06-29-2010, 12:39 AM | #1 |
Tossin' Salad Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Petaluma
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| My Frogger Buildup
A couple weeks ago, I picked up my first RC in about 13 years. It is just a bone stock RTR version. So far, I have purchased: Axial comp shocks to lower the stance and be adjustable (with custom O-rings thanks to C*H*U*D) 3Racing driveshafts, knuckles, Cs, skid, slipper eliminator Have on order rebuild kit for aluminum Axial links and steering Purchased an assortment of LiPo batteries for next to nothing because I am in China. Mirrored my tranny with info in a sticky up above. And lastly, designed a new chassis for myself using Polyoxymethylene. I should have it in 2 days time. I got my inspiration from C*H*U*D's latest creation. Only this chassis is really only designed as a bolt in set for the current gear that I am running. Let me know what you think. Last edited by KC_JoNeS; 08-05-2010 at 08:18 PM. |
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06-29-2010, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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| Look's like a nice build. Can't wait to see more! |
06-29-2010, 05:59 PM | #3 |
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nice chassis. cant wait to see more of this build.
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06-29-2010, 06:23 PM | #4 |
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Thanks guys. I will get some updated pics up this weekend of the progress so far. Casey |
07-02-2010, 07:29 AM | #5 |
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So, I am still waiting on my links and turnbuckles, have yet to decide on a good ESC and motor combo, and am still looking for some decent hardware. But, anyway, just trying to figure out what to call this thing now. I just weighed it, and it came in at 1.7 kilos, or 3.75 lbs. |
07-02-2010, 12:05 PM | #6 |
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how is it only 3.75 pounds!? mine is like 5.5 pounds.
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07-02-2010, 05:29 PM | #7 |
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| It is possible the scale im using is not very accurate. I will try to find a better scale and try again when I can. Having said that, I dont have a dig unit, I only have one servo, and my chassis is all Delrin. That and my links are still the plastic stock ones. Casey |
07-02-2010, 05:31 PM | #8 |
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So, I was able to locate a couple of motors. These are RC4WD motors that I got for 10 bucks each. They are 35T and 65T. Man...the 65T makes this thing STUPID slow. |
07-02-2010, 05:39 PM | #9 |
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get yourself a nice handwound brushed motor like a HH or JPH or try the tekin handwound and esc combo and hook your 3s up you wont look back
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07-02-2010, 05:39 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky
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| order up a Holmes Hobbies 45t motor! and id stay away from rear steer and use a dig, way more helpful!
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07-02-2010, 05:44 PM | #11 | |
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Right now I am using 2x2S lipos but I bought a 3S 11.1 volt lipo a couple days ago. I need to install my BEC and get this thing going. I bought the RC4WD motors because they were only 10 bucks and I could experiement to see what kind of torque and wheel speed I want before I order up a handwound motor. Casey | |
07-02-2010, 05:50 PM | #12 | |
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Maybe some time in the future, but not yet. | |
07-04-2010, 08:42 PM | #13 |
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| Frogger Lives!!
So, I have decided on the name frogger. Pretty fitting if you ask me. Here it is with some updated skins that I cut out of the existing RTR body. Casey |
07-04-2010, 11:18 PM | #14 | |
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everything else is lookin pretty good on it, other than one major problem! the 3-link upper link connecter, the ball wears out quick and pulls through and you get a lot of axle roll. id upgrade to 4-link better link geometry and it helps combat toutqe twist Last edited by 2500hdon37s; 07-04-2010 at 11:22 PM. | |
07-04-2010, 11:27 PM | #15 | |
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Thanks. Casey | |
07-04-2010, 11:38 PM | #16 |
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Casey, really like that chassis--I think it's unique yet still manages to work using the stock components and looks to offer a better rollover sort of like a Moonbugy cab.
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07-04-2010, 11:47 PM | #17 | |
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I really like it, and since it is Delrin, or course it does not weigh anything but is super strong. Casey | |
07-04-2010, 11:59 PM | #18 |
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I have been asked if this chassis will be for sale. The answer is no. I dont want to deal with shipping out of China. But, for those of you interrested, I have the design file for SolidWorks. I would be willing to send you the design file. Anything I can do to help out around here....I dont mind at all. Casey Last edited by KC_JoNeS; 07-05-2010 at 01:28 AM. |
07-05-2010, 10:03 AM | #19 |
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I just ordered a few things.... Got in touch with Toadz Toys out of California, and ordered up some 4 link plates. Also, just ordered a handwound 45T pro motor from HH along with a BR-XL speed control. Definitely cant wait to get this! Still waiting on my links. Also, took a close look at my stock servo labelled as AS-2. I am not sure who Axial buys this from, but it is a piece of crap. I have not been hard on it or anything. The output shaft seems to have some play in it already. I guess it is time to order up a HiTec unit. Casey |
07-05-2010, 10:11 AM | #20 | |
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