Ralph Ver 2.5

[JasonInAugusta]

Nothing yet but a quick mockup:
http://projecttwin.com/files/srwk1.jpg

[Unholy]

Poor Ralph is never done... :-(


"thumbsup"

[4u2nv]

I can never get enough of the Ralph build ups. Hopefully one day I'll own something like Ralph. (If you ever sell Ralph, look me up)

[Harley0706]

I would love to see some different tires on Ralph, but that is just me. I always loved this rig. I remember watching the original build up. I thought it was the most amazing tuber at the time, turns out it still is.
How wide is it now?

[hexlink]

Do I spy wheelie king axles?

[clod booster]

i thought the same thing when i saw it in his trailer thread, well JIA you gonna fill us in.

[ColquittCustom405]

SSssspptt,Psssth.Did you hear that Jason? Ralph wants to come live with me.Wonder what you have in store for him again.This makes...what? Build number 3 since I've known you?

[Brandon]

Needs to get powder coated this time "thumbsup"

[looneybin]

yey he finally is starting the wheely king build up of ralph. i take it this means the wheely king is dead, or did you score more axles? can't wait to see this thing built up again and put though its paces. gonna let me drive? ill try not to break him again.

[JasonInAugusta]

Needs to get powder coated this time "thumbsup"

Yeup! :mrgreen:

I'll have to clean up/smooth the joints on the frame before he goes to be powdercoated.

Looney...of course you can drive it! :lol: Never a problem to drive one of my rigs, you know that.

The WK isn't dead, it still lives. I'm using empty axle tubes for now.

I would love to see some different tires on Ralph, but that is just me. I always loved this rig. I remember watching the original build up. I thought it was the most amazing tuber at the time, turns out it still is.
How wide is it now?

11.25" It might go slightly narrower.

[k9popo]

Hey JIA, dont change the tires ,otherwise it wouldnt be the fat(bastard tire)Ralph...MMMM the powder coat should look sweet...

[kaaina]

it hurts me everytime he goes into surgery :-(

[looneybin]

thought of a paint theme yet?

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Saweet, I am a big fan of Ralph too"thumbsup" I cant wait to see it with the wheely king axles 8)

[Vegasracer]

Cazn't wait for the finished truck
You always do great work

[microgoat]

I should build a tuber named Norton :lol:

[Unimoger]

WK Ralph 2.5, NICE"thumbsup" be ready for the scale comp in Jan?

[Brandon]

Yeup! :mrgreen:

I'll have to clean up/smooth the joints on the frame before he goes to be powdercoated.



Awesome! Hit up doublej if you dont have someone for powdercoating already. The two frames he did for me came out incredible and well priced too

[Double J]

Ralph that is what I named my female blue healer.

Any way. I can't wait to see what the axles are capable of.

I can get a list of "speacial" Powder colors if you interested. :)

[JasonInAugusta]

WK Ralph 2.5, NICE"thumbsup" be ready for the scale comp in Jan?


He'll be running this weekend. :mrgreen:

Hopefully I can get him powdercoated and all before the Jan comp.

[looneybin]

just for record i hate you! this thing was already a blast but its gonna be just killer. ps you never ansered my question

[IronOx]

lookin good. why wk axles? to be diff or do u just like em that much more? i member the first ralph thread a while back. is it 1/4 tube or 1/4 rod?

BIG J

[Got Rocks?]

lookin good. why wk axles? to be diff or do u just like em that much more? i member the first ralph thread a while back. is it 1/4 tube or 1/4 rod?

BIG Jthere a little bigger and stronger"thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

woooo! ralph 2.0 ... this is gunna be saweet :) i <3 your work JIA!

[gone_wheelin]

JIA- Did you pull those diffs from a Wheely King kit or did you source the parts to build them? If you sourced the parts, could you post up the required part numbers? I can't find a manual for the Wheely King on the HPI site.

Thanks

[rockcrawler505]

Bug off dudes !!!! me and JIA have agrements that if he sells ralf its mine.

[JasonInAugusta]

Ralph that is what I named my female blue healer.

Any way. I can't wait to see what the axles are capable of.

I can get a list of "speacial" Powder colors if you interested. :)


Could you PM me with price and turnaround time?

I'm on a tight schedule.

Looneybin...which question?

IronOx, the WK axles are larger and beefier than TLT axles...and what better way to test'm that to put'm under my favorite basher? :mrgreen:

Bug off dudes !!!! me and JIA have agrements that if he sells ralf its mine.


I'll be old and gray by the time I'm ready to sell Ralph.

Old anyway...I'm going bald much too fast to be gray at that point. :lol:

[ScGRaceR]

how many hrs went into ralph v1.0?

[DeaDShorT]

Was wondering if Ralphie was going to be the test bed for the WK axles"thumbsup" When I saw the 4x4 submarine WK video I thought he was going to be the next step in the progression. Do you plan on using the WK trans as well? Very cool!!

[mikesativa]

Cool, I've been waiting for the WK crawler build up. "thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

ScG, you'd have to ask rckjeep, he built Ralph's frame ages ago.

Wildrice, this rig sees abuse on a weekly basis.

Plans:

WK axles
TXT tranny
Revo driveshafts
Powered by Novak Crawler system
Steering servo is a JR Sport 125MG
DX3
All-Ts on RPM Revolvers


It's the same basic stuff with the exception of the WK axles, Revo shafts, and the suspension links I'm making.

Servo and battery placement will also change. :mrgreen:

I might have some build progress to post up later tonight.

[emaxxjeremy]

JIA- Did you pull those diffs from a Wheely King kit or did you source the parts to build them? If you sourced the parts, could you post up the required part numbers? I can't find a manual for the Wheely King on the HPI site.

Thanks

Jason pulls all his stuff from the "free" bin. he dont need no stinkin part # or kit, he's gots connections!

[JasonInAugusta]

Bah! What's worse is my bin of ideas. :lol: Too many ideas, not enough materials or time. :sad:

I started on the suspension links. Wanted to use a bit of a different setup on this one.

I'm using 4-40 and 8-32 blind nuts and some 3/16" and 1/4" brake tubing to make the links.

First thing I did was sand the finish off the flange on the 1/4 brake line. Also used a Dremel to take some finish off the blind nuts. Drilled the ID of the 1/4" line to 7/32" and slid the blind nut into the tubing.

MIG welded the flange of the tubing and the blind nut together then brazed the joint.

Ground down the excess material then put the link in the cordless drill. Sanded it with 120 grit to make it look presentable. :lol:

End result is pictured below. I think it'll work so I'm off to make a few more. :lol:

[looneybin]

complicated but nice. looks sweet.

[DeaDShorT]

With the abuse you put poor old Ralph through, do you think those links will survive?...Doesn't sound like he's got any New Years resolutions to go on a diet.

Clever Idea, and nice execution.

[JasonInAugusta]

Looneybin, The end result will be worth it.

wildrice, The way I'm building these links they'll be plenty beefy. "thumbsup" I still have more more steel to add.

With the suspension I'm putting in a conventional link just won't work. I figured this was the best way to get the job done.

[Double J]

JIA PM sent.

Love the links.

[Cloak]

I'll be old and gray by the time I'm ready to sell Ralph.


As young as rockcrawler505 is, we'll all be old and grey by the time he's just hitting his crawling stride. :)

Interesting idea about the links, I like it. So the majority of the inside of the link is hollow?

[JasonInAugusta]

Yeah, basically the entire link is hollow. (I know what you're thinking and it won't be weak. "thumbsup" )

I wanted to have more progress pic but I set the MIG wrong and burned through one of the 3/16" tubes. :roll:

That wouldn't have been so bad, but there was threaded rod under the area I burned through. The rod wouldn't come out so I'll have to cut the tube and screw. Once I noticed this I left things on the bench and cooled off.

I'll try to post up more pics of the build later tonight.

[Cloak]

(I know what you're thinking and it won't be weak. "thumbsup" )


Yeah, that's about what I was wondering. How it will have more strength by having less material inside a hollow tube. I have an idea though, you can fill it with the hopes and dreams of people who have had hollow tubes break on them when they hit it from the side. :lol:

Seriously though, I like the idea and I really would like to know how it works out. I don't know anything about the tubes aside from I can bend and braze them. How do you make a flange on the other side of the tube?

[JasonInAugusta]

Just get a flaring tool (http://www.carcraft.com/howto/50919/). "thumbsup"

I'll try to get a pic of the completed front end tonight.

It'll all make sense then.

[RD400]

:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:! !Pure blasphemy!!:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::sho ck::shock:

Using one of my wheels to hold Ralphs *ss off the ground:lol:

Looks like you have some real cool ideas for the build, keep the pics coming.

[JasonInAugusta]

:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:! !Pure blasphemy!!:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::sho ck::shock:

Using one of my wheels to hold Ralphs *ss off the ground:lol:

Looks like you have some real cool ideas for the build, keep the pics coming.

Gerame,

You should see my paperweights. :lol:

[k9popo]

I have used hollow carbon shafts and never had a durability problem the steel ones should work fine"thumbsup". Great idea on the flaring of the tubing it looks saweet.

[exesivefire]

would take forever to do, but threading the threaded rod all the way through would make the links plenty beefy i would think?

[rockcrawler505]

As young as rockcrawler505 is, we'll all be old and grey by the time he's just hitting his crawling stride. :)

Interesting idea about the links, I like it. So the majority of the inside of the link is hollow?my bday is now on the 30th im going to be 19 but i feel as if im 40 lol im still im my prime.

[andres-tavares]

damn

very good job!!!!

[JasonInAugusta]

Here's the near complete link assembly.

Lowers are the regular aluminum links that have been used on Ralph for ages.

The uppers are the crap I've been working on. Basically they're a larger version of the stock Wheely King upper link.

The center section is made from 3/16" brake tubing with the 4-40 blind nut welded and brazed in place. This is what attaches the "V" of the link to the axle. A 4-40 screw passes through the upper link mount and threads into the center of the "V".

The two outer links are the 1/4" brake tubing with 8-32 blind nuts welded and brazed in place. Sections of 8-32 threaded rod and some Kyosho 6.8mm ball ends with flanged balls complete the upper links.

More steel will be added shortly.

[nightcrawler]

Is there a reason why you opt for U link rather the 4 link?

[JasonInAugusta]

The Wheely King axles use this config in stock form.

I decided to carry this over to Ralph instead of making a bunch of aluminum bits to mount a conventional 4-link.

An advantage to doing it this way is that the Wheely King axles stay, for the most part, intact.

I also have no detectable axle steer.

[Cloak]

Very cool JIA. I learned something new with the flared ends. I might have to pick me one of those up, I like how it looks. Granted, I suck at measuring it in the first place, so they're always short or long anyway. Pretty ends won't make mine look any better. heh

I really like those triangulated 3 link uppers like that. You're right, that will be very solid.

[JasonInAugusta]

It's stout right now but to make strong enough for Ralph I'll beef it up a bit.

[Cloak]

It's stout right now but to make strong enough for Ralph I'll beef it up a bit.

Cross support bars parallel to the base?

[JasonInAugusta]

Just one on the wide end.

Since the upper links remain stationary in relation to one another I'll cut some sheet steel and make an electronics shelf that will be welded/brazed to the upper links.

Between the cross brace and sheet steel it'll be stout.

[ColquittCustom405]

Between the cross brace and sheet steel it'll be stout.

What will he come in on the scales when your done? Looks like a strong joint to me......

[krawlinCJ]

Hey JIA, What are you using to attach the shocks? Or are you attaching them to the axles? I'm just curious cause I'm re-doing the rear four link on my Gecko 2 to give it a 16.5 inch wheelbase and was wondering what I should use to attach the shocks.

Sorry for the hijack.

[JasonInAugusta]

What will he come in on the scales when your done? Looks like a strong joint to me......


Probably near 10lbs like normal. :lol:

krawlinCJ,

The shocks are mounted to the axles using stock link/shock mounts but rotated.

[JasonInAugusta]

No progress on the rig tonight.

Went to a buddy's house to help him with Christmas presents for his kids.

My Whitebone showed up today. Stuck Ralph on the trailer and watched the trailer tires squat a bit. :lol:

Tomorrow should be a short work day, that means more time to build! "thumbsup"

As of now the front is completely done, just need to add the steering servo.

[syco133]

Quit flapping your gums and go finish it allready JEEZ:flipoff:

[JasonInAugusta]

he-he

JB, you need to come down to Augusta in Jan.

[syco133]

I am gonna try might ride down with a new buddy if at all possible."thumbsup"

[zeke67]

looks like a fun build ill keep posted and cant wait 2 see the finished product

[ScGRaceR]

very cool JIA!!!....post some pics in your trailer thread!

[JasonInAugusta]

Got the front end completely wrapped up after the in-laws left today.

Used some sheet steel (22ga if I remember right) to brace the upper links. Cool thing about this brace is that it doubles as the servo tray. :mrgreen:

Used some Associated servo mounts to get things in place. The steering link in the pics is from a TLT kit. It'll get replaced with a 4-40 rod sleeved with carbon tube.

Cool thing about this setup is that the servo still moves with the axle. I tried and tried and I can't find a bit of bump steer in the system. :mrgreen:


Mocked up for servo placement.
http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/up1.jpg

Upper plate after holes were drilled for the servo mounts.
http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/up.jpg

Side view with servo mounted.

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/ups.jpg

Now to make the rear upper link. :mrgreen:

[dezrik]

I Like the Idea How much flex does it have

[ColquittCustom405]

That link came out beautiful.Flex shots?

[JasonInAugusta]

ROFL.

Here's a couple more images. Keep in mind the rear only has the lower two links installed at this time and not a single tire is glued. :lol:

Front shot.
http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/upf.jpg

The flex shot. No battery is installed yet, even with the fuel tubing "bump stops" on the shock shafts, the shocks still have more travel in them. The tire will actually rub the frame at full stuff. I also have fuel tubing inside the shock bodies (on the shaft) to limit droop.

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/flex.jpg

[dezrik]

what kind of axles are they??

[JasonInAugusta]

Wheely King.

[syco133]

Wheely King.



WTF they cant be wheely king axles a whelly king is only 2 wd gaww what a newb.




















:flipoff: Sweet job on it is there any place else to mount the servo on the axles besides where you did?

[JasonInAugusta]

You could make a servo plate that would attach to the axle using the four screws around the diff area.

I figured I'd go this route first just for the heck of it.

[mulchman]

Ralph is pretty sweet JIA. Wasn't able to see him in person in Tampa when you were here. Would love to have a replica of him.

[Highmark]

Those axles are hugacious, they should be a much better match to Ralph and his powerplant than those wimpy TLT axles."thumbsup"

[chino63]

I... I.... I love Ralph....:shock:

[wayfastwhitey440]

can the upper link mounts be removed or are they built in to the axle housing thanks

[Rat1]

JIA, I see you were able to fill the frotn axle. What does it cost to do this??? Do you know if HPI is packaging a conversion for the WK yet???


Oh I love Ralph by the way.

[rckjeep]

looks awesome Jason. I love seeing my first tuber growing up and maturing. :mrgreen:

[Trikster]

Ralph is my favorite tuber. He has so much character too him. I want one.

[JasonInAugusta]

JIA, I see you were able to fill the frotn axle. What does it cost to do this??? Do you know if HPI is packaging a conversion for the WK yet???


Oh I love Ralph by the way.

As of now it'll cost you two Wheely King kits. All the parts required for the 4WD conversion aren't available just yet. So if you absolutely have to have a 4WD WK you'll have to buy two and use one for a donor right now.

highmark, hugacious :lol: I like it!

wayfastwhitey440, the upper link is a solid unit. There is no flex in the unit itself, just in the three ball ends at each corner. The upper link mounts on the axles are held in place by three screws and can be removed and flipped depending on if the axle is used front or rear. HPI's site has an exploded view.


Dave, Yeah, he's definitely growing up. Finally decided to transport him in style...

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/whitebone/ftr.jpg

My dad is in town right now. He saw Ralph and the two of us were discussing when I took the rig crawling in Florida.

"When he rolled everyone said DAMMMNNN!"

Dad was like "When who rolled?"

That's when dad learned that this rig has its own personality. Folks don't refer to it as "it" but "him" or "he". :lol:

Definitely a unique rig. "thumbsup"

[Trikster]

Your workbench makes me want to cry... Its like your own personal hobby shop.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Jason this looks awesome, I am digging the trailer and I am glade the Bruiser got its FJ body back..dont get me wrong, the landy was saweet, but ya cant beat a good ol' Yota "thumbsup" Ralph is looking awesome with its 3 link, keep up the good work

Mike

[william g]

me likey "thumbsup"

Seriously, that is going to be really, really cool. I like how you made that upper link/servo mount to keeping in style with the orig axles.

[JasonInAugusta]

Have today off, should be able to get the rear 3 link completed.

I need to get it wrapped up if I want to run the rig this weekend. :lol:

[TwistedCreations]

Your workbench makes me want to cry... Its like your own personal hobby shop.


That's inside of his trailer, so it is his hobby shop :lol: "thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

That's inside of his trailer, so it is his hobby shop :lol: "thumbsup"

So true. :lol: :lol:

[Trikster]

So true. :lol: :lol:I'm jealous.

[looneybin]

saweet! ralph is definitly a character. can't wait ta see how he works out on the rocks this weekend. ralph has inspired me, my next project is gonna be a tube buggy with alum savage shocks and custom aluminum hpi axles. guess ill name it fred. j/k;-)

[Going Up!]

Jason this looks awesome, I am digging the trailer and I am glade the Bruiser got its FJ body back..dont get me wrong, the landy was saweet, but ya cant beat a good ol' Yota "thumbsup" Ralph is looking awesome with his 3 link, keep up the good work

Mike

Fixed it for ya!;-) I love all of your rigs Jason! Ralph is one of my favorate rigs! Keep up the good work!"thumbsup"

[Hilux]

Ralph`s looking good "thumbsup" Feelt a bit werd writing that :lol:

[Trikster]

Probably already asked, but how well do those All-T's work? I have been thinking about picking up a set.

[ScGRaceR]

JIA....are you gunna give ralph some clothes when ur done (body pannels)

[JasonInAugusta]

Probably already asked, but how well do those All-T's work? I have been thinking about picking up a set.

The more weight you have on the All-Ts the better they are. Ralph tipped the scales at 9+lbs with TLT axles. I'm sure he'll be closer to the 10lb mark this time around. Have to keep in mind that Ralph is by no means a comp rig, just a fun basher. I'm not too worried about tire slippage but I don't find myself looking for more traction either. I just drive the rig and have fun.

Vids of the truck here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PmeQ3rIt8k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgv9OuiyC7Q

ScGRaceR, I plan to put some new skins on Ralph when I complete the rebuild. Right now I have family in town so I just hope to find time to finish up the supension work so I can test him this Sunday.

[Trikster]

Do you add weight to the tires also (BB's or stick on's)? Do you have foams in them?

I didn't know Ralph was so hefty... I really like 'im and am thinking of putting together something similar.

[War Pig]

This is the first time I've read through this thread, haven't had a whole lotta spare time lately. I love the front link and servo mount, very clean!
Ralph is also my favorite truck on here, it's good to see you constantly modifying and improving him. Looks great! Keep it up.

[canucksrc]

Hey JIA,
Let us know how that steering works for ya? Is Ralph going to get the Rock Star touch again?

Great fab work:)

See ya in Augusta,
P

[chino438]

:shock: :shock: :shock: awesome! JIA"thumbsup" maybe someday i will have a rig half as awsome as Ralph.

[joecrawler]

He needs an AMP big rig touch this time.

[Unholy]

He needs an AMP big rig touch this time.

I was thinking the fluorescent Green and Black of Monster energy drink.
"thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

I'm going to stick with the curent scheme for a while. When I made the first panels they didn't come out exactly like I wanted.

The next panels to go on will be very close to what the can looks like.

Just need to get the paint masks so I can make the new panels.

[Unholy]

I'm going to stick with the curent scheme for a while. When I made the first panels they didn't come out exactly like I wanted.

The next panels to go on will be very close to what the can looks like.

Just need to get the paint masks so I can make the new panels.

I just finished and threw away a Rockstar can... Should I dig it out and send it to you? :-P

Thanks for the DX6 tips by the way. That set up feels more natural! Now I just need to upgrade to brushless for the drag braking... "thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

I just finished and threw away a Rockstar can... Should I dig it out and send it to you? :-P

Thanks for the DX6 tips by the way. That set up feels more natural! Now I just need to upgrade to brushless for the drag braking... "thumbsup"

I already sent a can through the band saw so I could scan it for paint masks. :lol:

What's great about having the DX6 set up like that is that you can't accidentally hit throttle while steering. 8)

[Unholy]

I already sent a can through the band saw so I could scan it for paint masks. :lol:

Nice! I seriously think I am going to use a Monster paint scheme on my 2.2 comp lid!

What's great about having the DX6 set up like that is that you can't accidentally hit throttle while steering. 8)

That was the problem I was having with using a stick per axle setup!
The only twist I added to your hints was setting the mix to one of the switches so i could turn it on/off as needed. As I said, no brushless yet, so no drag breaks... so I turn it off to give a little revere throttle to the back axle during a dig. And I can do zero turn and back dig!
Thanks again! "thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

As I said, no brushless yet, so no drag breaks... so I turn it off to give a little revere throttle to the back axle during a dig. And I can do zero turn and back dig!
Thanks again! "thumbsup"

Problem with that is accumulating reverse penalties.

But yeah, turning within the wheelbase is cool.

[slobin3d]

How strong is the stock bell crank? it looks like in a good smack or bind it would snap.

[JasonInAugusta]

I beat the livin' snot out of the truck on the last trip to Pointes West.

Several jumps off the bank onto the rocks below and then into the water.

Not too worried about the bellcrank.

If I break that thing I've got bigger issues. :lol:

[md99taco]

Do you know how those all t tires work in the mud or snow?

[eric113]

Any updates on Ralph ? Have you got to test him out ?

[JasonInAugusta]

Both of the kids have been sick so I haven't messed with RCs much lately.

Next time Ralph is out and about will likely be the scale comp here in Augusta.

[Creep]

JIA, The rebuild is looking good! I was looking at mounting my link/shock mounts like that but the taper of the axle tube and the width threw me off. What did you do to get them to stay located? If U don't mind me asking! Yes, this is a repeat post from a different thread; I can't see what you did to accomplish a 90 degree rotation.

[JasonInAugusta]

What did you do to get them to stay located? If U don't mind me asking! I can't see what you did to accomplish a 90 degree rotation.


The two lower links have ball ends just like any other suspension link.

The upper 3-link has a ball end at each chassis mounting point.

The axle end of the upper 3-link has a 4-40 screw that passes through the upper link mount at the axle. Inside that upper link mount is a ball that rotates inside the link mount...just like a ball in a ball end. Think of the way the heims on a Stick work and you'll understand.

[Creep]

Oh I see... you thought I meant something else! What I was talking about is the little sandwich clamps that hold the links and shocks onto the axle. In stock form, the shock mount is above the axle while the link mounts are below the axle - I know this can be rotated 180 degrees and still mounted normally. But I was wanting to rotate them 90 degrees and couldn't because of the taper of the axle tube and different width (it is not square) - then I saw you were able to rotate them 90 degrees and was curious how you kept them from sliding around on the axle tube...? I have decided to drill a hole in the pinion-side of the axle tubes to mount my shocks that way instead. Still curious how you did it though... I hope this makes my question clear...?

[JasonInAugusta]

Oh chit! :lol: I fugged up!

The axles do taper but HPI was smart enough to put three bosses that run front to rear on the axle housing.

The two outer bosses serve to "level the shock/link mount while the third, taller boss keeps the mount located laterally...it won't slip left/right on the housing.

The axle measures 18mm x 16mm so it's not perfectly square. 2mm is nothing more than .079" and some change. A couple of carefully placed pieces of .040" lexan sheet (bwteen the outer bosses) work great to get things back in shape.

After using the lexan as a shim you might want to attach a couple of pieces of lexan to the axle housing on each side of the mount to keep it from sliding left/right. I haven't reached this point in the build yet but that's my initial plan.

We'll see how it goes from here.

[JasonInAugusta]

Rear suspension is complete, just needs upper brace.

14.5" wheelbase.

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ck/ck3.jpg

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ck/ck5.jpg

[william g]

what did you end up doing to lock the brackets in place on the axle? I think it's a shame it holds on with just a groove and notch for stock.

[JasonInAugusta]

what did you end up doing to lock the brackets in place on the axle? I think it's a shame it holds on with just a groove and notch for stock.


Shimmed the stockers for now.

Have new ones roughed out in aluminum, they'll need more milling before I'm ready to install them.

[Trikster]

Ralph looks awesome!

[looneybin]

common jason lets see some progress. ralph is famous but thats no excuse for being slo. j/k gonna have him done befor the comp?

[JasonInAugusta]

Yeah, he'll be done by Saturday.

I'm finishing up fab work tonight. Final assembly will be Friday.

Have new paint masks in hand and some sweet decals as well. :lol:

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ckd.jpg

[EeePee]

You're such a ricer.

I knew it since I saw your DSM! :flipoff:

RIP to that DSM...

[JasonInAugusta]

You're such a ricer.

I knew it since I saw your DSM! :flipoff:

RIP to that DSM...

The panels say "RockStar", not "NOS". :lol:

[JasonInAugusta]

Few more for PeePee.

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ck/ck1.jpg

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ck/ck2.jpg

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ck/ck4.jpg

No "flex steer", no bump steer. "thumbsup"

[@tw!ll]

I love following along the evolution of this rig. Truly one of the best rigs ever. Looking awesome"thumbsup"

[EeePee]

Few more for PeePee.

That's right. Pics for me, not you guys! :flipoff:

[emaxxjeremy]

ok with no body panels, and 2 days before the comp, does this mean i'll be off playing pit crew again this weekend?

[JasonInAugusta]

:lol:

I sure hope not! :lol:

[racerx]

Are you ever gonna clean/rebuild those dang shocks?:lol:

[Highmark]

Very nice!

Those axles are scaled to that rig perfectly."thumbsup"

[Trikster]

So, I have a possibly silly question... If you ever decided to run Ralph in a comp, how hard would it be to bring it down to 12.5" which seems to be the max that all the comp folks hold too?

[fate]

Your a bonified bada$$ my friend"thumbsup"

[RcBro]

I love the way that steering works! GJ!! "thumbsup"

[microgoat]

Yeah, he'll be done by Saturday.

I'm finishing up fab work tonight. Final assembly will be Friday.

Have new paint masks in hand and some sweet decals as well. :lol:

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ckd.jpg

I need some of those! Only with Cleveland Ohio in front. Work out the acronym yourself :lol:

Ralph looks better all the time. Wish I could make it down there.

[JasonInAugusta]

Quick update. Much more work to go in this rebuild.

Screwed up the driver's side panel.

Forgot the cut the hole for the step in the panel...and stuck the decal on too low.

Will have to get a new decal cut for this side and remind myself not to screw up the right side panel. :lol:

[Trikster]

Wow, that looks so awesome!

[Kranberry]

:shock: like it was ment to be"thumbsup"

[Acs_guitars]

Quick update. Much more work to go in this rebuild.

Screwed up the driver's side panel.

Forgot the cut the hole for the step in the panel...and stuck the decal on too low.

Will have to get a new decal cut for this side and remind myself not to screw up the right side panel. :lol:

That sucks.... It's just shows, even the best make mistakes. It helps the rest of us not feel so much like idiots on the little stuff.

Keep up the AWESOME work!"thumbsup"

[mulchman]

The bar has now been set very, very high.

[ScGRaceR]

The bar has now been set very, very high.


yeah...i think ima just quit everything :(....lol nice work..i would leave the pannel untill you trash it :)...but other than that it looks great...and behind the fj is where it belongs on the trailer :)

[rcbubba]

Amazing Work Sir .I will bow down now.

Looks very scale and my dad even thought it was real.HAHAHA

[cartronicshn]

JIA, that is just awesome work:shock: "thumbsup" , it sucks, now i have to finish all my 4 unfinished projects :lol:

[run2jeepn]

I've seen better....










j/k looks sweet. I want one of those trailers.

['83 chevy]

that is just sick, i just found my new desktop backround:lol:

[swhenrik]

Looks like RPM revolvers, "Rear's", and they don't look narrowed.... I take it you used some thicker hexes to keep the wheels from rubbing the steering arm on the knuckle? Looks like not much thread sticking out past the nut either.

[Kranberry]

hey jia ill be starting a project here in a munth using wk axels my only qoueston is wered you get the dogbones and stuff for the front axel cause i found out there only
2wd whith only the housings in the front?

p.s ralph is loocking real good these days "thumbsup"

-chris

[JasonInAugusta]

Chris, I used two WKs. That way I not only have all the bits to make the truck 4WD but I also have a ton of spare parts.

That's why Dad bought two WKs for his build. "thumbsup"

[Kranberry]

oooh. thanks for the help jia.
ill probaly end up machining one, dont have the cash for two. my dad has som alum bars in the shop. off to the shop.


-chris

[chole]

Man those axles look so much better then the tlt's I wish they cost the same.

[JIA's Dad]

Just checking on Ralph don't want you to forget him since you got the new tubers. Don't want him feeling left out. What's Up:?: "thumbsup" "thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

hahaha JIA's DAD!....i was actually thinking about ralph today....:D

[fokai]

moon buggies taking all your time? send ralph to me! i can put him to some good use...

[ScGRaceR]

lol its fj season around here fokai!

[JIA's Dad]

Ok PICs!!!!! What did you do to Ralph. Time to give us an up date."thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

Just checking on Ralph don't want you to forget him since you got the new tubers. Don't want him feeling left out. What's Up:?: "thumbsup" "thumbsup"


Ralph got powdercoated last week. "thumbsup" I figured that, after all the beatings he's been given, he deserved some attention. The color is called "Blasted Aluminum". It has the look and feel of sandblasted aluminum. Shines like a metal flake at times too.

I don't have the new body panels completed but they should be kinda cool when done. Replacement decals should be on the way this coming week.

[TwistedCreations]

Dad jumps on ya about Ralph and to post up and boom, here it is :lol:


Looking great "thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

sounds sweet...post pics asap :)

[JasonInAugusta]

Not much of an update, but here are some pics. Hard to get a good shot that shows the texture, it just looks metallic.

With the old body panels thrown on.
http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/pcr.jpg

shock hoop...
http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/rpc.jpg

skidplate...
http://www.projecttwin.com/files/ralph/rskid.jpg

[Wrecker]

I really like that powder coat. Turned out pretty sweet.

[ScGRaceR]

THAT THING LOOKS KILLER!

i like the old body pannels on it....crawler king was the best name ever :)

[JasonInAugusta]

The crawler King decals will be on the new panels as well.

Those of you with keen eyes will get a kick out of the paint on the new panels as well.

[young_version]

"ORANGE POWERED" BTW as for keen eyes it seems that ralph forgot to pull up his zipper, his shaft is hanging out:lol:

[ScGRaceR]

jia what rims are those?


axial 2.2 bead locks?

[young_version]

jia what rims are those?


axial 2.2 bead locks?
i think those are the rpm revolvers dyed black.

[JasonInAugusta]

Yup, those are RPM Revolvers.

[JIA's Dad]

Ralph looks like he would glow in the dark under black lights. Really gave him a FACE LIFT. Can.t wait to see the new panels. Hey he's draggin it in the dirt, must be ready for the rocks."thumbsup" Looks Great!!!!!

[JasonInAugusta]

Just need to get the new panels finished, cut the foams, glue the tires, install rock rings, and install the other half of the rear drive shaft.

Will be glad to get this one back on the rocks.

[slobin3d]

Just need to get the new panels finished, cut the foams, glue the tires, install rock rings, and install the other half of the rear drive shaft.

Will be glad to get this one back on the rocks.get crackin.... how much for you to build me a ralph chassis??"thumbsup";-)

[smokinubyrc]

get crackin.... how much for you to build me a ralph chassis??"thumbsup";-)

the chassis was built by rckjeep wasent it

i would like to have a chassis like tthat someday too its crazy how well it stood up on tlt axles this thing will go for ever on wk axles"thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

get crackin.... how much for you to build me a ralph chassis??"thumbsup";-)


:lol: :lol:

I've actually got a guy that wants me to build him a RTR tuber similiar to Ralph.

It'll cost a dollar or two. ;)

[slobin3d]

:lol: :lol:

I've actually got a guy that wants me to build him a RTR tuber similiar to Ralph.

It'll cost a dollar or two. ;)Buddy, Pal, freind O' mine:mrgreen:

[smokinubyrc]

its a prety penny but one well spent

[tmaxxking1]

man you have some awesome toys

clicked on your myspace link

even had good tunes to listen to while i read this thread

killer rig for sure

[dotson]

You could make a servo plate that would attach to the axle using the four screws around the diff area.

I figured I'd go this route first just for the heck of it.

how does it not bind up being back there in flex ? just curious it looks like it would

[clarkrw3]

How is the steering? are you planning on leaving it over the upper link or moving it to the axle in the future? I am just getting ready to start a wk build. SWEET rig btw!!

[Nitro]

Any updates? Are those new panels finished yet?

[JasonInAugusta]

how does it not bind up being back there in flex ? just curious it looks like it would


No binding. Works great.

I wouldn't have built it like this otherwise. "thumbsup"


Any updates? Are those new panels finished yet?


Pulling an all-nighter to work on this one.

BTW, Ralph fans will like the May issue of RC Driver. ;)

[JasonInAugusta]

Ralph looks like he would glow in the dark under black lights. Really gave him a FACE LIFT. Can't wait to see the new panels. Hey he's draggin it in the dirt, must be ready for the rocks."thumbsup" Looks Great!!!!!

:mrgreen:

Been up all night cutting each layer of mask, painting, cutting, painting...

Applied the colors backwards from normal. Orange was first, then the charcoal/silver mix, then silver. Black was last.

[JIA's Dad]

Looks nice really makes Ralph look as bad as he is. I like it."thumbsup"

[run2jeepn]

Damn, nice job. Looks like you just cut up the WK's hood, but you didn't. Thats painted...A+++:)

[JasonInAugusta]

...

[Creep]

Thanks MTV for pimping my Ralph! "thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

JIA that looks amazing...hows the crawler motor working for ya?

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

Yup, looks like a factory job.

Wouldn't expect anything less from you.

[Kranberry]

wow...those new skins look awsom."thumbsup"

[rckjeep]

JIA, I hate myself now

[chino63]

DANG! Ralph is pimpin' now!"thumbsup"

[looneybin]

now thats what im talking about

[SnailMail]

JIA, I hate myself now
for selling ralph?
that's one nice truck.....

[62PYRO]

Ralph is looking better than ever.Nice rock rings (lol). Keep up the great building.Inspiration is a good thing.

[JasonInAugusta]

Thanks MTV for pimping my Ralph! "thumbsup"


:lol:

ScG, the Novak system is fine. Not a comp system but great for this rig. Super-smooth on bottom and plenty of wheel speed.

DTP, it only took hours and hours of masking, drawing, cutting, painting, drying, drawing, cutting, painting... :lol:

cjkwransdfjdsdfs@cableone1111!!.nut, You should see the good pics. "thumbsup"

rckjeep, I know the feeling. I got rid of Ralph once...for about 3 weeks to a local guy. Got him back. He'll never leave again.

Chino, He'd better be pimpin'. :lol: After that much work painting the panels I'd be pissed if it came out looking like crap. :lol:

62Pyro, thanks for the rings! I'm sure you know where they'll end up soon. "thumbsup"

[Trikster]

Most impressive. I don't know which tuber I like better, Ralph or your dads Scorpion.

[Nitro]

Ralph looks awesome!! Nice job on the paint JIA!

[JIA's Dad]

8) 8) 8) Thanks TRIKSTER, Having my rig compared to Ralph!!!!!!!! Da*m thats too much. I'm like JIA is about Ralph, the Scorpion King is home to stay. My hat is off to him. He's the man. I wouldn't have the SK without him. Son I can't say enough about Ralph. What an improvement, can't wait to see the May issue. When you having another comp?"thumbsup" "thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

Trikster,

Dad's tuber is a great little scaler that shares a lot of Ralph's traits. They're both cool looking, heavy, too big for the comp 2.2 class and too small to be classified as a Super.

BTW, like dad said...both of the Wheely King crawlers (Ralph's and dad's tuber) will be in the May issue of RC Driver.

[braceysdad]

I still think it's awesome that you and your dad both enjoy the hobby

[Thorsteenster]

did you get your crawler system updated?

[Thorsteenster]

lol....i think the closest my dad and i got to rc'ing together was when he stumbled into my room drunk to yell at me and stomped my blackfoot

[ScGRaceR]

lol....i think the closest my dad and i got to rc'ing together was when he stumbled into my room drunk to yell at me and stomped my blackfoot


lol...that sucks

[Thorsteenster]

lol...that sucks

yeah oh well, twas 16 years ago and i have his house now which has more than helped replace my blackfoot "thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

ahhh you have a point :)

[JasonInAugusta]

did you get your crawler system updated?


Has the improved rotor.

[JRmudmanXJ]

C'mon JIA you gotta give us better pics of the paint than that8)

[JasonInAugusta]

Nah.

Need to save the good stuff for the May issue.

[cotharyus]

Nah.

Need to save the good stuff for the May issue.


Eh? So I can expect to see Ralph on the cover of the May issue when it turns up in my mailbox? Ok, I'll settle for anywhere in it. But look, you gotta come clean on this one. Are you going to show us how your made enough space on those mounts to mount the bottom link and the shock both there? I'm looking at the stock link and stock shock, and there isn't enough room for both of them there. If you're not going to tell us about this, can you point us in the right direction here? I've managed to secure the bracket 90 degrees out like you did, but apparently the ends are too large.

[JasonInAugusta]

Change the end on the shock.

I'm running Traxxas ball ends on the link and the stock Hot Bodies ball ends on the HB threaded shocks.

Both ball ends fit in the mount, just offset to one another.

[pbfrk4life]

Very nice rig! The best wk project i have seen.

[ARMRASTLER]

Damn you....... why did you have to do such an awesome build like this?? Now I have to get one!!!
good job"thumbsup" "thumbsup"

[SnailMail]

got RC driver today, very nice article!

[JasonInAugusta]

Thanks.

[Kranberry]

any new pics for us to gaze over?:twisted:

[ScGRaceR]

Nah.

Need to save the good stuff for the May issue.


does anything else need to be said...jeez .... man up and buy the mag

[JasonInAugusta]

rckjeep just sent me an email...

"It's David LUKE, not PACK" :lol: :sad:

I've thought his last name was Pack since I bought the rig.

He must know that Ben Chandler guy. :lol:

So...Dave - Sorry about the cranal-anal loopback in the article.

[rckjeep]

No worries. Just stoked I got a mention. A lot of people wouldn't say anything about the guy who built it. Thank you for Keeping Ralph in the mainstream of RC Crawling. Nice work. Ralph may get a twin of sorts when I get a house and/or a garage. I miss that thing.

[SnailMail]

hey JIA got any more pics that you took for that article?

[Unimoger]

"It's David LUKE, not PACK" :lol: He must know that Ben Chandler guy. :lol:

:lol: nice"thumbsup"

[JIA's Dad]

I know your busy!!! But, just wondering is Ralph just sitting around getting dusty or have you been to POINTES WEST again? PICS?;)

[JasonInAugusta]

Ralph is sitting on a chest in (of all places) the bedroom. :lol:

So while not technically on a shelf, he's collecting dust.

Haven't had time to hit Pointes West during good weather.

It got down to 32 here last night...too cold to make a morning run with the wind coming off that lake. :lol:

[Thorsteenster]

you think thats cold? enjoy it while you can, it'll seem warm compared to CT!

[JasonInAugusta]

I know! :lol:

It was mid 50's in CT for three straight days and I was crawling on snow up there.

"So do you think you'll like it up here?"

"Yeah, but you guys have to get all this white crap off the crap off the ground." :lol:

[CrocEnd]

Please what happened here were did we all go

[JasonInAugusta]

I don't know, where'd you go? :lol:

Ralph is here, just waiting to hit the Scale 4x4 comp in six days.

Nothing has really changed except he's now sporting a 7.4V 6400mAh Li-Po saddle pack. "thumbsup"

[CrocEnd]

Jia
More pic's please

[JasonInAugusta]

Pics will come after this coming weekend, I'm sure.

Ralph will be out pounding the rocks during the Scale 4x4 meet here in Augusta.

[badhoopty]

no new pics of ralph? :-(

[JIA's Dad]

I shot this pic of Ralph while at the Scale Comp in Augusta. He still looks great and now looks complete. SUPER NICE JIA!!!!"thumbsup" But he's still a little un-shod. :lol:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t186/JIAS_DAD/PointesWest2003.jpg

[dezfan]

If HPI doesn't jump on the Crawler King name and build a crawler from the WK axles, it would be a shame.

[cartronicshn]

What kind of foams are you running on Ralph, if any? i can't get my all t's to hook up to anything, i have them on my BECkWORKS tuber at 14" wb with full foams, what would you guys recomend, i have 2.2 mashers, moabs, swamp dawgs, redrocks and g hawgs to choose from, but at 14" the all t look good, i want to make these tires work, any help is greatly appreciated"thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

I shot this pic of Ralph while at the Scale Comp in Augusta. He still looks great and now looks complete. SUPER NICE JIA!!!!"thumbsup" But he's still a little un-shod. :lol:



Yeah, he's still missing that one rock ring. :-(

I think Pyro has one on the way. "thumbsup"

What kind of foams are you running on Ralph, if any? i can't get my all t's to hook up to anything, i have them on my BECkWORKS tuber at 14" wb with full foams, what would you guys recomend, i have 2.2 mashers, moabs, swamp dawgs, redrocks and g hawgs to choose from, but at 14" the all t look good, i want to make these tires work, any help is greatly appreciated"thumbsup"

Stock foams on double-narrowed Revolvers. The only cutting I do is to cut a cone out of each side...from the outer edge of the foam to the inside portion of each bead.

It's not much but it offers support and allows the tire to flex.

I'm not too worried about traction with Ralph...he's on the hefty side at 9lbs.

I could put TLT tires on him and find traction. :lol:

[cotharyus]

That's still an absolutely sweet rig. No matter how many times I see a picture or video of Ralph, it always impresses.

[cartronicshn]

Thanks JIA i will try that"thumbsup" .

[noob@this]

cartronicshn (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/member.php?u=7161)

I'm running my All T's without foams, on Axial beadlocks...they seem
to be working fine.

But, My WK is alot lighter than Ralph "thumbsup"

NooB

[Cslax06]

Ralph still impresses me ot this day.

Now watch HPI make an affordable tube chassis for the WK. Damn I would want one.

[62PYRO]

Yeah, he's still missing that one rock ring. :-(

I think Pyro has one on the way. "thumbsup"



You never got back to me on that.I'll PM you.
Pat

[JasonInAugusta]

Thanks man, back at ya.

[laxjj14]

As of now it'll cost you two Wheely King kits. All the parts required for the 4WD conversion aren't available just yet. So if you absolutely have to have a 4WD WK you'll have to buy two and use one for a donor right now.

highmark, hugacious :lol: I like it!

wayfastwhitey440, the upper link is a solid unit. There is no flex in the unit itself, just in the three ball ends at each corner. The upper link mounts on the axles are held in place by three screws and can be removed and flipped depending on if the axle is used front or rear. HPI's site has an exploded view.


Dave, Yeah, he's definitely growing up. Finally decided to transport him in style...

http://www.projecttwin.com/files/whitebone/ftr.jpg

My dad is in town right now. He saw Ralph and the two of us were discussing when I took the rig crawling in Florida.

"When he rolled everyone said DAMMMNNN!"

Dad was like "When who rolled?"

That's when dad learned that this rig has its own personality. Folks don't refer to it as "it" but "him" or "he". :lol:

Definitely a unique rig. "thumbsup"


they are both nice looking rigs im working on a tlt sw2 right now

[smokinubyrc]

i kinda want to build a ralph sine you will never give him up :shock::lol:

[elbo]

[quote=JasonInAugusta;608087]Trikster,

Dad's tuber is a great little scaler that shares a lot of Ralph's traits. They're both cool looking, heavy, too big for the comp 2.2 class and too small to be classified as a Super.




You might have already said this but...with ralph being too big for the 2.2 class, do you run in the super class? and how does ralph stack up against trucks that are 2-3 inches longer in wheelbase...

i told my gf she needs to marry somebody like ralph someday...the strong handsome silent type...

[WaWa]

Hey JIA, any chance in getting a pic in something like 1280x1024 for the office wallpaper?

thanks
WaWa

[@tw!ll]

Just wanting to look at some pics of Ralph, I'm planning a solid tube slightly larger tuber. Where's all the old pics Jason?

[4u2nv]

Just wanting to look at some pics of Ralph, I'm planning a solid tube slightly larger tuber. Where's all the old pics Jason?

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103754

[@tw!ll]

that'll work thanks"thumbsup"