Poprivet's first full tuber named U.N.C.L.E.

[Poprivet]

I think I found the .035 wall tubing on mcmaster-carr.


Is this what I'm looking for? If so I found what my next cage will be made from. I noticed I already bent the cage.

[CODYBOY]

I think it might be cheaper at ZORO, I sent you a pm.

Here is the sway bar I built for my ascender.

[Poprivet]

Ok. That is not what I imagined at all.
That makes alot more since. And I got your pm. I will check zoro tonight.

Thank you.

[Poprivet]

Well I didn't get as much time as I would have liked, but here is a little progress.

I have finished tying the cage together and all of its bracing.





I did have to remove and replace two tubes in the rear for shock clearance. No biggie, but you guys might notice.

Also made some plates for mounting the electronics up front, and one for the scale stuff in back.





Now it's time for ALL the mounting tabs.
I still need the batteries before I can make the battery trays. I'm also going to pop for the perforated sheet from McMaster for the body panels. Waiting on my wallet to fill back up.

[Bmxreeves]

Originally Posted by Poprivet

Well I didn't get as much time as I would have liked, but here is a little progress.



I have finished tying the cage together and all of its bracing.











I did have to remove and replace two tubes in the rear for shock clearance. No biggie, but you guys might notice.



Also made some plates for mounting the electronics up front, and one for the scale stuff in back.











Now it's time for ALL the mounting tabs.

I still need the batteries before I can make the battery trays. I'm also going to pop for the perforated sheet from McMaster for the body panels. Waiting on my wallet to fill back up.

Have you tried the Gearhead Rc wrap around tabs? I have them in my tuber and love them.


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1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex.

[Poprivet]

Originally Posted by Bmxreeves

Have you tried the Gearhead Rc wrap around tabs? I have them in my tuber and love them.


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1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex.

I didn't know they made tabs. That's pretty cool.
There are a couple vendors on here making them to. I would probably buy from one of them if I did.

Right now even with what little bit of time I have to work on this thing, I still have more time than money. So I'll just cry about it and make some.

[Bmxreeves]

Originally Posted by Poprivet

I didn't know they made tabs. That's pretty cool.

There are a couple vendors on here making them to. I would probably buy from one of them if I did.



Right now even with what little bit of time I have to work on this thing, I still have more time than money. So I'll just cry about it and make some.

Yep that sounds familiar...


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1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex.

[CODYBOY]

"Waiting on my wallet to fill back up".
Does yours fill up as slowly as mine?


Hey Poprivet, all I can say is you're an artist!!! For your first full cage build it has turned out great. Looks like your entry and exits on the rocks are going to be great.
How is your weight going to be, I know you were trying to keep it under a certain weight.
Keep up the good work young man!
Ernie,

[Poprivet]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

"Waiting on my wallet to fill back up".
Does yours fill up as slowly as mine?


Hey Poprivet, all I can say is you're an artist!!! For your first full cage build it has turned out great. Looks like your entry and exits on the rocks are going to be great.
How is your weight going to be, I know you were trying to keep it under a certain weight.
Keep up the good work young man!
Ernie,

Mine fills up slower every week it seems.

Thank you very much sir. That means a lot coming from a man with your experience.

I'm really not worried about the weight, but in order to be u4rc trophy class legal it has to be at least 7 pounds. There are no u4rc tracks anywhere near me so I don't think it will be u4 racing anytime soon.

Last time I weighed it is was still under 7 pounds rtr. I definitely added some this weekend, and the bigger batteries should put me over the 7lb. mark. I am more concerned with crawl ability than class legal anyways.

I am sort of trying to get it done for RC4WD scale challenge in June. It will be class 3 by sorcca rules either way.

[CODYBOY]

Those RC BRO tabs are pretty nice.

When you finish your U4 I will finish mine and bring it down and run together.

[Poprivet]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Those RC BRO tabs are pretty nice.

When you finish your U4 I will fish mine and bring it down and run together.

Deal. That thing looks pretty sweet!

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Poprivet

Deal. That thing looks pretty sweet!

Codyboys IBEX CAMARO, I think!!!!! - RCCrawler
I don't know if you have looked at this build, but I wanted to build some thing different, kind of out of the box a little!

[big bacon]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Those RC BRO tabs are pretty nice.

When you finish your U4 I will finish mine and bring it down and run together.

OK WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A GOOD OLD FASION PINK SLIP RACE. YOU TWO WILL RACE BOTH YOUR BADASS RIGS. AND THE LOOSING AND WINNING TRUCKS WILL GO HOME WITH ME!!!!!!

[big bacon]

Both you guys have amazing skill. just thought somebody should tell you that. im Selling blood now for tickets to Disney

[Poprivet]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Codyboys IBEX CAMARO, I think!!!!! - RCCrawler
I don't know if you have looked at this build, but I wanted to build some thing different, kind of out of the box a little!

Yes I do remember that build. I was sub'd. Super cool rig!

[Poprivet]

Originally Posted by big bacon

Both you guys have amazing skill. just thought somebody should tell you that. im Selling blood now for tickets to Disney

Thanks Ryan. Kidneys bring a better price.

[Poprivet]

Finally got a little done this weekend.

Here's some homemade tabs.



I used them to get my radiator and rear light bar mounted. I'm using some 20 gage for tabs where the screw goes into plastic, and 1/8" flat bar where I need them drilled and tapped 3mm.

The spawn interior has been narrowed and put in place with the 1/8" tabs. Also got the headlights mounted.






I have some perforated sheet, batteries, and some more scale goodies coming.

[CODYBOY]

WOW, you nailed it with the placement of that interior and the lights. You must be getting close to bead blasting and paint, colors????
I should get the motor and pinions in the mail tomorrow.
Keep up the good work young Man!!!!
Ernie,

[Poprivet]

Thank you Ernie. I am getting closer to paint. Still have to decide how I want to mount the body panels. Zip ties or tabs. I'll know more once the material shows up.
Also the battery trays and how to secure them.

As for color, I want to match the 1:1 best I can, but it will no doubt be in my usual black, silver, or anywhere in between with a chance for some blue on the driver.

Thanks ahead of time for the motor. Oh yeah, didn't want to say anything before it got here, but thanks to CODYBOY this thing is gonna fly!

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Poprivet

Thank you Ernie. I am getting closer to paint. Still have to decide how I want to mount the body panels. Zip ties or tabs. I'll know more once the material shows up.
Also the battery trays and how to secure them.

As for color, I want to match the 1:1 best I can, but it will no doubt be in my usual black, silver, or anywhere in between with a chance for some blue on the driver.

Thanks ahead of time for the motor. Oh yeah, didn't want to say anything before it got here, but thanks to CODYBOY this thing is gonna fly!

Sorry I spilled the beans, er I mean horse power.