely.

 

[Bankrupter]

sunk you may have brake issues. if so bend the brake arm for the added throw.

 

[SunkenMetal]

sunk you may have brake issues. if so bent the brake arm for the added throw.

Thanks for the tip

 

[Larsenracing]

Very nice build Sunk. I love it. Very clean, the Slash box is a great addition. Most have been using the RPM RC10GT box but the slash one looks to have more room and better yet it waterproof. Great ideas.

 

[SunkenMetal]

Very nice build Sunk. I love it. Very clean, the Slash box is a great addition. Most have been using the RPM RC10GT box but the slash one looks to have more room and better yet it waterproof. Great ideas.

i wanted a radio box that was sealed, when the futaba reciever for the FASST radios is 80bucks a pop...

 

[Shaun]

"passing stones"??????? thats painful!!!!!!

 

[SunkenMetal]

"passing stones"??????? thats painful!!!!!!

tell me about it....