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. |
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. |
Updates? I like the build. "thumbsup" |
awesome love the carrier bearing set up, and the indoor park in the garage... Mint! |
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So far he hasn't explained.:ror: But that axle looks flipped to me too. |
I read that after posting... but why? |
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" |
Cant wait to see what you come up with. |
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" |
Love the links! Is that a 1/6 scale body? |
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That does resemble a 2-speed tranny out of a T-Maxx... |
Rig is looking great. 1/7 scale :shock:. That is one big scaler. |
Lets see those swampers on there "thumbsup" |
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 |
I think the black looks better, but the silver does looks more stock. |
I'd go black, those wheels are sweet. I too am curious about the axles being upside down? |
Black! "thumbsup" |
heck with the wheels... want to see the power plant"thumbsup" |
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