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1qwkfox · 03-06-2011, 06:50 PM

Amazing ! Not much more I can say lol.

rocresq · 03-07-2011, 12:36 AM

Really enjoying this build. I have only owned one nitro 20yrs ago, but I definitely see there appeal, especially in a scaler. How about some pics of the progress, maybe a vid

TheB1GDude · 03-07-2011, 07:30 AM

Crazy build man! That exhaust system is just plain amazing!!

I will be watching to see this one come to completion.

holycaveman · 03-07-2011, 12:42 PM

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.

Got the body almost completed, but goofed on a few areas that need to be flat black, so i will have to fix those.

Big Bill · 03-08-2011, 08:13 AM

Talk about "true scale" you have some ground breaking ideas there. Can wait for this to be finished and a test report.

holycaveman · 03-08-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Bill

Talk about "true scale" you have some ground breaking ideas there. Can wait for this to be finished and a test report.

Thanks Big Bill!

You know i was hoping that this build might bring yet another side to scale builds.
I mean why stop at a hard body, or tires, lights.....this is what makes scale building so appealing. The sky is the limit.

And i know everyone is waiting for the test drive. I am also.

I hope it works as good as i am expecing. This could be a whole new reality!

Not much of an update today, just had time for a few lights.

Would like to get the 4 up top wired also.

holycaveman · 03-08-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R/C BUM

180 -250 is were im at with my 3.3

Thanks, not getting over 120 with the fans and pump running. But with the motor enclosure installed hopfully i will be right in range.

bart · 03-10-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holycaveman

Alright, does anyone know the safe mimimum temperature the engine can run?

Running about 128 with th fans, and 160 with out fans.

I may have to run the cooling system off the throttle to keep the temps up.

my 3.3 runs 250 270 and traxxas told me that was abut rite for a 3.3

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-10-2011, 06:25 PM

Wow this is really up ing the game nice job...

holycaveman · 03-11-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Wow this is really up ing the game nice job...

Thanks i am trying

Thanks Bart, in the lower 200 range is my target once i get the enclosure on. Its awesome that the truck is running so cool. This will allow me to insulate the motor compartment to keep the sound down while increasing the temps to spec.

Body is finished now except for the spare tire rack. Got the rest of it painted today.

Origionally

rocresq · 03-11-2011, 11:21 PM

I hope you were able to salvage the old stickers, those were sweet. JK. Can't wait to see this thing done.

holycaveman · 03-13-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocresq

I hope you were able to salvage the old stickers, those were sweet. JK. Can't wait to see this thing done.

Those stickers would look good on a JK

Quit abit done recenrly. Had to make a aluminum skid. Shorten the wb from 16.5 to 16.27.
Struggling with the ride height. Remember the tires scale out to 37in on a discovery.

DO YOU THINK IT SITS TOO HIGH?

Thanks

minibike · 03-13-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holycaveman

DO YOU THINK IT SITS TOO HIGH?

Nope, looks perfect.

speed ghilliesniper · 04-09-2011, 10:35 PM

any updates?

littleskull99 · 04-21-2011, 04:42 AM

Lookin good holy, what is the overall ratio using losi axles and traxxas gearbox? Those 3.3's rev some....

holycaveman · 05-04-2011, 11:29 PM

Sorry for the slacking on my part.

This is my busy season.

Gearing is roughly 120:1 in first and 80:1 in second.
Right on par with a 45t on 3s

Have the frame painted. Actually used a wrinkle finish and baked it in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour. Turned out great!

Skid pkates are made. Front skid is aluminum, tranny, exhaust and gas tak skids atr steel and painted woth the frame.

Used a traxxas 2.5 so i could get the water cooled head. Completely rebuilt the motor.

Its basically finished. I just have to bolt it together.

My goal is to test drive it sunday.

Pointman · 05-05-2011, 03:22 PM

Would love to see some video of her maiden voyage!

rocresq · 06-06-2011, 01:21 AM

Updates?

grave 1 · 06-06-2011, 03:43 AM

heck it out was my pleasure nice building goihe on and like poster shots alot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillpickle

Updates? I like the build.

KROGOTH · 06-07-2011, 05:53 PM

Thats amazing. Way to break the mold! Ill be watching this. Cant wait to see it running.

03-07-2011, 12:42 PM	#44
holycaveman RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bouldertown Posts: 1,554	Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. Got the body almost completed, but goofed on a few areas that need to be flat black, so i will have to fix those. Last edited by holycaveman; 03-07-2011 at 12:46 PM.

03-06-2011, 06:50 PM	#41
1qwkfox Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Posts: 67	Amazing ! Not much more I can say lol.

03-07-2011, 12:36 AM	#42
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Really enjoying this build. I have only owned one nitro 20yrs ago, but I definitely see there appeal, especially in a scaler. How about some pics of the progress, maybe a vid

03-07-2011, 07:30 AM	#43
TheB1GDude Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittston Posts: 45	Crazy build man! That exhaust system is just plain amazing!! I will be watching to see this one come to completion.

03-08-2011, 08:13 AM	#45
Big Bill Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif. Posts: 997	Talk about "true scale" you have some ground breaking ideas there. Can wait for this to be finished and a test report.

03-10-2011, 06:25 PM	#49
FRENCHBLUE72 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: west coast.. Posts: 1,522	Wow this is really up ing the game nice job...

03-11-2011, 11:21 PM	#51
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	I hope you were able to salvage the old stickers, those were sweet. JK. Can't wait to see this thing done.

04-09-2011, 10:35 PM	#54
speed ghilliesniper Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Augustine Posts: 288	any updates?

04-21-2011, 04:42 AM	#55
littleskull99 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Secret Crawl Location Deep In England Posts: 546	Lookin good holy, what is the overall ratio using losi axles and traxxas gearbox? Those 3.3's rev some....

05-04-2011, 11:29 PM	#56
holycaveman RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bouldertown Posts: 1,554	Sorry for the slacking on my part. This is my busy season. Gearing is roughly 120:1 in first and 80:1 in second. Right on par with a 45t on 3s Have the frame painted. Actually used a wrinkle finish and baked it in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour. Turned out great! Skid pkates are made. Front skid is aluminum, tranny, exhaust and gas tak skids atr steel and painted woth the frame. Used a traxxas 2.5 so i could get the water cooled head. Completely rebuilt the motor. Its basically finished. I just have to bolt it together. My goal is to test drive it sunday.

05-05-2011, 03:22 PM	#57
Pointman Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 624	Would love to see some video of her maiden voyage!

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06-06-2011, 01:21 AM	#58
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Updates?

06-07-2011, 05:53 PM	#60
KROGOTH Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 140	Thats amazing. Way to break the mold! Ill be watching this. Cant wait to see it running.

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