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JasonInAugusta · 07-14-2007, 10:45 PM

That was the link that I posted...Jason changed it to the same article but on the RCC server.

I'll put the orginal link in the first post.

Rock Concepts · 07-16-2007, 10:58 PM

If anyone has any questions please let me know. I tried to be clear about the build up so if you have a question send me a private message. I will be more than happy to help.

John Schultz
HPI Racing #1
Rock Concepts

channo · 07-16-2007, 11:26 PM

hello All: thank you guys for the great write up got my wheely king and having fun building it this is my first crawler project and really think that it is a very nice approach to for newbs like myself again thanks and cant wait for the future stages 2,3 etc.......

cammok5 · 07-17-2007, 08:45 PM

when is stg 2 going to be up?

jbrandt · 07-18-2007, 02:46 PM

yeah, stage 2, I'm dyin' here!

Doodoob · 07-25-2007, 02:07 AM

I just went and got a WK while I was home on leave for my mid tour from South Korea. This was to replace the 2 Nylint 1/6 scale crawlers my son and I had, since he blew up both of them finaly after a year or so. I must say thank you for a nice write up on a low dollar conversion. I only had a couple of inputs.
1) The driveline parts 82008 and 82009. The instructions say nothing about getting these parts to fit other than cutting the length shorter.
I ended up taking a dremel to them just to get them to fit for the moment so we could play. I will swap out the yokes with the stock ones when I get back home at christmas
2) The 3mm steering rod was no where close to being long enough to work. I ended up finding a piece of 3mm all thread and making my own.

Thank you!

Rock Concepts · 07-25-2007, 12:53 PM

yes we fixed the drive line pict. and instuction. the steering rod we forgot to put that in I will get that up asap thanks for letting me know.

John Schultz
HPI racing#1

jbrandt · 07-30-2007, 10:16 AM

I just finished "phase 1+" on my new WK. AWESOME! I ended up ditching the steering linkage and went for an axle mount for the servo and made a battery tray for the front end to replace where the servo used to be. Much nicer. Even with 3 wheel drive (broken front axle) it still out climbed my stock WK! New axles coming soon, can't wait to see how it REALLY performs.

I had to cut the all-thread for the links 4mm shorter than the instructions said. I guess my rods ends were shorter than the ones HPI used...

can't wait to see what phase 2 will bring.
Cheers!

fungible · 07-31-2007, 10:29 PM

No big deal, but the hpiracing conversion page says the parts should cost about $65.20. When I add up the list, using the specified quantities, I get $85.69. It cost me about $130 for the parts, including shipping from multiple sources. In any case, I think the $65.20 is a little optimistic.

constantmotion · 08-01-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badtoy1986

thats cool... I wonder when they are going to come out with stage 2?
Edit did they leave it 50/50 or did they make it 60/40?

If you want the vid and the bottom of the write-up......it can be clearly determined 50/50 or 60/40 at the very beginning of clip.

onecolumbyte · 08-01-2007, 12:00 PM

EXCELLENT Article. Just EXCELLENT. I built up the stage one kit just as the page suggests and was very happy with the results. My only problem is I couldn't stop. I've gone on to flip the chassis and mount the servo on the axle.

I'm also waiting for stage II.

mazdalarry04 · 08-12-2007, 03:19 PM

i am new to the wheelie king. Where can i find a good tube chassie i like the jeep style

Shaun · 08-12-2007, 04:38 PM

Try to use the SEARCH

traxxas junky · 08-18-2007, 07:05 PM

i notice the 20 min of run times, would the gearing for powere give more power?

i really like this right up. this is proabably going to be my crawler.

floogldood · 08-19-2007, 09:03 AM

The Article helped me a lot too, Mine's done all except for links.

shierkahn · 08-19-2007, 09:38 AM

I was in the process of my WK stage one build and ran into a problem. My LHS can't get the DS's anymore(E-Savage). So, now I've gots to figure out something else. Any suggestions? Chris

j0e · 08-19-2007, 12:20 PM

long traxxas shafts (maxx)

WOODS · 08-19-2007, 03:02 PM

i did my build alittle over a week ago,and love it! first crawler and i love it. allready started building a scale truck. THANKS!!

Jeneum · 08-20-2007, 04:40 PM

Great article, I have bulit my WK but still need to do a few things that are in Phase I.

Do we have a date on Phase II. It would be good to see what I could do all at once.

sloppy · 08-20-2007, 05:29 PM

this is great to see hpi supporting our part of this hobby like this.
shows you guys are doing your homework, keep it up.
i saw some people questioning the motor and gearing choice we have a local here running pretty much the same set up with gearing and stock motor speed control. (he even had the stock tires for a little while) he had no problems from it at all. he has upgraded it now but it got him out there..

07-16-2007, 11:26 PM	#43
channo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage Posts: 45	Nice!!! hello All: thank you guys for the great write up got my wheely king and having fun building it this is my first crawler project and really think that it is a very nice approach to for newbs like myself again thanks and cant wait for the future stages 2,3 etc.......

08-18-2007, 07:05 PM	#54
traxxas junky Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hanover Posts: 34	i notice the 20 min of run times, would the gearing for powere give more power? i really like this right up. this is proabably going to be my crawler. Last edited by traxxas junky; 08-18-2007 at 07:10 PM.

08-19-2007, 03:02 PM	#58
WOODS Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: monongahela Posts: 66	wk i did my build alittle over a week ago,and love it! first crawler and i love it. allready started building a scale truck. THANKS!!

07-14-2007, 10:45 PM	#41
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	That was the link that I posted...Jason changed it to the same article but on the RCC server. I'll put the orginal link in the first post.

07-16-2007, 10:58 PM	#42
Rock Concepts Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Victorville Posts: 176	If anyone has any questions please let me know. I tried to be clear about the build up so if you have a question send me a private message. I will be more than happy to help. John Schultz HPI Racing #1 Rock Concepts

07-17-2007, 08:45 PM	#44
cammok5 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: nc Posts: 867	when is stg 2 going to be up?

07-18-2007, 02:46 PM	#45
jbrandt Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 338	yeah, stage 2, I'm dyin' here!

07-25-2007, 02:07 AM	#46
Doodoob Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spokane Posts: 430	I just went and got a WK while I was home on leave for my mid tour from South Korea. This was to replace the 2 Nylint 1/6 scale crawlers my son and I had, since he blew up both of them finaly after a year or so. I must say thank you for a nice write up on a low dollar conversion. I only had a couple of inputs. 1) The driveline parts 82008 and 82009. The instructions say nothing about getting these parts to fit other than cutting the length shorter. I ended up taking a dremel to them just to get them to fit for the moment so we could play. I will swap out the yokes with the stock ones when I get back home at christmas 2) The 3mm steering rod was no where close to being long enough to work. I ended up finding a piece of 3mm all thread and making my own. Thank you!

07-25-2007, 12:53 PM	#47
Rock Concepts Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Victorville Posts: 176	yes we fixed the drive line pict. and instuction. the steering rod we forgot to put that in I will get that up asap thanks for letting me know. John Schultz HPI racing#1

07-30-2007, 10:16 AM	#48
jbrandt Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 338	I just finished "phase 1+" on my new WK. AWESOME! I ended up ditching the steering linkage and went for an axle mount for the servo and made a battery tray for the front end to replace where the servo used to be. Much nicer. Even with 3 wheel drive (broken front axle) it still out climbed my stock WK! New axles coming soon, can't wait to see how it REALLY performs. I had to cut the all-thread for the links 4mm shorter than the instructions said. I guess my rods ends were shorter than the ones HPI used... can't wait to see what phase 2 will bring. Cheers!

07-31-2007, 10:29 PM	#49
fungible Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hot Springs Posts: 4	No big deal, but the hpiracing conversion page says the parts should cost about $65.20. When I add up the list, using the specified quantities, I get $85.69. It cost me about $130 for the parts, including shipping from multiple sources. In any case, I think the $65.20 is a little optimistic.

08-01-2007, 12:00 PM	#51
onecolumbyte Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 19	EXCELLENT Article. Just EXCELLENT. I built up the stage one kit just as the page suggests and was very happy with the results. My only problem is I couldn't stop. I've gone on to flip the chassis and mount the servo on the axle. I'm also waiting for stage II.

08-12-2007, 03:19 PM	#52
mazdalarry04 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sparta Posts: 3	i am new to the wheelie king. Where can i find a good tube chassie i like the jeep style

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08-12-2007, 04:38 PM	#53
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	Try to use the SEARCH

08-19-2007, 09:03 AM	#55
floogldood Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 350	The Article helped me a lot too, Mine's done all except for links.

08-19-2007, 09:38 AM	#56
shierkahn Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland,OH Posts: 255	I was in the process of my WK stage one build and ran into a problem. My LHS can't get the DS's anymore(E-Savage). So, now I've gots to figure out something else. Any suggestions? Chris

08-19-2007, 12:20 PM	#57
j0e Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 502	long traxxas shafts (maxx)

08-20-2007, 04:40 PM	#59
Jeneum Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St George Posts: 24	Great article, I have bulit my WK but still need to do a few things that are in Phase I. Do we have a date on Phase II. It would be good to see what I could do all at once.

08-20-2007, 05:29 PM	#60
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	this is great to see hpi supporting our part of this hobby like this. shows you guys are doing your homework, keep it up. i saw some people questioning the motor and gearing choice we have a local here running pretty much the same set up with gearing and stock motor speed control. (he even had the stock tires for a little while) he had no problems from it at all. he has upgraded it now but it got him out there..

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