STX conversion

[Izzy]

had built this a while back - have since traded it off to a new owner...... but thought I would post the pics of its build. Along the way you will notice i tried several different methods but then found a good solution

dis-assembly - & bogies
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[ihbuilder]

glad you posted this Chris :)

[Snochaser]

Nice to see Chris. I'd like to see how you power the hubs.

[hauler_10-4]

Loved that tractor its a shame you traded it.

[ihbuilder]

Loved that tractor its a shame you traded it.

don't worry It's in good hands ;)

[Grainfarmer]

Here you may find some pictures from a rc-conversion:
http://www.modellandbouwers.nl/

regards
Frank

[Snochaser]

Great link, Frank. He has done a great job with the conversions. I hope to get mine operating that smoothly.

Ben

[ihbuilder]

Nice to see Chris. I'd like to see how you power the hubs.

ben I'll post some pics tomorow night with some new parts I made for it . It's getting a foot upgrade :)

[ihbuilder]

still milling parts yet and need some different size screws :( . (no bolt place open on Christmas :mad::p) I tried to take a pic of the pivot parts being milled , not to good :( so I got 1 of the screen :o.

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/PIC_1690.jpg

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I'm using pretty much what Chris did , just going a little bit further with the track frame pivot point . I'm doing away with the single point pivot to the inside of the track frame which would wear over time causing the track frame to come out of alignment thus , alowing the track to come off . the 1's I'm building is similar to the real 1's not as detailed but will function the same .

thanks for lookin

Ben , pic of the insides

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/PIC_1693.jpg

[Grainfarmer]

Looks great! The transmission seems to be very solid...

[Izzy]

Steve - your doin g whagt I couldn't - remaking hte track frames for better alignment..... great upgrade!

The transmission was from RC4WD - its has metal gears and a machined aluminum case - twin 55 turn motors.....

the differentials came from a Duratrax Nitro Quake - see last pic.....

some more pics of the original build up.....

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii94/Isleifr/STX%20480/100-0007_IMG_8.jpg

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[Grainfarmer]

Looks great!
Ten Cells (12V).... Did I see it right?
What capacity do they have?

[Izzy]

They are the cell pack from a dewalt 12v drill unit - They didn't work out so well though..... probably half shot to begin with (garage sale drill)

Steve - what packs od you run now??

[ihbuilder]

They are the cell pack from a dewalt 12v drill unit - They didn't work out so well though..... probably half shot to begin with (garage sale drill)

Steve - what packs od you run now??

M12 milwaulkee 12v same I use in my trucks . I just dove into rc batts :rolleyes: I got a 4000mah lipo for the mack m75sx I may start using them in my trucks to . altho , the trucks where designed for the M12's . They fit in some tiny places :)

[kcjeepn]

I am liking these tracked tractors.