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prifral · 05-26-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdWRX

U are the man, my hero of RC and fabrication, you've set the bar so high, I've just been in the hobby for a couple of months and I see this and, think: why haven't I done this stuff before.

Again, u're my hero, I need to see more videos and pics of this exact replica of the Mongo from F5.

Im flattered, but truthfully I haven't done anything new. I'm simply applying ideas that many others have already done in the past & in other hobbies. So I'm no hero - Chuck Norris is a hero

Air tank. 1.25" tube and 1"bar

Turned and coated with thread locker

Pressed

Parted then steps above repeated for other side of tube

Rough cut

More turning to come and brackets, but this is the location - mainly to hide the deans connector to the battery.

Bulldog · 05-27-2012, 12:33 AM

Something so simple...but still awesome.

prifral · 05-28-2012, 12:49 AM

Tank mount

Titus · 05-28-2012, 01:49 AM

Speechless. *Jaw somewhere near the floor*

Cheers
T

Bulldog · 05-29-2012, 12:11 AM

Modbug · 05-29-2012, 12:29 AM

This build continues to raise the bar, and to inspire.

Really like that you're using all kinds of materials, to build the Mongo.

gorgo · 06-01-2012, 10:37 PM

This is truly a inspirational build. And your machining skills are top notch. jsut love it.

prifral · 06-01-2012, 11:54 PM

Thanks guys!

Machined some bridging ladders out of .5inch plastic. Mongo is massive/heavy looking so the ladder was designed to look equally heavy duty - mimicking a square tube construction.

Bed mounted.

Modbug · 06-02-2012, 12:29 AM

Nice bird's eye view.

Mongo says, "ladders are good, me climb".

scorpion0575 · 06-02-2012, 08:19 AM

Mongo is still amazing me with each update!! You've DEFINITELY got " the scale touch", Prifral......amazing, simply amazing...

"Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines" -Enzo Ferrari .....

prifral · 06-04-2012, 09:40 PM

prifral · 06-04-2012, 09:58 PM

VIDEO

RC-Hopper · 06-04-2012, 10:00 PM

That thing is awesome prifral!

prifral · 06-04-2012, 10:10 PM

thanks!

Shinjari · 06-04-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC-Hopper

That thing is awesome prifral!

Its.....'ok'.....

WLYSTLZ · 06-04-2012, 11:27 PM

Wow. That baby looks like a blast to drive, it didn't seem like the wheelbase or cg slowed you down one bit! Absolutely amazing work, and just downright breathtaking detail. Thanks for all the updates!

dubAron · 06-04-2012, 11:53 PM

SICK RIG!!!

prifral · 06-05-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WLYSTLZ

Wow. That baby looks like a blast to drive, it didn't seem like the wheelbase or cg slowed you down one bit! Absolutely amazing work, and just downright breathtaking detail. Thanks for all the updates!

Thanks & welcome! The size definitely makes it super fun to drive simply because its so massive. A totally different perspective on even the most mundane obstacle. Taking it out on its first real run also showed many shortcomings. Amongst the list: the hydro steer - mineral oil seemed to break down in the heat so I'll have to experiment with a different hydraulic fluid, the baja claws just SUCK (as expected): love the looks and the dimensions but they just don't perform due to the rubber durometer.

bigtree5476 · 06-05-2012, 12:06 PM

nice i want one!!!!

EdWRX · 06-05-2012, 12:49 PM

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it finished?

05-27-2012, 12:33 AM	#442
Bulldog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Outside DC Posts: 2,997	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Something so simple...but still awesome.

05-28-2012, 12:49 AM	#443
prifral Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 599	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Tank mount

05-28-2012, 01:49 AM	#444
Titus Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa,JHB Posts: 155	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Speechless. Jaw somewhere near the floor Cheers T

05-29-2012, 12:11 AM	#445
Bulldog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Outside DC Posts: 2,997	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train

05-29-2012, 12:29 AM	#446
Modbug Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Another place, another time Posts: 575	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train This build continues to raise the bar, and to inspire. Really like that you're using all kinds of materials, to build the Mongo.

06-01-2012, 10:37 PM	#447
gorgo Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Land Downunder Posts: 69	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train This is truly a inspirational build. And your machining skills are top notch. jsut love it.

06-01-2012, 11:54 PM	#448
prifral Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 599	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Thanks guys! Machined some bridging ladders out of .5inch plastic. Mongo is massive/heavy looking so the ladder was designed to look equally heavy duty - mimicking a square tube construction. Bed mounted.

06-02-2012, 12:29 AM	#449
Modbug Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Another place, another time Posts: 575	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Nice bird's eye view. Mongo says, "ladders are good, me climb".

06-02-2012, 08:19 AM	#450
scorpion0575 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Summerfield, Tx.( in the backwoods) Posts: 91	Mongo is still amazing me with each update!! You've DEFINITELY got " the scale touch", Prifral......amazing, simply amazing... "Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines" -Enzo Ferrari .....

06-04-2012, 09:40 PM	#451
prifral Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 599	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train

06-04-2012, 09:58 PM	#452
prifral Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 599	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train VIDEO

06-04-2012, 10:00 PM	#453
RC-Hopper Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: . Posts: 136	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train That thing is awesome prifral!

06-04-2012, 10:10 PM	#454
prifral Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 599	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train thanks!

06-04-2012, 11:27 PM	#456
WLYSTLZ Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 24	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train Wow. That baby looks like a blast to drive, it didn't seem like the wheelbase or cg slowed you down one bit! Absolutely amazing work, and just downright breathtaking detail. Thanks for all the updates!

06-04-2012, 11:53 PM	#457
dubAron RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 1,265	Re: MONGO - built specifically to steal exotic cars off a speeding train SICK RIG!!!

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