TLR 22 Buggy Build

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

I started my build for my TLR 22 Buggy, and so far it has been fun.  This is the first kit that I have assembled, my other RC's have all been RTR's.

So far for this build I have ordered the servo, which is a Spektrum S6040, and I have also ordered and received the Spektrum SR3520 3-Channel Receiver.  Friday I should be getting my my motor and ESC, and I will post pics of that update when they come in.  In building my first kit, so far I have not hit any snags, and the build has gone pretty smooth.  For the setup I am building it stock per the instruction manual, and will make setup changes after i get this on the track.  I have only raced 1/10th scale trucks so far in my short RC career, so transferring into the buggy will be a blast.

Here are some of the pictures I took during my build:
As you can see, building my buggy at work in the conference room.
The Aluminum chassis is very sweet.  
Front end done, minus the servo.
Rear almost complete, waiting on motor and ESC to come in to complete the rest.

Once the motor and ESC arrive, i will complete the build.  I was hoping to get the buggy complete for racing on Friday night, but it depends on how late the shipment arrives.  I will post a followup when its complete, and hopefully a video of me testing my buggy for the first time.