06-19-2012, 06:39 PM | #101 | |
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The droop kit will make lowering easy if your not using the Proline floorpan. I used this light system, it's basic (on or off) and it's cheep. Super Bright Scale Light System 2 | |
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06-19-2012, 09:00 PM | #102 |
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06-20-2012, 08:09 AM | #103 |
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Wow thanks.. I've Ben looking all over for a cheap light system like that .. I even checked that site with no luck. Im going to pair that system with a single break light/reverse light unit to get the break and reverse effect. You really have this all figured out don't you? You seen like an encyclopedia of scaling parts and info. The only thing I have going for me is my modeling background. This is the first time I combine rc and modeling. Its so rewarding. One problem ... I briefly panicked for a second while cutting wired and moving stuff.. I thought "am I ever going to drive this again?? " I'm scared of breaking something. Mostly the rear view mirrors.. |
06-20-2012, 06:08 PM | #104 | |||
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Oh, so you have mirrors? I'm not sure if I am going to put any on unless I can find some that look like the real ones. BTW, are you from Berlin USA or Germany? | |||
06-20-2012, 06:30 PM | #105 |
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I've been trying to find a three link mount for the front that has zero play. The stock plastic one gets very loose after a short while and most of the metal aftermarket ones are not that good. After buying a couple different kinds I found this one from 3Racing that bolted together at the ball joint so I was able to take it apart and rework it to make it tighter. I flipped the silver piece over and hand cut a new socket, making it shallower than the one they had on the other side. Then I used an Axial steel ball pivot, greased it up and it reassembled it and it now has almost zero play. On the Comanche that I am going to build as a twin to this Cherokee I have a RC4WD chassis mount steering servo kit that I will try out so I can use a 4-Link setup in the front too, as I hate 3-link setups. https://store.rc4wd.com/-Steering-se...10_p_1419.html Last edited by Spidernad; 06-21-2012 at 01:04 PM. |
06-20-2012, 11:25 PM | #106 |
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I just installed that cms setup in my Dingo. I really like it. I had to shorten the ..the... (whatever the dam steering arm is called) and it took some tuning in the mounting of the servo but nothing you won't be able to figure out. I built some links and 4 linked the front and it works good and basically no bumpsteer.
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06-21-2012, 01:02 PM | #107 | |
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06-24-2012, 04:14 PM | #108 |
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| Re: Cherokee build - Very Scale - SCX10 FIRST VIDEO!!! This is the first test run on the Cherokee with open differentials front and rear (no lockers). After some trial and error, I have finally got the shocks sorted out so it sits low like a stock Cherokee but still has full suspension travel. The desired result was achieved by using the 100mm RC4WD scale shocks with their 50% softer springs cut and reworked about 40% shorter. As I expected, the open diffs make it much more challengeing to climb or navigate soft terrain. It removed the binding when turning and makes the truck ride very smooth. This test was with small stock tires that are pretty hard and very light (no weight added), and it went better than I imagined it would. When I put the weighted and no foam RC4WD Mud Thrashers on it should perform even better. Last edited by Spidernad; 06-24-2012 at 04:36 PM. |
06-24-2012, 08:46 PM | #109 |
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cool vid! its definately interesting to see it have near stock capability one Q tho, do you think it would be possible to make the rear diff have an amount of limited slip like a 1:1? maybe a fibre washer/shim on each of the spider gears maybe?? because i know my xj has a lsd in it, and pretty sure most in australia do. not sure about US. reason im so interested in this build, is i plan to do one myself over the next few months once im done with my big scale ford. and ill be going to the effort to get it as realistic as is possible, leaf rear, 2part steering, panhard, divorced coil/shock etc.. keep it up! im watching. |
06-25-2012, 03:19 AM | #110 |
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i was surprised by how capable it was and love when it was articulating the wheel in the air was spinning free, very cool. |
06-25-2012, 03:29 AM | #111 |
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are you thinking of switching to rear leaf at all?
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06-25-2012, 08:50 AM | #112 |
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Loving the scale aspect of this build. What's the rig weighing in at? Seems to have similar distribution and movement similar to a 1:1.
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06-25-2012, 08:50 AM | #113 | |
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Also, many of the 1:1 XJ's in the US have a limited slip in the rear, same as AUS. I'd like to see how you go with your Cherokee project, it's very ambitious what your planning, I wish you good luck, keep me posted. Last edited by Spidernad; 06-25-2012 at 09:13 AM. | |
06-25-2012, 08:52 AM | #114 |
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06-25-2012, 08:57 AM | #115 |
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| Re: Cherokee build - Very Scale - SCX10 Not on this one, I'll leave that one for your build, would be cool though. I have a full leaf project in the plans for the near future, after I finish the Comanche (and find some more money). It's TOP SECRET though! lol |
06-25-2012, 09:10 AM | #116 |
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| Re: Cherokee build - Very Scale - SCX10 Thanks, I went ahead and threw it on the scale for you, it's just about 5lbs. now. With the weighted Mud Thrashers it would add about 2 more pounds bringing it to about 7lbs, and adding more weight to the front than rear.
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06-25-2012, 11:14 AM | #117 |
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Nice. Strange how it's hard to keep adding weight to scalers without making an enormous model. Watching this one happily.
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06-25-2012, 08:08 PM | #118 |
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good stuff man, ill be sure to link ya up when i start mine. im trading some services for parts, most of an old HSP(Axial AX) roller as a starting point. already got a set of 1.55 mtz tires, and a few other bits n bobs. and, im getting a drill press soon, and want to turn it into a bit of a mill. so definately got the potential for some fairly accurate scale replicated parts!
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06-25-2012, 09:53 PM | #119 |
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Man this thing is awesome, you may have just inspired a "very scale" build of my own, everything about it is appealing. But don't worry, i'll try my hardest not to copy you Good work..and did I hear scale comanche?? I'd like to see that |
06-25-2012, 10:33 PM | #120 | |
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Don't worry about copying any aspects of this build, remember, "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". These threads are for sharing ideas and visions, so I'd be honored if anyone thought enough of my work to use it in there own build. And yes, I've already started on the Comanche, the twin brother to this Cherokee. Everything I learned in this build will go into that one. | |
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