RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - Large Scale Rigs http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 14:31:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - Large Scale Rigs http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ <![CDATA["Rockbiter" (German, "steinbeisser", "stone biter")]]> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/445129-rockbiter-german-steinbeisser-stone-biter.html Fri, 17 May 2013 19:26:24 GMT "The Rockbiter species are named appropriately due to their diet consisting of only rocks and earth-based materials."

BIG THINGS COMING IN THE SUMMER OF 2013.... ]]> Large Scale Rigs CarterFab http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/445129-rockbiter-german-steinbeisser-stone-biter.html <![CDATA["The GODS"]]> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/444772-gods.html Wed, 15 May 2013 03:26:22 GMT I have a few large scales going on......All will be updated here Image: http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/jbirdinotown/IMAG1021_zpsad302eb9.jpg Image: http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/jbirdinotown/IMAG1023_zps25ba45f0.jpg Image:... I have a few large scales going on......All will be updated here

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"Hades" ]]> Large Scale Rigs JandG http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/444772-gods.html Go Fast, lightweight, trophy truck Raptor http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/444119-go-fast-lightweight-trophy-truck-raptor.html Sat, 11 May 2013 06:01:21 GMT Ever since I took my 2.2 avalanche apart to build this: Image: http://pnkages.com/g3/var/resizes/Projects/rc%20cars/Raptor/IMAG1778.jpg?m=1368251175 Ive wanted to build another 2.2 rig. The 1.9 rigs are fun, but there is nothing like a 2.2. Around thanksgiving I bought a wraith kit. At first I... Ever since I took my 2.2 avalanche apart to build this:
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Ive wanted to build another 2.2 rig. The 1.9 rigs are fun, but there is nothing like a 2.2. Around thanksgiving I bought a wraith kit. At first I was just going to build it, toss a brushless system in it and peel out. Then I started thinking about a 1:6 scale body. I had a yukon awhile back that I ended up selling before I built it. So the hunt was on for a body. As much as it pains me to build a ford, the raptor seemed to fit the build better then the yukon body. I ended up getting a body off of ebay. I also wanted to build the chassis out of aluminum. Trying to keep it light but still have some beef.
So I started building a chassis/cage.
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To build this how I was dreaming it up, I needed to cut a few things out.
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Then it was time for more tube
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And more tube
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And this is where I am currently
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More to come.

Build specs as of now.
Wraith axles
Wraith tranny
Savox Steering servo on the axle (just to keep it simple)
Wraith tires on rockstars (cuz I had them)
Tekin brushless setup
Full Aluminum chassis ]]> Large Scale Rigs jays68yak http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/444119-go-fast-lightweight-trophy-truck-raptor.html <![CDATA[1/6 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon "King"]]> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443824-1-6-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-king.html Thu, 09 May 2013 15:10:54 GMT Hi I was in the progress of transforming a 1/6 New Bright Jeep Wrangler into a crawler, when I found this: BC4x4.COM four wheel drive, 4x4, offroad and fourwheeling site. (http://bc4x4.com/inthenews/default.cfm?ID=178) Since I liked the shape and color and since I still had a second body... Hi


I was in the progress of transforming a 1/6 New Bright Jeep Wrangler into a crawler, when I found this:

BC4x4.COM four wheel drive, 4x4, offroad and fourwheeling site.

Since I liked the shape and color and since I still had a second body which was heavily used and scratched lying around, I decided to give it a go.

I had a lot of cutting, cleaning, filling and sanding to do...

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I needed a new rollcage, but because I wasn't able to bend metal tube of 10 mm diameter, I went to the local DIY store and found this...

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... which became this:

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Unfortunately I didn't think about taking pictures of the building phase back then, so here are the first results (front- and rear bumpers as well as side skits are still to be made):

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I know, it's not 100% like the original but that was what I could make out of the NB body without an even greater effort than it had already been... :ror:

The color I used was the original Jeep color called "Orange Crush".

And since I had a little paint left and had just finished my 1/6 Quad based on a 1/18 Kulak Crawler which later shall be pulled by the Jeep on a trailer, I quickly made this:

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Hope, you like it... 8)

Tom ]]> Large Scale Rigs Tom22 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443824-1-6-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-king.html custom CXT tow rig/crawler build thread http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443602-custom-cxt-tow-rig-crawler-build-thread.html Wed, 08 May 2013 04:41:18 GMT Ok so a friend i built a trailer for picked up one of these bodies and i really liked it so i did as well and i will be building custom chassis for both ours, So thought would do a build thread but keep in mind this will take some time cause i'm super busy building trailers and accesories so please be patient:lmao: Yes i know everyones dying to watch:roll: Anyways here's the start pics

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I had these tires laying around probably wont use but look really cool"thumbsup"
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]]> Large Scale Rigs mcrawlinslow http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443602-custom-cxt-tow-rig-crawler-build-thread.html My 1/6 Scorpion http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443513-my-1-6-scorpion.html Tue, 07 May 2013 19:46:00 GMT Hi

I want to show you one of my other rigs, which I finished a few months ago.

I bought a Nylint Scorpion from a friend, which he had already put on another chassis.

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As you can probably see, he used Clodbuster axles.
Basically, I liked it, but wanted to change the color and make a few modifications to the chassis, e.g. lower it alltogether to give it a more scaly look.

Tom ]]> Large Scale Rigs Tom22 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443513-my-1-6-scorpion.html 10 horse monster! http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443507-10-horse-monster.html Tue, 07 May 2013 19:11:17 GMT Image: http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu2/Jack59/Redcat%20Rampage%20XB-E/Skyrcbeast.jpg (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/Jack59/media/Redcat%20Rampage%20XB-E/Skyrcbeast.jpg.html) This is the hart of this build. I have the Toro EX200 esc as well. The plan is to build the ultimate scale race... Click the image to open in full size.
This is the hart of this build. I have the Toro EX200 esc as well.
The plan is to build the ultimate scale race truck!

See if I hit the mark? ]]> Large Scale Rigs twissted http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/443507-10-horse-monster.html Dragon 1/6 SAS 4x4 Desert Raider http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/442807-dragon-1-6-sas-4x4-desert-raider.html Fri, 03 May 2013 09:10:13 GMT Hi

My name ist Tom and I'm from Germany.
Having built several Rigs from 1/16 to 1/6 before, I was able to get a good deal on a Dragon Desert Raider Willys Jeep kit.

The basic idea was to make a civilian version out of it, but during the build I decided otherwise and stick to the desert type.

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Actually, I hadn't expected such a huge box... :shock:

At the same time I was able to get a chassis from ebay UK that had been built to suit a similar project.
But after it arrived, I was totally shocked about the terrible way it had been made. Also, it broke during transport.

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The frame was made from some undefinable material the had the characteristics of wood..., the leaf springs were made from circuit board material, the rest - see for yourself...
Fortunately I was able to negotiate a reduction due to the damage, so the money was well spent for the Bruiser axles, motor, etc. which I could all use for my project.

So I did.
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Since this would become a scaler which wouldn't be used in rough terrain I wanted to stick to the kit frame which would later be strenghened a little.
I replaced the leaf springs with some from the original bruiser - which are a little too short, but I think it's barely noticable - and also used the wheels that came with the chassis and werde already modified to fit to the axles. Also, they werent as "wobbly" as those from the Dragon kit.
The rest was easy play and a first testrun was very satisfying... :)

to be continued...

Tom ]]> Large Scale Rigs Tom22 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/442807-dragon-1-6-sas-4x4-desert-raider.html 21st Century Toys Williys Jeep http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/442805-21st-century-toys-williys-jeep.html Fri, 03 May 2013 08:47:00 GMT Hi

I was wondering why most of the 1/6 Willys used to be converted to RC are - next to those from Dragon - the ones made by Hasbro (GI Joe) and hardly ever those made by 21st Century Toys.

I was able to get one of those (21st) here in Europe (not too easy a task...) and I'm amazed by the great detail it has (e.g. real cloth seats, cloth top, etc.) as opposed to the basic appearance of a G joe Version.

So can you tell me, what the reason for that might be?

Tom ]]> Large Scale Rigs Tom22 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/442805-21st-century-toys-williys-jeep.html 1/6 TJ -jeeper03 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/441083-1-6-tj-jeeper03.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:28:22 GMT Hope to make a scale replica of my 1:1 Image: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/jjeeper/E2D62E2B-A322-4823-A7BB-5C59482F1A17-1805-000002C828DDA133_zpsdb2c5ee3.jpg Got a new bright body off eBay Image:... Hope to make a scale replica of my 1:1

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Got a new bright body off eBay

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Started acquiring parts:
Wraith axles
Ax10 trans
2.2 TSLs
Hemi
Ax10 beadlocks
1/2" square tubing for the frame

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I picked up the measurements for a 1:1 frame and used that to make a scale frame

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Used a wraith skid but added 3" to the middle of it.

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Mocking up ride height. Needs to be low since the tires come out to be 32" tall

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I need to braze the rear crossmember on, and shorten the front of the frame still. I need to figure out the electronics and driveshafts as well. ]]> Large Scale Rigs jeeper03 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/441083-1-6-tj-jeeper03.html