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Bananaclip · 09-23-2018, 05:55 PM

Ok...... flat belly isn’t complete without some tube and gussets. I am excited about the outcome of slider/ floor phase 1.

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Bananaclip · 09-28-2018, 06:07 PM

Outer bars.......check.

I need to shave and shape the lower tamiya step and role out the fender to match the contour of the rod. But next I’m tying the new outer bar into the chassis with some tube.

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nwnewbie · 09-28-2018, 06:27 PM

Looking good! Those sliders/outer bars fit great!

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rs10man · 09-30-2018, 03:40 AM

looking forward to seeing what you do with the bar work!

Bananaclip · 09-30-2018, 03:04 PM

Thanks you fellas. This is the layout I’m leaning towards. I might run a smaller rod considering it it very solid as is. I will bend and burn the inner corners of the floor plate when I decide.

This has been my distraction.

Weather has been so nice. Have to take advantage.

Bananaclip · 09-30-2018, 06:24 PM

Forgot this angle

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Bananaclip · 10-06-2018, 01:48 PM

Some pretty solid updates to report on Roach.

Got the sliders buttoned up other than a little clean up.

Also tacked in front steering and winch servo cross members. Bumpers next......

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Bananaclip · 10-13-2018, 01:32 PM

Knocked out a front bumper this morning. I might add something under to hide the steering arm......

Now I need to figure something out for the rear end.

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venomous98 · 10-14-2018, 08:29 PM

I say a rear cage with a motor. I did that on mine.

Bananaclip · 10-15-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by venomous98

I say a rear cage with a motor. I did that on mine.

That's the direction I am leaning..... There is several VW engine options.... Have any pics of what you did Venomous98? Links to preferred engines to use would be awesome...... I saw a Porsche motor on shapeways that was pretty rad.....

venomous98 · 10-16-2018, 05:55 PM

I just used the RPM engine/blower i found at my local hobby shop. Pretty cheap. Here is a link to my build, hopefully the pics still work. Some were posted from photobucket.

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Tossedman · 10-16-2018, 06:54 PM

If you have access to a 3D printer here's a cheap option that you could print yourself. You'd have to scale it down as it's 1/5 scale but that's easy enough to do.

https://www.printable-3d-models.com/...printable.html

HumboldtEF · 10-16-2018, 07:58 PM

Now you have me looking a Scorcher bodies, they aren't too expensive for a hard body which is awesome.

If you search shapeways for sand scorcher you can get sucked down a rabbit hole of amazing but expensive prints, some of those might be helpful to look at for rear bumper/cage ideas.

Bananaclip · 10-18-2018, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venomous98

I just used the RPM engine/blower i found at my local hobby shop. Pretty cheap. Here is a link to my build, hopefully the pics still work. Some were posted from photobucket.

The Ultimate V8 powered Baja Bug

Thank you my brother....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tossedman

If you have access to a 3D printer here's a cheap option that you could print yourself. You'd have to scale it down as it's 1/5 scale but that's easy enough to do.

https://www.printable-3d-models.com/...printable.html

I don't have access unfortunately.... If you have a guy hit me up please...

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Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Now you have me looking a Scorcher bodies, they aren't too expensive for a hard body which is awesome.

If you search shapeways for sand scorcher you can get sucked down a rabbit hole of amazing but expensive prints, some of those might be helpful to look at for rear bumper/cage ideas.

They are cool bodies and can be picked up with all the bells on the Bay for cheap IMO...... Glass interior everything.... I have been looking at shapeways and hate like hell to pay $100 for plastic... But my hand could be forced on this one.... Someone hit me with a link if they have any reasonable options.... This is my hold up...

HumboldtEF · 10-18-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bananaclip

I have been looking at shapeways and hate like hell to pay $100 for plastic... But my hand could be forced on this one.... Someone hit me with a link if they have any reasonable options.... This is my hold up...

You're not wrong there you can spend hundreds on little plastic do-dads. I was more thinking along the lines of look at their designs just for inspiration on what to build yourself (rear bumper or cage)

Bananaclip · 10-18-2018, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

You're not wrong there you can spend hundreds on little plastic do-dads. I was more thinking along the lines of look at their designs just for inspiration on what to build yourself (rear bumper or cage)

Oh. That one buzzed by me. Yes I am seeing a few variations of the rear cage. Very helpful thank you. I think I have a direction planned out. I’m gonna do a tad more engine research and bite the bullet. Buy a slick printed engine and protect the little diamond with some cool (hopefully) tube work. Thanks my brother.

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Bananaclip · 11-03-2018, 10:08 AM

Roach is on the table for step one of a proper rear end makeover.

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Bananaclip · 11-03-2018, 10:19 AM

Step one done.

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Bananaclip · 11-03-2018, 12:22 PM

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Bananaclip · 11-03-2018, 05:12 PM

Needs something more...........

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09-23-2018, 05:55 PM	#21
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Ok...... flat belly isn’t complete without some tube and gussets. I am excited about the outcome of slider/ floor phase 1. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-28-2018, 06:07 PM	#22
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Outer bars.......check. I need to shave and shape the lower tamiya step and role out the fender to match the contour of the rod. But next I’m tying the new outer bar into the chassis with some tube. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-28-2018, 06:27 PM	#23
nwnewbie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pacific north west Posts: 289	Re: The Bug Named Roach Looking good! Those sliders/outer bars fit great! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

09-30-2018, 03:40 AM	#24
rs10man Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Woody point Posts: 339	Re: The Bug Named Roach looking forward to seeing what you do with the bar work!

09-30-2018, 03:04 PM	#25
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Thanks you fellas. This is the layout I’m leaning towards. I might run a smaller rod considering it it very solid as is. I will bend and burn the inner corners of the floor plate when I decide. This has been my distraction. Weather has been so nice. Have to take advantage.

09-30-2018, 06:24 PM	#26
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Forgot this angle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-06-2018, 01:48 PM	#27
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	The Bug Named Roach Some pretty solid updates to report on Roach. Got the sliders buttoned up other than a little clean up. Also tacked in front steering and winch servo cross members. Bumpers next...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Bananaclip; 10-06-2018 at 05:48 PM.

10-13-2018, 01:32 PM	#28
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Knocked out a front bumper this morning. I might add something under to hide the steering arm...... Now I need to figure something out for the rear end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-14-2018, 08:29 PM	#29
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	Re: The Bug Named Roach I say a rear cage with a motor. I did that on mine.

10-16-2018, 05:55 PM	#31
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	Re: The Bug Named Roach I just used the RPM engine/blower i found at my local hobby shop. Pretty cheap. Here is a link to my build, hopefully the pics still work. Some were posted from photobucket. The Ultimate V8 powered Baja Bug

10-16-2018, 06:54 PM	#32
Tossedman RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary - in the Great White North Posts: 1,373	Re: The Bug Named Roach If you have access to a 3D printer here's a cheap option that you could print yourself. You'd have to scale it down as it's 1/5 scale but that's easy enough to do. https://www.printable-3d-models.com/...printable.html

10-16-2018, 07:58 PM	#33
HumboldtEF I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county Posts: 4,482	Re: The Bug Named Roach Now you have me looking a Scorcher bodies, they aren't too expensive for a hard body which is awesome. If you search shapeways for sand scorcher you can get sucked down a rabbit hole of amazing but expensive prints, some of those might be helpful to look at for rear bumper/cage ideas.

11-03-2018, 10:08 AM	#37
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	The Bug Named Roach Roach is on the table for step one of a proper rear end makeover. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-03-2018, 10:19 AM	#38
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Step one done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-03-2018, 12:22 PM	#39
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: The Bug Named Roach Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	The Bug Named Roach Needs something more........... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Bananaclip; 11-03-2018 at 05:18 PM.

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