Harley's Axial Wraith Build - Jimmy's 4x4 Ultra 4 KOH Style

[Harley]

Originally Posted by northkona

I'm keen to find out if that torch is available in Australia , got a link ?

Nothing special, $130.
http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-s...kit-95671.html

[1daywraps.com]

Originally Posted by Harley

Boooooo! I have to rock fancy graphics!

i can handle that graphics job for you noooooo problem!

[Maddog Madigan]

Does it come with handy red case and tanks rented?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Maddog Madigan

Does it come with handy red case and tanks rented?

I'm having fun with it, glad I bought it. I bought the tanks as well.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by 1daywraps.com

i can handle that graphics job for you noooooo problem!

Thanks man, I use Freq E Designz for my graphic work mainly. If he starts slipping though....

[1daywraps.com]

that's because you've never used my company haha

let me know!

[doublej]

Originally Posted by Harley

No, I didn't want it closed in to catch a bunch of dirt.

Not as end boxing it in but is it welded to the lower cage tube? reason I ask is 1:1 would rip it off real quick and with your servos, I would think the same would happen.

Originally Posted by Harley

I'm having fun with it, glad I bought it. I bought the tanks as well.

Building parts from scratch is one of the best parts. I deff miss it from building my 1:1. I will deff build more than I buy for my wraith.
Keep it up - your builds deff inspire!

[Harley]

Originally Posted by doublej

Not as end boxing it in but is it welded to the lower cage tube? reason I ask is 1:1 would rip it off real quick and with your servos, I would think the same would happen.


Building parts from scratch is one of the best parts. I deff miss it from building my 1:1. I will deff build more than I buy for my wraith.
Keep it up - your builds deff inspire!

Oh I got ya, yes it's welded to the tube. The boxing that I'm showing however is mostly cosmetic. It's much thinner than the other side. The original mount is plenty strong to support the forces, I just like the double sheer look that is more typical of the 1:1 world.

[DiEzel]

Double sheer FTW.. Was always a good chuckle seeing stuff single sheered in the desert. Still is.


Looks good dude. Making me superjelly.. Must...resist.

[doublej]

Originally Posted by Harley

Oh I got ya, yes it's welded to the tube. The boxing that I'm showing however is mostly cosmetic. It's much thinner than the other side. The original mount is plenty strong to support the forces, I just like the double sheer look that is more typical of the 1:1 world.

even in the 1:1 world they use thinner stuff for boxing alot of time. Its all about weight no matter which side of the hobby your on. damn it man I gotta finish this wraith kit!!!

[Harley]

Small fillet panel welded in to clean up the panhard area.

[aeiou]

Really enjoying watching this build. You guys both do great work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I hear back from DMG on getting in line for one of those chassis.

Originally Posted by Harley

Rear end

So for a 4WS setup with a CMS on the rear, is a rear panhard not needed?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by aeiou

Really enjoying watching this build. You guys both do great work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I hear back from DMG on getting in line for one of those chassis.
So for a 4WS setup with a CMS on the rear, is a rear panhard not needed?

Thanks!

A panhard in the rear is just as needed as in the front. This setup does have a little bit of bump steer actually. I will likely look into that but right now I have to figure out what I'm going to do with the centered rear diff first. Once that is done I'll look into the panhard situation. Good eye though ;)

[Harley]

Other shock tower boxed.

[Harley]

Stripped down the chassis tonight. Have to decide if I'm going to do anything to the rear shock mounts still.

I wanted to show how the rear paneling goes in while I tore it down. Jerry does such clean work






The rear shelf is a tight fit, it has to slide out through the cab area! You can also see the inner fender wells in this shot. They are held on by the shock mounts.




This little "tailgate" is hard to notice if you aren't looking but is a nice detail panel.

[Harley]

As it sits at tonight. Why does it seem like I am further from done now...

[Maddog Madigan]

Looking good, you've done some great custom work yourself. What thickness is the aluminum sheet used?

[lagz2point0]

do you just have free reign over changing the title of this thread or what

[doublej]

Looking great as always harley - I did some some pit work for one of Jimmys Ultra4 teams. You deff are upholding the name.

Originally Posted by lagz2point0

do you just have free reign over changing the title of this thread or what

Why not - the rig has evolved so the thread should too, better than starting a new thread.

[ittybitty]

Originally Posted by lagz2point0

do you just have free reign over changing the title of this thread or what

You should be able to change the title of your threads as well