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BansheeManiac · 10-26-2010, 07:01 PM

Well your bull dog now has his very own whippp

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miracLe · 10-27-2010, 05:52 PM

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Bart bender · 10-28-2010, 10:25 AM

VERY nice. I like it. Never thought of using thin lexan for body panels. You even have to form them or do they just lay down onto the molds with heat? Those tires are perfect for 1/4 scale aren't they. If you fill the AX10 trany with steel I think it will hold up. Now the 7t puller on the other hand. It may get a little hot on you. My 10t gets hot in my 9lb Super. If John has and 14 or 16 turn armatures I think that would be more better. Keep it up. Now I HAVE to get mine finished.

youngblood · 10-28-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bart bender

VERY nice. I like it. Never thought of using thin lexan for body panels. You even have to form them or do they just lay down onto the molds with heat? Those tires are perfect for 1/4 scale aren't they. If you fill the AX10 trany with steel I think it will hold up. Now the 7t puller on the other hand. It may get a little hot on you. My 10t gets hot in my 9lb Super. If John has and 14 or 16 turn armatures I think that would be more better. Keep it up. Now I HAVE to get mine finished.

I imagine that if I used higher heat the panels would "melt" over the mold, but the temp I use gives them the consistency of half cooked lasagna noodles which makes them very easy to form by hand, but not soft enough to leave fingerprints. With the 7t puller (could be one of the 10t's w/ 7t sticker...) I was thinking I'd need the 2:1gru. But you might be onto something with the higher turn arm. I think I'll get it half way running with the 7 and contact JRH if need be.

Keeping an eye on this too. Looks like it might be a great option paired up with a Mamba Max Pro.
Puller Pro tech thread

rcfreak363 · 11-05-2010, 08:45 PM

looking forward to this being completed. great job so far

youngblood · 11-22-2010, 07:24 PM

I havent been making much progress on this thanks to being very distracted by my other build, a 1.55 VW bus. Here's the steering tie-rod for the 1:4 CJ, I had to bend the ends to clear the Xfactor diffs at full lock. Its longer than the wheelbase of the vw...

Scored a 7980 out of the FS section! This thing is badass, and I havent even plugged it up yet. Yes, it is over 600oz of torque, but I'm still worried it might not be enough in a 20 pound truck with 8"+ tires. Also picked up a 1" Hangar-9 servo arm.

If the 7980 is too weak I might have to try one of these. I think I have enough room for it, but I'm not crazy about the exposed gears. 1500 oz...

http://www.servocity.com/html/spg785...o_gearbox.html

Bought some aluminum piano hinge for the hood from McMaster-Carr. It's scary how easy it is to spend money with them, and next day shipping doesnt help.

and Finally, I got the grill mounted on the grill hoop. Also got a picture with a 1/6 scale Willys (Thanks BigSki, I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours.

) -Brian

adamargue · 11-22-2010, 07:27 PM

That looks awsome. U going to try chassie mounted steering

youngblood · 11-22-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by adamargue

That looks awsome. U going to try chassie mounted steering

Yup, the 7980 will mount inside the drivers side frame rail, just like a steering box on a 1:1.

adamargue · 11-22-2010, 07:33 PM

That looks great man. Hopefully l get around to my bronco some day ha ha

Big Mike · 11-23-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by youngblood

Man that thing is huge!! I bet it's going to be a blast to drive.

Best use of 40 series tires/wheels I've ever seen...

BigSki · 11-23-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by youngblood

and Finally, I got the grill mounted on the grill hoop. Also got a picture with a 1/6 scale Willys (Thanks BigSki, I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours.

) -Brian

Brian, yours is already nicer than mine, all I built was a roll cage and a front bumper, you are fabricating 80% of your jeep!

dusty husky · 11-28-2010, 09:17 PM

I'm thinking a 4-stroke would sling some dirt with those huge tires. looks good I just finished a 1/8 scale flatfender myself.

jeepjames87 · 11-30-2010, 05:40 PM

WOW!

How Kool! I want! too bad i got rid of my x factor.

good luck with the build.

six6six · 12-11-2010, 05:22 PM

Holy hell! That thing is HUGE! I cant wait to see this thing done, be sure to take some video of the finished product too!

Creepy Inc. · 12-12-2010, 04:28 PM

Come on Pottsie, This thing needs to be done.

KC_JoNeS · 12-14-2010, 12:55 AM

In....hoping to see some more progress!!!

The Real Dogman · 12-18-2010, 07:07 PM

Put me down for more updates!! Nice ideas and killer work so far!!

Bogger · 12-21-2010, 02:34 AM

We need updates!

CraZySteve · 12-21-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by youngblood

Yup, the 7980 will mount inside the drivers side frame rail, just like a steering box on a 1:1.

Yea - the 7980TH is the Master Servo of Torque! I am seriously considering one for my TXT-1 Crawler build

grant00 · 12-21-2010, 03:16 PM

subscribing! this things gonna be nice

10-26-2010, 07:01 PM	#21
BansheeManiac Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 472	Well your bull dog now has his very own whippp subscribed

10-27-2010, 05:52 PM	#22
miracLe Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner Posts: 4	subbed.

10-28-2010, 10:25 AM	#23
Bart bender I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa, the antirecreation state! Posts: 2,227	VERY nice. I like it. Never thought of using thin lexan for body panels. You even have to form them or do they just lay down onto the molds with heat? Those tires are perfect for 1/4 scale aren't they. If you fill the AX10 trany with steel I think it will hold up. Now the 7t puller on the other hand. It may get a little hot on you. My 10t gets hot in my 9lb Super. If John has and 14 or 16 turn armatures I think that would be more better. Keep it up. Now I HAVE to get mine finished.

11-05-2010, 08:45 PM	#25
rcfreak363 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Peoria,AZ Posts: 166	looking forward to this being completed. great job so far

11-22-2010, 07:24 PM	#26
youngblood RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,255	I havent been making much progress on this thanks to being very distracted by my other build, a 1.55 VW bus. Here's the steering tie-rod for the 1:4 CJ, I had to bend the ends to clear the Xfactor diffs at full lock. Its longer than the wheelbase of the vw... Scored a 7980 out of the FS section! This thing is badass, and I havent even plugged it up yet. Yes, it is over 600oz of torque, but I'm still worried it might not be enough in a 20 pound truck with 8"+ tires. Also picked up a 1" Hangar-9 servo arm. If the 7980 is too weak I might have to try one of these. I think I have enough room for it, but I'm not crazy about the exposed gears. 1500 oz... http://www.servocity.com/html/spg785...o_gearbox.html Bought some aluminum piano hinge for the hood from McMaster-Carr. It's scary how easy it is to spend money with them, and next day shipping doesnt help. and Finally, I got the grill mounted on the grill hoop. Also got a picture with a 1/6 scale Willys (Thanks BigSki, I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours. ) -Brian

11-22-2010, 07:27 PM	#27
adamargue RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 1,667	That looks awsome. U going to try chassie mounted steering

11-22-2010, 07:33 PM	#29
adamargue RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 1,667	That looks great man. Hopefully l get around to my bronco some day ha ha

11-28-2010, 09:17 PM	#32
dusty husky Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lava Lands Posts: 135	I'm thinking a 4-stroke would sling some dirt with those huge tires. looks good I just finished a 1/8 scale flatfender myself.

11-30-2010, 05:40 PM	#33
jeepjames87 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Reno NV Posts: 100	WOW! How Kool! I want! too bad i got rid of my x factor. good luck with the build.

12-11-2010, 05:22 PM	#34
six6six Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IL Posts: 20	Holy hell! That thing is HUGE! I cant wait to see this thing done, be sure to take some video of the finished product too!

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12-21-2010, 02:34 AM	#38
Bogger Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Russia, Ural Posts: 75	We need updates!

12-12-2010, 04:28 PM	#35
Creepy Inc. RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Frederick Posts: 1,286	Come on Pottsie, This thing needs to be done.

12-14-2010, 12:55 AM	#36
KC_JoNeS Tossin' Salad Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Petaluma Posts: 1,826	In....hoping to see some more progress!!!

12-18-2010, 07:07 PM	#37
The Real Dogman RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indian Village Pontiac Posts: 1,910	Put me down for more updates!! Nice ideas and killer work so far!!

12-21-2010, 03:16 PM	#40
grant00 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Folsom & Pomona Posts: 90	subscribing! this things gonna be nice

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