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Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train You could make alot of money if you decided to start selling those trusses. imo They look amazing! Quote:
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Yes please, put me down to buy a hydro steering system :p Nice work all around! Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train First off let me say WOW! I really hope the Hydro steering setup works out cause it looks KICK ASS! With the parts that I make I so appreciate this build with all of the little pieces that you are making. Its great to see others playing with CNC's in the hobby. [QUOTE=prifral;3556657will be drilled and tapped later for a center http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13287661960001 I do have to ask though, do ya think that you might need some support for the passenger side of the upper link mount . Maybe a strap around the tube? |
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I considered the strap idea for a while but a strap/clamp around the axle tube would eat up too much of the ground clearance so I chucked that idea. Plus a dangling piece of aluminum is just asking to get snagged on rocks. I'm in now way speaking from experience, since I never ran my Wraith and cannibalized it from the get go just for these axles - but the area in question seems to be one of the strongest places on the axles. The 2 through bolts run through thick solid plastic - would probably come close to stripping the threads in the aluminum before the surrounding plastic would deform or deflect. But again only time will tell - it may be the first thing to fail but my bet is on the hydro system:) Speaking of hydro - a key component of the master arrived today! Over 600oz-in. of oil squeezing goodness. I hope to double that at the axles! http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13289306880001 Been a while since an overall progress shot so here's a couple http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13289305730001 http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13289305910001 About 650mm right now http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13289306530001 |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train That's a lot of millimeters right there! Thanks for the pullback shot. More amazing work on this thing..."thumbsup" |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train I love the steering on that(hopefully you dont bust stuff), whats the length of the bed? |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Can't wait to see more. Excellent work |
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Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train I like it. It's coming together very nice want to see more..... |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train The worst thing about this build is I got linked today, have read thru 11 pages of awesomeness, get to the end, and I want more and now have to wait in real-time. Hurry up and finish this, eh? |
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A quick vid. Its totally under its own power now. I'm controlling the system via my radio. Its using mineral oil for now, feels as though it needs an even lighter viscosity. The good news is power is phenomenal and NO LEAKS:) <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36881119?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="398" height="224" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train this thing is amazing. i wish i had the patience for a build of this magnitude. |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Drive shafts - I really wanted to use some MIP's ive had laying around but I just cant get over their rounded look. So went with with some Traxxas ones. I chopped two and a half pairs and sleeved it with some stainless steel. The Traxxas shafts are arbor pressed into place then some set screws for added security. I dont have a lead foot so I hope they hold up. http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13294471490001 Once the stainless shafts are painted black they should look legit http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13294471680001 http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13294471760001 Still waiting for some wheels so I threw on some others I found in the parts bin so I could steal a Wraith... well not quite gotta wire up the esc first then its off to a test drive! The paper towel under the front of the Wraith is hiding the rest of the hydro setup - some people have expressed interest in running with the design so I have to conceal it for them. http://gallery.me.com/prifral/100165...13294473150001 If the test drive goes smoothly its back to brazing and cab work - good thing cuz I need a break from machining:) |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train man this thing just keeps getting better!!! cant wait for the test drive... definitely get some video of that!!"thumbsup":mrgreen::flipoff: |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Mongo's first spin. In my haste to get everything together before sunset I forgot to check the Tx lipo and it quit after 5 mins:lmao: <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/37005846?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="796" height="448" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> I was elated at how strong the holding power of the hydro steer is. Being so used to a servo setup that deflects/binds on obstacles, the hydro steer holds any position absolutely no matter the terrain/force acting on the front tires. Being such an awkward dimension (tall & long) it was so much fun to drive for the 5 minutes:) |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train damn that thing crawls pretty good for being so big!!! very nice work... the wait was definitely worth it"thumbsup" so gonna start on the deck next??? |
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Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train I know you've got something going on with the hydraulics but will we get to check the rest of the system out soon? |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train just gotta say, those are some of the best pics I've ever seen..... oh yeah , nice truck too. |
Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train awesome...just awesome...needs a bit more wheelspeed though:twisted: |
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