Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Hey boys and girls. I thought it was about time to post up some pics of my Unimog.
I must admit I was completely inspired by distinctive PD Unimog build.
http://www.usca-rc.com/download/file.php?id=4654&t=1

I was so blown away by the build I knew I need a Mog.

So I started on my chassis with some 3/16" DOM tubing and went to town.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...922/7wacY3.jpg

I opted for silver solder to put the chassis together, and this worked for a while. Later I had to come back and TIG braze some of the more structural parts.

Since I wanted a front motor setup and not to totally copy distinctive PD I went with a Toyzuki SCX 10 motor mount.
Axles are standard SCX 10 XR width up front rocking some Beef Tubes and a Locked Up RC Heavyweight spool, to keep the weight down low.
Vanquish scale C's and Knuckles are out at the ends to handle the steering needs.
Out back I stayed with SCX 10 width, but still added Beef Tubes and a Locked Up RC heavyweight spool.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/8QLwcZ.jpg

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Nice looking truck.

Great work on the cage Work.

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Very nice work im excited to see its progress and the finish product. "thumbsup"

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Thanks much guys! I really had a blast doing the chassis. You would think once you have done a full size cage that a small one would be easy...lol

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Thank you very much!


I was going through some photos and I found some more of the chassis as I was building it.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...924/Dxvgql.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/VBtURk.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/4eby9C.jpg

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Excellent work.

I’ve got a soft spot for mogs. The distinctive one now resides with me. I did a few mods to it make it my own.

I’ve since added dig and 4ws and it’s rather fun to drive.

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Oh man you ended up with distinctive's Moog. I would love to see what you have done with it.
Thank you very much for the compliment...it is a really fun build.

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Well did some more work on the little rig.
Here is a shot in the scale shop...https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...924/g77aya.jpg
I used a temporary servo mount to get all my links right, and noticed it had a ton of flex, so I built one from 6061 aluminum. It does not flex like the old one.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...922/5DAO31.jpg

Another shot...
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/DxmsUV.jpg

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Great progress keep it coming!!!"thumbsup"

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Thanks much! When I saw your Unimog I knew what my next build was going to be.

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I have some small updates. Since my Tamiya Unimog body was not meant to be a truggy. I had to build a cab rear wall for it.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...924/uKiji6.jpg

In the pic you can see how I attached it to the chassis via some 3mm button heads.

In the next pic I need to keep my wiring tidy and out of the revolving bits so I built this tunnel and cab floor, so I wouldn't tear anything up.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/fdZRNC.jpg

That is it for now...Thanks guys and girls for taking a look.

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Love mog builds, so hard to hide everything and make it look clean. Cage work looks great too!

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Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Thanks much! Trying to hide everything in the cab has been tough. I really wanted a full interior, but I think all I will be able to fit is a half interior.

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

great build so far and fantastic inspiration... DPD is very crafty at our craft.:mrgreen:

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Well I have some more build updates for my little rig...

Here is the floor before the driveshaft tunnel installed...https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/CPO2PJ.jpg

I was concerned about the driveshaft tearing into my wiring after time so...
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/K5NokE.jpg
The tunnel should protect all my wiring from the spiny bits.

Now time for a battery tray. The cab is starting to get pretty crowded, looking like I am not going to get my full interior...:cry:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/i5cqnt.jpg

That is it for now. Thanks for looking

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Started working on my interior. Here is the start of my dash...

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/p2yrDn.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/RWE6TG.jpg

Thanks for looking

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

You have fabrication skills that I wish I had!

Great chassis! And nice start to the interior!

Which wheels are you running in the 3rd photo in the original post?

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Looks great bro! Can't wait to see it done! MOGs are some of the coolest rigs out there in my opinion. Keep up the awesome work!

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Thank you for the kind words, I am having a bunch of fun building this one.
Thenwheels are Axial chrome plastic bead locks with Locked Up RC bead locks rings and scale hardware.

Thanks much! I really love this build. I hope I can get it all done for Axialfest.

Re: Mercedes Unimog crawler
 

Working on my Axialfest prep...I got my 2D interior pretty much where I want it.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...922/FWioVa.jpg
I may add a few little detail pieces even though it would be really tough to see them in the cab.

Also I had been stalking the Vanquish page so I could pick up a set of the new Incision rebuild-able driveshafts.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/8DxY6V.jpg

They are very nice!

Thanks for looking