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08-02-2012, 11:01 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waco
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|  1/6 Scale Beetle
Been collecting parts, scouring for ideas, and finally I get to start this build. First the inspiration Some mockups http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...mperMt/019.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...mperMt/018.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...mperMt/017.jpg Running Gear Esc:Hobbywing WP-SC8 Motor: Xerun 4274 2000kv Tranny: Summit Transfercase: madforce chain drive Axles: twin force with supershafty goodies Frame: c-channel made from square tube Rollcage: 1/4 stainless tube for main, 1/4 aluminum rod for detail (might go all aluminum for weight) Any comments, suggestions welcome. Thanks for looking, keep you posted. Last edited by RamperMT; 08-02-2012 at 11:13 AM. |
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08-02-2012, 11:09 AM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Philippines
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| Re: 1/6 Scale Beetle
only first pic showing for me...
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08-02-2012, 11:17 AM
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08-03-2012, 08:07 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV
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| Re: 1/6 Scale Beetle
When I was in high school there was an older dude in town who dropped a Bug body on a CJ5 frame. It was pretty cool. Turned heads everywhere it went. Ah the linkys work now - Is that an MG body? Go to it, this is a cool build idea!! |
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08-03-2012, 08:13 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Appalachia
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Can't wait to see it done. Who makes the body?
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08-03-2012, 09:15 AM
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| Re: 1/6 Scale Beetle
Body is from a FG Monster Beetle (1/6 scale gas model)
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08-03-2012, 09:23 AM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Philippines
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now that is what im talking bout!!! Move Over GrandPa Herbie!!!! Here comes Biker/Tatted/Rough "Herb" |
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08-03-2012, 10:52 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV
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08-03-2012, 12:13 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waco
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| Re: 1/6 Scale Beetle
Got a little done today. Installed spools in both axles and put on the link shock mounts, still have to install sharkfin on the rear axle. Anyone out there using twin force axles using a sharkfin in front also using a frame mounted servo? How about rear steer? Drivetrain layout http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...t/100_0144.jpg Did I mention I am hiding motor http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...t/100_0145.jpg Going to try to dummy up skid plate in cardboard today. Thanks |
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08-13-2012, 12:42 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Warren
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Hey. Just found your build. I like where you are headed so far. I will be watching to see how this one goes. We are both using the same pic for motivation, but so far our builds are nowhere near the same. Keep up the good work.
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08-30-2012, 08:46 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waco
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Thanks been a trying to find the time to get some more done, work has been killer. Got some plans drawn up and going to aluminum square tube for the frame to save some weight.
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08-30-2012, 06:59 PM
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| Pebble Pounder  Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bucktown
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cool build you might get some ideas from my bug build http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxx...d-out-bug.html |
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