12-28-2014, 08:25 AM | #61 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
this makes me want a trophy truck for real. Super nice build
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12-28-2014, 08:46 AM | #62 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
I picked up a 90A Flux Core welder for $100 on Black Friday. I know flux core isn't the cleanest, but for $100 I don't think I can go wrong (also didn't want to deal with gas on my first welder - so tig,mig were out). Worse case I tack in what I can with the welder and then braze for a nice finish. I agree with JRapid, don't go too thick on the bar, I don't think we give the metal enough credit for its strength, also you'll want to keep your weight down.
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12-28-2014, 09:56 AM | #63 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
I was going to braze a aluminum cage since I don't have buy a welder, but I'm not sure if it is going to hold or not..... But whatever I'm winging it
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12-28-2014, 12:54 PM | #64 | |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build Awesome man, thanks. The real ones are so impressive to me, that's why I love the rc ones so much. Quote:
Oh ok gotcha. I've seen a couple brazed brass tt chassis' but I haven't seen anyone do aluminum. Guess you're the first Last edited by JRapid; 12-28-2014 at 01:51 PM. | |
12-28-2014, 01:59 PM | #65 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
So here's a little update I have. Like planned I got a majority of the front bumper on there. I'm going to put a gearhead 2.2 inside the front, which is on it's way.. Have to mount that first before I can make the panels and stuff for the front. But I also got the front sway bars setup. Have new ones coming that I'll put back on the rear ..and.. I threw on some limit straps |
12-30-2014, 01:11 PM | #66 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
Cycon, I'm digging the limit straps. I need a set for my 1 car build, but they need to be looooonnngggg, about 4". Where did you find them? Looking great as usual. Not to jack the program, but as for the earlier posts asking about aluminum for the cage, it will absoultely work, and be strong if triangulated properly. Cycon's truck is a good example for that. How is the body coming along?
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12-30-2014, 02:20 PM | #67 | |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build Quote:
But I haven't even started on the body yet. That whole process might take longer than I planned so I better get going with it. Going to be intersting.. | |
12-30-2014, 06:08 PM | #68 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
Finally got the 2" gearhead all mounted up. Having both on it's like a flood light lol |
12-31-2014, 06:23 AM | #69 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
This build is badass. Can't wait to see it running. Won't the radiator be in the way of your gopro mount? |
12-31-2014, 08:04 AM | #70 | |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build Quote:
But I'll take the radiator off when I need to use the gopro mount. I also still need to make the V shape bars that go in the back, but those will be removable too. | |
12-31-2014, 08:04 AM | #71 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
Sweet build man! I love the front bumper and how the front sway bar's location.
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12-31-2014, 10:02 AM | #72 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
definitely subscribing to this! any specific reason as to why you used a slash 4x4 front end instead of one from a 2wd slash?
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12-31-2014, 11:29 AM | #73 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build Project NSP-1 RC Truck by CyonXC using Pro-Line Body, Wheels, Shocks | Pro-Line Factory Team Hey man you got posted on Proline's Blog NICE.... |
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12-31-2014, 07:21 PM | #75 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
(First post in a LONG time) Hey JRapid, SICK build!! Quick question, I know the axle you're using has been discontinued, but do you know of any other axles that are around the same dimensions as the one you're using, that will still work for something like this? I've recently been re-infected with the RC bug and would really love to do something like Project Zeus. Kyle EDIT: Also, probably a newb question, but how do your sway bars work? I know that that sway bar set up is used on real trophy trucks, and I'm wondering if that limits the wheels moving independently (I'm talking about the front). Does the metal bar connecting the two A-arms actually twist and bend within the mount you made? Last edited by thekdk604; 12-31-2014 at 07:34 PM. |
01-01-2015, 01:09 PM | #76 | |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build Quote:
But yes the sway bars work, and they do flex with each a-arm. With them being mounted so closely to the hinge pins it has a much less effect. | |
01-01-2015, 01:49 PM | #77 |
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01-01-2015, 04:59 PM | #78 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
thekdk604, I'm trying the HPI crawler king rear axle with a bunch of mods. I'm following this post Parts Break Down , looks like it did well. Will let you know how it goes.
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01-02-2015, 01:57 PM | #79 |
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| Re: Project Zeus: Cycon's Steven Eugenio Trophy Truck Build
Are both Light bars running off the reciever or do you have a bec?
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01-02-2015, 02:36 PM | #80 |
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