One quick note guys, and it pains me to say this, the WLToys 12428 has gotten REALLY expensive lately. If you want my advice, this is NOT the time to buy one. It is simply not worth $150 US (used to be available for $100 US easily). If you want to build a crawler, do an SCX10 clone instead. If you want a budget RC car, my choice would be the SG1602. I don't have one but it's brushless, fast, durable, cheap and looks pretty nice, so what more could you want? The only downside is that there really isn't anything to wrench on it. The other cheap car that is really slick is the WLToys 144001, but the battery life of a brushless is the decider for me. Do what you want, that's my 2 cents worth.
Parts list for 12428 and SCX10 versions of the 3D Printed Budget Honcho Crawler conversion
There's also a build video.One thing to note, guys, the SCX10 skid plate and chassis rails that I ordered came with screws. I did a poor job keeping track so I can't swear that you'd have all the screws you need, but I know you'd be close. Those two items only set me back $20 US the cost of a box of screws from BangGood is about $12. If you have a decent supply of random screws and aren't afraid of glue, you could easily gamble and just order the SCX10 skid plate and chassis rails and be pretty much set. It's up to you. I hate scrounging for screws only to find you have to spend $5 on the 2 that you REALLY need, so I ordered a box and have no regrets.
I'm including EBay links where the prices are reasonable and I get a small percentage if you guys buy using my links. I get no cut from BangGood and probably none from Amazon so if you see those sites linked it must be a good deal. I buy stuff all over the place wherever I can find a good price. Prices are better in the winter. Buy at your own risk, I am not directly associated with any seller.
SCX10 Clone Parts
- 1x SCX10 Front axle
- 1x SCX10 Rear Axle
- 1x SCX10 Skid Plate (optional)
- 1x SCX10 Front driveshaft (short 88-115)
- 1x SCX10 Rear driveshaft (long 110-140)
- 1x SCX10 Transmission (budget)
- SCX10 Transmission (Cadillac, not my preference)
- 1 set SCX10 suspension links (For front and rear 4 link setup)
- 1 pair SCX10 frame rails
- 4x SCX10 shocks (there are sooo many options... I would try the 105mm version of these right now)
- 1x Injora Ford body shell
- 4x 110mm tire on 1.9 wheels (cheap)
- 4x 1.9 wheels (fancy)
- 1 Box assorted M2 M2.5 M3 allen head screws
- 1x 540 or 550 motor
- 1x Min 2 channel Radio (Good range, good feel)
- DumboRC (Good range, 6ch, gyro, cheap feel)
- 1x Crawler ESC
- Hobbywing 1080 recommended (US link)
- Hobbywing 1080 (China Link)
- 1x 20-25kg crawler servo
12428 Honcho Parts List
- 12428 Rear Axle
- 12428 Rear Shocks
- 12428 Front Diff (complete)
- 12428 Front Diff Pinion and bearings
- 12428 Rear drive shaft (to cut into front diff pinion input shaft)
- 12428 Front drive shafts and wheel bearings
- 12428 Spur gear and bearings
- 12428 Rear telescoping driveshaft
- 12428 radio and receiver/esc combo
- 12428 motor with pinion and mount
- 12428 servo
- 1 set SCX10 suspension links (For front and rear 4 link setup)
- 1 pair SCX10 frame rails
- 4x SCX10 shocks (there are sooo many options... I would try the 105mm version of these right now)
- 1x Injora Ford body shell
- 4x 110mm tire on 1.9 wheels (cheap)
- 4x 1.9 wheels (fancy)
3D Printed Parts
- 1x Ch_Front_Shock_Mount_V2
- 1x Ch_Front_Shock_Mount_V2 mirrored
- 2x Ch_Rear_Shock_Mount
- 1x Ch_WL_Front_Bumper_Mount (with servo mounting holes)
- 1x Ch_Bumper_Mount
- If you want to use the cage (posting shortly) you'll need the rear bumper mount that is posted with that project
- 1x Ch_Bat_Tray_Mount (lower cross brace)
- 1x Ch_Panhard_Mount_V2
- 1x Ch_Front_Body_Mount (upper cross brace)
- 1x Frnt_Axle_Frnt_V3
- 1x Frnt_Axle_Back_V2
- 1x Frnt_Axle_Pinion_Carrier
- 1x Frnt_Axle_Link_Mnt_V3
- 1x Frnt_Axle_Link_Mnt_V3 mirrored
- 1x Frnt_Axle_CasterPH_5_Camber_0_V2
- 1x Frnt_Axle_CasterPH_5_Camber_0_V2 mirrored
- 1x Frnt_Axle_M3_Crawler_Knuckle_V2
- 1x Frnt_Axle_M3_Crawler_Knuckle_V2 mirrored
- 1x Gr_Skid_V2
- 1x Gr_Gearbox
- 1x Gr_Bearing_Cap_Frnt
- 1x Gr_Bearing_Cap_Rear
- 1x Gr_Dust_Cover_W_Supports
- 1x Gr_Dust_Cover_Mount
- 1x Ch_Floorboard_Rt
- 1x Ch_Floorboard_Rt mirrored
- 2x Rr_Axl_Shock_Mount_Bot
- 2x Rr_Axl_Shock_Mount_Top
- 1x Driveshaft_Front (Extension for 12428 driveshaft)
- 1x Ch_Rear_Body_Mount
- 8x Chassis_Nut
- 6x Ch_Shock_Spacer
- 1x Ch_Bat_Tray
- 1x Steering_Link (you might need this)
- 1x Full_Servo_Mount (for full size servo)
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