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jkoch88 · 11-25-2005, 08:12 AM

Hey everyone this is for the ones who live in snow country, We already have had our first snow and has stopped me from rock crawlin, so I was wondering if anyone ever made a course inside. Maybe fake rocks or something inexpensive... If anyone has a good idea let me know Because I hate not being able to crawl

The Lyin' King · 11-25-2005, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkoch88

Hey everyone this is for the ones who live in snow country, We already have had our first snow and has stopped me from rock crawlin, so I was wondering if anyone ever made a course inside. Maybe fake rocks or something inexpensive... If anyone has a good idea let me know Because I hate not being able to crawl

I looked into "faux rock" and for the $$$$ they want you may as well buy diamonds.

Here's an example . . . .

http://www.midwestinternetsales.com/...=googFakeRocks

MTUJeeper · 11-25-2005, 10:30 AM

I live in an old mining town, so there are rocks galore to go collect, so that is what we did. Other than that, I would say dark clothes, ski mask, and hit up a subdivision at night! lol, j/k

spencurai · 11-25-2005, 12:24 PM

we just go outside and bring the rocks in. Simple as that.

skerb · 11-25-2005, 04:42 PM

http://people.clemson.edu/~mkirby/wallykrawler1.mpg http://people.clemson.edu/~mkirby/wallykrawler2.mpg

little fun in the living room rock pile

picked these up from a local drainage ditch one night

prerunner1982 · 11-25-2005, 05:30 PM

perhaps you could make some out of fiberglass, mold it the way you want.. i dont know enough about 'glass, but i am sure there is a way to make it rough to have some traction..

jkoch88 · 11-26-2005, 12:45 PM

Well thank you all for your good idea's I am still thinking of how it can be done. since the wife will not go for Rocks in the house LOL, I was thinking of putting it on plywood so I can lift it up and put it away, so It would need to be light weight. Now the Fiberglass idea might work, I could use foam or some type of filling, make the design then cover with fiberglass to make it solid

MTUJeeper · 11-26-2005, 12:52 PM

I think I would just go get some chicken wire from the hardware store and some wire cutters, or maybe you could get away with some foam insulation. You might want to think about plaster of paris...it is available at even walmart, and I think it would be strong enough if it were thick. It is heavy though, but I am sure it is easier to work with than fiberglass, and you could even get some texture to the rocks for more grip.

AdamF · 11-26-2005, 04:28 PM

Yea, try some plaster of paris reinforced with chicken wire. I think that would work well.

Got Rocks? · 11-26-2005, 04:43 PM

yeah that is the way nylints cours was made

JoKeR65656 · 11-27-2005, 04:43 PM

Lust take a big chunk of foam, like the hard stuff, and use a grinder to take it down to size.Its the type of foam that encases electromics like a computer in the box.

TwistedXT · 11-28-2005, 12:35 PM

if you have alot of time on your hands, you could build something like most model train enthusiasts:

Paper machey (?spelling?

).. go to hobby lobby...

braceysdad · 11-28-2005, 12:46 PM

There are several sites that show you how to build faux rocks for watergardens. These would look and work great.

Wrecker · 11-28-2005, 12:48 PM

I just took some cut up logs used for a fire place and put them on a sheet of plywood. Then when you get bored move them around and you have a new course. Works great.

oldkid · 11-30-2005, 09:20 AM

I just use couch and chair cushions. They are not solid like rocks but it's still a blast and easy to clean up.

aint scared · 11-30-2005, 09:40 AM

i have a really lazy dog, and he's pretty big so i krawl over him. he doesn't mind. lol

The Lyin' King · 11-30-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedXT

if you have alot of time on your hands, you could build something like most model train enthusiasts:

Holly warehouse required, rest of your life needed to accomplish . . . . choo-choo heaven!!!!!

STR8_UP · 12-03-2005, 05:53 PM

home depot sells phumas(sp) rock cheap. its very light and easy to break into smaller rocks and also has a high grip surface!

my 0.02
_Jason

Otto Man · 12-03-2005, 09:11 PM

I use about 15 pieces of firewood (wood stove in house) and make a course, drive over a few times, and it constantly changes. Cheap entertainment, and keeps me warm at the same time.

raytard · 12-05-2005, 10:45 AM

I was talking to my wife about bringing rocks inside & here is what she came up with.(keep in mind this will be expensive but not like buying "diamonds")

What you will need:
Good stuff expandable foam; $4.55/can
Tarp or plywood for base. (optional)
Speckle stone paint $6.50/can
Chicken wire (support & shape)
Sand, gravel & clear silicone to hold it in place
Filler ie: boxes, milk crates, old shoes etc...

You could scatter filler & make shapes w/ chicken wire then cover everything w/ the foam as thick as you like.
When it is cured you could cut & shape it. When you get all of your ledges, bowls, stairs & cracks cut and shaped, you could smear silicone in different areas and cover w/ gravel and or sand.
Then when it has cured you could speckle paint everything.

I rent for now so this will have to wait... When we buy our house my garage WILL have this done to it. I picture 3-4 ft vertical climbs & maybe even a tunnel.

If I have enough room I may even get some yard pond stuff & put a creek through it. LOL

11-25-2005, 08:12 AM	#1
jkoch88 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hermitage Posts: 39	Rock crawlin inside Hey everyone this is for the ones who live in snow country, We already have had our first snow and has stopped me from rock crawlin, so I was wondering if anyone ever made a course inside. Maybe fake rocks or something inexpensive... If anyone has a good idea let me know Because I hate not being able to crawl

11-26-2005, 12:45 PM	#7
jkoch88 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hermitage Posts: 39	Still Thinking Well thank you all for your good idea's I am still thinking of how it can be done. since the wife will not go for Rocks in the house LOL, I was thinking of putting it on plywood so I can lift it up and put it away, so It would need to be light weight. Now the Fiberglass idea might work, I could use foam or some type of filling, make the design then cover with fiberglass to make it solid

12-05-2005, 10:45 AM	#20
raytard RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ...Here & There Posts: 1,590	I was talking to my wife about bringing rocks inside & here is what she came up with.(keep in mind this will be expensive but not like buying "diamonds") What you will need: Good stuff expandable foam; $4.55/can Tarp or plywood for base. (optional) Speckle stone paint $6.50/can Chicken wire (support & shape) Sand, gravel & clear silicone to hold it in place Filler ie: boxes, milk crates, old shoes etc... You could scatter filler & make shapes w/ chicken wire then cover everything w/ the foam as thick as you like. When it is cured you could cut & shape it. When you get all of your ledges, bowls, stairs & cracks cut and shaped, you could smear silicone in different areas and cover w/ gravel and or sand. Then when it has cured you could speckle paint everything. I rent for now so this will have to wait... When we buy our house my garage WILL have this done to it. I picture 3-4 ft vertical climbs & maybe even a tunnel. If I have enough room I may even get some yard pond stuff & put a creek through it. LOL Last edited by raytard; 12-05-2005 at 02:47 PM.

11-25-2005, 10:30 AM	#3
MTUJeeper Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Range Posts: 109	I live in an old mining town, so there are rocks galore to go collect, so that is what we did. Other than that, I would say dark clothes, ski mask, and hit up a subdivision at night! lol, j/k

11-25-2005, 12:24 PM	#4
spencurai Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 35	we just go outside and bring the rocks in. Simple as that.

11-25-2005, 04:42 PM	#5
skerb Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 661	http://people.clemson.edu/~mkirby/wallykrawler1.mpg http://people.clemson.edu/~mkirby/wallykrawler2.mpg little fun in the living room rock pile picked these up from a local drainage ditch one night

11-25-2005, 05:30 PM	#6
prerunner1982 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3	perhaps you could make some out of fiberglass, mold it the way you want.. i dont know enough about 'glass, but i am sure there is a way to make it rough to have some traction..

11-26-2005, 12:52 PM	#8
MTUJeeper Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Range Posts: 109	I think I would just go get some chicken wire from the hardware store and some wire cutters, or maybe you could get away with some foam insulation. You might want to think about plaster of paris...it is available at even walmart, and I think it would be strong enough if it were thick. It is heavy though, but I am sure it is easier to work with than fiberglass, and you could even get some texture to the rocks for more grip.

11-26-2005, 04:28 PM	#9
AdamF RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,673	Yea, try some plaster of paris reinforced with chicken wire. I think that would work well.

11-26-2005, 04:43 PM	#10
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	yeah that is the way nylints cours was made

11-27-2005, 04:43 PM	#11
JoKeR65656 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Olds, ab, canada! Posts: 21	Lust take a big chunk of foam, like the hard stuff, and use a grinder to take it down to size.Its the type of foam that encases electromics like a computer in the box.

11-28-2005, 12:35 PM	#12
TwistedXT Powered by Awesome Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 3,622	if you have alot of time on your hands, you could build something like most model train enthusiasts: Paper machey (?spelling? ).. go to hobby lobby...

11-28-2005, 12:46 PM	#13
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	There are several sites that show you how to build faux rocks for watergardens. These would look and work great.

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11-28-2005, 12:48 PM	#14
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	I just took some cut up logs used for a fire place and put them on a sheet of plywood. Then when you get bored move them around and you have a new course. Works great.

11-30-2005, 09:20 AM	#15
oldkid Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Centerview Posts: 9	I just use couch and chair cushions. They are not solid like rocks but it's still a blast and easy to clean up.

11-30-2005, 09:40 AM	#16
aint scared Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VICE PRESIDENT of clodtalk Posts: 133	i have a really lazy dog, and he's pretty big so i krawl over him. he doesn't mind. lol

12-03-2005, 05:53 PM	#18
STR8_UP I joined the Band! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 85	home depot sells phumas(sp) rock cheap. its very light and easy to break into smaller rocks and also has a high grip surface! my 0.02 _Jason

12-03-2005, 09:11 PM	#19
Otto Man Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: weirton Posts: 35	I use about 15 pieces of firewood (wood stove in house) and make a course, drive over a few times, and it constantly changes. Cheap entertainment, and keeps me warm at the same time.

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