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01-15-2021, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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| Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Wanting to do one for a long bit so I started gathering. I will probably make lots of changes as I go, basically winging it till I see what works best for the bug. First off it had to be the Sand Scorcher body and already had tires and wheels in mind for it. I was mauling over what axles & chassis to use. I have a built set of MRC axles I was leaning towards but then saw the TT Hilux (CR12) was on sale cheap. Worth a shot, about the right size and scale-ish looking axles. Got it here and stripped it down. Drilling and using 3mm hardware wherever I can. One of my first thoughts was to use a Temper trans, hence the skid. Quickly changed my mind once I saw ExtremeRC made a hi clearance/low profile trans case for CR12. I switched the 4mm gear shaft for a 5mm. I used the Axial 2speed hi/lo trans shaft. Good fit and now I'll have more driveshaft options. Got the servo installed, laying down, trying to keep everything as low as possible. More slow going progress, taking some shape. Wheels & tires I wanted on it. BR 16 Hole Classic Steelies with BR 1.55 Maxgrapplers. Love the look of these on the bugs. I have since reversed the rears for deep dish to widen the track width. OK so here we are as of now. Just set the body on there to see where to go next. We shall see... |
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01-16-2021, 08:43 AM | #2 |
Slow is the new Fast Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winterpeg
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| Re: Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Off to a running start. They are a nice tire/wheel combo for the Scorcher. Chassis and body mate nicely. Gonna try and keep the fenders?
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01-16-2021, 09:29 AM | #3 |
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| Re: Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Cool! Another Bug, can't have enough Bugs. I'm thinking of my next one already. Will you do an interior? And what's the diameter of those tires?
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01-16-2021, 10:03 AM | #4 | ||
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fender and straighten the back of it. Saw that on another build here and really like it. Quote:
some kind of simple interior. I have some things in my shapeways cart but I'm wrestling with pulling the trigger. The 3 parts I want cost more than the body did. But I will, wouldn't be complete without them. The tires are 3.75" mounted. I'm already messing with the links. Stretching the wheelbase a bit for a little breathing room. | ||
01-16-2021, 02:50 PM | #5 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary - in the Great White North
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Thanks. I think the Shapeways parts make the car. Expensive but worth the splurge. If you get luck you might catch a sale, or free shipping. It doesn't take much to make it look great. Looking forward to how this one turns out. Carry on sir!
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01-16-2021, 06:06 PM | #6 |
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| Re: Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Stretched the wb a bit, a smidge f&R, I may go a little more in the rear. Have the body sitting pretty much where I'd like it to be. A good fit all around. Now to figure out mounting. Thinking I might just do pins through the rear and velcro in front. Velcro is my friend and has never let me down |
01-29-2021, 04:54 PM | #7 |
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Not too much progress. Parts are starting to trickle in. Got in the GPM metal gears for the trans and replaced the 3x6 bushings with bearings. Found some metal gears for the axles. Made up some bent lower links. Changed out the motor for a 480 I had laying around, it fit, so I said what the hell. I think I have the body mounting figured out. Picked up a Sand Scorcher roll bar and got it installed. Gonna try the SS body clip in the rear and the velcro in the front. Should be solid enough. If not I'll lose the clip and velcro the rear as well. |
01-29-2021, 07:56 PM | #8 |
Slow is the new Fast Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winterpeg
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| Re: Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Such a fun build! CR12 trans looks 3D printed, the squareness of it is pretty cool. Even better, it appears to leave you plenty of space. Any other advantages to it?
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01-30-2021, 08:23 AM | #9 | |
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It's compact, lcg and high clearance. It essentially becomes your skid, almost even with the bottom of the chassis rails. The original hangs down past the rails almost a 1/2". Three big downers; the plastic being used is cheesy, you have to remove the trans to change motors and pinion mesh has to be set before assembling it. So it's a whole process but I think it'll be worth it in the end. Last edited by Robotboy; 01-30-2021 at 09:41 AM. | |
01-30-2021, 05:30 PM | #10 |
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| Re: Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Making good progress. Looking good so far. That chassis is a great fit, as are the axles - nice width. Your wheels are the same diameter as my 1.9s. I like the look. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
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02-22-2021, 06:47 PM | #11 |
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Slow progress but getting there. Threw on some paint, after trying 4 different colors I'm happy with this one. Also bit the bullet and ordered a few shapeways items; dash and rear window louver. Picked up an engine from a guy in Greece on fleabay. It's a little bit bigger than I'd like but I'll make it work...somehow. Still lots to do and waiting on some slow boat items. |
03-08-2021, 09:20 PM | #12 |
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Looks great! Love the color.
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03-20-2021, 08:21 PM | #13 |
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| Re: Robotboy attempts a Scorcher Bug
Progress has been slow but almost there. Been doing some detail stuff and working on a simple interior. Just wanted to put these pics up before I take some new ones tomorrow. Forgot I took em Whipped up some fast styrene inner fenders. Nothing fancy, just to hide the guts and keep out some dirt. Unsure what to do for a front bumper I found a tiny steel stinger and slapped it on. All the others I tried blocked the headlights. It's kinda growing on me so it'll do till I find another. More pics and progress in the next couple days. Almost bug time |
03-21-2021, 01:44 PM | #14 |
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Hey, looking good man! Love the paint colour. The blacked out chrome will look great and the dash and louvers will really add to the build. Nice work.
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03-21-2021, 04:40 PM | #15 | |
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and one that would go good with the wheels. Very happy with the choice. | |
03-21-2021, 04:57 PM | #16 |
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Just about a done deal now. Interior installed with some hippie chicks driving. Simple LED's front & rear. Installed a PL roof rack with some scale goods. This was mostly to save the body (hopefully) in case of roll over. But I think it looks great up there. Gave it a quick run today and it did very nice. A pleasure to drive, it will be a fun trail rig. Here's some pics of the finishing then a couple outdoor posers and a short vid of it's very first run. Outdoor posers and vid... Last edited by Robotboy; 03-21-2021 at 05:00 PM. |
03-22-2021, 02:33 AM | #17 |
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Looks phenomenal.
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03-22-2021, 04:07 PM | #18 |
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03-22-2021, 06:57 PM | #19 |
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This thing is cool bro! I think beetle crawlers are great! I've always wanted to do one. Just haven't yet. LoL! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-22-2021, 07:09 PM | #20 | |
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hold a better chassis for it but I'm lovin' it so far. Where you guys go in Ocala? I'm in Citra myself. I've seen a few of your vids, some nice spots | |
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