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Old 02-25-2014, 06:20 AM   #1
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Default FICO, alternative shafty.

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I post it here because I do not know where to post it....., is traxxas 1/16 base, all the rest is hand made, plase Mod, you can decide its home.






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Old 02-25-2014, 08:26 AM   #2
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Lets seen some naked pics with the body off Intriging for sure.
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Old 02-25-2014, 09:51 AM   #3
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Was initially skeptical but those pictures sure look interesting!

Lets see the body off!
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Old 02-25-2014, 10:34 AM   #4
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The project start six months ago, and this is first step just to "view" the model and take some dimensions:



After that come out some doodle:



From doodle to stuff:









Thanks to Holmes, nice, strong and compact motor.
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Old 02-25-2014, 10:36 AM   #5
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Very cool concept, for sure! Nice work.
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:00 AM   #6
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that's definitely thinking outside the box, i like the concept.
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:42 AM   #7
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Love it!!!! that is awesome
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Old 02-25-2014, 01:50 PM   #8
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Very nice work. Got anymore pics without the body?
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Old 02-25-2014, 04:04 PM   #9
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Definitely interesting.

Any shots of it articulated out on something? You give any thoughts to mounting the rear half on a 4 link. Would be kinda like a Berg Tracer with an IFS. Could be a bad a$$ rock racer.
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Old 02-25-2014, 08:39 PM   #10
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That's an interesting concept for sure.
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Old 02-25-2014, 09:05 PM   #11
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WOW! I like how far forward the motor is and great idea placing the drive shafts high keeping clearance! It also looks like the chassis is mostly enclosed leaving nothing to get hung up. Very cool!
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Old 02-26-2014, 02:50 PM   #12
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Very nice, very clean project. I 4-linked the rear of my mini Summit and used a scx-10 axle. You probably know this already, but those 1/16 traxxas diffs are very weak.

Let's see some action shots!
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Old 02-27-2014, 10:40 AM   #13
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Front suspension:







Drive shafts:









Rear suspension:



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Old 02-27-2014, 01:32 PM   #14
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Let's see a video of this thing in action
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Old 02-27-2014, 02:53 PM   #15
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CP as I told you on the 'other forum, I love this project for your boldness, creativity and finishes! This is an example of Italian creativity! my compliments friend

I can't wait to see it on the rocks!
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Old 02-27-2014, 09:04 PM   #16
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Love to see pics in action. Looks cool as hell and def different!
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Old 02-27-2014, 10:57 PM   #17
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I applaud your ingenuity, and can't wait to see how it does in action.
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Old 02-27-2014, 11:58 PM   #18
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Leave it to an Italian to build the Ferarri of crawlers.
Very sleek.
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Old 02-28-2014, 12:15 AM   #19
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name it Panigale
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Old 02-28-2014, 12:59 PM   #20
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Leave it to an Italian to build the Ferarri of crawlers.
Very sleek.
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name it Panigale
Wait wait, do not play with these names, this is history already written, my crawler has yet to see the rock............

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