hummer mrc build

[andrwplsn]

be nice this is my first build.

so this is what i started with

stock mrc

nikko hummer sut body

reign k2-5 (thanks bigflex)

the parts pile

the wheel base looks perfect with stock links

gosh i broke a dang screw, dont know where to get another one with out getting the whole screw set, SUCK!!

not sure if i want to put my links in stock position

or where the shocks go stock, i want to mount the shocks on the outside of the frame but not sure

front (left) links in the shock location rear (right) in stock location


what do you think??

i also need to figure out how to mount my servo on the frame and im taking a trip to radio shack to get one of those "project boxes" everyone seems to use. also thinking about getting some hpi 0 offset wheels. i also need to figure out what scale tire would work thats on the smaller side. eventually want to 4 link it and get a hh mini motor.

oh i almost forgot the mandatory flex shot (with no shocks)


thanks for looking

[bigdodge88]

Looking good so far. I cant wait to get build my MRC scaler I have planned.

[amorton94]

Looks good so far! With all these good builds going around for the MRC I don't know what I'm going to build. But this looks good, can't wait to see the finished product.

[GH Racing]

looks great
love the body

[andrwplsn]

well, this is frustrating, i could have made more progress if i hadn't broken that screw mentioned above, now i need to go try to find one or order the whole screw set for this thing. gerrr!! (if anyone has one to part with or an idea where i can get one that would be sweet!!)

im trying to figure out where to place things and i was looking at the old battery plate from the stock chassis and decided that if i chopped it and glued it back together it would work perfectly and i can just mount my shocks on the shock mount of the original plate.

for the esc and the rx they will get a nice home in a safe dry project box from radio shack mounted above the trans. since im not going to do an interior.

got my shocks mounted up on the rear

heres how i built them with bic click springs, i hated how the springs looked on the outside.

also took apart a venom mini monster shock and mounted it as a steering link (its the same exact length) so it kinda looks like a steering damper. for not im leaving the servo on the axel. oh i almost forgot i also need to waterproof that sucker (more of a note for me)

again thanks for looking, if anyone has suggestions they would be appreciated. or if something looks stupid let me know too.

[andrwplsn]

project done enough to drive, just need to finish the waterproofing. and add some scale gear i found one of those old finger bikes that fit in the back and looks sweet, still need to figure out a better wheel tire combo, pics to come.

[kyle_C72]

Hows the chassis working for you? do you like it? been thinking about getting one for my new scaler project

[disturbed n wv]

Looking good man, I want to get a MRC to build a scaler.

[andrwplsn]

i really like the chassis it was an easy build up, and thats good cause im new to all of this, i love the look and how the chassis works, i didnt think it would work as well as it does, i love it havent had a lot of time to drive it but the time that i have its worked really well.

[kryten]

Is the bolt you broke an allen(hex) head? If so it's a standard m3 bolt.

[andrwplsn]

yeah it is, im using a screw from the venom mini shocks, i live in a tiny town and noone carrys hardware that small.

[kryten]

I order my m3 hardware from the bay. like This

[andrwplsn]

yeah i bet i could get some at fastenel in town they were just closed when i tried to stop by last time.

[fixed13]

Originally Posted by andrwplsn

yeah i bet i could get some at fastenel in town they were just closed when i tried to stop by last time.

I order all my screws for all my projects through Fastenal, the local store does not stock anything smaller than 4mm but the website does, order what you need to be shipped to your local store and there is no shipping charge. Usually takes about 3 days to get except for the order I am waiting on now. I can get 100 3mm x 16mm button head screws in plain (black) for about $6. It is well worth looking into, much cheaper than any LHS.

[andrwplsn]

a small update, well actually its big cause now its drive able, i mounted the body with velcro at first but when ever i hit a rock it would move and it just wasent sticking that well. so tonight i decided to take some plexiglass and bend up a hinge also mounted the project box with it, its pretty fun to drive, a bit of a different than stock. now just for some scale accessories and im down for business, i have an old finger bike and a some rope made but need to make some budgie cords to hold the bike in or timmy isnt getting his christmas present. well on to the pictures.



mounts for project box and hinge for body

top view, everything was a snug fit in that box

flex shot

sorry for the crappy pics couldent find my camera, had to use built in camera on my mac.

thanks for looking.

[andrwplsn]

guess there is no interest in this... oh well. i like it.

[bassguitar]

Originally Posted by andrwplsn

i live in a tiny town and noone carrys hardware that small.

Curious. You'd think in a tiny town, you'd be able to get tiny screws!

I'm not that big of a hummer fan, but I like the MRC scaler you've got going there.