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Unimoger · 01-31-2006, 06:37 PM

Inspired by all the scale builds recently, Brando and I teamed up to build a Rbgerrish inspired scale courier. It will be different that Ryan's, but the idea was inpired from him.

specs for the most part are:

Custom chassis, links and tube work by Brando
NIB locked pede trans , it will be layed down like a SW2
WB 11.5" - scale with the body.
COG 3"
45t lathe
16T pinon
120T spur - both 64 pitch
maxx 2.5 driveshafts
NIB locked and BB TLT axles with custom steering
HPI spilt spoke wheels, narrowed both sides
Rckjeep rings
2.2 moabs with custom foam and weight
Proline courier body
Custom canvas "can-back" topper with custom Con-ferr roof rack

Big thanks to Brando for his awesome start for my project, his work is truly unmatched.

on to the pics, flame away.

k9popo · 01-31-2006, 06:42 PM

That is gonna be sick....Keep us posted on the build.......

BrandO · 01-31-2006, 06:48 PM

This will be the first frame I have done with a laydown tranny. As it sits in the pics there is 3" under the belly. This is the same as my other trucks. But the frame has a bunch more front and rear kickup. This way the tranny will lay down low on the rails. While keeping the scale look we want this one to perform better on the rocks. Should be pretty cool.

Got Rocks? · 01-31-2006, 06:57 PM

ohhh gona look sweet like the cann back idea with the roll cage

Bean Buster · 01-31-2006, 07:43 PM

Sweet Scaler!! Im working on a similar Courier project, to give me and idea, Whats her WB,CG, stuff like that? Keep us posted on your progress.

braceysdad · 01-31-2006, 07:50 PM

looks sexy

Unimoger · 01-31-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bean Buster

Sweet Scaler!! Im working on a similar Courier project, to give me and idea, Whats her WB,CG, stuff like that? Keep us posted on your progress.

edited the post, thanks.

razer · 01-31-2006, 08:39 PM

Looks good so far! What size is the square tubing? The smallest I've been able to find so far is 3/8" & it seems kinda big. I was hoping to find 1/4" square tubing, but haven't had any luck.

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 01-31-2006, 08:44 PM

Sweet. I've been waiting for you to switch to a layed down tranny frame.

Me likey.....plenty

BrandO · 01-31-2006, 08:45 PM

The frame rails are 1/4 solid square stock.

IronOx · 01-31-2006, 08:52 PM

is that gonna be the only bracing? or is the way your going to mount the tranny also going to brace the chassis. how much does a brando chassis run? well have a good one.

peace, John

ChickenHawk · 01-31-2006, 08:57 PM

Can't wait to see how this turns out

BrandO · 01-31-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronOx

is that gonna be the only bracing? or is the way your going to mount the tranny also going to brace the chassis. how much does a brando chassis run? well have a good one.

peace, John

This truck is in it's early stages. There will be plenty more bracing, tubes, and brackets. Stay tuned.

More information about pricing and lead time can be found here. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23207 Thanks.

JasonInAugusta · 01-31-2006, 09:31 PM

Keep at it.

Anything Ryan builds gets my respect. I'm sure this one will be no different.

Unimoger · 01-31-2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Keep at it.

Anything Ryan builds gets my respect. I'm sure this one will be no different.

Ryan is not building it, but he did INSPIRE it. thanks for the compliments.

shortbusjeep · 01-31-2006, 10:07 PM

if your gonna use million dollar moabs use them all around, please. it just looks cheap now!

naw just fooling with ya looks great.

Unimoger · 01-31-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbusjeep

if your gonna use million dollar moabs use them all around, please. it just looks cheap now!

naw just fooling with ya looks great.

I knew someone would notice that .

I didn't even catch it until they were already glued on. Oh well, screw it, they will work fine.

JasonInAugusta · 01-31-2006, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

Ryan is not building it, but he did INSPIRE it. thanks for the compliments.

To quote Bill the cat...

ACk.

WRMorrison · 02-01-2006, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

I knew someone would notice that .

I didn't even catch it until they were already glued on. Oh well, screw it, they will work fine.

Don't feel bad, I just did the very same thing with my moab xl's...

I can't wait to see how the courier turns out.

-WRM

camoTJ · 02-01-2006, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbusjeep

if your gonna use million dollar moabs use them all around, please. it just looks cheap now!

naw just fooling with ya looks great.

not only did he do that but one is backwards too

gonna be a sweet truck

01-31-2006, 06:37 PM	#1
Unimoger 1 man, 2 sons Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Recovering@ the hobby garage MT. Posts: 7,414	Courier scale build, Unimoger/ Brando Inspired by all the scale builds recently, Brando and I teamed up to build a Rbgerrish inspired scale courier. It will be different that Ryan's, but the idea was inpired from him. specs for the most part are: Custom chassis, links and tube work by Brando NIB locked pede trans , it will be layed down like a SW2 WB 11.5" - scale with the body. COG 3" 45t lathe 16T pinon 120T spur - both 64 pitch maxx 2.5 driveshafts NIB locked and BB TLT axles with custom steering HPI spilt spoke wheels, narrowed both sides Rckjeep rings 2.2 moabs with custom foam and weight Proline courier body Custom canvas "can-back" topper with custom Con-ferr roof rack Big thanks to Brando for his awesome start for my project, his work is truly unmatched. on to the pics, flame away. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook Last edited by Unimoger; 01-31-2006 at 08:36 PM.

01-31-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
k9popo Scale'n Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: * Posts: 2,613	That is gonna be sick....Keep us posted on the build....... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 06:48 PM	#3
BrandO Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 562	This will be the first frame I have done with a laydown tranny. As it sits in the pics there is 3" under the belly. This is the same as my other trucks. But the frame has a bunch more front and rear kickup. This way the tranny will lay down low on the rails. While keeping the scale look we want this one to perform better on the rocks. Should be pretty cool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 06:57 PM	#4
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,875	ohhh gona look sweet like the cann back idea with the roll cage Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 07:43 PM	#5
Bean Buster Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cecil County Posts: 7	Sweet Scaler!! Im working on a similar Courier project, to give me and idea, Whats her WB,CG, stuff like that? Keep us posted on your progress. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 07:50 PM	#6
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,354	looks sexy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 08:39 PM	#8
razer Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Streetsboro Posts: 57	Looks good so far! What size is the square tubing? The smallest I've been able to find so far is 3/8" & it seems kinda big. I was hoping to find 1/4" square tubing, but haven't had any luck. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 08:44 PM	#9
DISTURBIN' tha PEACE Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In Kahoots!!!!! Posts: 4,761	Sweet. I've been waiting for you to switch to a layed down tranny frame. Me likey.....plenty Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 08:45 PM	#10
BrandO Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 562	The frame rails are 1/4 solid square stock. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 08:52 PM	#11
IronOx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern CaliFOOLya Posts: 380	is that gonna be the only bracing? or is the way your going to mount the tranny also going to brace the chassis. how much does a brando chassis run? well have a good one. peace, John Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 08:57 PM	#12
ChickenHawk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In tha Mountains..... Posts: 28	Can't wait to see how this turns out Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 09:31 PM	#14
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,268	Keep at it. Anything Ryan builds gets my respect. I'm sure this one will be no different. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-31-2006, 10:07 PM	#16
shortbusjeep Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centreville Posts: 278	if your gonna use million dollar moabs use them all around, please. it just looks cheap now! naw just fooling with ya looks great. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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