Mugen MBXT Build Thread:
 

I know there have been many thread on this but I always wanted to do a thread on my build so here goes:

Mugen: $ 465 What a deal! Amain
Neu 1512 2.5 D/F
Mike's motor mount/batt. tray: ordered but not here yet
Hyperion 5S 4800mah 20C: I recovered it and put maxamps decals on it.
Servos: Havent decided on it.
MMM: Well you all know that story.. End of month hopefully...

Should be done in 3 weeks. Wife and son AND work take most of my time =)

I think thats about it..

Have you ever built an 1/8 scale kit from scratch before? I remember opening my mbx-5 box and saying to my self...what did I get my self into...:oh: If you have...sit back with a beer/wine and enjoy one of my favorite parts of our hobby. Only after the kids are in bed and the wife is finished w/your honey dew list...:whistle: Good luck w/your biuld and remember to post pics when you are done.

You did get a great buy!:yes

I could only start on my build when my son is sleep and when im done w/ my "honey do this ??? list as well. lol..

I have built about 10+ cars and truck b/4. I dont think i have built 1/8 scale trucks, wait i built the savage b4. I have built about 6 or more mugens. These were 1/10 sedans, (mtx3,mtx4). I think these are more difficult since you have to adjust the clutch, brake etc. On road is harder to set up and harder to build. i'll put up pics when I start the build. Wifey and son arent slepp yet.. thanks..

Keep us updated, any idea on what gearing you will be running? Are you building it for racing?

Im not sure if Im going to be racing.. mostly bashing. I fly helis and planes as well so those take most of my time... Very nice quality of the kit. You gotta love Japanese products attention to detail. Losi and Associtted just doesnt seem to have it for me..

I have built the diffs and the shocks. I want to get these out of the way cuz I think they are most critical components of the truck.

This alone took me about 2 hrs. Im very meticulous and also was watching Rambo as well =)

Can't wait to get mine.

Damn Aramex!!!

I remember very well building those diffs....I think it was about 8hrs. of building before I touched the chassis...:tongue:

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:intello: After both F and R were complete, and each was ready to install on to chassis, I believe it was somewhere around 8hrs.

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...:tongue: Eventually, I just left it out for fear of loosing some small part.

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 :yes:

Have a nice build, my friend.

I got the truck done almost ready for brushless set up. I didnt install the center diff yet cuz I was lazy and didnt make/glue the brake pad yet. :yes:

I know that this post doesnt mean anything w/o pics so I'll have pics up later tonight.


hmmm.. Im debating, Should I use 1512 2.5D or wait for the CC 1515 1y combo?

Btw, the build is fantastic. Everythign is very tight, sometimes too tight.