Scale experts needed!!(evolution of the unimog)

[cartronicshn]

After seeing a couple of unimogs built, i to had to try and build one, also i wanted to try and build my own chassis, i should be getting another tlt kit sometime this week , so here are some pics of the donor, it's 14" long from the center of the front axle to the center of the last axle, it's 20" long overall and 7" wide, please lmk what you think , i need ideas of the kind of chassis i need to build, suspension recomendations and any useful info.

[microgoat]

Cool project! You can whip up a stright-rail chassis with leaf springs and TLT axles (chop up another axle to make the pass-thru second axle) on 1.9's, or 4-link it and run small 2.2's. But setting up a 4-link on a short wheelbase is really hard if you want it to work. Another alternative might be all trailing links on the second and third axles, or a walking-beam setup, or even an all-independent setup using TA02 parts (might be hard to get 6wd, though).

Your options are endless. You've got a good body to start with, so get to building

[trickedoutTLT06]

Why not forget the 6 wheel idea, and put it on an XC chassis w/ some highlift tires?

[ToyotaKing88]

I am thinking springs up front and 3 link in the rear with a Y for the top link.

[cartronicshn]

Keep em coming guys , Dez the donor i got it at local department store, go figure

[rcracer]

Originally Posted by microgoat

Cool project! You can whip up a stright-rail chassis with leaf springs and TLT axles (chop up another axle to make the pass-thru second axle) on 1.9's, or 4-link it and run small 2.2's. But setting up a 4-link on a short wheelbase is really hard if you want it to work. Another alternative might be all trailing links on the second and third axles, or a walking-beam setup, or even an all-independent setup using TA02 parts (might be hard to get 6wd, though).

Your options are endless. You've got a good body to start with, so get to building

I second that

[axelnut1]

I don't think you should build it. I think you should send it to me.

Looks like it will be a cool project. Keep us informed with lots of pictures.

[slugzracing]

humina humina humina..... *drool* (need I say more )

[BigRedB2]

Micro goat may have hit on this with "walking beam suspension" im not sure what that is, but it may be what im thinking of.

Take a leaf spring, turn it upside down, bold one end to one axle and the other end to the other axle, then mount the center on the frame so it is hinged, kinda like on a road scraper.

[cartronicshn]

ok, so i haven't done much lately, been busy raggin on my touareg with a novak ss 5800 , haven't finished any of my latest projects , my k2 3s bronco is halfway there , and i decided to start with this project , so here are some pics, the specs are about the usual,
Tlt-kit
bearings
Unimoger's link mount
Stampede Tranny( Dez loves this tranny )
Tlt wheels and tires(for now)
Steel yokes
Traxxas sliders
My custom made chassis

Here are some pics, please let me know what i can do to make it beter, haven't mounted the tranny and motor yet, the chassis is 3 wide, so it will be a tight fit lmk if you have any suggestions, pics would be better

[cartronicshn]

some more pics, i know my fab skill suck

[Harley]

I know we all build with what we have laying around most of the time, but I think the colors are kind of killing it for me. The neon green and purple is what I mean.

I really love these builds, and I think you have a decent start, we all know how bad mock up can look.

I think some high lift tires or some super narrow geos would look killer on there.

Good Luck and nice rig.

Josh

[cartronicshn]

hey man thanks for the honest comment , but like you said it's a mock up, stil don't know what shocks to use, i was thinking tlt, i have couple sets of integy's also, tires i was thinking geo's maybe, rims i have some wabash, not sure if 2.2 look to big if not i have some 1.9 backordered on tower, at least we are thinking alike , my main concern is how the hell i'am going to stuff the stampede tranny an motor assembly in there , keep the suggestions coming guys

[slobin3d]

i have a new set of 4 highlift wheels and tires i could part with

[kaetwo]

Here I am bustin my A$$ trying to find a Unimog cab like that and everyone but me are pulling them out of the woodwork.

You've got a great find there. Do you have any specs on the cab? I'm curious to know who makes it.

As far as ideas....I like the 6x6 setup. I think a set of 1.9's would look great on there. I've taken a set of TLT tires and cut off the larger side (the side that has the larger diameter hole for the rim) and take 2 tires and make 1 skinny 1.9 tire. They look great, there a tad taller than the highlifts and they have a great scale looking tread. Mount those on a set of tamiya hummer rims and BAM!!!!

I would also look at using captured springs with turned down TLT shocks. As far as trannies....try a RC4WD R2 and stand it upright or lay it down if you want a more slender look. I like them upright and sticking down past the chassis rails like the Euro Trials Trucks.

Once again....dang nice find!

Thanks!

[microgoat]

Off to a good start! I'd lower it, though. A lot. Put shorter/softer springs in, and let suspension droop give you articulation. This will make the truck more stable, as well as eliminate what's sure to be horrible driveshaft angles, and make it look more scale at the same time.

Glad to see some work getting done

[Mechanicalbob]

This is a very cool build. I think you should go with a walking beam setup with two axles outback.



Where did you find the Mog body?

Steve

[cartronicshn]

Thanks Goat for the comments, Mechanicalbob and Kaetwoo, the truck i bought of some department store here in Honduras, it was roughly $13.00, these stores have a lot of chinese made toys in all kinds of "brands", i'am of to get a couple more today so i will see what i can find out on these trucks.
Slobin3d if you are c.c. ready we can do bussiness, my paypal is maxxed out.

[cartronicshn]

[quote=kaetwo]Here I am bustin my A$$ trying to find a Unimog cab like that and everyone but me are pulling them out of the woodwork.

You've got a great find there. Do you have any specs on the cab? I'm curious to know who makes it.

Hi Kaetwo, the only specs i know is they are chinese and very cheap , i went to the same store and they had like 6 more like the one in my project and a dozen more that were remote controlled, i also bought another truck since they were on sale , roughly $6.50 for the red one in the pics, hope you find the name on the box helpful, but i doubt it.

[kaetwo]

Would you be willing to ship a few to me? I would be more than happy to pay you for your trouble. If not I totally understand.

Thanks for going out of your way to snap those photo's.