http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ en Tue, 21 May 2013 18:43:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445633-tamiya-f350-question.html Tue, 21 May 2013 14:59:48 GMT I am working on a f350 and I am looking to see what people say is the best radio to use it in. I know that It does need a four channel as it has the 3 speed transmission. If anyone has advice that would be great! I am working on a f350 and I am looking to see what people say is the best radio to use it in. I know that It does need a four channel as it has the 3 speed transmission. If anyone has advice that would be great! ]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs Huber1918 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445633-tamiya-f350-question.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445354-bald%92s-r1-scx10-1-55-hybrid-rock-buggy-build.html Sun, 19 May 2013 20:52:14 GMT After seeing a few of these with 1.9's online I couldn't resist the urge to build one for myself...but with 1.55's. However, I plan to go a different route and instead of converting an R1 I'll be converting my SCX10 Trail Honcho. Here's some pictures of my SCX10 Cherokee ready to donate her rock crawling goodness to a good cause.





The first items ordered were the (GM51400) R1 Tube Chassis Set and the (J20011) R1 Delrin Skid Plate from C.K.R.C. Crawlers and the (GM51200) R1 Transmission Set from Junfac/GMade. The transmission is apparently coming from Korea so I'm not expecting that anytime soon but I immediately received the other items from C.K.R.C..

After assembling the chassis I realized that a very important item was missing from the parts bag. The chassis braces! After contacting C.K.R.C. they gave me Junfac/GMade's phone number to call but it's a weekend and all I can do is leave a message. I'll try again tomorrow.

Below are pictures of the (almost) assembled chassis. At this point I'm trying to figure what I want my wheelbase to be. I'm thinking around 10.5" to 11". Here it is at 10.5". I don't currently own any 1.55 tires yet so I'm using my 1.9 Axial Ripsaws until I decide on a wheel and tire combo.




The next day I removed and cleaned the axles from the Cherokee and "installed" them onto the R1 chassis using the stock SCX10 90mm shocks that I had left over after upgrading to the Gmade XD 93mm Piggybacks. At this stage I'm trying to figure out what length shocks I want and what the length of the upper and lower links need to be.




Right away I can tell I am going to need longer shocks because the axles sit level with the skid plate. There is no down travel at all and I plan on taking this bad boy off some sweet jumps. How long do I plan on going? I don't know yet but I have a way I can figure it out, but later.
I took apart the Axial pipes, posts and spacers that were used to make up my 4-link suspension on the Cherokee to figure out the lengths for the links that will go on the R1 chassis. Over the last year I established quite the collection of these links and spacers so I was sure I could come up with the right combination. After lots of back-and-forth I finally came up with the right lengths, 45mm for the uppers and 73mm for the lowers which brings me to a wheelbase of 11". So, it's decided then...11".



So, last night I placed an order with AMainHobbies (free shipping after $25) for the links, 4 (AX30714) Axial 73mm Pipes, 4 (AXA1317) Axial 45mm Posts and the (AXA186) M3x16mm Set Screw set.

Now I wait.

After the links and transmission arrive and are installed I will know what drive shafts to go with. In the meantime I'm going to get the shocks figured out.

Thanks for reading. ]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs The Bald Wonder http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445354-bald%92s-r1-scx10-1-55-hybrid-rock-buggy-build.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445264-trailstomper.html Sun, 19 May 2013 00:09:49 GMT Im trying to find a rc4wd trailstomper but every where i look they are out of stock. Any ideas where i could find one Im trying to find a rc4wd trailstomper but every where i look they are out of stock. Any ideas where i could find one ]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs 87silverado http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445264-trailstomper.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445040-new-project-scale-tow-rig.html Fri, 17 May 2013 01:28:02 GMT Going to start building this one for a tow rig. Been a long while since I've been on here, but I'm getting my feet wet again seeing that everything has come around to a reasonable cost. Starting this new project to go with my drift cars and of course some serious wheeling, without breaking my 1:1 Jeep!

Specs: SCX10 RTR.
Upgrades so far: 1.55 wheels and tires, winch from RC4WD. Got some little scale goodies for it too.
Plans: TREX 60 axles front and rear (ordered), Mohave body (ordered).




sent from my GNex ]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs sharpe351 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/445040-new-project-scale-tow-rig.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/444342-1984-toyota-4runner.html Sun, 12 May 2013 22:07:06 GMT I never thought I'd do this again...


Mutilated Tamiya Hilux body with some extra styrene glued to it.


It started out as a Trail Finder 2. I swapped the 2 speed for an Axial transmission, flipped the front spring hangers and shackles, stuck the steering servo on the correct side, raised the transfer case and narrowed the yota axles.






]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs pardonmyn00b http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/444342-1984-toyota-4runner.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/444289-suzuki-samurai-built.html Sun, 12 May 2013 14:17:19 GMT So after seeing all this cool samurais on this forum I decide to star a built myself so this is what i got so far! Enjoy Tcs crawler L Trail Chassis for MRC K44 axles Integy winch 1.55 steelies with Mud trasher tires Speedway Pal zuki body ... On its way Image:... So after seeing all this cool samurais on this forum I decide to star a built myself so this is what i got so far! Enjoy

Tcs crawler L Trail Chassis for MRC
K44 axles
Integy winch
1.55 steelies with Mud trasher tires
Speedway Pal zuki body ... On its way

]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs Bebo Racing http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/444289-suzuki-samurai-built.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/443026-jks-mrc-sasd-fj-tas-australia.html Sat, 04 May 2013 23:34:37 GMT Hey guys, Thought I would share my scale build. I had a few preferences when looking for a scale build to do. 1. Must be a hard body 2. Must be something different I started off by purchasing a Scx10 roller from a Facebook sale, once I had the base to work off I started hunting for a... Hey guys,

Thought I would share my scale build.

I had a few preferences when looking for a scale build to do.
1. Must be a hard body
2. Must be something different

I started off by purchasing a Scx10 roller from a Facebook sale, once I had the base to work off I started hunting for a body.



After searching around I stumbled upon a new Style FJ hardbody and bought it.



When I received the body I found that the wheelbase needed to be shortened.



From lots or research looking into shortening the wheelbase and track width, I started looking into using losi axles to get the correct track width.

I abandoned that idea built the Scx up and sold it to a mate to purchase a Losi MRC roller.



1.55 mud thrashers and steel rims

I swapped these out for a set of 1.55 Mickey Thompson MTZ



I have plans to later add an interior so for now just whipped up a quick mounting plate.



Test fitting the body





Mounted the electrics and this is how it sits right now.





And a few flex shots






My first run in the lounge room, suspension is way too soft massive body roll when turning corners.
Also steering was getting stuck at full lock.

Still got a fair bit of work todo before she has her first proper run.

This is how I test mounted the electrics ( still messy ATM )




And some scale bits




And some others to add



Let me know what you think ?
Keen to hear any suggestions.

Thanks. ]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs jaykay http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/443026-jks-mrc-sasd-fj-tas-australia.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/441740-1-55-pitbull-info-needed.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:42:21 GMT being that these tires are sold out everywhere for the last forever, does anyone have a set to measure outside measurement? not sure if im going to wait much longer and get something else or not. being that these tires are sold out everywhere for the last forever, does anyone have a set to measure outside measurement? not sure if im going to wait much longer and get something else or not. ]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs screwed http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/441740-1-55-pitbull-info-needed.html http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/441221-jumpin-jalopy-tf1.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:52:35 GMT Got this in on a trade and took it out to where it belongs, the wilderness. As best as I know it has a 35 or 45t Integy motor, R2 trans, t-rex axles, good flexible yet firm leafs, and of course the camper. I do plan on repainting the rig a different color but leaving the frame and running gear... Got this in on a trade and took it out to where it belongs, the wilderness. As best as I know it has a 35 or 45t Integy motor, R2 trans, t-rex axles, good flexible yet firm leafs, and of course the camper. I do plan on repainting the rig a different color but leaving the frame and running gear rusted like it was.



]]> 1.5 Scale Rigs TheManCave http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/441221-jumpin-jalopy-tf1.html