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holycaveman 02-13-2011 11:37 PM

holycaveman's scale 2.2 The Montana Outlaw 8)
 
Havn't posted a build in a while and since this one is alittle unique, I thought I may as well start one.

I have done ttc and 1.9rs before, so this time I went with a 2.2 scale build. Tough part was being origional an still scale. I was going to do a bronco, but even though i love them, there are some awesome bronco builds that would be tough to compete with!
So i found this body in the forsale section.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...39420476_b.jpg

And while i have never been a land rover fan, the size appeared perfect for a 2.2 scale build.
Once I recieved the body and mocked it up, it confirmed my estimation, it was the perfect size for this build.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6674175776.png

THANKS shambrick! After I saw the shipping costs he practally gave it to me!

So first thing i did is strip the body and sanded it down. Now this body is a 1/7 scale. So 5 in tires would scale out to be 35's on a landy, but i alwaus liked alittle larger tires than stock anyways.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6704655745.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6704770890.jpg

Next I started on the frame.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6803752122.png
I used 3/4 in square tubing instead of 1/2 in. Harder to bend but looks wise i think its better.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6803731176.png
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6800769086.jpg

So since the type of motor I have spins very fast I descided to go with losi axles flipped upside down for now. You will under stand why they have to be upside down later;-)
I went with a sort of z link rear, and a two link/panhard set up in the front. I wanted to stay away from the common crawler link for this build so i went with a boxed and pinned with bushings in the rear, and a torsion bar set up in the front. Its pretty dag gone strong. But took me quite a while.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6876342941.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7035260031.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7064208037.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7306739019.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7306475181.jpg

Got my super swampers in! THANKS edge087! Little agressive for this build...
But i like the mud!
Also started a ladder for the back.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7229464115.jpg

I descided to put the motor up front. Alot more difficult but in the future this will allow under the hood access and a full interior. The wb is 16.5 and with the motor up front i had to come up with a carrior bearing. I used max shafts drilled and pinned tight on all the outputs.

holycaveman 02-14-2011 12:01 AM

Carrier bearing.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7558003821.jpg
Used three six mm bearings for the carrier.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7558051616.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7559048199.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7558742045.jpg

And also today I got my tranny mounts done.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...43895227-1.jpg
And the drive shafts hooked up.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...44004668-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...47140610-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...47163140-1.jpg

I am pretty happy so far except for the shock mounts. I think i will change the upper mounts and lower the chassis about a 1/2 in.

Couple of poser shots.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...47100549-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...47289025-1.jpg

Thanks for checking this out!

I will try and keep it updated regulary.

Dillpickle 02-14-2011 05:28 AM

Updates? I like the build. "thumbsup"

Bamfapotamus 02-14-2011 05:33 AM

awesome love the carrier bearing set up, and the indoor park in the garage... Mint!

2JSC 02-14-2011 11:38 AM

Ummm.... isn't your axle on upside down?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7035260031.jpg

tarmo120 02-14-2011 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holycaveman (Post 2926267)
So since the type of motor I have spins very fast I descided to go with losi axles flipped upside down for now. You will under stand why they have to be upside down later;-)


So far he hasn't explained.:ror:
But that axle looks flipped to me too.

2JSC 02-14-2011 11:59 AM

I read that after posting... but why?

hotwheels000 02-14-2011 01:14 PM

Whats that I smell.......could it be methane ? Guessing it has somthing to do with the power plant and the driveline conections as far as the axle posistion

Cant wait to see were you go with this"thumbsup"

maxfactor 02-14-2011 06:10 PM

Cant wait to see what you come up with.

minibike 02-14-2011 06:52 PM

Looks good so far Tom, but don't lower it. Your going to need ground clearance with that long wheel base. Also, I think it's pretty cool how you have a misterious twist to your build thread. "thumbsup"

Mad4Rnr 02-14-2011 09:11 PM

Love the links!

Is that a 1/6 scale body?

ah_5500 02-14-2011 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad4Rnr (Post 2928178)
Love the links!

Is that a 1/6 scale body?

Says 1/7 at top of thread

vader2728 02-15-2011 06:23 AM

That does resemble a 2-speed tranny out of a T-Maxx...

70duncan 02-15-2011 08:03 PM

Rig is looking great. 1/7 scale :shock:. That is one big scaler.

LIFTED-ZJ 02-15-2011 10:19 PM

Lets see those swampers on there "thumbsup"

holycaveman 02-16-2011 10:46 AM

Been busy at work. So no updates. Hopfully tonight i will get some more finished on the truck.


Really undescided if i want silver or black rims? Maybe you guys could shoot me your op's here before i place an order?

Stock rims....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6715662647.png

Black rims...
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6056682645.png

Since i will be running swampers or locks, i was thinking these?

]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6056278346.png

maxfactor 02-16-2011 12:17 PM

I think the black looks better, but the silver does looks more stock.

JWEIMER 02-16-2011 03:42 PM

I'd go black, those wheels are sweet. I too am curious about the axles being upside down?

dezfan 02-16-2011 04:00 PM

Black! "thumbsup"

hotwheels000 02-16-2011 06:40 PM

heck with the wheels... want to see the power plant"thumbsup"


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