RCCrawler Forums

jlsandkes · 07-25-2010, 06:21 PM

Alright, turns out it is not that hard to post builds here, so as I stated in My Blazered Honcho tread I figure it is about time to start posting some of my builds. I have been lurking in the background for quit a while, gaining all kinds of valuable kowledge from you guys (thanks). This is one of my favorites. I can’t take too much credit for this one as I purchased it from BILLYGOAT, tore it down, and reworked it. I can’t remember who build the chassis for him, but they did a great job. I basically replaced all the links, adjusting the geometry and added a RJ2’s four link truss. I also changed the wheels and tires (I know the tires aren’t comp legal hopefully the new ProLine Super Swamper 2.2s will be the size I need, not too tall – Rok Lox and not too wide – PitBulls). The biggest improvement I made was changing the steering to BTA. It freed up the front end articulation and eliminated the bump steer. Anyway, rather than boring you with what I did, here you go:

Let me know what you think.

jwalker · 07-25-2010, 06:25 PM

not bad, just to warn you though there are going to be people saying that a bug budied rig is not scale. I did this a few years back and that happened to me but i have seen a few bug bodies on some 1:1 rigs before. Keep it up.

jlsandkes · 07-26-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwalker

not bad, just to warn you though there are going to be people saying that a bug budied rig is not scale. I did this a few years back and that happened to me but i have seen a few bug bodies on some 1:1 rigs before. Keep it up.

Thanks, I will be interested in seeing what kind of feedback I get. BTW the body you painted for me ended up on my super, and it looks great, I will post it in the Paint and Body section when I get a chance (now that I am getting this posting thing down).

MexicanMarauder · 07-26-2010, 07:57 AM

Maybe you should secure the body better. It could help when you are on the trails.

TURTLE · 07-26-2010, 10:16 AM

Nice to see this rig around still, I built this for Scale Nats 2009... I think.
And believe it or not (at least when I built this) the body was very secure on the chassis. And I asked Ben about it and at the time he said it met scale requirements.

That is a original Tamiya Blitzer beetle hard body I bought in 1994.

Some of the photos I took of it when I finished it.

I hope you enjoy her.

oscodawave · 07-26-2010, 12:37 PM

nice chassis

i like it

vipxj · 07-26-2010, 01:20 PM

It needs a flat 4 sticking out the back,

.

Neah,looks good,cant beat a bettle.

jlsandkes · 07-26-2010, 05:13 PM

TURTLE you did a great job on this one, it can seriously crawl. I am glad to hear it should meet the requirement for 2.2 Scale Class Crawling. I did picked up a new Sand Scorcher body (looks to be the same as the original Blitzer) just in case I ever destroy this one, but hopefully I wont as I like the well used look. I checked out a couple of your other build, you put together some trick looking rigs.

TURTLE · 07-26-2010, 11:22 PM

Thanks man, I appreciate it. The goal behind this one was to crawl, and If my memory serves me correctly, the geometry is based on a Bender Customs SW3.
Thanks again for the props, I look forward to seeing what you do with her. AND if you ever decide to get rid of her I would be happy to take her back.

Ty

jlsandkes · 03-03-2011, 05:20 PM

I decided to start working on this one again. For whatever reason, it continues to be one of my favorites. Started off by adding a roof rack (need to wire the lights), now I am trying to figure out how to add an interior.

Here are a couple pictures next to my Honcho. Not quite the same scale but not too far off.

S ARR T 8 · 03-03-2011, 06:22 PM

PUNCH BUG GREEN

sorry I got kids there favorite game I think it looks bad ass nice work love to see some video

sally1800 · 03-03-2011, 06:29 PM

Hey Ty's old bug good to see it's still alive.

johnnie walker · 10-26-2011, 07:40 PM

Still got this bug? It's frickin awesome

jlsandkes · 11-09-2011, 11:51 PM

I still have it but I haven’t messed with it much, as I have been more focused on my 1.9 rig. When I do run this rig it feels like I have and unfair advantage, the damn thing can just plain crawl. Also, I have seen where Rogue Element Components has been coming out with some cool Sand Scorcher parts so I might make some updates.

athenscyclist · 11-05-2012, 02:09 PM

Is the bug still around? One of my favorites..

jlsandkes · 11-06-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by athenscyclist

Is the bug still around? One of my favorites..

Unfortunately I have been thinning out my "collection" and this one was sold to an individual in Reno.

07-25-2010, 06:21 PM	#1
jlsandkes Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 402	My Just Bugged 2.2 Alright, turns out it is not that hard to post builds here, so as I stated in My Blazered Honcho tread I figure it is about time to start posting some of my builds. I have been lurking in the background for quit a while, gaining all kinds of valuable kowledge from you guys (thanks). This is one of my favorites. I can’t take too much credit for this one as I purchased it from BILLYGOAT, tore it down, and reworked it. I can’t remember who build the chassis for him, but they did a great job. I basically replaced all the links, adjusting the geometry and added a RJ2’s four link truss. I also changed the wheels and tires (I know the tires aren’t comp legal hopefully the new ProLine Super Swamper 2.2s will be the size I need, not too tall – Rok Lox and not too wide – PitBulls). The biggest improvement I made was changing the steering to BTA. It freed up the front end articulation and eliminated the bump steer. Anyway, rather than boring you with what I did, here you go: Let me know what you think.

07-26-2010, 01:20 PM	#7
vipxj RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tauranga north island new zealand Posts: 1,786	It needs a flat 4 sticking out the back,. Neah,looks good,cant beat a bettle.

11-09-2011, 11:51 PM	#14
jlsandkes Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 402	I still have it but I haven’t messed with it much, as I have been more focused on my 1.9 rig. When I do run this rig it feels like I have and unfair advantage, the damn thing can just plain crawl. Also, I have seen where Rogue Element Components has been coming out with some cool Sand Scorcher parts so I might make some updates. Last edited by jlsandkes; 04-23-2012 at 05:33 AM.

11-05-2012, 02:09 PM	#15
athenscyclist Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens, TX Posts: 78	Re: My Just Bugged 2.2 Is the bug still around? One of my favorites..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-25-2010, 06:25 PM	#2
jwalker RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hallsville, Tx Posts: 1,820	not bad, just to warn you though there are going to be people saying that a bug budied rig is not scale. I did this a few years back and that happened to me but i have seen a few bug bodies on some 1:1 rigs before. Keep it up.

07-26-2010, 07:57 AM	#4
MexicanMarauder Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Mira Posts: 342	Maybe you should secure the body better. It could help when you are on the trails.

07-26-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	Nice to see this rig around still, I built this for Scale Nats 2009... I think. And believe it or not (at least when I built this) the body was very secure on the chassis. And I asked Ben about it and at the time he said it met scale requirements. That is a original Tamiya Blitzer beetle hard body I bought in 1994. Some of the photos I took of it when I finished it. I hope you enjoy her.

07-26-2010, 12:37 PM	#6
oscodawave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mid michigan Posts: 172	nice chassis i like it

07-26-2010, 05:13 PM	#8
jlsandkes Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 402	TURTLE you did a great job on this one, it can seriously crawl. I am glad to hear it should meet the requirement for 2.2 Scale Class Crawling. I did picked up a new Sand Scorcher body (looks to be the same as the original Blitzer) just in case I ever destroy this one, but hopefully I wont as I like the well used look. I checked out a couple of your other build, you put together some trick looking rigs.

07-26-2010, 11:22 PM	#9
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	Thanks man, I appreciate it. The goal behind this one was to crawl, and If my memory serves me correctly, the geometry is based on a Bender Customs SW3. Thanks again for the props, I look forward to seeing what you do with her. AND if you ever decide to get rid of her I would be happy to take her back. Ty

03-03-2011, 05:20 PM	#10
jlsandkes Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 402	I decided to start working on this one again. For whatever reason, it continues to be one of my favorites. Started off by adding a roof rack (need to wire the lights), now I am trying to figure out how to add an interior. Here are a couple pictures next to my Honcho. Not quite the same scale but not too far off.

03-03-2011, 06:22 PM	#11
S ARR T 8 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: OUT THERE Posts: 496	PUNCH BUG GREEN sorry I got kids there favorite game I think it looks bad ass nice work love to see some video

03-03-2011, 06:29 PM	#12
sally1800 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ? Posts: 5,055	Hey Ty's old bug good to see it's still alive.

10-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#13
johnnie walker Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gobles Posts: 116	Still got this bug? It's frickin awesome

Sponsored Links

RCCrawler Forums

Thread: My Just Bugged 2.2