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Mclaren M23 WIP

Mclaren M23 WIP

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Iris 1/10 TC - One #1

This is the original One. Not the update version(s).

There is a few design concept which make it different than other modern TC :

- 3 drive belts with equal length, which enable a complete center position of front spool pulley and rear gear diff pulley.

- Different way to connect upper arms to bulkhead

- Awesomatix-alike (but not exact) shocks at low profile position


Completed the central drive train.




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Bandai HG 1/35 Brutish Dog #2

Slow build progress, as usual.

Spent an hour on Sunday, completed build of one leg.



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Saturday, October 3, 2026

IF15 setup change

 

Back to setup station, reduced front caster to 4 degree
Droop 0/4.2mm, camber -2/-3.5 degree, front toe out 1 and rear toe in 3 degree
Re condition the tyres too, ride height 5.8/7mm





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This week track time

Ran Axon TC10/3 with blinky 13.5T motor. With a slight change of setup, it runs more stable and predictable, yield more consistent laptime.

Also spent 6 tanks with the IF15 after last touch about 4 months ago. Understand the chassis more. Post run, adjusted a few setting (reduce front caster ... etc) and get ready for next track day.





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Monday, September 28, 2026

Bandai HG 1/35 Brutish Dog #1

Start a new simple project on a lazy weekend 




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Sunday, September 20, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #6

Chassis build is completed, pending final setup


Fitted with the Avalon Vortex bodyshell



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Monday, September 14, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #5

Continue the basic setup for the ARC A11

Trying the up-stop first time ever. Measurement is done by the Infinity Droop Gauge without the two 10mm block underneath the chassis. Front 24.6mm and rear is 23.6mm as a starting point. 





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