XXX TuT's: 2 - Custom EVO Chassis

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

Okay Tutorial no. 2 is here already. (Man I have nothing to do)

*** Special Thanks to nazcom_101 from the XMODWORLD forums.

This tutorial can go 2 ways: 1. To make a custom chassis to fit the length of your 1/24 or 1/25 scale model bodies or 2. To make your own Atomic Stilletto chassis without spending lots of $$$.
However you will need to purchase the hardware kit for the stilletto chassis ($15.00) or find an alternative (If you buy that little pack of screws and the 2/56" nuts from RadioShack you can use that..... it works i've done it and still looks clean). Also you may purchase a 6"x12" sheet of 3/32" CF from dragonplate.com (this is expensive but you will be able to make about 6-10 chassis's with this sheet)

WHAT YOU NEED:

Stilletto hardware (used in this TuT, or the RS screws and nuts 2/56)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/10635m.jpg
Carbon fibor sheet, BLACK dvd case or anything similiar that is very strong but has some flex.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN1997.jpg
Go to this link http://xmodworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=23294&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 and right click on the EVO chassis diagram and "save as" once it is saved open it in MS Paint. You will have to resize it and ... well ... print it out again and again until it is the correct dimensions. (don't use the photo I have here)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/Stillettodiagram.jpg
All these tools
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN1994.jpg
And of course your EVO chassis and the model body your fitting. (if your just gonna make a Stilletto for your Xmod you don't need the model body drrr)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN1995.jpg

STEP 1 - Print out your template (I know may take awhile)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN1996.jpg

STEP 2 - Measure the distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel. Rememer the stilletto only has the first 2 settings.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN1999.jpg

STEP 3 - Measure the same thing for your NEW hot Revell body.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2001.jpg

STEP 4 - Now subtract the shorter length from the longer length. In this case we get 1.2cm.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2002.jpg

STEP 5 - Now take your template and mark on both sides 3.5cm from the front of the chassis to the center like this.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2003.jpg

STEP 6 - Then using your ruler connect those marks with a straight line making sure to go through both parts of the chassis.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2004.jpg

STEP 7 - Now with a nice pair of scissors cut out your templates. Be sure to cut it clean and through the black outline.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2005.jpg
Cut the pieces in half across the line you drew. (Don't do this if your just making a standard Stilletto)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2006.jpg

STEP 8 - Get out your CLEAR glue stick and LOAD it up on the back side and stick it to your material.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2007.jpg
Be sure now to seperate the pieces by the amout you came up with from step 4 (1.2cm for the tutorial)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2008.jpg

STEP 9 - NO PHOTO for step 9. Now you cut it out. I use a scroll saw, but you can also use a jigsaw with a small saw blade. Most of you will probably just cut it out by hand. In this case I suggest an exacto knife and about 2 extra blades. Trace it out very well and slice through. (Make sure to leave the template glued to the parts after and during cutting) You may also use scissors BUT BE VERY CAREFULL. The scissors can crack the dvd cover if you go to fast. You decide by what material you are using and what you got around the house, either way STEP 9 is to cut it out. (clean up the edges with the sanding cylinder attachment on your dremel.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2009.jpg

STEP 10 - Get out that drill. You should still have the template glued to the parts so VERY carefully drill out where the holes are.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2010.jpg

STEP 11 - Dremel out a little bit on the neck so that the swing arm can move smoothly. (This is for if your using CF and the RadioShack screws and nuts). If you purchased the Stilletto hardware then you can skip this.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2011.jpg
Should look like this.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2013.jpg
Then like this. (At this time use some super glue or model epoxy of some sort and seal the edges if your using CF. Also you can take a black marker over that once it drys to blacken the edge.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2014.jpg

STEP 12 - Now all we do is install it to are chassis using the Atomicmods Tutorial at this link http://www.atomicmods.com/Categories/Tutorial-1-28-XMODS-Evolution-Stiletto-Installation.aspx and now you have a beautiful chassis for that 1/25 model body and it looks like it came that way in the box. (If you want when using Li-ion you can cutout the batterry slits but you don't need to. Any battery will fit fine without it like mine here.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/theredmanfamily/DSCN2015.jpg
ENJOY.


PM me with suggestions for wanted and needed Tutorials. Thanks.

[XMDrifter]

holy S***. are you wiring lithiums in 4s?!

[xmodkidd33]

Looks like the hobby grade electronics or a Mini-Z/iWaver board there, it could possibly be able to handle 4s?

[XMDrifter]

no, 4 s is...16.8v no load 14.4v with load
that's way higher than any 1:28th scale pcb will handle

[Rovonic]

Nice tut I may try that after I get better at xmods.

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

no, 4 s is...16.8v no load 14.4v with load
that's way higher than any 1:28th scale pcb will handle

OMG, go to this thread it talks all about it.

http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15324

[Skv012a]

Great tut man. Why not add more spacer mount holes to let those handle the length and just make a universal custom chassis?

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

Great tut man. Why not add more spacer mount holes to let those handle the length and just make a universal custom chassis?

Sure, try it. Should work fine I guess.

[c1v1c]

Doesn't CF dust kills your lungs? You should write in the precaution and what to wear to be doing this tutorial as it is more of an intermediate style of tut.

Otherwise, your the man! that cf chassis is so clean...Can't wait to see more!

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

Doesn't CF dust kills your lungs? You should write in the precaution and what to wear to be doing this tutorial as it is more of an intermediate style of tut.

Otherwise, your the man! that cf chassis is so clean...Can't wait to see more!

Sure, Wear googles or safety glasses and I suggest one of those cheap dust masks you can get at the hardware store.

[zippo855]

very nice tutorial, definately a plus from haveing to add and secure extra spacers. and you get a clean looking chassis too.