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10-23-2008, 07:02 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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|  Avalanche Engineering - 2.2" "Sniper" Tuber
I've ALWAYS loved the Avalanche Engineering "Sniper" tuber ever since I saw it in Four Wheeler magazines "Top Truck Challenge" a few years ago.. This things just plain BAD ASS..!!!!!!!  I've always wanted to build a copy of this truck, but knew it would be damn near impossible for me to try and drill and tap this frame out of aluminum ( like I did with the Timberwolf chassis)    Then about 6 - 8 months ago, I watched a guy on here ( Supercrawlerfreak) build one of these frames from scratch, and I was SO impressed with his work, that I asked him to build me a copy of his rig, and now ( after MUCH anticipation) it has finally showed at my doorstep..!!!!  I am planning on building it exactly the same as it was during the "Top Truck Challenge" ( first picture above in this thread)I recieved it "as-is" in the first 2 pics below, and was extremely pleased with the overall quality and craftsmanship that went into building this frame..!!! This thing came out AWESOME..!! ( Its identical to the real 1:1, which is EXACTLY what i was going after..!!) - Thanks again Mike..!! Here are the specs for the upcoming build... * 100% Custom 1/4" and 3/16" brakeline tube frame * RC4WD T-Rex 60 aluminum axles ( first generation) * RC4WD Dual rate 100mm scale shocks * 2.2" RC4WD Rock Stompers * RC4WD R2 Tranny * Integy 55turn Lathe motor * Full Custom Interior * Custom cut aluminum body panels          BIG Thanks go out again to my buddy Mike ( Supercrawlerfreak) for making me one of the most realistic looking Sniper chassis I've ever seen..!! I can't WAIT to get started on finishing this build..!!! STAY TUNED..!
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10-23-2008, 07:24 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland
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I noticed the 1:1 has 2.5 ton rockwell military axels. RC4WD does have some scale rockwells if you really want to replicate it. Should be a fun build to watch. Have fun!
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10-23-2008, 07:39 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tx
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nice
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10-23-2008, 10:21 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Between rocks and hard places
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Sweet I can't even imagine putting all that tube together. Can't wait to see it complete.
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10-23-2008, 10:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta
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Those tires are perfect on there man after seeing what you can do with styrene, I cant wait to see the interior work on this. Ill definately be watchin this one. Guess I need to get that RTI ramp done soon so you can have something to pose it on Mike |
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10-24-2008, 12:10 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hong Kong
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| A thing of beauty~ Lucky you |
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10-24-2008, 04:05 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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Thanks man.., yeah you could say I've got "plans" for this one..!! I got those wheels and tires, before I even asked you to build this truck for me..! I'd been saving them for a special project, and it just so happens, I agree, they do look perfect on there..! | ||
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10-24-2008, 06:54 AM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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killer i love the mix of tube diameters
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10-24-2008, 09:58 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bridgeport
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Dayum, I'm excited for you... that's gunna be one sweet ride! |
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10-24-2008, 02:06 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada
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nice chassis! It looks like it will be fun trying to get all the electronics inside of it looks like it can take a hell of a beatin though |
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10-24-2008, 04:33 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: santa rosa
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this thing is bad a$$
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10-25-2008, 06:20 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg
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Bravo!!!!!
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10-25-2008, 07:09 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Switzerland / Geneva
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Bravo A question: what is the weight of your crawler  |
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10-25-2008, 01:58 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KY
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wow i like where can i get one
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10-25-2008, 07:37 PM
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There are only 2 in existance..The first one got sold off along time ago, and the second one was personally built for me, and I had to wait like 6 months to get it.. ( However, it was WELL worth the wait..!!! )
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10-25-2008, 07:48 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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Got a little bit done on the "Sniper" today.. I had to change a few things around on the chassis set-up, then i started thinking about an idea I'd seen done on here a while back..4RunnerKid did this "mod" to his diff covers on the "Ultimate Adventure FJ", and i just thought it was SO cool, I stole the idea and made a set for the Sniper .. Here is the "before" shot ( also notice the tie rod..) Can we say "Dynatracs"..?   I even added the fluid re-fill plug ( which yes actually screws into the cover.. ) I then moved the tie rod and steering set-up behind the axle .. MUCH more to come very soon..... STAY TUNED..!!
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10-26-2008, 08:14 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dahlonega
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Man that thing is sweet keep up the good work! |
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10-27-2008, 06:46 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Mass
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Hey 51, you better keep an eye on that Sniper and Clampy next time I'm over....... oh, and don't dent it!!! |
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12-10-2008, 08:02 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia
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any updates on this?
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12-10-2008, 11:58 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: owasso
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mike dose some realy awsome work and is a realy good guy to be friends with...i had one of his chassies and it was awsome......this thing is lookin good keep up tha good work
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