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JIA's Dad · 03-21-2007, 11:43 PM

Thanks to Fireman Jim I now own this nice Boyer Tube Chassis. And of course I love Wheely Kings. So being stupid (4x4 out now) I went and bought 2 more WKs for this project. JIA told me the tuber was made for a clod setup and he was correct. But like I said stupid is my middle name. I wanted to make it into a 2.2 with 12.5 wheel base. This is my first attempt at doing any type of build on my own. I thought I would post up some pics so you all could critique it for me.So here are pics of the frame with WK axles at 12.5". Using 8-32 all-thread and black ink pens to make the links. The rig has about 3 3/8" clearance at center.

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t...1174541105.pbw

Wrecker · 03-21-2007, 11:48 PM

Nice job. Looks like the crawlin bug has bit you bad.

I'm sure this is going to turn out sweet.

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 12:11 AM

Yes I am HOOKED!!!! I have been doing some more to the tuber. I have the WK tranny mounted, made servo and battery axle mounts and made a skid plate for the bottom out of some really slick plastic I found. If the plastic works out like I hope it will, I'll pass on the info on it to all. I want to test before I recommend it. I plan to try a 55 turn brushed motor first, then maybe try a brush-less later. I have a Mamba Maxx and a Z3013 but the motor is a little large so I'll need to make another mount. I'll save that for the rebuild. But I am going to use the Maxx now. I want to see how it works with the 55 turn Axiom motor. thanks for the reply

Find pics of mounts here.http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t...1174495468.pbw

pbfrk4life · 03-22-2007, 12:47 AM

Looks very good. I love the rigs you and your son make. You did one hell of a job at ur first attempt at maken a rig alone!

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 12:56 AM

pb, Thanks, it sure make building easy when you buy tube frames like the Boyer. Every thing is so precise. Man I can't say enough about Mr. Boyer, absolutely the best I've seen!!!

Thorsteenster · 03-22-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JIA's Dad

tuber was made for a clod setup

no surprise there, so was the scorpion! definately the wheely "shafting clod chassis's" king!

looking good!

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thorsteenster

no surprise there, so was the scorpion! definately the wheely "shafting clod chassis's" king!

looking good!

I would have to say The Scorpion King truly is king (KING OF MY HEART). Since the building of that rig brought JIA and myself closer together and gave us some very needed quality time together. As he states in the article in the May issue of RCD. The building, testing, and rebuilding was truly a great time in my life. And the start of my RC life. Hope this answers your question. Thanks

Unimoger · 03-22-2007, 10:42 AM

That article was a GREAT story, I had to read it twice, actually made the eyes water a bit.

I see the bug has bitten you for life now. Can't get any nicer than a boyer tuber.

And I think we might have to change your name to Wheely King, not scorpion king

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 11:00 AM

Thanks Moger, Yes I have that eye problem every time I read it also. I'm going crazy waiting for June so I can go back to Augusta for the next comp and to visit.

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 11:15 AM

I forgot to mention that I used 5000 wt. diff lube in the shocks and they do rebound some. Since the shocks have the air bladders inside.

Thorsteenster · 03-22-2007, 11:18 AM

i think im gonna have to bite and buy a subscription, i cant find it anywhere around here, rcdriver that is.

marzzz23 · 03-22-2007, 11:50 AM

i loved the articles too, they are what has me hooked into crawling and I don't even have one yet. i love that orange tuber above, it looks sweet!!!!!

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thorsteenster

i think im gonna have to bite and buy a subscription, i cant find it anywhere around here, rcdriver that is.

You wil not regret doing that

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 02:12 PM

Marz, The WK is a good place to start since the 4x4 is now available. If you can go the price. I've seen some good mods being made to them. Nickrummy's is looking nice!!! Glad your Hooked

62PYRO · 03-22-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorsteenster

i think im gonna have to bite and buy a subscription, i cant find it anywhere around here, rcdriver that is.

It's the only one I subscribe to.Covers more variety than any mag out there.

emaxxjeremy · 03-22-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIA's Dad

I have a Mamba Maxx and a Z3013 but the motor is a little large so I'll need to make another mount.

send it on over, i'm all over it

i will be in augusta again myself, so see ya there

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Pyro, I really like the mag also but it's special since JIA writes for them. I get the mag monthly and read it several times. I'm trying hard to get educated in RC.

Jeremy, MY pit man Whats up!!! Yep, I'm going crazy with anticipation of my getting my A** beat by you guys. I just want to see everyone again and have all the fun again. You are in my pit crew again. I'll have a stick to repair. See you there man!!!

EeePee · 03-22-2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIA's Dad

Thanks Moger, Yes I have that eye problem every time I read it also.

Don't you girls go soft on us for crying out loud!

JIA's Dad · 03-22-2007, 10:04 PM

EeePee, I don't understand I post up my first build and give you a chance to give me Sh!t and thats the best you can do. Come on!!! Hey, can you pass me a tissue!!!!

EeePee · 03-22-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JIA's Dad

and thats the best you can do. Come on!!!

Hey give me a break it's kind of late!

03-21-2007, 11:43 PM	#1
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Boyer WK Tuber Thanks to Fireman Jim I now own this nice Boyer Tube Chassis. And of course I love Wheely Kings. So being stupid (4x4 out now) I went and bought 2 more WKs for this project. JIA told me the tuber was made for a clod setup and he was correct. But like I said stupid is my middle name. I wanted to make it into a 2.2 with 12.5 wheel base. This is my first attempt at doing any type of build on my own. I thought I would post up some pics so you all could critique it for me.So here are pics of the frame with WK axles at 12.5". Using 8-32 all-thread and black ink pens to make the links. The rig has about 3 3/8" clearance at center. http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t...1174541105.pbw Last edited by JIA's Dad; 03-22-2007 at 02:49 AM.

03-22-2007, 12:11 AM	#3
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Yes I am HOOKED!!!! I have been doing some more to the tuber. I have the WK tranny mounted, made servo and battery axle mounts and made a skid plate for the bottom out of some really slick plastic I found. If the plastic works out like I hope it will, I'll pass on the info on it to all. I want to test before I recommend it. I plan to try a 55 turn brushed motor first, then maybe try a brush-less later. I have a Mamba Maxx and a Z3013 but the motor is a little large so I'll need to make another mount. I'll save that for the rebuild. But I am going to use the Maxx now. I want to see how it works with the 55 turn Axiom motor. thanks for the replyFind pics of mounts here.http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t...1174495468.pbw Last edited by JIA's Dad; 03-22-2007 at 12:16 AM.

03-21-2007, 11:48 PM	#2
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Nice job. Looks like the crawlin bug has bit you bad. I'm sure this is going to turn out sweet.

03-22-2007, 12:47 AM	#4
pbfrk4life Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clovis Posts: 158	Looks very good. I love the rigs you and your son make. You did one hell of a job at ur first attempt at maken a rig alone!

03-22-2007, 12:56 AM	#5
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	pb, Thanks, it sure make building easy when you buy tube frames like the Boyer. Every thing is so precise. Man I can't say enough about Mr. Boyer, absolutely the best I've seen!!!

03-22-2007, 10:42 AM	#8
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	That article was a GREAT story, I had to read it twice, actually made the eyes water a bit. I see the bug has bitten you for life now. Can't get any nicer than a boyer tuber. And I think we might have to change your name to Wheely King, not scorpion king

03-22-2007, 11:00 AM	#9
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Thanks Moger, Yes I have that eye problem every time I read it also. I'm going crazy waiting for June so I can go back to Augusta for the next comp and to visit.

03-22-2007, 11:15 AM	#10
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	I forgot to mention that I used 5000 wt. diff lube in the shocks and they do rebound some. Since the shocks have the air bladders inside.

03-22-2007, 11:18 AM	#11
Thorsteenster I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,377	i think im gonna have to bite and buy a subscription, i cant find it anywhere around here, rcdriver that is.

03-22-2007, 11:50 AM	#12
marzzz23 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: perkasie, pa Posts: 742	i loved the articles too, they are what has me hooked into crawling and I don't even have one yet. i love that orange tuber above, it looks sweet!!!!!

03-22-2007, 02:12 PM	#14
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Marz, The WK is a good place to start since the 4x4 is now available. If you can go the price. I've seen some good mods being made to them. Nickrummy's is looking nice!!! Glad your Hooked

03-22-2007, 09:08 PM	#17
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Pyro, I really like the mag also but it's special since JIA writes for them. I get the mag monthly and read it several times. I'm trying hard to get educated in RC. Jeremy, MY pit man Whats up!!! Yep, I'm going crazy with anticipation of my getting my A** beat by you guys. I just want to see everyone again and have all the fun again. You are in my pit crew again. I'll have a stick to repair. See you there man!!!

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03-22-2007, 10:04 PM	#19
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	EeePee, I don't understand I post up my first build and give you a chance to give me Sh!t and thats the best you can do. Come on!!! Hey, can you pass me a tissue!!!!

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