Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

Here's the start of my new project "OTTER". I've got my work cut out for me with what I plan to do with it. I'm hoping it will be a more competitive truck than Black and Yellow was. But I'm still planning on detailing the crap out of this one too.http://warcrc.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Re: Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

Got a little work done on Otter today. I removed the coilovers and like the feel of the leafs with the oil dampening. It seems just about right. I am able to adjust the piggy backs for a softer or harder ride. I'll do that in the trial run stages later on. The last pic is of hoops I am playing around with. I haven't decided which look I like better, but am leaning towards the round vs. square. <img src="images/smilies/awesomework.gif" alt="" title="awsome work" smilieid="27" class="inlineimg" border="0"><br>
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Re: Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

For this being a scale build, I'd say those shocks are WAY off. My two cents. I know they're sexy, but I just don't see them on this rig. It's a shame gmade doesn't make a super scale version. :evil:

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Yeah, I'm afraid you're right. I am going to run it with the leafs but haven't found a true scale oil dampening shock that I like. :cry:

Re: Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

I ordered a bunch of RC4WD goodies today. One of which are the ultimate scale shocks. I know they dont use oil, but they look awesome and should foot the bill nicely. I'll post some pictures of the other stuff once they all get here.:mrgreen:

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Got my new shocks and drive lines today. I put the rear shocks on and the d-lines. I really like the look of these shocks, but sure wish they had oil dampening. Next is to install the fronts. Need to make new hoops to accommodate two per side.

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Re: Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

looking good man. I like those shocks way better.

Awesome so far, gonna be killer when it's done...."THUMBSUP"

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Looking good man! How do you like that transfer case? Also, how do you like the double shock set up?

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Thanks. Me too. "thumbsup"

Thank you! "thumbsup"

This is the first Hammer I have owned and haven't run it or the shocks set up yet. This is a new build, so I will post up how things work out when I test the truck out. :mrgreen:

Re: Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

It took me six hours, but I got the hoops done today. Phew, that was a pain in the ass!

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The trany is in it new home. I had to modify a new JunFac drive line to couple the trany and t-case. Worked out beautifully. Next is the steering servo.

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Re: Snowman's 1.9 Project "OTTER"
 

Cool build, how did you like those piggy back shocks? Did they hold weight well or are they still just for crawling? I was looking at that specific line for my tow rig but didn't want to pull the trigger on the price if they weren't going to hold the trailer weight

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I'd say the shocks are still for crawling. I removed the springs and really liked the oil dampening action. And you can adjust the piggy backs pressure. So yes they can hold a load, but they are pretty big and not good for the scale look. I also found that they leak oil out of the bottom o-rings. I will probably be putting them up in the classifieds as I will never use them for their intended purpose. :mrgreen:

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ooh leaking is no good, especially for a shelf queen like my rig will turn into haha.

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Put some fresh paint on the grill and different tires on the rims.

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Yep. The OG chassis and hard body are being used. And in no way do I plan on keeping her on the shelf. I will run her as a fully capable rig. "thumbsup" That's the other half of the fun of this addiction...:mrgreen:

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I've made a little more progress on Otter. Just trying to get thru my least favorite part of building these things...the painting. Only a little more to go and I'm done...:mrgreen:

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This is looking really great. Love the yellow!

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Cha-ching!!! $$$$"thumbsup"