A buggy called Elmo

[tedo]

I love this single-seater buggy. It looks so capable with it's low and wide stance! Trenton at MG200 will be building this frame for me, and I will running Wraith axles and skid.

Specs:
- MG200 Elmo chassis
- Wraith axles with VP chubs and universals
- Wraith skid
- 100mm rc4wd ultimate scale shocks
- Trans from either my wraith (32p), or my Heavy Duty R2 trans (not concerned about top-end, I just want this to perform the best it can at slow speeds)
- CAC 2.2 ez locs

I believe salmonfacesalad (and ecoli) built one of these a long time ago using scx-10 axles, so this will be a little different.

[ScaleReady]

Awesome! Glad you were able to get this thing rollin Can't wait to see how it turns out

[Highmark]

Awesome 1:1 inspriation - and I'm sure MG will build you an awesome frame.

Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[theloudone]

awesome!

[salmonfacesalad]

Nice to see someone take this one on again, should be nice.

I miss mine, I never sold it, it was stolen!


Project "Turn 'n Burn"

[tedo]

Originally Posted by salmonfacesalad

Nice to see someone take this one on again, should be nice.

I miss mine, I never sold it, it was stolen!

Yeah, I discovered your build in my google search for buggy pics! I was like, "damn!", j/k. Looked good, sorry about it's loss. Not much online about this buggy, no build thread, no body off shots, no video, etc...

[tedo]

Well,
Trenton (MG200) just shipped out Elmo and I have to say, he was a pleasure to work with, has a great eye for detail, and was quick!

What I really like about how Trenton built this is, look how proportionate those Claws (5.75") look to the rest of the body and axles. It doesn't look like a 2.2 monster truck build, but more of a scale 2.2.

I can't wait to start building this up. On to Trenton's pics:

[Szczerba]

Very nice. Nailed the buggy look.

[ecoli]

I remember that buggy, cool little rig, sucks that someone stole the one I built for Richard. Trenton did a nice job on your frame. What are you planning for the hood?

[tedo]

Originally Posted by ecoli

I remember that buggy, cool little rig, sucks that someone stole the one I built for Richard. Trenton did a nice job on your frame. What are you planning for the hood?

Not sure about the hood yet. I will have to get it infront of me to see. Possibly there could be a comp body I could cut up, or maybe just the good ol lexan and a vice. Maybe som 16ga aluminum. I don't know, gotta measure.

[tedo]

Well, finally got to work on this bad boy. I must say, Trenton is really a master builder. Everything is straight, geometric, and perfect. Trenton made several mounting bars, for a wide variety of placements for trays, and electronics. Thank you. Makes everything a little easier.

On to the build.

The Rockware buggy was sold recently, so I am not going to do an exact replica. It will be an Unlimited WE Rock comp buggy based on the "Elmo" frame design. Just to be clear.

I decided to go with my heavy duty R2 trans for simplicity. It sits low, I can easily build a floor plan around it, and in reality, I have never had a problem with this. This will not be a basher, more of a technical crawler. Drilled some new holes in the skid to accomodate. Also I think this is where the electronics will end up (never know, it's a long winter).


I knew I wanted this to be a rear engine, but the ones from Toy's R Us, are too small. So I gathered a few parts, and made a new block out of sculpty clay. Pretty crude, but after it's hardens in the oven, it can be painted and glued. Yes, I know this is not based on a real engine, it was just parts I had laying around, and some free-time.. It gets the feel of a big beefy engine.

before:


After:


Placed in the rig:


The floor plan is a super simple pallet to start with. Since this will be a single seater, I think I will have a lot of space for creativity.


Figure will be bent, and painted for a more "comp" look. Nothing against cops, or T-1000s, but a good driver sets these off.

[Colby]

Wow that looks really cool! Ive always liked this buggy but like you said, hate how its so hard to find any kind of info/pics on the interwebs about it

[MG200]

Looking good and that engine is very cool!

[Bananaclip]

Elmo, is sick! You need to send him to Dr. Bananaclip.

[tedo]

Thanks for the comments guys. Elmo is siiiick!

I was a little too late on the team3six seats, so I attempted to make my own. It totally sucks compared to Norm's. I used a harness from an old action figure that I had laying around. The driver is pretty secure. We will wait to see what happens during a good roll-over.

[salmonfacesalad]

Hell yeah it's looking great!

You ever want to sell this let me know. Dibs!!!

[tedo]

She's a runner! Running a BRXL and HH 21t pro. Hope to get her on the rocks tomorrow!

Love the stance




Made the gauges with washers and some decals. Interior pretty simple, will be a work in progress.

[89lxmorepower]

Looks good i like the long and low stance of it

[drywallguy]

Here is a link to a scale harness Sabelt Seatbelt Harness Kit - *ScaleDetails Website. Your seat looks good.
Trenton does make a nice platform to work from. Looking great!

[Bananaclip]