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Old 03-16-2009, 06:00 PM   #1
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Project X will be my 2nd go at a scale tube rock crawler. It will start off a little slow because I just moved and have not gotten all my welding equipment set up yet, so bare with me. Over the next few days I will begin to lay out the chassis. Plus I need to wait for parts so I have some dimentions to work off of. I already have a 1:1 rig picked out that I will model mine after. Here are a few teaser shots.
Project Gravelmaker by sceep linky-> http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17




It will be a 4 seater but I may have to compromise on the portal axles. I will run the RC4WD planetary trans and killer transfer case, to get as close to the original as possible.

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Old 03-16-2009, 06:11 PM   #2
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hey i know that build.
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Old 03-16-2009, 07:57 PM   #3
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I just found it yesterday on http://www.offroadfabnet.com/? I spent most of the day going over the build and decided to model this rig instead of a main stream rig like I did before. I was planing on a 1.9 scale X chassis but as I began laying it out it was a very plain design. My 2.2 scale rig has a lot of detail so I need to raise the bar on this build.
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Old 03-17-2009, 04:42 AM   #4
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Very nice Jesse, your skills are off the hook. Replicating that buggy is right up your alley. We need to hook up so you can help me do a exo on my Mog.



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Old 03-17-2009, 07:04 AM   #5
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Very nice Jesse, your skills are off the hook. Replicating that buggy is right up your alley. We need to hook up so you can help me do a exo on my Mog.



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No problem, I will see you later today.
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Old 03-17-2009, 02:56 PM   #6
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Alright I have the specs worked out it will have a
12 1/4" WB
4 7/8" width at the chassis
9 1/4" over all height
3 1/8" ground clearance
17 1/2" chassis length
5 1/8" chassis height
9 1/2" over all width
Now I have to start measuring for tubing runs and I can begin building this beast.
Oh I'm going to have to run a 2.2 wheel and tire, it does not look right with a 1.9 rim and tire combo.

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Old 03-17-2009, 08:32 PM   #7
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Man that thing is going to be a beast.
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Old 03-17-2009, 08:34 PM   #8
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started bending.



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Old 03-18-2009, 07:36 AM   #9
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More bending.



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Old 03-18-2009, 04:13 PM   #10
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This is going to be the most interesting part of the build. This nose area is going to be compact, but it has to be able to hold a winch. I need to see what options are out there. The MSD Scale 8274 Winch looks to fit the bill but is too expensive for my budget and I think it maybe to big. The stage 3 winch is too weak for the stuff I end up doing so I will need to keep searching. Plus, I will need to get creative for the steering on this thing. The radiator would be an obvious place but I will have to see what I can do to hide the servo.

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Old 03-18-2009, 04:45 PM   #11
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there is only word for this project ULTRASUPERMEGAAWSOMESPECTACULABUILD
but seriously this is a REAL good build
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Old 03-18-2009, 07:44 PM   #12
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I just hope I can live up to the hype. My last build turned out pretty good.

I'm hoping for more scale appearance and performance from this one.

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Old 03-19-2009, 09:52 AM   #13
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nice..
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Old 03-20-2009, 07:33 AM   #14
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this is so cool.

I'm flattered that someone has decided to copy my rig. if you need any other dimension's or pics or anything let me know and i'll get em to you ASAP.



what are the odds of you wanting to sell it when its done? (after you get some trail time in of course) i'd be all over that.

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Old 03-20-2009, 01:23 PM   #15
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dude you must have awhole lot of time on your hands to come up with this project.....looks sick cant wait to see it finished now,keep up the good work

cheers jake
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Old 03-20-2009, 04:16 PM   #16
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this is so cool.

I'm flattered that someone has decided to copy my rig. if you need any other dimension's or pics or anything let me know and i'll get em to you ASAP.



what are the odds of you wanting to sell it when its done? (after you get some trail time in of course) i'd be all over that.
Thanks Sceep I will let you know if I need some dimentions. As for selling it, maybe I will set you up with a chassis.

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dude you must have awhole lot of time on your hands to come up with this project.....looks sick cant wait to see it finished now,keep up the good work

cheers jake
Yes, I'm a stay at home dad for now till I can find a decent job.
But Sceep gets the credit he built the original. Here is a link to his build on OFN http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17
It is an awesome rig and a very original design, that is why I decided to make a scale version.
I have been looking for a few months.
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:13 PM   #17
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Just got a shipment if parts. Now we can get this thing going.
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:37 PM   #18
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man i need to get the trans t-case combo you got there for mine, looks good.
the servo you could mount were the radiator is just make a cover to fit it that looks like a radiator.
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You could also go with this tire.
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Old 04-16-2009, 04:25 PM   #20
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What motor are you running? I was wanting the t-case you got for mine, but I wasnt sure about the 1:1 gearing. I want something a lot lower like the Crawler Case. Have you decided how to gear yours down?
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