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Bruz · 10-04-2010, 08:34 PM

Hello to eveyone and just wanted to say I love this forum. I would not have nearly as well performing crawler without it. I have had a few radio shack things in the past but this is my first "real" rc. With that out of the way here is what used to be my rtr a few weeks ago. I am new to the hobby but tend to jump into things head first and to heck with the consequences. Parts list so far below.
novak 45 turn and rooster esc combo,
spektrum dx3e radio reciever and servo,
robinson racing output gear,(stock outputs lasted about 15 to 20 runs)
integy piggybacks,(don't like em and will be replacing)
pro line flat irons(not the greatest but way better than stock rock lizards)
misc home made parts include the rear four link plate, front battery tray, some links, and the tube frame.
I also cut apart my packs and made them into saddle packs sitting on plates on the sides of the servo but don't have a new pic yet.

I need to change the skid to delrin and get delrin lower links once I decide on the proper length. Still to come is a bta setup, a good dig, and some sedonas for starters. I must admit I am addicted to crawling. I just need to be at my favorite crawling spot(Daniels Park) at the right time now to find the person that chalks out courses ahead of me now lol.

cornsnake · 10-04-2010, 11:23 PM

Greatjob! Looks like a fun place to crawl toO!

alexchen86 · 10-04-2010, 11:31 PM

Very nice fab work on that tuber! Looks like you got all the right parts in line for upgrades. Those 2.2 Flat Irons and those Integy piggybacks will be awesome on a scaler I bet! Welcome to the addiction lol!

Bruz · 10-05-2010, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Colorado does have some sweet crawling spots. I will try and remember the camera next time and add a few more from different angles. It does seem that eveyplace is dusty though so it's hard to keep the tires clean enough for max traction. The flat irons really grab when it has just rained but in a desert state thats not very often.

Sir Steven · 10-06-2010, 05:26 AM

Nice rig

Like the looks of this rig.
I'm curious how she will do and look after the changes!

have fun

Bruz · 10-06-2010, 05:57 AM

I'll let you know. It has been getting steadily better though and dominates things that would have only flipped it on it's back when it was a rtr so far.

kuatto · 10-06-2010, 06:29 AM

That rig looks great,especially for your first tuber,can't wait to see the changes you made,looks like you know what your doing...keep it up...

Bruz · 10-06-2010, 11:30 AM

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That rig looks great,especially for your first tuber,can't wait to see the changes you made,looks like you know what your doing...keep it up...

Thanks for saying so. I don't really know yet I just found this great forum with a ton of good advice. It still needs a fair amount of work before I will be satisfied, but as I plan on eventually finding some competitions in the denver area I want it ready for when I find such events. It's getting there though.

rcmaniac78 · 10-07-2010, 06:41 AM

Awesome looking rig man! nice frame looks low and mean

Bruz · 10-07-2010, 08:41 PM

Heres a few more pics with the saddle pack when I first made it.

I found turning the batteries a little gave me better clearance at full turn.

Here's the only action shot I could find will take more tomorrow.

C*H*U*D · 10-07-2010, 09:07 PM

Welcome to RCC and GO DENVER!!

I assume you mean Colorado..

Bruz · 10-07-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

Welcome to RCC and GO DENVER!!

I assume you mean Colorado..

lol yeah but not a native so still finding all the cool crawling spots.

Bruz · 10-08-2010, 07:28 PM

Here is a link to quick video of it in action. sorry about imperfect quality it was a phone cam.

10-04-2010, 08:34 PM	#1
Bruz Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 49	A newbs first tuber build Hello to eveyone and just wanted to say I love this forum. I would not have nearly as well performing crawler without it. I have had a few radio shack things in the past but this is my first "real" rc. With that out of the way here is what used to be my rtr a few weeks ago. I am new to the hobby but tend to jump into things head first and to heck with the consequences. Parts list so far below. novak 45 turn and rooster esc combo, spektrum dx3e radio reciever and servo, robinson racing output gear,(stock outputs lasted about 15 to 20 runs) integy piggybacks,(don't like em and will be replacing) pro line flat irons(not the greatest but way better than stock rock lizards) misc home made parts include the rear four link plate, front battery tray, some links, and the tube frame. I also cut apart my packs and made them into saddle packs sitting on plates on the sides of the servo but don't have a new pic yet. I need to change the skid to delrin and get delrin lower links once I decide on the proper length. Still to come is a bta setup, a good dig, and some sedonas for starters. I must admit I am addicted to crawling. I just need to be at my favorite crawling spot(Daniels Park) at the right time now to find the person that chalks out courses ahead of me now lol. Last edited by Bruz; 10-04-2010 at 09:26 PM.

10-04-2010, 11:23 PM	#2
cornsnake Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Valley Village Posts: 304	Greatjob! Looks like a fun place to crawl toO! Last edited by cornsnake; 10-04-2010 at 11:24 PM. Reason: O

10-04-2010, 11:31 PM	#3
alexchen86 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 2,004	Very nice fab work on that tuber! Looks like you got all the right parts in line for upgrades. Those 2.2 Flat Irons and those Integy piggybacks will be awesome on a scaler I bet! Welcome to the addiction lol!

10-05-2010, 07:17 PM	#4
Bruz Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 49	Thanks for the compliments. Colorado does have some sweet crawling spots. I will try and remember the camera next time and add a few more from different angles. It does seem that eveyplace is dusty though so it's hard to keep the tires clean enough for max traction. The flat irons really grab when it has just rained but in a desert state thats not very often.

10-06-2010, 05:26 AM	#5
Sir Steven Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 184	Nice rig Like the looks of this rig. I'm curious how she will do and look after the changes! have fun

10-06-2010, 05:57 AM	#6
Bruz Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 49	I'll let you know. It has been getting steadily better though and dominates things that would have only flipped it on it's back when it was a rtr so far.

10-06-2010, 06:29 AM	#7
kuatto Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nova Scotia,Canada Posts: 561	That rig looks great,especially for your first tuber,can't wait to see the changes you made,looks like you know what your doing...keep it up...

10-07-2010, 06:41 AM	#9
rcmaniac78 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grafton, NH Posts: 96	Awesome looking rig man! nice frame looks low and mean

10-07-2010, 08:41 PM	#10
Bruz Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 49	Heres a few more pics with the saddle pack when I first made it. I found turning the batteries a little gave me better clearance at full turn. Here's the only action shot I could find will take more tomorrow.

10-07-2010, 09:07 PM	#11
CHU*D No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO Posts: 4,529	Welcome to RCC and GO DENVER!! I assume you mean Colorado..

10-08-2010, 07:28 PM	#13
Bruz Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 49	Here is a link to quick video of it in action. sorry about imperfect quality it was a phone cam.

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