A Bomber for my first Crawler

[USP45]

After my local track shut down and there was no more SCT racing around me I decided to move in a different direction and try my hand at crawling. I did a bit of research and decided that the new Axial Bomber looked like it might be fun, and I have to say that I was correct, this thing has been a blast!

With that being said, just like racing SCT's, this is also proving to be a bit more expensive that I first envisioned. I have found that the more threads I read on here the more money I seem to spend..

So far it is set up with:

Futaba 4pk
Castle MMP/Tekin Pro4 3300kv on 3s
Castle 10amp BEC
SSD 2 speed trans
Spektrum DS821 shifting servo
14 tooth pinion / 64 tooth Robinson Racing Slipper
STRC Aluminum motor mount/cam
Hitec 7955tg steering servo
RC4WD steering links
Axial 13/43 diff gears F/R
Axial front Universals
Home made rear sway bar
RC4WD KC Hilights LED light bar
RC4WD LED light kit
Hobbyking BEC for lights, they are only rated to 7.4v
RCEXL Opti Kill switch for lights (had it sitting around from gas airplane)
Integy front servo mount

I made a CF equipment mount that goes on top of the reciever box out of what was left from the frame of one of my TRex 600n helicopters I had crashed many years ago. This just allowed me room for MMP, both BEC's, and a place to bundle the wiring.

Next Items will be:
F/R links and UCFab trailing arms
Beadlocks/Tires (not sure which ones yet, but looking)
C-Hubs/Knuckles
Beef Tubes

And I do not know what else. I have thought about changing out the axle housings, but it cost $12 to replace the Axial D60 plastic housing once I tear them up, and with Beef Tubes they should be plenty strong.

So far what has started out as a simple little build has rapidly snowballed, but it is fun. I need to decide on what tires to run, I'm leaning towards either PitBull RB II's or VooDoo U4's and maybe RC4WD Raceline Monster beadlocks.

One thing I do not understand is what foams to run. I am thinking Crawler Innovations Double Deuce but I do not know what outers to run, soft, medium or hard. And I have also read where people will run one density on the front axle and a different on the rear, just do not know why. I mainly do a trail and crawl mix, as such I want something descent at both and not super specialized.

Anyway, here is a little video I made running/busting some trails, no pics though as I am too new to have the ability. I have found a way to mount the GoPro Hero4 Silver inside the cab looking out through the roll cage, and that is with the driver and floor installed. It came out pretty well for the first try, next time I will rotate the camera up a bit more to get a little less hood and dash. Let me know what you think...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiY8Rrtl_HY

[SCREAMER]

The intended reason for going with harder foams in the rear is because of weight transfer on acceleration and climbing. I would recommend medium outers with CI DD foams which are awesome. I tried soft outers before and they were too soft IMHO for this size of rig with a few weight adding modifications. Also recommend going with Dlux modified AR60 housings if you stay with stock housings. They are a great reliability mod for those of us running brushless power and only $20 for the modified housing with bigger 5x13 bearing. I also have this setup on 2 rigs with beef tubes and am really happy with them.

[USP45]

Thanks SCREAMER, I did not even know the Dlux modified housings existed. I do like how the aftermarket units look, but lord knows I would beat them right up.

[LGrocks]

Originally Posted by USP45

After my local track shut down and there was no more SCT racing around me

Sucks that Mike's shut down. I heard he's not re-opening either.

Nice rig!

[USP45]

Yeah, they keep updating on their old website that they are still looking for a new location, but that has been over a year ago now. I am not seeing it happen which is too bad, that was a world class hobby shop and track.

[ossipeecrawler]

Who makes beef tubes for these rigs iv only seen them for a scx10

[USP45]

I really do not know if the manufacturer is actually Beef Tube or what, but you can find them at RPP.

Beef Tubes AR60 (WRAITH) STEEL BEEF TUBES

[altd896]

Originally Posted by ossipeecrawler

Who makes beef tubes for these rigs iv only seen them for a scx10

Really not hard to find
BEEF TUBES AR60 - Welcome to beeftubes.com

[ossipeecrawler]

Thanks!!!! didn't mean to hijack the thread

[USP45]

No problem, this has been a whole other learning curve for me too.