Black SW2

[tmyjeeper]

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7826/crw3287sw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8721/crw3346qz2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2835/crw3317wv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Built up a black SW2 today....and some 1/4 inch delrin links. This black setup is such a nice change from the norm. Anyway let me know what you think. I will get some more pics up once I go through them.

[CoreyK]

Wow! That look's awesome!

[Nylintjunkie]

Looks nice i wish i could afford asw2 cahssi still saving for a real one all i have is a crappy scale chassi that i traded for
Looks AWSOME!

[1beatjeep]

black make that jeep look sick and the chassis also.very differnt

[BENDER]

Damn, that was fast. :shock:

This is the first time I've seen one built up. Nice work man, that does look sweet!!

[CoreyK]

Can we get some spec's?

[dittohead]

That looks friggen sweet! Btw, what body mounts are you using for the rear? I must have bought one of the last silver ones since i dont even have it yet, but you already built a black one!8)

[tmyjeeper]

SW2
pede
tlt axles
tekin rebel3
1/4" delrin links
hot bodies threaded shocks(HB springs rear, losi yellow front.
venom 1200mAh battery packs
65t lathe
18/87 gearing
12.5 wb
1/4" wider in front
hpi 5spoke wheels, moabs
dovetailed rubi body(shoe goo is good)
mostly just the normal stuff, if you want to know more let me know.

as for the body mounts, I think they are out of an hpi body mount pack...ill try and find a part # for that one.

[CoreyK]

Where do you get your delrin from?

[tmyjeeper]

Damn, that was fast. :shock:

This is the first time I've seen one built up. Nice work man, that does look sweet!!

Thanks. I am pretty ubsessed once I get started on something....still need to do a few things too.....

[tmyjeeper]

Where do you get your delrin from?

from a friend....I think you can get it at plastic suppliers though.

[run2jeepn]

Looks real good. And that was fast. He just started selling them last week.

[Unimoger]

DAAAAAAAMMMNNN that looks good in black! Nice machine work bender and nice , quick build tmyjeeper!

[tmyjeeper]

thanks for the good words guys.

it may have seemed like a quick build, but only the chasis, links, body, tires/wheels, and other small parts are new. I rebuilt the tranny and axles, but they are not new.

[miniwheeler]

Im with everyone else the black chassis looks bad a$$8) 8)

[CoolManLance]

Where are those pictures taken? The Valley?

[camoTJ]

Nice Tim! Give me a call lets crawl this week.... I guess this means no more battle bots though, I wouldnt want to hurt something so purdy :flipoff:

[Bobtail74]

I LOVE THE BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got my black delrin rod from a place near Chicago called McMaster Carr and they have a website for ordering all kinds of materials and hardware.

[CoreyK]

Can we get some pic's of the dovetailed rubi body?

[tmyjeeper]

few more pics.
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3581/crw3330ue2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6498/crw3301oy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dovetail...
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/7553/crw3375ng6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1975/crw3376nz6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The dovetail seems to hold up great, i just cut it, drill holes/screw it together near the bottom, and shoe goo it. After you dovetail it sometimes it bows, so I usually boat side it to eliminate the bowing. I have done this to my 2 previous rubicon bodies and they have held up fine, even after 20ft cliff drops straight to the body. another good thing about it is it allows you to sit the body lower=lower cog.

[CoreyK]

I think these look's cool...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/Corey13/crw3301oy4.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/Corey13/crw3301oy45.jpg

[tmyjeeper]

nice. the second one looks cool. Ive always wanted to see my crawler in red and white...instead of black and white. :)

[CoreyK]

PM me some pic's I can do them all for you!

[camoTJ]

PM me some pic's I can do them all for you!

I hope tim can do that... all those years in art school :lol: or maybe Ty can use the eraser brush

[tmyjeeper]

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3419/crw3415wt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i did this with the eraser brush and a toothpick.

[CoreyK]

haha, i just downloaded photshop today!:lol:

[camoTJ]

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3419/crw3415wt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i did this with the eraser brush and a toothpick.

:shock: wow that would only look better if you had a lip ring

[CoolManLance]

Where are those pics taken?

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

dang, i've been away working on my house too much, that black SW2 looks friggin' sweet!!! i'm still hoping bender does the SW2 in that beautiful black Diamond plate carbon fiber...;-)

[camoTJ]

Where are those pics taken?

up by redrocks ;-)

[666]

Are those pics from up deer creek canyon? Looks like a spot i found not to long ago..

Sweet build! I'm thinking black shocks too!

[tmyjeeper]

Are those pics from up deer creek canyon? Looks like a spot i found not to long ago..

Sweet build! I'm thinking black shocks too!


Black shocks would be really cool. It would be good to get everything black.
Those pics are taken near red rocks, deer creek looks like it would have some good stuff to crawl though. Any problems (police, etc.) crawling in the deer creek area?

[666]

Mine, i'm trying to have blacked out. Period.

I have not had problems w/ anyone yet, besides a snake but he went away! It is in jeffco open space so....:?:

[camoTJ]

I have not had problems w/ anyone yet, besides a snake but he went away! It is in jeffco open space so....:?:


I would look at the rules of jefco open space... I am not sure if it applys to all of it. But I know some of the stuff atleast up deer creek canyon is like that (no climbing on rocks) Not trying to burst your bubble just dont want to see somebody get slapped with a ticket for r/c crawling


edit* they have a flyer with all the rules and junk sitting by the trail maps

[666]

I guess i found an answer!

Per jeffco open space rules:

Launching missiles and crafts 5.84.22

It shall be unlawfull to throw or launch any type of missiles or operate any remote controlled, self powered, water, surface, or aircraft on open space lands. Fine $60.00

Sorry for chatting in your thread!

[CoolManLance]

Dang... I live in the Dakota Ridge area..need to find some crawling in that area.

[Xtant3150c]

Man that Black SW2 looks Killahz!

Nice job on the body to!

[Rckcrwlr]

Just ordered mine. Any suggestions on the lengths of the links? I am going for that blacked out look also. I am finishing my TXT and then starting the SW2. I love the delrin idea. I am thinking of Imex All-T, Red Rocks or Moabs.

The wife is going to kill me.

The SW2 is for the kids...yeah that's the ticket.

:twisted:

[tmyjeeper]

Just ordered mine. Any suggestions on the lengths of the links? I am going for that blacked out look also. I am finishing my TXT and then starting the SW2. I love the delrin idea. I am thinking of Imex All-T, Red Rocks or Moabs.

The wife is going to kill me.

The SW2 is for the kids...yeah that's the ticket.

:twisted:


I would suggest a 12.5 wb, comp ready. As far as link length, the traxxas 105mm links (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSP06&P=ML) work best. there actual length from ball joint to ball joint is about 110mm. For the delrin links I used the jato rod ends(http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKMD6&P=7) with M4 hardware(4mm), with those I had a friend who was kind enough to drill and tap 1/4"delrin rod which was cut at about 58mm. Does that even make sense?.......anyway it all threaded together and seems to be working out great. For the tires I would DEFINITELY go with the MOABS. They seem to work great on the stuff I crawl on.

[tmyjeeper]

Man that Black SW2 looks Killahz!

Nice job on the body to!

Thanks!:)

[Rckcrwlr]

So the delrin rods were cut at 58mm. What did you use the traxxas turnbuckles for?

Can you send me some close ups so I can understand?

nitro.nut@adelphia.net

Thanks,
John

[tmyjeeper]

So the delrin rods were cut at 58mm. What did you use the traxxas turnbuckles for?

Can you send me some close ups so I can understand?

nitro.nut@adelphia.net

Thanks,
John

the rod was cut at 58mm then tapped. then I used the jato rod ends with 4mm threaded rod to put them together. the turnbuckles are what to use if you dont want to make delrin links.

[tmyjeeper]

So the delrin rods were cut at 58mm. What did you use the traxxas turnbuckles for?

Can you send me some close ups so I can understand?

nitro.nut@adelphia.net

Thanks,
John
like this
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1083/crw3514nx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Rckcrwlr]

Got it now.

Thanks

[Rckcrwlr]

What are you using for upper links? It looks like turnbuckles. Are those 2.5 sliders also?

Thanks:?:

[rocpede]

the slider are from a stampede because if u look close at the pic u can see the white yok e on the pede tranny.

rich

[Rckcrwlr]

Good Eye

[Wrecker]

That looks sooo freakin' awesome!!!! I like how it's sporting your 1:1 paint scheme.
I can't wait to get back to CO and go crawlin with you guys again.

[TURTLE]

i hate Nate, yeah you know it was coming.
good stuff Tim. see you tomorrow.