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TDARacing · 01-17-2015, 10:43 PM

Well here my second ever build thread. This is one of two 1/6 scale crawlers that I am building. I am gonna start a thread for each truck to keep this simple. Fir this crawler I am using some RC4WD Super Bully axles if I can get them to 13" wide. For now I am gonna run Jumbo Kong's until I can get the 40 series Swampers. This body is huge and IMO the Kong's look a little small.

vwmopar · 01-18-2015, 11:45 AM

Get crackin!
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/kyosh...rce-build.html

TDARacing · 01-18-2015, 01:37 PM

That is a sweet build! What specs are your body? My body is a Columbia and its 35"Long, 15"Wide, 11" high, with a 21"WB. How do those axles handle the Kong's?

TDARacing · 01-18-2015, 01:38 PM

I went to post pics and didn't realize the Newbie restrictions. I'll post some when I have complied with them.

BigSki · 01-18-2015, 03:21 PM

Buy an 'economy' star for $20, support the site and gain the instant ability to post pics!

vwmopar · 01-18-2015, 07:09 PM

Axles are good for 6s but I only run 4s. It's been taken apart to revamp the frame and suspension but I have been side tracked with other projects. It is also going brushless and may change the transmission. Right now I think its 18 inch wheelbase. I would have to dig out the body but it think its around 25 inches long.

Loehdingc · 01-26-2015, 07:03 PM

Definitely buy a star and show me some sweet tricks to make it badass. I just got a 1:6 NB Escalade body in the mail and want pointers!

TDARacing · 02-02-2015, 11:45 AM

Haha I am only two weeks away from my 30 days. What running gear are you running? I am getting a Mad Force today and gonna use that as a doner truck. My body is actually from a "Colombia" RC truck. I want to do more of a scaler. I have been working on the H1 Hummer build more just cause I have the parts for it. That one is a Tmaxx running gear with a 21" wheel base I believe.

twissted · 02-02-2015, 01:18 PM

I did a build a few years ago that use a rare 2 dr. JK 1/6 New Bright body using a T6 aluminum frame and a Summit 2 speed Trans. The Axles are Kyosho Twinforce axles that have custom hubs to run on custom CNC 1/5 beadlock rims. The sky is the limit with these larger builds and they can really stand out because of this. Good luck with your build.

1/6 YJ Build

I just finished a Desert Buggy build that is a 21'' wheel base also. It is one of my favorite builds to date.

TDARacing · 02-03-2015, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twissted

I did a build a few years ago that use a rare 2 dr. JK 1/6 New Bright body using a T6 aluminum frame and a Summit 2 speed Trans. The Axles are Kyosho Twinforce axles that have custom hubs to run on custom CNC 1/5 beadlock rims. The sky is the limit with these larger builds and they can really stand out because of this. Good luck with your build.

1/6 YJ Build

I just finished a Desert Buggy build that is a 21'' wheel base also. It is one of my favorite builds to date.

That is badass! How did you set up the Summit Trans to work as a T-case? Where did you get those scale engines? I love the attention to detail!!!

TDARacing · 02-03-2015, 12:39 AM

Is there any tires bigger than the RC4WD Interco 40 Series Boggers? I think there 9.6 inches tall.

twissted · 02-03-2015, 07:18 AM

That is very big and heavy. you will need a very good drivetrain to hold up to the tires that size. If done right it will be a fun go just about anywhere R/C. It will stand out thats for sure!

twissted · 02-03-2015, 07:23 AM

Loehdingc · 02-03-2015, 06:32 PM

I'm using a stock ridgecrest. I think I'll be running the transmission forward and bearing carrier to the driveline, then mount it to an aluminum c-channel chassis my friend will be working on. I just picked up a NB Hummer /w most of the interior and gave my escalade body to my friend for help, a work space, and so someone else I know will have one.

twissted · 02-03-2015, 09:31 PM

Big Block TJ Photos by Jack59 | Photobucket

You should sign up with photobucke.com so that you can post pictures here.

Norton · 02-03-2015, 10:21 PM

1/6 Jeep Gladiator.

19.5" wheelbase, AR60 axles, Custom BPC chassis, Custom MIP drive shafts (7.5" long) R2J 1/4" custom links, 220oz KMS winch, Holmes Hobbies 13T, VP Trans with steel gears and Hurtz dig unit. Proline TSL XL'S with Gear Head wheels etc, etc. Need to figure out a front bumper and sliders and start scaling it out.

Climbs like a goat. Last shot is for size comparison with the Dub.

This thing was a lot of fun to build and even more fun to drive.

Good luck on your build!

twissted · 02-04-2015, 07:43 AM

You going to build a front bumper?

Norton · 02-04-2015, 08:30 PM

Yup, sooner or later. Gonna have some massive boat slides made first.

01-17-2015, 10:43 PM	#1
TDARacing Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Roy Posts: 10	1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Well here my second ever build thread. This is one of two 1/6 scale crawlers that I am building. I am gonna start a thread for each truck to keep this simple. Fir this crawler I am using some RC4WD Super Bully axles if I can get them to 13" wide. For now I am gonna run Jumbo Kong's until I can get the 40 series Swampers. This body is huge and IMO the Kong's look a little small.

01-18-2015, 11:45 AM	#2
vwmopar Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 269	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Get crackin! http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/kyosh...rce-build.html

01-18-2015, 01:37 PM	#3
TDARacing Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Roy Posts: 10	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build That is a sweet build! What specs are your body? My body is a Columbia and its 35"Long, 15"Wide, 11" high, with a 21"WB. How do those axles handle the Kong's?

01-18-2015, 01:38 PM	#4
TDARacing Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Roy Posts: 10	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build I went to post pics and didn't realize the Newbie restrictions. I'll post some when I have complied with them.

01-18-2015, 03:21 PM	#5
BigSki I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,442	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Buy an 'economy' star for $20, support the site and gain the instant ability to post pics!

01-18-2015, 07:09 PM	#6
vwmopar Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 269	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Axles are good for 6s but I only run 4s. It's been taken apart to revamp the frame and suspension but I have been side tracked with other projects. It is also going brushless and may change the transmission. Right now I think its 18 inch wheelbase. I would have to dig out the body but it think its around 25 inches long.

01-26-2015, 07:03 PM	#7
Loehdingc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 102	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Definitely buy a star and show me some sweet tricks to make it badass. I just got a 1:6 NB Escalade body in the mail and want pointers!

02-02-2015, 11:45 AM	#8
TDARacing Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Roy Posts: 10	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Haha I am only two weeks away from my 30 days. What running gear are you running? I am getting a Mad Force today and gonna use that as a doner truck. My body is actually from a "Colombia" RC truck. I want to do more of a scaler. I have been working on the H1 Hummer build more just cause I have the parts for it. That one is a Tmaxx running gear with a 21" wheel base I believe.

02-02-2015, 01:18 PM	#9
twissted I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Between a rock and a hard spot! Posts: 1,786	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build I did a build a few years ago that use a rare 2 dr. JK 1/6 New Bright body using a T6 aluminum frame and a Summit 2 speed Trans. The Axles are Kyosho Twinforce axles that have custom hubs to run on custom CNC 1/5 beadlock rims. The sky is the limit with these larger builds and they can really stand out because of this. Good luck with your build. 1/6 YJ Build I just finished a Desert Buggy build that is a 21'' wheel base also. It is one of my favorite builds to date. Last edited by twissted; 02-02-2015 at 01:24 PM.

02-03-2015, 12:39 AM	#11
TDARacing Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Roy Posts: 10	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Is there any tires bigger than the RC4WD Interco 40 Series Boggers? I think there 9.6 inches tall.

02-03-2015, 07:18 AM	#12
twissted I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Between a rock and a hard spot! Posts: 1,786	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build That is very big and heavy. you will need a very good drivetrain to hold up to the tires that size. If done right it will be a fun go just about anywhere R/C. It will stand out thats for sure!

02-03-2015, 07:23 AM	#13
twissted I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Between a rock and a hard spot! Posts: 1,786	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build

02-03-2015, 06:32 PM	#14
Loehdingc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 102	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build I'm using a stock ridgecrest. I think I'll be running the transmission forward and bearing carrier to the driveline, then mount it to an aluminum c-channel chassis my friend will be working on. I just picked up a NB Hummer /w most of the interior and gave my escalade body to my friend for help, a work space, and so someone else I know will have one.

02-03-2015, 09:31 PM	#15
twissted I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Between a rock and a hard spot! Posts: 1,786	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Big Block TJ Photos by Jack59 \| Photobucket You should sign up with photobucke.com so that you can post pictures here.

02-03-2015, 10:21 PM	#16
Norton RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,261	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build 1/6 Jeep Gladiator. 19.5" wheelbase, AR60 axles, Custom BPC chassis, Custom MIP drive shafts (7.5" long) R2J 1/4" custom links, 220oz KMS winch, Holmes Hobbies 13T, VP Trans with steel gears and Hurtz dig unit. Proline TSL XL'S with Gear Head wheels etc, etc. Need to figure out a front bumper and sliders and start scaling it out. Climbs like a goat. Last shot is for size comparison with the Dub. This thing was a lot of fun to build and even more fun to drive. Good luck on your build! Attached Images Last edited by Norton; 02-03-2015 at 10:36 PM.

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02-04-2015, 07:43 AM	#17
twissted I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Between a rock and a hard spot! Posts: 1,786	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build You going to build a front bumper? Last edited by twissted; 02-04-2015 at 07:46 AM.

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Norton RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,261	Re: 1/6 scale Cadillac Escalade hard body build Yup, sooner or later. Gonna have some massive boat slides made first.

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