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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 31 2007, 07:44 PM (603 Views) | |
| Headshok88 | Oct 31 2007, 07:44 PM Post #1 |
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Due to a tight budget I am having to put most of my R/C projects on hold. I did happen to find a box of parts that I started on and never finished. I think I have dug up enough part to finish it (maybe). Well the project will (I hope) result in a Super Class Crawler. Here is what I have to work with. Axles: CEN MT2 front and rear with the a-arms locked solid (like an E-Maxx Crawler) Tranny: All I have is an old worn-out Pede tranny, but it will have to do. Tires & Wheels: I really only have on choice here, WheelyKing rims and tires (it's all I have for now). I have some 3/8 & 1/4 delrin rod to make the links. I have some el cheapo servos. I haven't found any drive shafts yet, but I have some around here somewhere. I can rob an ESC out of another car. I have a new 65 turn motor. Don't have a body, but I can find something. I have some really crappy T-maxx shock too. I think that's about it. So now the build begins: Here is the plans. Locked (solid) front and rear CEN axles. The rear axle has a disc brake on it so I will try a dig with brake set-up on the 3rd channel. I will have 4 wheel steer, but it will be all on one channel. I will post up some pics. soon. I have the axles mounted up on my jig board. I think I will go with a 14" w.b. |
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| sloppy | Oct 31 2007, 07:48 PM Post #2 |
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Im batman
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so you are gonna make a budget super should be sweet those axles should be bullet proof. yo almost got to run a bug body on it or else it will get lost in the crowd.. |
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| Headshok88 | Oct 31 2007, 07:54 PM Post #3 |
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Low budget is right. Right now the budget for my R/C projects is $0.00. I will most likely not be making to and GTGs or Comps for a while either. I don't have a bug body, that would be sweet. I like to stand out.
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| sloppy | Oct 31 2007, 08:27 PM Post #4 |
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Im batman
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i am with you on the zero dollars thing sucks. to bad you aint gonna be makin it to any comps. |
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| Headshok88 | Oct 31 2007, 08:58 PM Post #5 |
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I just hope it doesn't get to the point that I have to start selling off my R/Cs. For now I am just going zero budget. I think these CEN diffs should be great, I had a .21 8 port engine in the MT2 before I stripped it down to start this project. The diff gears still look new. I really like CEN products, I have had a few and have loved them, but parts can be hard to find sometimes. I have been eye balling the new CEN Truggy, maybe next summer. |
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| Old Busted Hotness | Oct 31 2007, 09:22 PM Post #6 |
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I <3 moss
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Trade ya some decent tires for a little machine work
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| Headshok88 | Nov 1 2007, 05:25 AM Post #7 |
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That could be arranged.
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| Headshok88 | Nov 1 2007, 05:31 PM Post #8 |
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Here are a few pics.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Headshok88 | Nov 1 2007, 05:38 PM Post #9 |
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Well this will be the last post on this project for a while I think. Just don't have the funds to work on anything right now. So I just desided to take some time off. |
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| sloppy | Nov 1 2007, 05:40 PM Post #10 |
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Im batman
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bummer and it was lookin sweet to. |
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| Old Busted Hotness | Nov 1 2007, 05:58 PM Post #11 |
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I <3 moss
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I've got some junk that can get you going |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 10 2007, 09:29 AM Post #12 |
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A few updated pics. I have just about finished up the front end. I have to mount the steering servo. then I will start to work on the dig - brake set-up in the rear.![]() ![]() ![]()
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| sloppy | Nov 10 2007, 07:58 PM Post #13 |
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so is it gonna be a stick or what are the chassis plans maybe i missed it some time the picture suck me in sorry.. |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 11 2007, 08:45 AM Post #14 |
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It will be a 4-Link style chassis. |
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| Old Busted Hotness | Nov 11 2007, 10:28 AM Post #15 |
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I <3 moss
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Nice clearance under there
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| Headshok88 | Nov 11 2007, 10:33 AM Post #16 |
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I need to scape up some funds for some good wheels next. I hope to have this thing finished by Dec. 3. |
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| Old Busted Hotness | Nov 11 2007, 10:11 PM Post #17 |
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I <3 moss
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I thought you were gonna use the Pro-Lines I was tradin' ya. |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 16 2007, 09:28 AM Post #18 |
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Made a chassis for the Cen Crawler, not sure yet if I like it. What do you guys think?![]() ![]()
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| NickRummy | Nov 16 2007, 10:47 AM Post #19 |
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Looks pretty sweet! I'm trying to get a 2.2 done for the 3rd too. It'll be scalish though. |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 16 2007, 11:25 AM Post #20 |
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I will do some more detailed machine work, then cover it with a few aluminum panels. If I get it done and I don't like it I am only out the time. The materials are free. |
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| sloppy | Nov 16 2007, 01:15 PM Post #21 |
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I like it. looks familiar didnt someone on scale just do a 2.2 with a design like that? are you using delrin.? |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 16 2007, 01:42 PM Post #22 |
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It is a special grade of delrin that we us here at work for crane parts. This stuff is super strong, and stiff, but only comes in the puke green color. I kinda based the looks on that G-Made crawler chassis. I will have to see if I can find the one on scale4X4. I am still not sure about the chassis. I will make the tranny tonight, should be pretty small and compact. I have a 65T motor for it. I should have the rear brake and front dig sorted out soon too. |
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| sloppy | Nov 16 2007, 02:25 PM Post #23 |
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Im batman
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todd the one on scale is one of norway guys i think maybe wild tiral. if you havent seen it you will crap when you do cause they are almost dead ringers.. I found it here ya go http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15270 |
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| sloppy | Nov 16 2007, 02:26 PM Post #24 |
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yours is prettier todd. |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 16 2007, 02:32 PM Post #25 |
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Damn I must have ESPn or Sumpin! I think I will make some body panels in some nasty colors to go along with the baby crap green chassis. |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 19 2007, 06:44 PM Post #26 |
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Just about done with the trans. I started making a gear trans. but then I remembered that I had 4 or 5 of these planetary boxes. Don't know what the reduction is but I am guessing 300:1 or so. May be too slow. This is a 3 stack box, I have a 2 stack if this is too much. All I have to do is shorten the thru shaft and mount the yokes on it.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| sloppy | Nov 19 2007, 08:02 PM Post #27 |
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are those from a big nylint? you still gonna want that jugg tranny? |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 19 2007, 09:16 PM Post #28 |
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Yes those are Nylint boxes. I could still use that other tranny too. I am going to rebuild the 1/6 scaler over the winter. |
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| NickRummy | Nov 20 2007, 08:15 AM Post #29 |
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I'm rebuilding mine too........ |
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| Headshok88 | Nov 20 2007, 07:59 PM Post #30 |
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Got most of the front end done tonight.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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