1.9 Wild Worm Scaler So I haven't built a scaler in a while (nor posted) and I figure it was time to do something different since my dad and I got back in to comp crawling. The original plan was to compete in C2 and just build the same old same old. But being competitive I wanted to do something that (I think) would give me an edge. Enter worm drive axles. And I know what you're gonna say: 1. They are slow 2. They get hot 3. They need lots of maintenance But! I live in Florida so all of crawling courses are short and man made so they are better suited for tvp setups. So after doing the measurements I get a few benefits that I think will prove well on it's first comp. 1. About a .25" more clearance than a stock Scx10.2 2. Built in drag brake 3. Lower LCG with smaller trans So heres what I got: - Losi night crawler axles - LNC esc (supposedly waterproof) - LNC Transmission - Scx10.2 Frame and temporary trans - Assorted custom links - Four piece aluminum beadlocks - Disc brake weights - Scale internal spring shocks (20wt oil) - Steal shafts - 25kg metal gear servo - Duratrax deep woods all around - Other misc scale stuff, ladders, winch bumpers, etc. The end goal is to do an old school f150 halfcab hardbody but for now its a shorter wheel base so I could fit my titan body on it. |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Interesting, ill be watching. |
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Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Nice Work Red Ronin! Where did you get the older Titan body from? Let me know how well you do at the comp. |
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Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler I'll have to get some photos of the axles in better light but here is a pick of the clearance I'm getting now. Maybe I can mod them to fit some KYX portals? https://i110.photobucket.com/albums/...o06/123_1.jpeg |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Wow, not bad on the axle clearance considering they're not portals. Nice wheels with the Deep Woods tires."thumbsup" |
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Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Little update. I’ve been using the the axial transmission with a 28t but it’s still a tab bit too slow. Eventually I will going with a 2 speed transfer case with a direct drive. But for now I’ve been putting my 3D printer to work make a skid plate that takes the LNC transmission. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a9c3cbafc7.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler So I decided to do something more different. I figured I could mount the LNC tranny sideways up front and then order a transfer case. I designed a mount that wraps around the Losi tranny so the motor can ride up top. That way I can also make the bottom of the mount look like the bottom of an engine. For now I’ll test the vanilla mount. As soon as I know it’s good I can post it to shapeways Incase anyone wants one too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e1ce2a3e55.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...58ad1f1b49.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Digging this always toyed with the same idea, picked up a Chinese 1:.75 ratio transfer case just for a little wheel speed boost but it's so wide it'll need trimmed and re tapped just to fit decent between some frame rails. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk |
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Which transfer case is that? I’ve seen the two speed one on eBay for about $50. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler One of our local guys runs them in his class 1 and 2 comp rigs. He usually does very well. The 2 years that I competed, he got 1st place in C2. I think he is running an original LCC trans with a high kv brushless setup. |
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Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Also here is the most up to date design. I added a cross member support to wrap around the output shaft for added rigidity. I also lowered and pushed back the tranny about 5mm. Once I start my shapeways shop I’ll upload the plans. Should be a cheaper front motor conversion than most. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...95e2029a07.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9268c00f56.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...01212a3032.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler T case I have very Similar to this, sorry couldn't figure out how to send link via crapatalk, this one was listed as .5:1 ratiohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d2cde96b6e.jpg Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Nice! I ordered a different one on eBay, it should be here tomorrow. I found one that was pretty scale and 1:1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Good to see you're still kickin around rcs man! |
Re: 1.9 Wild Worm Scaler Nice mount! Which 3D modeling software are you using? |
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