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Old 01-16-2012, 08:34 PM   #1
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Default Tedo's 1.9 KOH build

Had some spare parts laying around and decided to build a 1.9 R1. First thing was to put some axial axles under the frame and to shorten the wheel base (10.5").

As of now I will be running a XL5 with a tamiya silver can motor. Steering will be a 645 hitec. The suspension is RC4WD 110 dual shocks. All were sitting in my spare parts drawer.

Brazed up a spare tire mount. Looks pretty good. Designed to accommodate the full up travel of the suspension.

Just waiting on some drive shafts. Then will finish off the interior with a dash and driver I also have laying around.

I think it looks perfect. Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Old 01-17-2012, 04:55 AM   #2
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Love the look of your truck, Its got a madmax feel to it. I like.....
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Old 01-17-2012, 12:16 PM   #3
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Love the look of your truck, Its got a madmax feel to it. I like.....
Are you familiar with the "King of the Hammers"? Definitely google it if not.

And yes, the hammers race is kinda madmaxish! Lots of tough, fast, technical homemade rigs.
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Old 01-17-2012, 12:43 PM   #4
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i love the look of this, i should do something similar with my second r1
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Old 01-20-2012, 02:11 AM   #5
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Looks great. Funnily enough I'd thought about doing a 1.9 R1 and putting a spare wheel on the back too, doing a real scale buggy look. Hadn't thought about shortening the wheelbase though and after seeing yours I can see it's definitely needed.
Junfac have just massively cut the cost of the R1, I'm almost tempted to buy a second kit. It's a such a versatile design and a great kit to fiddle with.

Good work.

What's the turning radius like with those axles and the 1.9's? Is it better than the stock set up?
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Old 01-20-2012, 09:01 AM   #6
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Looks great. Funnily enough I'd thought about doing a 1.9 R1 and putting a spare wheel on the back too, doing a real scale buggy look. Hadn't thought about shortening the wheelbase though and after seeing yours I can see it's definitely needed.
Junfac have just massively cut the cost of the R1, I'm almost tempted to buy a second kit. It's a such a versatile design and a great kit to fiddle with.

Good work.

What's the turning radius like with those axles and the 1.9's? Is it better than the stock set up?
Yeah, I brazed up the rear spare tire carrier to replace the bottom/rear cross brace. Super simple design and in my opinion just completes the look.

To be true to scale, the axles should definitely be as close to tucked under the frame as possible. Hence shortening the wheelbase.

The axles turn way better that the R1's! My portals are now under my 2.2 Campbell buggy. The R1 axles look awesome and perform great with the exception of the turning radius. 4 way steer is a must!

Oh, and budget build is out the window. Although testing on my rock course in the basement, the XL5 and silver can motor just don't cut it... I am used to my MMP and 13.5 setup in my Campbell buggy. So, I got a waterproof HH BR-XL on the way with a HH 25T...

I always thought the R1 never had the love it deserved.
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Old 01-20-2012, 02:30 PM   #7
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Just googled "King of hammers" and your rig has defo' got the king of hammers look. I've never seen or heard of it before, Its great to watch on you tube.... Nice one
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:23 PM   #8
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After having the pleasure of attending KOH last year, i would say without a doubt that if your truck was full size it would fit in great out there. Looks great
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Old 01-22-2012, 01:09 PM   #9
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man i wish i had spare parts like this just sitting around, love the truck
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Old 01-29-2012, 03:57 PM   #10
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Well, no so much a budget build anymore. Got me a HH BR-XL and a 27t torquemaster. Swapped trannies and I am now using my R2 heavy duty tranny from my 2.2 build. And some new shoes. The pitbulls are AMAZING! Perfect size, width, and it the softest tire compound. Totally rivals my 2.2 tsls.

This thing flat out performs in every way. I am so pleased with its appearance. Such a fun trail rig as well as a helleva sportsman crawler.





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Old 01-29-2012, 08:29 PM   #11
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Rig looks tough, can we see some more pic's of layout in the chassis. I've been looking for a driver for mine where did yours come from.
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Old 01-30-2012, 08:05 PM   #12
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awesome rig man!!
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Old 02-01-2012, 06:24 PM   #13
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this truck is ugly as all sin! But it looks freakin cool as hell dude!!
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Rig looks tough, can we see some more pic's of layout in the chassis. I've been looking for a driver for mine where did yours come from.
Here's the run down. These chassis are real cramped, especially if you want a driver, however this is pretty simple and straight forward. The driver is from a Tamiya Sand Scorcher picked up off of ebay:



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Old 02-20-2012, 09:49 AM   #15
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Well, decided to do a chassis mounted servo. Pretty easy mod using standard servo braces and existing mounting brackets on the r1 chassis. Works really good and is sturdy:





Then decided to cut a new hood out of what I believe to be .20 ga aluminum sheet (it's the thick stuff). What I really wanted is for the hood to go over the front axle - which is does due to the new chassis mounted servo. Ran a 3s through it yesterday, and there is no binding, and everything clears as it should:



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Old 02-20-2012, 12:48 PM   #16
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You know I almost feel that those tires/wheels are too big for that chassis to be a scale koh rig. It looks pretty sweet though
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Old 02-20-2012, 01:21 PM   #17
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You know I almost feel that those tires/wheels are too big for that chassis to be a scale koh rig. It looks pretty sweet though
Considering its a single seater, I feel like the 1.9's are pretty close. And yes, there are smaller 1.9 tires, but damn, those pitbulls perform way too good to ignore....
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Hmmmm maybe get some 1.55 rims and reduce the pitbulls?\? Idk like I said, it's just what I feel but even then it looks sweet!

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Tedo, this thing just keeps gettin' better an' better.....
It's amazing how you have got all the electrics hidden away, it's a pain in the backside to hide the wiring inside the cage. There isn't a lot of room in there......
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Old 02-23-2012, 06:06 PM   #20
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That is a bad azz rig!!I think the tires look close enough to scale I`d leave em alone
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