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05-07-2013, 03:20 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 241
| Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Hi guys, I wasn't sure where to put this, but since this little guy features 1.9 wheels and tires, I figured this was as good a place as any. Obviously, my build doesn't compare to other, excellent rigs on this forum, but I try to make use of existing plastic parts for my builds since I don't have welding experience to fabricate my own stuff. Anyway, I consider this a frankenbuggy with all of the zip ties and such. I started with the old Tamiya 4wd TL-01b chassis (Baja King and Baja Champ) that normally is a throw away chassis based on the TL01 touring car. The gearing is way too tall for fast brushless or hot brushed motors, so I've had to find a happy medium with a 17.5 sensored motor. The tuber chassis that sits on top of the TL01 chassis is the now discontinued Pro-Line Tuber for the AX10. To extend the suspension travel front and rear, I used Axial Wraith front shock mounts, Traxxas big bore rear shocks in front, and Gmade piggyback shocks in back. The suspension travel is excellent with these mods and there is no binding. The bottom TL01 chassis is protected by a custom plastic skid that runs along the entire length of the chassis (not pictured yet). This is still a work in progress, so some stuff looks a little rough. The driver compartment needs to be cleaned up, the front Wraith bumper needs refinement, etc., etc. The list is long. Oh, if someone has 1 spare Vaterra Race Claw tire from the Twin Hammers they'd like to unload, please PM me. Anyway, here it is... Steve |
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05-07-2013, 03:56 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Grand rapids
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Dude that is sweet!
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05-08-2013, 06:23 AM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baton Rouge
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Good vision Steve! Definitely subbing this one! Keep it up !
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05-08-2013, 06:28 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
WOW it looks great, now how about a video?
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05-08-2013, 07:51 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 234
| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
This little ride is awesome. Nicely done!
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05-08-2013, 08:28 AM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 241
| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Thanks so much guys! The supportive comments are appreciated. Yes, a video is coming soon. I'm hoping to shoot more footage this week. Steve |
05-08-2013, 08:57 AM | #7 |
Newbie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United Kingdom
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Saw this on Tamiyaclub earlier today, looks really impressive. I have an old Baja King which I was going to strip down for parts, but this is giving me ideas. Ideas which involve spending money... |
05-08-2013, 02:18 PM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
That is GREAT!!
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05-12-2013, 03:17 PM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 241
| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Thanks again guys. A couple of updates today, although I'm still working on the video. Anyway, I relocated the battery to the rear using a Twin Hammers battery tray, changed the spare tire mount, installed a Turnigy 17.5 brushless, sensored motor (working great so far) and added some window nets (which I may cut down a bit). The battery relocation was the biggest goal as the stock TL01 battery holder made access a PITA! Steve And, just because I think it's a cool shot -- kind of looks like a mini Exo: |
05-13-2013, 05:10 PM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 909 area
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
i love it
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05-13-2013, 09:18 PM | #11 |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sioux Falls
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Very impressive!
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05-13-2013, 10:19 PM | #12 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Wayne
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Ok that is just sweet!
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05-14-2013, 07:34 AM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains
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05-14-2013, 08:01 AM | #14 |
~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
this is killer, just what ive been looking at. building a "ban hammer" rig from a 4wd 1/10 buggy.
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05-14-2013, 08:35 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Looks awesome I'd love to see a video of it in action
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06-06-2013, 06:52 AM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eastern North Carolina
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Very impressive build. Very creative and inspiring
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06-06-2013, 08:07 AM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Way cooler than a twin hammers.
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06-06-2013, 09:27 AM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: In West Monroe,LA...yes,where Duck Dynasty is filmed
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Dang,i was just thinking i might sell my pro-line tuber,but now i have changed my mind and build something like this.Looks good |
06-06-2013, 12:06 PM | #19 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
Thanks so much guys! Wow, so many folks on here are ultra talented, so I greatly appreciate the recognition for this little build. I'd love to see what some of you come up with for the Tuber. Due to gearing problems with the TL01, I've had to retrofit the Tuber to a Stampede 4x4 chassis and it looks just as cool as this build. I'll try to get some updated pictures. Steve |
06-06-2013, 04:50 PM | #20 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tunnel Hill
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| Re: Tamiya TL01B Tuber buggy
That thing looks great.
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