From scratch

[RockCrawlingKid]

Hello all

So i want to build a Tube buggy from scratch for science fair, and also for my own liking. I was wondering if there is any plans available because my Google search came up with tips but no "real plans". I'm looking for tips to, as i am new to the scene of rc crawling. I found lots of good style's to inspire my rig. I am on a tight budget for the build but as i understand the chassis can be made for cheap out of 3/16" tubing. I will buy parts from the local hobby store, ebay, and any other place. As for the science aspect ill explain the Math and geometry involved in rc and in real life offroading. i will most likely be using wheely king axles and drive train. Since im not building for comps i dont have restrictions other than cost. what is an appropriate wheelbase, weight, and what else is there for. I just would like design tips please?

[budleyh]

yeah i have a couple all measurement and ready.

[RockCrawlingKid]

i like that it is pretty simple, oh ya i dont have an acutal wheely king so i will just buy axles/tranny/d-shafts. i really just need to mockup/make a frame aroaund the tranny and axles, i will worry about electronics later. could you p.m. me with the measurements or post em on, please and thank you? thanks

[phatchantz]

hey,

you might want to have a look at this write up

How I plan a TUBER build

the "search" might pull up some other good info - but I have trolled around looking for plans / designs etc, and that is the best info that I have found so far.....

good luck with your build !

[RockCrawlingKid]

hey,! thanks

[RockCrawlingKid]

I think i found my plan i will use the crawlerstores Gopher chassis. it is nice and simple, off corse i will make it a little different. Any one have this chassis?