- Tamiya TA-05 Ver.II -
 

Few years back, I had a Tamiya TA-04 Pro as a gift, knew nothing about it, and I wasn't into 1/10 at that time, so I sold it on eBay for dirty cheap, regret selling it. Recently I got into the 1/10 scene, starting off with an Axial SCX10, and this Tamiya TA-05 Ver.II will be my second 1/10 build.

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I'm still in the process of building this kit, and will update this thread when I get more work done.

Bag A:

Part 1 - Motor mount.

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This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.

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Part 2 - Attaching motor mount and suspension arm mounts.

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This step will require to use parts from the M parts tree.

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Part 3 - Ball differentials.

This step will require to use parts from the S parts tree.

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Part 4 - Rear gearbox.

This step will require to use parts from the A parts tree.

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Part 5 - Front gearbox.

This step will require to use parts from both A and N parts tree.

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Part 6 - Attaching gearboxes.

This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.

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Bag B:

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Part 7 - Rear axles.

This step will require to use parts from the E parts tree.

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Part 8 - Rear arms.

This step will require to use parts from the A/D/M parts tree.

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Part 9 - Attaching rear axles.

This step will require to use parts from the M parts tree.

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Part 10 - Transponder stay.

This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.

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Part 11 - Attaching rear damper stay.

This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.

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Part 12 - Front arms.

This step will require to use parts from the A/D/M parts tree.

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Part 13 - Attaching front arms.

This step will require to use parts from the A and M parts tree.

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Part 14 - Front axles.

This step will require to use parts from the C and F parts tree.

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Part 15 - Attaching front axles.

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Part 16 - Attaching steering linkage.

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Part 17 - Front damper stay.

This step will require to use parts from the K and N parts tree.

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Part 18 - Push rod.

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To be continued...

Update: Bag C.

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Part 19 - Damper assembly 1.

This step will require to use parts from the V and Q parts tree.

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Part 20 - Damper oil.

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Part 21 - Damper assembly 2.

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Part 22 - Attaching dampers.

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Part 23-26 skipped.

Part 27 - Wheel assembly.

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Part 28-31: Attaching wheels, urethane bumper, battery holder and snap pins.

Part 28 require to use parts from the A parts tree.

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4x4 stance...:p

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To be continued...

so many questions to ask.... but ill keep it down to one. what body are u gonna be running? i know u always go crazy with the body lol

Nothing too crazy, just a Datsun 240z. :nod:

Update: The new body is here! Tamiya Datsun 240z.

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The TA-05 front end aren't design to run any negative camber, so I trimmed up the H carriers to clear the lower suspension arms. Also shorten all the upper suspension linkages.

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Looks good what color is the body going to be and esc motor setup will you be using

The body will mostly be silver. ESC and motor are Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro with 7700kV motor, it should get here by next week.

ooh love the body choice, can't wait to see this baby all buttoned up

Thanks! :)


Update: Got my electronics in few days ago.

Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro with 7700KV motor.

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The ESC was a bit too big for the chassis, so I had to mount it up side way and taped the switch right above the ESC for easy access.

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Receiver is an Airtronics FHSS-2 3 channel.

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Servo is a Traxxas 2075 with new servo gears.

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It's power by the same Gens Ace 3S Li-Po that I used on my SCX10.

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Here a quick video of it in action.

YouTube Video

will drift be in this thing's future?

Yes sir. :)



Update: Body masked.

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Then a coat of silver.

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Update: Most of the paint work is done for now.

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Update: Picked up a set of SSR Formula Mesh rims from Japan. Got the wheel wells trimmed up, ready for some wide fender flares.

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Update: Got the fender flares installed.

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Wheels fitment.

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i love it so far, but a bit of caution
running 3s with the 7700 is gonna give you very high temps, which is unnecessary. if you can, tone it down to 2s or something between the 4000-5000kv range

Thanks for the tips, I do notice a very high temps from both the motor and ESC, will look into picking up a 2S in the future.

Lights.

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Update: Pick up some new wheels.

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Took the Z out on a rainy/foggy night for some photo shots...

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