Dad's Tuber
 

Dad bought a Scorpion frame from Perry at the Augusta comp this weekend.

Here's a link to the frame: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...873#post503873

The frame was designed to be used with Clod axles but we decided to go with Wheely King axles instead. (That's right, Dad bought two WKs to build this rig :lol: )

We're using a 55 turn Axiom, Wheely King transmission, Revo driveshafts, WK axles, RPM Revolvers and Imex All-Ts. Should be a 14" wheelbase.

emaxxjeremy locked the diffs and helped hog out the slots for the driveshafts to pass through the cab.

We just welded/brazed the blind nuts into the 1/4" brake line. Instead of keeping the flange like I did on Ralph we changed the way the links look on his...they're cleaner looking than mine. "thumbsup"

Will get some pics up in a few...

Cool! I saw that chassis when it was first posted for sale and wanted it sooo badly. This should be a cool build!

i wish i stayed alittle longer on sunday to see it closer to being done. and can't wait to see some more of it in person next time.

rich

Here's some shots...

Driver seat, Wheely King tranny, and the stock WK ESC. The battery is an 8.4V 1000mAh pack.

Links are 1/4 brake tubing that's been drilled out with a 7/32" bit. 8-32 blind nuts were then MIG welded then brazed into the tube.

JIA is the WK youre new favorite rig?? I've got one, just waiting on the parts to show up for the front axle. (cant afford 2). Man thats a nice chassis.

hog out the holes? what do you expect with sub-standard tools. :flipoff:
lol

oh and thats a sweet motor plate you have for that :mrgreen:

We've been messing with this one off and on today.

Dad and I plan on crawling tomorrow. :mrgreen:

That is cool Jason. It must be really nice to be able to share your passion with your father. "thumbsup"

wish my dad would crawl with me :-( :-(


oh well....nice rig :D enjoy!

Hey brother I feel your pain however just feel fortunate that your dad is still here with you. Unfortunately, all of us aren't that lucky. Treat every moment with your family as if it were your last because it just might be. "thumbsup"

Did you just call JiA and his dad "Sub-standard Tools"!??!?!? :shock:

I am shocked! Shocked I tells ya'!!!!


:-P

Nice Score on Dad's part"thumbsup"

Looks like a Great Rig :!:

And interested to hear how the WK stuff works.

How well do those brake line links hold up (unless this is a first time for you, then I would have to wait)? Do you think the blind nut is a necessary bit?

We welded 16 ga steel to the tops of the links (same thing I did on Ralph). These links will be the most durable parts on the truck. :lol:

The blind nuts are what the threaded rod screws into. Completely necessary.

Very cool... I wasn't sure if the blind-nuts were necessary as you tapped the brake line. Thanks for clearing it up!

You keep postin, I'll keep droolin."thumbsup"

Rear suspension is done, shocks are installed, and wheels/tires have been chosen. Dad's using my old RPM Revolvers with All-Ts.

He picked up an OFNA antenna mount for the truck so now he has an aerial whip off the back right corner.

Tonight we'll build the front upper 3-link and install electronics.

ive done ALOT of tube work with 1/4" brake line. its VERY soft. i think your gonna bend them to $hit first time out.

edit. just read post #15

how old are you?

32.