Lincoln Woods, RI Crawl --June 25

[MattH]

We'll be meeting at Lincoln Woods in Lincoln, RI for a GTG on June 25 at 1 PM.

[MattH]

On the "I'll be there" list:
MattH
S-Dog
noob superman
kona joe
mrwonderful
CoreyK
peej410

It would be great if we had a half-dozen people show up. Please post if you are not really going to make it or if you are and need to be added to the list.

[txted]

a it is ed or txted derrick s buddy I am on call. can not make it To the crawl.

[CoreyK]

All i got out of that is I can not make it to the crawl. what did u say

a it is ed or txted derrick s buddy I am on call. can not make it To the crawl.

[MattH]

All i got out of that is I can not make it to the crawl. what did u sayI got you covered, CoreyK. He said "This is Ed (aka "txted")," and that he can't attend the crawl because he is on call.

[CoreyK]

oh ok. Thanks Matt!

[BrandonW]

as always ill be there, and i got a top secret truck to show off :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[MattH]

Just a heads up. The forecast for next Sunday is for scattered thunderstorms and rain. Just something to keep an eye on. Right now, there is only a 30% chance of rain predicted, so we might get lucky and have another nice GTG.

[BrandonW]

im definetly not traveling 2 hours to sit in the rain lol. we better keep on eye on the weather over the next 2 days see if the forecast changes at all.

[MattH]

im definetly not traveling 2 hours to sit in the rain lol. we better keep on eye on the weather over the next 2 days see if the forecast changes at all.I'm with you on that one.

No need for anyone to worry just yet. We are definitely not throwing in the towel on this GTG. We just need to keep an eye on that forecast.

[S-Dog]

looks like right now its scattered... so who knows... We should all keep a look out.

[mrwonderful]

Just throw some balloons around the elecs and you're good to go. Wet rocks make for some good fun.

[MattH]

Just throw some balloons around the elecs and you're good to go. Wet rocks make for some good fun.That's cool. I'm coming from pretty far away and would rather reschedule if it looks like rain is a certainy. Right now, it's too early to tell.

[BrandonW]

yep we got a couple days to feel out the weather.

[peej410]

im back in. i have too much work to go away for the whole weekend to crew... so ill be there sunday :)

[MattH]

im back in. i have too much work to go away for the whole weekend to crew... so ill be there sunday :)Cool. Looking forward to it.

[S-Dog]

looks like the weather is looking better... isolated t-storms now

[kona_joe]

looks like the weather is looking better... isolated t-storms now

Cool! :mrgreen:

Looking foward to hitting the rocks! I haven't been to LW since last year, not even any mtbiking there this year.

Joe

[peej410]

Cool. Looking forward to it.

as long as everything goes well, i should have a frame for you and corey... unfortunately i cant make yours a roller im completely out of cash to invest right now. pm me if you want me to throw my axles and parts in it so you can drive it a bit this weekend..

[CoreyK]

Sweet. I got my wheels and tires and some new rock rings. Im so excited for this new frame. Peej i got the rest of your money also!

[MattH]

This weather is really starting to suck. It seems that it rains every freakin' weekend and throughout most of the week.

All I can say is that I'm going to plan to attend, but I'm also going to keep watching the forecast and, to be honest, will bail if it looks like there's a good chance of rain. I'd rather go on a nice day that I can really enjoy.

For now, the plan is to go crawling. S-Dog, where is a good place to meet at the park?

[peej410]

if its raining like it did when we went to sleeping giant ill be staying home too... even though it was still sorta fun... id rather it be dry. a little drizzle wont stop me tho

[CoreyK]

Yea. like some of you said, you dont want to travel 2 + hours and have it poor. We'll keep an eye on the weather!

[S-Dog]

I will go take a ride there and map distances from both entrances. We should probably meet right at that big rock. The park is one BIG circle. The rock is almost at the very end of the circle. I will try to get that info tonight.

[MattH]

I will go take a ride there and map distances from both entrances. We should probably meet right at that big rock. The park is one BIG circle. The rock is almost at the very end of the circle. I will try to get that info tonight.Thanks, S-Dog. I've been looking forward to this place since you posted pics.

[kona_joe]

I will go take a ride there and map distances from both entrances. We should probably meet right at that big rock. The park is one BIG circle. The rock is almost at the very end of the circle. I will try to get that info tonight.


Probably the simplest route from CT is 95 North to 146 North then take the Twin River Road exit. Go left off the exit and once you enter the park take a right at the stop sign. The loop is one way so just follow it around till you come to the parking area with the rock formation next to the water.

Joe

I googled directions to the park entrance.
Google Map Link (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=2+TWIN+RIVER+ROAD+LINCOLN,+RI&ie=UTF8&ll=41.904513,-71.438255&spn=0.024466,0.089951&om=1)

[peej410]

how many people are bringing cameras? id like to get some vid... should i bring my gf? haha

[CoreyK]

Ill bring my camera, and take some vids for you guys. Maybe someone can drive my truck while i take some vids, and vis versa?

[peej410]

absolutely! youd be very hard pressed to break my maxx crawler so you can drive that...

[BrandonW]

ill gets some stills with my camera phone, it seems to great take pictures.

[S-Dog]

I will bring 3 video(ok quality) cameras... the are REALLLY light so we can hook them up on some of the rigs for 1st person views...(if you want)

I will also bring my 8mp digital slr (still)... It takes UNREAL pictures and the quality is unmatched...I will bring my mini tripod too for a decent group photo..if I can remeber how to use the stupid timer....

[CoreyK]

I bet i can figure out the timer if you cant!

[S-Dog]

OK....so here are the distances once you get into the park.

the covered bridge entrance: 3 miles (more than likely you will not use this entrance....)

the main entrance(not covered bridge): 1.9 miles (this will prolly be the entrance you use)

when you enter from the main entrance take a right, you will go ALL the way around (keep right) you will pass a big parking lot, go over a little wooden bridge, you will pass the boat ramp entrance, go up a big hill, then go down a big hill... the meeting area/rocks are at the bottom of this hill....


Hope this helps.....

[MattH]

OK....so here are the distances once you get into the park.

the covered bridge entrance: 3 miles (more than likely you will not use this entrance....)

the main entrance(not covered bridge): 1.9 miles (this will prolly be the entrance you use)

when you enter from the main entrance take a right, you will go ALL the way around (keep right) you will pass a big parking lot, go over a little wooden bridge, you will pass the boat ramp entrance, go up a big hill, then go down a big hill... the meeting area/rocks are at the bottom of this hill....


Hope this helps.....Sounds a lot better than driving around looking for people.

[peej410]

OK....so here are the distances once you get into the park.

the covered bridge entrance: 3 miles (more than likely you will not use this entrance....)

the main entrance(not covered bridge): 1.9 miles (this will prolly be the entrance you use)

when you enter from the main entrance take a right, you will go ALL the way around (keep right) you will pass a big parking lot, go over a little wooden bridge, you will pass the boat ramp entrance, go up a big hill, then go down a big hill... the meeting area/rocks are at the bottom of this hill....


Hope this helps.....

just for clarification. is it a 1.9 mile hike or drive?

[MattH]

just for clarification. is it a 1.9 mile hike or drive?Judging by the photos, I think you can drive up to the big rock area.

[peej410]

ok cool, i didnt have a chance to go back and look tonite. back to work for me.

Judging by the photos, I think you can drive up to the big rock area.

[S-Dog]

drive...the big rock is about 20-30 feet from where you park....

[peej410]

drive...the big rock is about 20-30 feet from where you park....


alright awesome. in response to another post... dont worry im not bringing booze i was just kidding.

[BrandonW]

last nights weather forecast said it might be nice sunday lets hope thats true.

[peej410]

wooo. now lets hope i get all my work done so i can bring everybodys frame to the crawl!

[S-Dog]

I am frantically trying to build my 8x8x8... Im sure it wont be done... or if it is , it will be hackerific... actually anything I build will be hackerific compared to most of the talent here.:roll::roll::roll::roll:


and according to the weather right now...it looks like if there is any rain... it will be just in the morning... and be clear before the afternoon


YAAAHOOOOO

[BrandonW]

8x8x8 now that will be a sight. you doing a 8x8x8 maxx like the kid who just posted up the video?

[peej410]

we are all hacks at heart

[S-Dog]

nope... itll be a nylint special (currently the only RC stuff I know about).... super build for under 120 bucks!!

the Woonsocket Walmart has 3rd/4th gen nylints for 35 bucks... I couldnt pass up an opportunity like this.

this is what I am baseing it off of.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr80/images/btr8.jpg

[S-Dog]

we are all hacks at heart

Building the quality of frame you do does not = hack....

[CoreyK]

I am goign to have to work my *** off to get my truck done in time. if peej has the frame done by friday that means i got 1 day to build, make custom links, tune and all that good stuff:shock:

[MattH]

I am goign to have to work my *** off to get my truck done in time. if peej has the frame done by friday that means i got 1 day to build, make custom links, tune and all that good stuff:shock:Saving the tuning for the rocks.

[CoreyK]

yea. but i still need to do alot and haul ***:lol:

[BrandonW]

corey just fine tune it as you drive it on sunday.

sdog if your rig looks even remotely like that vehicle its goona rock.

[S-Dog]

just think you could be riding a nylint like me and not be able to tune it up at all :shock::shock::shock:

[S-Dog]

corey just fine tune it as you drive it on sunday.

sdog if your rig looks even remotely like that vehicle its goona rock.


It wont by sunday....but I hope to have it partially mocked up to maybe test it a Lincoln woods.... no cover.. It looks like there will be a lot of talent there to be able to give me (the man who has just gotten back into RC after 20 yrs of not using one) some pointer of what will work and what wont... plus what I can do to maybe make it better...

[CoreyK]

Ill do the tuning there. the part im worried about is the links thats it!

[mrwonderful]

Whats the problem with the links? If you're using traxxas rod ends, get some 6-32 threaded rod and 3/16" alluminum tubing and your good to go.

[CoreyK]

I know. i just dont like doing links i dont know why.

[peej410]

for a little extra i could set up the links for you corey. im almost dont with that top priority frame, yours is bent up and cut. now to weld it together. it really only has a days work in it. ive just had every problem a fabricator could have come up the last few days. i tested the scaler today and with some fine tuning i think youll be very impressed :) if possible plan on coming up friday when you can get a ride so we can mock it up.

[CoreyK]

yea.i can do links, just get me some measurements if its possible. I have all the material to do it. Looks like rain friday so if thats the case my dads got no work and i can come up like afternoonish. To bad i couldnt hitch a ride with u sunday . Then i wont have to listen to my dad lol.

[peej410]

haha well you live an hour south of me. so ride is kinda not gonna work... lol

[CoreyK]

yea i know.

[MattH]

S-Dog, weather.com has the same forecast for all of the north east, what does the local weatherman have to say about the weekend?

[S-Dog]

Right now it looks like there is a chance of showers with it tapering off in the morning....The more detailed forecast will be tomorrow.

Here is a good link for the most info on Sunday:
Lincoln Woods Sunday Forecast (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-detail.asp?partner=accuweather&myadc=0&traveler=1&zipcode=02865&fday=4&metric=0)

[CoreyK]

Ive got a bad feeling that my wheels, and shocks are not going to show up in time. Ive got to finish switching my room to another room , or ill have no place to work on the truck!:shock: :lol:

[BrandonW]

what kind of wheels and shocks you need? i may be able to help.

[CoreyK]

2.2 wheels and maxx shocks

[BrandonW]

how many shocks you need, i got some stock emaxx shocks laying around

[CoreyK]

I need 4. i bought 4 but they got shipped parcel. My wheels MIGHT be here by then.

[BrandonW]

scratch that, i forgot i put them on my gecko2 pro. sorry dude.

[CoreyK]

its alright

[BrandonW]

just looked again i do have some older aluminum shocks. they are a hair longer then emaxx shocks but bascially the same. ill bring them just incase you dont get yours.

[MattH]

Don't me, hate the weather. I believe I'm going to bail on Sunday. I hope the crawl goes on and the weather works out, but the forecast is saying a 70% chance of rain, and I think I might just stay home and finish my 2.2 rig.

Let's plan a few events for July. It would be cool (or it might sound lame) if we could plan a cookout/GTG at one these state parks.

[CoreyK]

Yea. i dont think im going to make it either. I like the idea of a cookout/ GTG this july!

[fullmodtxt]

Have y'all forgotten about the NERCC crawl scheduled for July 22nd?

Matt and Corey, the cookout thing is a cool idea. NERCC has done them in the past, but at private crawl locations instead of public parks.

[MattH]

Have y'all forgotten about the NERCC crawl scheduled for July 22nd? Not at all. That's why I said a few events. Where's that event at, btw?

[CoreyK]

Nope Vince, havn't forgotten. Infact im looking forward to getting with the NERCC guys again.

[peej410]

hrm so whos still going...?

[BrandonW]

all the weather sources are still saying mostly rain and scatterd t storms throughtout the day, if this is the case i will not be driving 2 hours to attend.

[S-Dog]

I will be going still.... I is supposed to be better the second half of the day..

My 8x8x8 is coming along nicely and I will want to test it out.

I dont blame you 2-3hr away guys though.

[peej410]

the morning of the event you guys should go to intellicast.com put in the Zip code. then click radar and loop or java loop. youll be able to see exactly where the storms been the last 2 hours and where its heading. i wouldnt mind drizzle but i wont drive up if its pouring...

[Mattdg67]

Whats the next get together cause my crawler aint done and I live in North Providence, right near that spot

[mrwonderful]

Unless it is raining when I wake up, I will be going. I have a new, uber-secret, uber-good TXT to try out; this thing will make every other truck look lame. BTW that last sentence completely wrong. Completely.

[S-Dog]

The hour to hour forecast is getting better each time I look at it... Right now it looks clear from 2pm on... rain only in the morning.

[peej410]

Unless it is raining when I wake up, I will be going. I have a new, uber-secret, uber-good TXT to try out; this thing will make every other truck look lame. BTW that last sentence completely wrong. Completely.

i hope someones willing to video tape. maybe we will have a crawl off hahaha

[S-Dog]

Im bringing 2-3 video cameras....

[peej410]

sick, i might bring a friend to wheel with and video tape haha. or the female to video tape if she can tolerate another 4 straight hours of rc crawling

[S-Dog]

I am wiring up my APC right now.... 34 wires.....YIPPEE!!!!! I just have to mount my shocks then I can test it out... The body will take more time than the actual build of a rig itself... Lincoln Woods will be a real good place to test it out...

[peej410]

haha i cant wait to see this thing.

[MattH]

I hate to miss this crawl, but at least my new 2.2 will be ready for the next time. I will also have even more modifications to my CFNN.

[peej410]

we going to compete at all at the next crawl ? if so ill start building my 2.2 scaler...

[CoreyK]

ill compete with you Pete. Hopefully we can get a little scale course going to! i know me, you, and vince have scale trucks.

[peej410]

yeap :) it should be cool!

[CoreyK]

Yea, i cant wait until i get my frame, and start building. Pretty soon there will be a buildup!

[BrandonW]

heres the updated forecast:
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/02865?lswe=02865&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared&from=whatwhere

looks like lots of rain so i will not be attending. hope you guys still going have fun and remember to bring lots of ballons.

[MattH]

we going to compete at all at the next crawl ? if so ill start building my 2.2 scaler...It's on. My 2.2 is a semi-scale machine, and by tomorrow evening, it should be done or damn close. I'm not sure if I'll need wheel wideners yet and there might be a few other small things, but no matter what it will be ready to rock (bad pun, I know) at the next GTG.

[mrwonderful]

My truck is done. Believe it or not. It's done. It took 3 nice chunks out of my fingers, but it's done. I have no idea how it will work, how fast it will be, or how it will crawl, but I'm done. PS: I really doubt this is going to happen tomorrow. It is predicting a lot more rain, a lot more frequently. However, if someone is down there with a truck, I will be down there.

[peej410]

ugh i wish i didnt have to drive 1:30 hours to get there otherwise id just go. but i just cant justify going there to get drenched when i could be in my shop working dry :(

[mrwonderful]

It's a little over an hour for me. Not too bad.

[peej410]

haha yeah but last time in the rain i shorted out my TX!!!

[S-Dog]

I am still going. I want to test my 8 wheeler on some real rocks. If it happens to be raining at 1pm, I will take everyone to the best pizza joint in RI. Then we can go back. According to accuweather the rain is supposed to die off at about 2pm and be fine for at least 6 hours after that.

Hope to see some of you there.

[MattH]

I am still going. I want to test my 8 wheeler on some real rocks. If it happens to be raining at 1pm, I will take everyone to the best pizza joint in RI. Then we can go back. According to accuweather the rain is supposed to die off at about 2pm and be fine for at least 6 hours after that.

Hope to see some of you there.Now, if you had said best strip club in RI,I'd be packing my car. I'm just kidding; it's raining pretty good here, and I'm a solid 2 1/2 hours away. Kind of tough to be motivated to do anything outdoors when the weather's like this.

I hope you guys get enough of a break to at least bust your crawlers out. I'm dying to see that 8-wheeler go.

[S-Dog]

we have the foxy lady. Its one of the best strip clubs ON THE EAST COAST!
I will absolutley get some vid of the 8 wheeler today. It looks horrible but the body will probably take me 2 times as long as the actual build itself.

[peej410]

S-dog. and anyone else.... im self employed so i can come up virtually any day of the week with some notice so even though im not going to make it today. let me know if you guys want to just meet up up there and crawl for an afternoon. i really wish it wasnt so crappy out

[S-Dog]

I just got back.... all you guys who are far away... it was good that you didnt come... I got about 45 minutes of crawling in. I was the only one there..hehe.. I did take some video and it aint super good because its hard to drive and video. I will post them up in 10 minutes or so.

[peej410]

well at least you got to test your monster!!!!!

[MattH]

It is freakin' coming down here, right now. They'll be a little local flooding for sure if this keeps up.

[mrwonderful]

I was on my way down. I was about 20 mins away, and it was pouring, so I turned around. What time did you stay till?

[S-Dog]

here they are.... nothing too exteme:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3890373471141808205

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3902262162790418399

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8379422727079618587

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=897777199216563659


enjoy..

[S-Dog]

I stayed till about 2:15

[MattH]

Looks cool. I think you're onto something there. I wonder if mounting the battery under the upper chassis would help the CG when it gets off camber?

[BrandonW]

that truck looks awesome man, i cant wait to see what your making for a top.

[S-Dog]

the COG is surprisingly low... if you looked at my buildup the originall mock up had the batteries underneath... it severly limited travel up and down in the rear hinge.... the batteries will definatley have to be played with...

and noob... dont hold your breath my fabbing skills are suck at best...build a body will be interesting ....at best

[BrandonW]

your fab skills are far greater then mine, i dont even have the materials or machines to bend a piece of metal.

[S-Dog]

all Home Depot aluminum and any bending is with pliers..... hehee

[peej410]

single best investment if you dont have many tools, a vice with an anvil on it