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03-13-2010, 06:20 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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|  Project : Mercedes 4450
Hi, Started a few months ago with this project. I had this idea since some time and finally I started to build it. At this moment I am testing with first engine/gear set up. I still don't know if am going to use a 3 speed gear box. I don't want a fast truck. I want it to be good in off road. chassis is from rc-laserparts axle : TLT shocks : tamiya terra crusher (they need a softer spring) supension : JunFac Gear : RC4WD Transfer : RC4WD truckcabine : WEDICO lenght chassis 620 mm Top look    Rear Look  Killer transfer  Planetary gear box withLRP Crawler 55T  Front supension  Side look  Last edited by Evo Mike; 03-13-2010 at 06:26 AM. |
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03-13-2010, 09:20 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Binghamton
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Looks like its gunna be really nice, great start. Lets talk about those drive shafts, haha I really like them.
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03-13-2010, 09:34 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarksville
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What is the base and scale of that Chevy you have sitting above ?
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03-13-2010, 09:54 AM
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it's a RC4WD Trailfinder chassis with a modified Tamiya clodbuster body. look in this forum under 2.2 scale rigs Fall Guy project. Mike | |
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03-13-2010, 10:05 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Binghamton
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Really though I am trying to make my own drive shafts and they are not that nice could you give me some details on those?
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03-13-2010, 02:45 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarksville
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That is a good lookin truck, nice job.
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03-14-2010, 05:28 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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I am using 1. 2 drive shafts of my old Tamiya Bruiser 2. 1 drive shafts of my sons Tamiya Toyota Hilux 3. 1 RC4WD 4. 1 drive shaft Tamiya CR01 (blue color) I bought on ebay But I am looking for the old Tamiya Bruiser ones on ebay. I can shorten the axle and these punishers allow a lot of flex ! Mike | |
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03-14-2010, 04:21 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest
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Beautiful Project Rig!!!
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03-14-2010, 08:14 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Binghamton
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Thanks a lot for the detail.
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03-23-2010, 08:38 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: salina,ks
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great job, going to keep my eye on this one
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03-26-2010, 08:23 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Huntspatch
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Looks very cool-- I want to build a multi axel rig "some day" eventually. Keep up the good work.
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03-28-2010, 09:29 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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Hello, Some new updates. I moved my axles. They are to close to put 2.2 wheels and tires. I got my new soft suspension : gold ones are much softer than the blue ones. I found a RC4WD V2 HD transmission. So I can put 2 motors to one transmission. This will give anough power for this truck. Meanwhile I started to put the cabine from Wedico onto the chassis. It fits, but I nead to make some changes. Mike    Last edited by Evo Mike; 03-28-2010 at 09:33 AM. |
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05-06-2010, 09:59 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: costa rica
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Very nice truck, you have to lower the cabin for sure to have a more scale look.... but congratulations it is a very nice project.
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05-06-2010, 06:39 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: louisville
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Holy hell thats huge, But looks great
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05-07-2010, 12:30 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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| Mercedes 4450
Hello, I have been so busy for the last couple of weeks. I had to wait a long time for all other parts I orderd, due to the period it was not allowed for plains to fly over Europe (vulcano ash...) Anyway, I made a lot of progress. Mounted the servo's onto front axle. Got 2 crawler motors into the new gearbox. Had to replace the transfer gearbox. Due to this replacement, I had to reposition two axles.. ESC is tested First test run was OK.  I'll try to put some pics in the next couple of days. Thx Mike |
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05-07-2010, 09:06 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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Oke, Some updates : I used parts of my old Wedico truck. Fitted chassis of this truck between my new chassis. This way I can use it to fit cabine.. on it, secondly it gives stability. You see the V2 Twin engine transmission from RC4WD with two Tamiya Crawler motors. Why the Tamiya ? They give enough Nmm and there RPM is higher than most other Crawler motors.  Next, is Killer Transfer Transmission from RC4WD. At first it was mounted horizontal. But due to my V2 transmission to have enough power I had to replace it vertical. Problem was how to mount it ? I used delrin, cutted out two blocks and made them to fit/follow shape of Killer transfer transmission.  Placed the cabine, so I can flip it open. Placed the air intake filters aswell as the exaust/cooler system. These all came from my Wedico truck.  Finally I started with the rear side. I still haven't decided what I am going to put on it. Same with tyres and rims... Also I am still looking for a softer spring. (71 mm long and diameter 14 mm) Anyway, I made two long U profiles with an alu plate on. About 50 cm long.   More pics and details will follow. Mike |
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05-08-2010, 12:27 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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| Mercedes 4450
Some more pics of axle and transmission : First : how much do the axles move ? A lot, but I am still looking for a softer spring  Killer transfer transmission : main drive shaft and shaft going to front and rear axle.  First axle with servo :  First and second axle :  First and second axle from side view :  Oke, as you see still a lot of work to do. Mike |
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06-13-2010, 07:15 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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Did my first run outside today. Lights, electronics work. First run to test if everything works.    Next step will be new tires and finishing body. Mike |
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06-13-2010, 09:32 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fresno
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That is such a NICE cab! I think it would look much better if you lowered it some so there isn't 3 inches between the top of the tire and the wheel well. Bigger tires would help, but you just NEED to lower that body down some! Shorter shocks, while limiting your flex, would also lower that baby down. I know I wouldn't want to cut into a such nice($$) cab. I'm sure its a blast to drive anyways! I am working on my own 8x8 at the moment. Zack |
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07-18-2010, 06:40 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belgium
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| Mercedes 4450
Hello, finally my wheels and tyres came in well it's correct what the guys from RC4WD say : it takes some time to fix these Hummer wheels...took my each time about 30 minutes but the result is great check these new pics   |
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