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Fracture · 02-22-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackJack

Do you still have plans to throw some weathered T-rex axles under there? This is by far my favorite build going on right now keep up the good work.

Well the modified highlifts seem to have held up fine, And I probably prefer them because they have a smaller pumpkin and brass axle tubes which I can solder onto.

I am considering making a new set of highlift axles, that only use the pumpkin part of the casing, with more brass bracing than the last lot. Current ones work fine so I'm in no rush to upgrade.

Im definitely still working on it

Thanks for the compliments guys, even though I havent updated anything

crawl rookie · 02-22-2008, 03:05 PM

This build is the most scale rig ive seen in ages!

Top Notch for sure

Why is this in 2.2? its a 1,9 isn't it?

Fracture · 02-22-2008, 09:48 PM

well the wheels are a wee bit larger than 1.9, theyre about 2.0 or something...
I just figured to put it in 2.2 cause its a pretty large rig for its wheel size.

Fracture · 02-22-2008, 11:15 PM

My Crawlmaster and Mamba max turned up today, Thanks John!
They fit pretty good in the rig and make it sound like a darn robot

I found out my planetery reduction is about 55:1 so that combined with brushless means Im going to break a lot of sliders as I get used to the throttle

Im not entirely impressed with the startup on sensorless brushless, but with my low gearing it wont exactly matter.

The underbody work is far from finished, Ive just mocked up the battery location and driveshafts. Waiting on steel u-joints to arrive from tower.I think I may haveto use a maxx size slider to go from the motor to the transfer - I completely shattered a plastic traxxas slider u-join when I was testing out the throttle

The steering servo is now axle mounted, woks much better than before. The servos have also all been upgraded so the winch works great.

pics:

Its should all come together in the next few weeks

Trikster · 02-23-2008, 12:01 AM

If you ever come to the US, stop by with your rig and your FJ and my Bruiser can do a nice trail run. (Just got it today, excited to work on it)

birdie · 04-16-2008, 07:32 PM

Any updates?

Tzi · 04-25-2008, 06:14 AM

Unreal build.. In the 3 or 4 years I've been trawling this site, I have yet to see anything that can be mistaken for the real thing this easily. Well done. ;)

I skipped along a bit and seem to have missed something new.. what are you using for a transfer case, and Whats that planitary reduction box you have in there now?

spyderzombie · 04-25-2008, 08:01 AM

that rig looks awesome, you did a real good job on the body, i think you should also built the bed on left with the canvas top , that is a killer build

Shorty40 · 04-28-2008, 04:06 AM

First of all, from an FJ fan, this rig is amazing !

Its a small touch (but isn't that what these scalers is all about ?),what about adding the louvres on the bonnet and front quarters ?

Toyotawheeler · 04-29-2008, 11:06 PM

you should build an fj 60 i always like thoes the best. also making that bed dump would be pretty cool too.

crazy_kanaka · 04-30-2008, 03:33 AM

Wow very few threads have had my attention to the point that I read through it again and again. You deserve that gold star

. I like showing people around the office this thread because nobody ever guests that it's an rc. Nice work, my jaw drops every time I look.

Just so you know I am so speachless that it took me an hour just to write this.

WoW

KnutKase · 10-29-2008, 03:45 PM

WOW, I wish that I had found this earlier... A word on aluminum, it will work harden, if you want to continue to shape it then you must anneal it. This is done by setting up a sooty "carbonizing" flame with a torch and covering the aluminum with soot, then by setting up a neutral flame and using it to burn off the soot. Care must be taken to avoid overheating the aluminum, or you'll end up with a molten mess. Annealing can be done as many times as necessary. Heat-treated aluminum must often be annealed before shaping can be attempted, due to its hardness. One more thing, that old body can be finished with a product known as "Alumi-weld" which can be used with an LPG torch to join aluminum, not exactly sure where to find it though. I am in awe of your talents, and I hope this helps you.

thachowman · 11-03-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fracture

Will look pretty scale once I stick some windows in:

Frac

Ah Nooo. You're Beached as bru, you're way beached...

That is one awesome build, I love these two pics, they look 1:1, well done on your master craftsmanship...

Can't wait for an update...

salmonfacesalad · 11-04-2008, 06:10 AM

That looks awesome, the pics on the shoreline had me thinking it was real for second

.

rcjeepbuilder · 11-04-2008, 06:32 AM

Where Are You Fracture!!!!!!!!!!!!
We Need A Conclusion!!!!!!!!!!!!
.............................................and A Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BuzzKilla · 11-04-2008, 01:48 PM

i just saw this thread for the first time, and my jaw just dropped while viewing that last pic....

YOU... ARE... GOD...

all joking aside, that is some excelent craftmanship

keep it up

Stormin2u · 11-04-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcjeepbuilder

Where Are You Fracture!!!!!!!!!!!!
We Need A Conclusion!!!!!!!!!!!!
.............................................and A Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree what happened to you? Did you fall in love and give up RC trucks? Women will interfere with your build time.

obijuan · 11-04-2008, 03:05 PM

Fracture
Taking a break

Stormin2u · 11-04-2008, 04:27 PM

I bet it's the work of a fem-fatal

another one bites the dust.

Mad4Rnr · 11-04-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Women will interfere with your build time.

Well put.
So sad but so true!

02-22-2008, 11:15 PM	#184
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	Pretty decent update My Crawlmaster and Mamba max turned up today, Thanks John! They fit pretty good in the rig and make it sound like a darn robot I found out my planetery reduction is about 55:1 so that combined with brushless means Im going to break a lot of sliders as I get used to the throttle Im not entirely impressed with the startup on sensorless brushless, but with my low gearing it wont exactly matter. The underbody work is far from finished, Ive just mocked up the battery location and driveshafts. Waiting on steel u-joints to arrive from tower.I think I may haveto use a maxx size slider to go from the motor to the transfer - I completely shattered a plastic traxxas slider u-join when I was testing out the throttle The steering servo is now axle mounted, woks much better than before. The servos have also all been upgraded so the winch works great. pics: Its should all come together in the next few weeks

04-30-2008, 03:33 AM	#191
crazy_kanaka Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Volcano, Hawaii Posts: 429	Wow very few threads have had my attention to the point that I read through it again and again. You deserve that gold star. I like showing people around the office this thread because nobody ever guests that it's an rc. Nice work, my jaw drops every time I look. Just so you know I am so speachless that it took me an hour just to write this. WoW

11-04-2008, 06:10 AM	#194
salmonfacesalad RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,590	That looks awesome, the pics on the shoreline had me thinking it was real for second.

02-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#182
crawl rookie Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IDK Posts: 852	This build is the most scale rig ive seen in ages! Top Notch for sure Why is this in 2.2? its a 1,9 isn't it?

02-22-2008, 09:48 PM	#183
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	well the wheels are a wee bit larger than 1.9, theyre about 2.0 or something... I just figured to put it in 2.2 cause its a pretty large rig for its wheel size.

02-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#185
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	If you ever come to the US, stop by with your rig and your FJ and my Bruiser can do a nice trail run. (Just got it today, excited to work on it)

04-16-2008, 07:32 PM	#186
birdie Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bundaberg, QLD, Australia Posts: 57	Any updates?

04-25-2008, 06:14 AM	#187
Tzi Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 495	Unreal build.. In the 3 or 4 years I've been trawling this site, I have yet to see anything that can be mistaken for the real thing this easily. Well done. ;) I skipped along a bit and seem to have missed something new.. what are you using for a transfer case, and Whats that planitary reduction box you have in there now?

04-25-2008, 08:01 AM	#188
spyderzombie Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arvada Posts: 68	that rig looks awesome, you did a real good job on the body, i think you should also built the bed on left with the canvas top , that is a killer build

04-28-2008, 04:06 AM	#189
Shorty40 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 280	First of all, from an FJ fan, this rig is amazing ! Its a small touch (but isn't that what these scalers is all about ?),what about adding the louvres on the bonnet and front quarters ?

04-29-2008, 11:06 PM	#190
Toyotawheeler Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FLA Posts: 35	you should build an fj 60 i always like thoes the best. also making that bed dump would be pretty cool too.

10-29-2008, 03:45 PM	#192
KnutKase Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Placerville Posts: 145	WOW, I wish that I had found this earlier... A word on aluminum, it will work harden, if you want to continue to shape it then you must anneal it. This is done by setting up a sooty "carbonizing" flame with a torch and covering the aluminum with soot, then by setting up a neutral flame and using it to burn off the soot. Care must be taken to avoid overheating the aluminum, or you'll end up with a molten mess. Annealing can be done as many times as necessary. Heat-treated aluminum must often be annealed before shaping can be attempted, due to its hardness. One more thing, that old body can be finished with a product known as "Alumi-weld" which can be used with an LPG torch to join aluminum, not exactly sure where to find it though. I am in awe of your talents, and I hope this helps you.

11-04-2008, 06:32 AM	#195
rcjeepbuilder I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg Posts: 2,009	Where Are You Fracture!!!!!!!!!!!! We Need A Conclusion!!!!!!!!!!!! .............................................and A Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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11-04-2008, 01:48 PM	#196
BuzzKilla Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON. Canada Posts: 281	i just saw this thread for the first time, and my jaw just dropped while viewing that last pic.... YOU... ARE... GOD... all joking aside, that is some excelent craftmanship keep it up

11-04-2008, 03:05 PM	#198
obijuan I had the hottest girlfriend at the MSD Nats Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hecho en Tejas Posts: 2,399	Fracture Taking a break

11-04-2008, 04:27 PM	#199
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	I bet it's the work of a fem-fatal another one bites the dust.

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