KOH Race/trail Jeep CJ

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by 53Guy

How'd you do the dimple die effect? I've been looking for a nice scale way to replicate dimple die holes and make them look consistent. Yours look great. I love the new look on the Jeep.

I've tried different things to dimple sheet metal. I've used a step drill bit which is ok, but this time I used a Rotex punch to make the holes. I have a large slab of 1" aluminum plate with some holes it. I countersunk a roughly 3/8" hole and used a 1/4" x 1/4" drive socket to dimple the holes. Hope that makes sense. Make sure the socket fits loosly in both holes otherwise it'll wedge itself in and it's not easy to get out. Goodluck

[NGreen]

Yup, makes perfect sense, thanks. Great idea by the way.

[rckjeep]

Yup glad to help out, I hope to see some dimples on Blitzkreig, it looks like a great start by the way. Can't wait to see the finished rig. Crawl is definitely my main source for RC motivation. Love your sig too, I feel the same way.

[NGreen]

I found a rotex punch at work but the damn thing is missing all the dies below 1/4". I punched a few test holes and sure enough, the dies are worn as hell and almost dimple themselves. But yes, we will see some dimples in some way, shape, or form on the Blitzkrieg.

[rckjeep]

Here's an update, been adding little touches to the Jeep

Willy's got his game face on


you can see the dash mounted auto shifter


Flamed the hood


I also covered the seats with some foam


almost done with her

[toy4crawlin]

Looks a ton better than when in blue. Silver flame hood is a cool touch with silver top.
Whats next? lights?

[rckjeep]

What options are there for aluminum axle housings? I've seen some that are fairly smooth. The hot racing ones seem to have some cornered edges I didn't like.

Took a few action pics today before it got dark. Whatcha think?

[finishline]

Rig looks Great! How does it perform?

[toy4crawlin]

Finally, pic of it on the rocks. looks good. X2 how does it climb and camber?

Why do you want metal?


new metal axial axles thread
POLL: Who wants to own Axial axle's in Aluminum

pre order
GCM MetalHead Axle Pre-Order Now Open

if you want the smooth rounded kind, then it's toyota
For my 4Runner project, At some point I may swap to rc4wd cast toyota axles $50.
http://store.rc4wd.com/Yota-Ultimate...nt_p_1429.html

these are cool
http://store.rc4wd.com/110-Worminato...er_p_1438.html

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by finishline

Rig looks Great! How does it perform?

This thing works very well. Weight bias is pretty much 50/50 (with even wheel weights added) by feel. A tad more travel would be cool, but not neccesary.

Originally Posted by toy4crawlin

Finally, pic of it on the rocks. looks good. X2 how does it climb and camber?

Why do you want metal?

I'd like to remove the wheel weights and prepare for emminent housing failure., but mainly the weight.

they are just too pricey for me right now. Though I may have an idea for that.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

This thing works very well. Weight bias is pretty much 50/50 (with even wheel weights added) by feel. A tad more travel would be cool, but not neccesary.



I'd like to remove the wheel weights and prepare for emminent housing failure., but mainly the weight.

they are just too pricey for me right now. Though I may have an idea for that.

yea they are pricey. We can add 7/16" brass or copper rods inside the axial axle housing drilled out for the axle shafts and remove the old wheel weights.
I just bought two sticks on ebay for $20.

[rckjeep]

I'm working on getting the housings via trade so we'll see. I swapped out the tires & wheels to some Flat Irons on some axial wheels. I've always loved the FI's, they really give this thing the KOH racer look. The TSL/SX's are definitely more of a "trail" tire.

I really want to go crawl somewhere but just don't have the time. I did however add some more rock to my Graveyard trail, made some awesome lines. I'll be moving all my rock to the new house so if anyone wants to help out with that it would be awesome. I'll even give anyone who helps out an invite to the next SBS Invitational Tuff Truck Challenge.

[rckjeep]

I think i need some window nets, any one have a source or an idea?

[NGreen]

Super glue, paper clips, and black strips of nylon ribbon.

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by 53Guy

Super glue, paper clips, and black strips of nylon ribbon.

that could work

[NGreen]

I know it sounds ghetto, but it looks great. Put some tabs on the inside for the paper clips to hook onto and only use the paper clips for the top and bottom bars. It'll let the net flex some and look proper.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

I think i need some window nets, any one have a source or an idea?

I have black nylon you can have a piece.
I know lego stuff has perfect sized realistic nets, used in my SC
If you want red, use the sacks that tomato's come in.

[rckjeep]

I did a little more searching and found Mad4Rnr's post about his window nets, it was very informative. So I headed out to the fabric store and found some 1/8" black ribbon and the glue he rcommended. I spent a few spare minutes out in the garage and came up with.......

[NGreen]

...yes? I'm curious now!

[rckjeep]

still to figure out how to cleanly attach it.