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XSRCdesign · 12-12-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley0706

Interested to see what you are going to do with the wheels. Everything is looking super clean so far

It should tie in with everything else I have going on. Let me know when you have time for that other thing we were talking about. I'm about ready for em.

got the front axle ready to go, picked up some RPM servo posts, cut and taped some anodized aluminum tube that I scuffed with a scotch brite for that brushed look.

Harley · 12-12-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by exesivefire

It should tie in with everything else I have going on. Let me know when you have time for that other thing we were talking about. I'm about ready for em.

I can probably get those knocked out tomorrow, I have to do some more of my own too.

XSRCdesign · 12-12-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I can probably get those knocked out tomorrow, I have to do some more of my own too.

I think 61mm will put me where I need to be ( that gives me 96mm eye to eye )

call me indecisive, but I already hated the anodized links, I ordered two different kinds of aluminum from mcmaster, so I knocked out another set real quick. Glad I did, the uncoated was stronger (more expensive too, I shoulda known ) and the hole in the middle was more true, didnt even have to drill before taping.

decided to polish these ones up, I think I'm good now.

EeePee · 12-12-2009, 02:56 PM

Indecisivefire, yes those are better looking.

What tube, what thread insert?

XSRCdesign · 12-12-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

Indecisivefire, yes those are better looking.

What tube, what thread insert?

1968T221HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM TUBE (ALLOY 2024), 1/4" OD, .120" ID, .065" WALL THICKNESS, 3' L

that is the Mcmaster-carr part number and description.

tapped with a m4 tap, m4x20mm set screws, revo rod ends

XSRCdesign · 12-12-2009, 04:07 PM

Uppers are done...

XSRCdesign · 12-13-2009, 12:35 PM

Tore the trans back out today, had to hook up the dig linkage, while I was at it I documented how to remove the slop in the top shaft so you can use the slipper on this chassis.

This stops the slight outward movement of the top shaft caused by the slot in the top gear being cut to deep, normally this is not a issue, but with the tight clearances I am working with, the slop would let the spur move into the chassis plate.

First cut two small pieces of metal, I used wire in this instance, just make sure it is as small as possible, to large and the pin will not engage in the gear.

next drop into each slot on the gear, i kept the shaft in, and used grease to keep it in place.

slide the top shaft back into the gear, check your pin to make sure it is still engaged fully on the gear, again we are just taking out slop here, you don't want to pose a different problem by not letting the pin engage in the gear.

Reassemble the trans, and ensure everything spins freely, there should still be "some" in and out movement on the top shaft, enough that it doesn't bind, but not so much that your spur will walk into the chassis.

I also got my dig linkage worked out, ended up having to bend the servo arm to clear the chassis, it was hitting the chassis otherwise.

70duncan · 12-13-2009, 12:42 PM

That was a killer right up

.

Every time I look at this chassis I find my self wondering if I could put my LCC stuff in there

.

XSRCdesign · 12-13-2009, 01:46 PM

I think you would have a hard time fitting the trans in there..

mr.freeze · 12-13-2009, 02:13 PM

man that msd is supper skinny, very clean build dude.

XSRCdesign · 12-13-2009, 03:27 PM

I think I'm back at the waiting game. I guess I could build shocks.

Waiting on..

-esc and motor (USPS apparently put "low" in front of the word Priority on this one)

-Wheels to get back (hopefully by the end of the week)

-Lower links (someone is doing me a favor, those can take as long as they need to)

-Painted body (don't want to do that before I have a roller, may change to a grappler Pro)

-Battery (should be here this week)

-another pair of shocks (I'm a dummy and only ordered one.. should probably order another set)

70duncan · 12-13-2009, 04:05 PM

Thanks for posting up the pictures

. It would be difficult to do, but it sure is tempting to try. That chassis is just so sexy

.

I know what you are talking about on the USPS thing. I have been having the same problem.:?

roberts_toys · 12-13-2009, 07:38 PM

I like it....

that rig is clean....

GSRswapandslow · 12-13-2009, 09:01 PM

kinda off topic...but what's your lightbox setup for taking the pictures? body/lens/etc

XSRCdesign · 12-13-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRswapandslow

kinda off topic...but what's your lightbox setup for taking the pictures? body/lens/etc

Heh, would you believe its just a rolled out sheet of craft paper, a Sony digi point and shoot, and the fluorescent lighting I have in my shop?

I do a slight adjustment in PhotoShop though.

GSRswapandslow · 12-15-2009, 11:50 AM

not bad....i guess that does explain the discrepancy in white balance on a few pics haha, j/k!....but wow nice shots for the setup! i really need to build some kind of light box for shots....i have the gear, just don't have the setup :(

XSRCdesign · 12-16-2009, 05:09 PM

Esc, motor, and lipo are here.

Shocks are in route.

Got pictures of my wheels sent to me, can't wait to get those back.

Waiting on lower links, and deciding on if I want to switch tires before I throw paint on the body.

Harley · 12-20-2009, 03:32 PM

Finally working on Andy's junk

Going to cut his new links right now.

XSRCdesign · 12-20-2009, 03:39 PM

Heck yeah!

Harley · 12-20-2009, 04:15 PM

Done and done. PM me your addy Andy.

12-13-2009, 03:27 PM	#51
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	I think I'm back at the waiting game. I guess I could build shocks. Waiting on.. -esc and motor (USPS apparently put "low" in front of the word Priority on this one) -Wheels to get back (hopefully by the end of the week) -Lower links (someone is doing me a favor, those can take as long as they need to) -Painted body (don't want to do that before I have a roller, may change to a grappler Pro) -Battery (should be here this week) -another pair of shocks (I'm a dummy and only ordered one.. should probably order another set) Last edited by XSRCdesign; 12-13-2009 at 03:36 PM.

12-20-2009, 03:32 PM	#58
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Finally working on Andy's junk Going to cut his new links right now. Attached Images

12-12-2009, 02:56 PM	#44
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Indecisivefire, yes those are better looking. What tube, what thread insert?

12-12-2009, 04:07 PM	#46
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	Uppers are done...

12-13-2009, 12:35 PM	#47
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	Tore the trans back out today, had to hook up the dig linkage, while I was at it I documented how to remove the slop in the top shaft so you can use the slipper on this chassis. This stops the slight outward movement of the top shaft caused by the slot in the top gear being cut to deep, normally this is not a issue, but with the tight clearances I am working with, the slop would let the spur move into the chassis plate. First cut two small pieces of metal, I used wire in this instance, just make sure it is as small as possible, to large and the pin will not engage in the gear. next drop into each slot on the gear, i kept the shaft in, and used grease to keep it in place. slide the top shaft back into the gear, check your pin to make sure it is still engaged fully on the gear, again we are just taking out slop here, you don't want to pose a different problem by not letting the pin engage in the gear. Reassemble the trans, and ensure everything spins freely, there should still be "some" in and out movement on the top shaft, enough that it doesn't bind, but not so much that your spur will walk into the chassis. I also got my dig linkage worked out, ended up having to bend the servo arm to clear the chassis, it was hitting the chassis otherwise.

12-13-2009, 12:42 PM	#48
70duncan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuck on a Rig in the middle of nowhere Utah. Posts: 2,024	That was a killer right up . Every time I look at this chassis I find my self wondering if I could put my LCC stuff in there .

12-13-2009, 01:46 PM	#49
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	I think you would have a hard time fitting the trans in there..

12-13-2009, 02:13 PM	#50
mr.freeze Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wells VT. Posts: 311	man that msd is supper skinny, very clean build dude.

12-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#52
70duncan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuck on a Rig in the middle of nowhere Utah. Posts: 2,024	Thanks for posting up the pictures . It would be difficult to do, but it sure is tempting to try. That chassis is just so sexy . I know what you are talking about on the USPS thing. I have been having the same problem.:?

12-13-2009, 07:38 PM	#53
roberts_toys Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 30	I like it.... that rig is clean....

12-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#54
GSRswapandslow Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Taylorsville Posts: 348	kinda off topic...but what's your lightbox setup for taking the pictures? body/lens/etc

12-15-2009, 11:50 AM	#56
GSRswapandslow Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Taylorsville Posts: 348	not bad....i guess that does explain the discrepancy in white balance on a few pics haha, j/k!....but wow nice shots for the setup! i really need to build some kind of light box for shots....i have the gear, just don't have the setup :(

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12-16-2009, 05:09 PM	#57
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	Esc, motor, and lipo are here. Shocks are in route. Got pictures of my wheels sent to me, can't wait to get those back. Waiting on lower links, and deciding on if I want to switch tires before I throw paint on the body.

12-20-2009, 03:39 PM	#59
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	Heck yeah!

12-20-2009, 04:15 PM	#60
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Done and done. PM me your addy Andy.

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