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Steve'O · 12-07-2010, 02:19 PM

should almost spray some texture on a board and see what kind of angles you can crawl up with out tipping backwards

no2hud · 12-07-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vistavega

Were going to put fiberglas mess over styrofoam, then some sort of concrete, then spray on drivit.

That's the same process that I used on the first panel then on the second two I skipped the fiber mesh, seems to hold up really well. I tried my spray gun but ended up using a concrete brush for grooving the mix for traction, way easier to clean up.

What sizes are those sheet of styrofoam and where were you able to find it if you don't mind be asking? That's exactly what I've been looking for in the last few weeks. Your course looks awesome, can't wait to see it finished and you're right being tons of work.

Bart bender · 12-07-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vistavega

Were going to put fiberglas mess over styrofoam, then some sort of concrete, then spray on drivit.

Just make sure the resin you use won't melt the styrofoam. Try putting texture on the glass and resin. I have concrete on the panels I made. They actually have too much traction. And of course they are heavy as hell

The RCP guys used bed liner I believe with some sand texture on theirs. They did a build on that course for the RC Expo in '08 or '09.

jeepcj776 · 12-07-2010, 09:50 PM

this is being built at a shop were this is all they do, They make waterfall kits the same way

vistavega · 12-07-2010, 10:05 PM

Tks jeepj776 . I m helping EJ build my course . hes built 2 rock crawling courses before . EJ says it well take 4 hrs to just put mess and concrete on 1 4 by 4 section . Weve got 6 sections to do . Any one want to volunter to make some lines sundy and mesh one 4 by 4 section?

vistavega · 12-07-2010, 10:25 PM

Seams like we get less carving done each day , more thinking and figuring out lines I want it to be hard but fun

vistavega · 12-07-2010, 10:35 PM

EJ says well put both smooth and rough texture were we need it and I went up a board with ruff texture at apoximatly 90% incline ,slipped alot but made it up it. Its the bumps ledges and curves that r going to make it hard.

El Matador · 12-07-2010, 10:37 PM

No there is an idea! Putting a waterfall in it.

whillinwillys · 12-08-2010, 12:54 AM

This thing is so BA I can't wait to build mine whish I had time to come help

camobob · 12-08-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vistavega

Tks jeepj776 . I m helping EJ build my course . hes built 2 rock crawling courses before . EJ says it well take 4 hrs to just put mess and concrete on 1 4 by 4 section . Weve got 6 sections to do . Any one want to volunter to make some lines sundy and mesh one 4 by 4 section?

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shizzz · 12-08-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by no2hud

Here's what I made for our indoor section at the Hobby Town "Mega Plex" in Omaha, NE. I used 30"x80" free door pallets, cup boxes, weed barrier felt, spray foam, base coat stucco mix, and colored w/texture stucco mix. We can move these panels with one or two guys and pretty durable.

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WOW! That rocks

The old C'dale at background is awsome too

vistavega · 12-08-2010, 10:04 PM

Today we did a little carving , cut the 8 by 8 sections into 4 pieces , added some foam to make some climbs doable.Did more testing lines to .
tomorrow.

Sir Steven · 12-09-2010, 01:06 AM

That's looking nice!
Keep up the good work.

vistavega · 12-09-2010, 09:08 PM

I showed up tonight and EJ already had 1 section fiberglased and 1 coat of mud, cool.I just carved a little on 2nd section and he will mud it tommorrow.

Bart bender · 12-10-2010, 12:54 PM

So is he blowing on the crete or hand applying. Looks good.

What kind of coin are you looking at for materials with this build, if you don't mind me asking.

six6six · 12-10-2010, 03:13 PM

I wish i had a indoor course like that! Nice work.

vistavega · 12-10-2010, 05:03 PM

EJ is applying the first coat of mesh and concrete by hand , then the rest of the coats hell spray. EJ is supplying all the materials 4 the build so I don't have a price on that.I just know what he is charging me when its done .
I think were going to take the night off work on it tommorow.

Steve'O · 12-10-2010, 09:32 PM

yeah you should let me come help forsheer call me up i got some cool ideas for some lines fun ones

Steve'O · 12-10-2010, 09:38 PM

i am also sheer he would sell some of that foam for a better price than the store and way bigger chunks too huge chunks too

crawling-wallz · 12-10-2010, 10:22 PM

killer work, i've always wanted a course i can rip my scx10 on, really nice job

12-07-2010, 10:25 PM	#26
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	Picts day 3 Seams like we get less carving done each day , more thinking and figuring out lines I want it to be hard but fun Attached Images

12-07-2010, 10:35 PM	#27
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	texture EJ says well put both smooth and rough texture were we need it and I went up a board with ruff texture at apoximatly 90% incline ,slipped alot but made it up it. Its the bumps ledges and curves that r going to make it hard.

12-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#32
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	day 4 Today we did a little carving , cut the 8 by 8 sections into 4 pieces , added some foam to make some climbs doable.Did more testing lines to . tomorrow. Attached Images

12-09-2010, 09:08 PM	#34
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	day 5 I showed up tonight and EJ already had 1 section fiberglased and 1 coat of mud, cool.I just carved a little on 2nd section and he will mud it tommorrow. Attached Images

12-07-2010, 02:19 PM	#21
Steve'O Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rapid City Posts: 80	should almost spray some texture on a board and see what kind of angles you can crawl up with out tipping backwards

12-07-2010, 09:50 PM	#24
jeepcj776 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belle Fourche Posts: 172	this is being built at a shop were this is all they do, They make waterfall kits the same way

12-07-2010, 10:05 PM	#25
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	Tks jeepj776 . I m helping EJ build my course . hes built 2 rock crawling courses before . EJ says it well take 4 hrs to just put mess and concrete on 1 4 by 4 section . Weve got 6 sections to do . Any one want to volunter to make some lines sundy and mesh one 4 by 4 section?

12-07-2010, 10:37 PM	#28
El Matador Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Orange Posts: 128	No there is an idea! Putting a waterfall in it.

12-08-2010, 12:54 AM	#29
whillinwillys Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spearfish,sd Posts: 149	This thing is so BA I can't wait to build mine whish I had time to come help

12-09-2010, 01:06 AM	#33
Sir Steven Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 184	That's looking nice! Keep up the good work.

12-10-2010, 12:54 PM	#35
Bart bender I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa, the antirecreation state! Posts: 2,227	So is he blowing on the crete or hand applying. Looks good. What kind of coin are you looking at for materials with this build, if you don't mind me asking.

12-10-2010, 03:13 PM	#36
six6six Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IL Posts: 20	I wish i had a indoor course like that! Nice work.

12-10-2010, 05:03 PM	#37
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	EJ is applying the first coat of mesh and concrete by hand , then the rest of the coats hell spray. EJ is supplying all the materials 4 the build so I don't have a price on that.I just know what he is charging me when its done . I think were going to take the night off work on it tommorow.

12-10-2010, 09:32 PM	#38
Steve'O Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rapid City Posts: 80	yeah you should let me come help forsheer call me up i got some cool ideas for some lines fun ones

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12-10-2010, 09:38 PM	#39
Steve'O Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rapid City Posts: 80	i am also sheer he would sell some of that foam for a better price than the store and way bigger chunks too huge chunks too

12-10-2010, 10:22 PM	#40
crawling-wallz Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 285	killer work, i've always wanted a course i can rip my scx10 on, really nice job

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