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thekdk604

10-12-2015 04:22 PM

My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

I finally got all my parts ordered! I'll be using the R2 transmission hooked up to a T1 Disruptor T-case from RC4WD. I just stole all the electronics off my SCX-10, but we'll see if the servo will have enough torque to move the big 2.2's... I'll also be using a wheelie king front axle with a 4 link or 3 link w/ panhard (most likely 4 link, haven't decided for sure). Also an SCX-10 axle with RC4WD 12mm wideners out back will be used. I got RC4WD 100mm Superride shocks to use on all 4 corners. This won't be the fastest build thread ever, it'll just happen as I make slow, steady progress, but I can't wait to get started, these things are super cool. I've already got the frame all chopped and cleaned up. I might stick some tungsten rod in the framerails to add some low CG weight, we'll see. Huge thanks to @GraniteBandit for giving me tons of good ideas. "thumbsup"

Mike Flea

10-12-2015 07:21 PM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

Let's see some pics!

cmbscx10

10-12-2015 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Flea (Post 5312371)

Let's see some pics!

X2

Sounds Interesting

Mike Flea

10-12-2015 09:08 PM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

I'll be watching your progress, looks like a nice clean body"thumbsup".

It wouldn't hurt to reinforce those framerails.

thekdk604

10-12-2015 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Flea (Post 5312485)

I'll be watching your progress, looks like a nice clean body"thumbsup".

It wouldn't hurt to reinforce those framerails.

I got lucky, I found the best one on eBay. But yeah, our shop has some tungsten rod I might use to reinforce the frame. Super strong and heavy, it'll add some low weight to it.

GraniteBandit

10-14-2015 05:14 AM

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Looking good man. I'm happy to help. "thumbsup" These Willys are so fun to drive & work on - it's pretty addicting.

Stormin2u

10-14-2015 06:23 AM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

I love these been a fan for awhile their movements on rocks looks so realistic, I'll be watching. The gray plastic is very accommodating I've never seen one before?

thekdk604

10-14-2015 02:21 PM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

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Originally Posted by Stormin2u (Post 5313225)

I love these been a fan for awhile their movements on rocks looks so realistic, I'll be watching. The gray plastic is very accommodating I've never seen one before?

Yeah, they are pretty hard to find. The one I got is the Navy Patrol edition I think...

TacoCrawler

10-14-2015 04:00 PM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

love the fine detail regarding these static 1/6 scale RC conversions...
but not equally as excited about the high cost required to obtain one.

I guess the popularity/demand nets the higher cost...
but it's a little too rich for my blood.

So I'll just hafta' be happy with watching others build them up.

So let's see where you go with yours !?
really like that yours replicates the Navy instead of Army 8)

thekdk604

10-14-2015 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoCrawler (Post 5313486)

yeah I really like the Navy look too, the grey plastic means I don't have to worry about painting anything :ror:

On another note, I recieved my first shipment of goodies from the interwebs today. I love getting packages :ror:

The Wheelie King axle

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pskvlctwdu.jpg

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...psu7jj2khc.jpg

Check it out compared to the SCX-10 axle, the length will allow me to use smaller wheel wideners, putting less stress on the steering components.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...psdwvupah5.jpg

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pswvw6cfcd.jpg

And the Rok Lox 2.2's:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2fiyyisy.jpg

These things are MONSTERS compared to the Trepadors! I guess that's the difference between 1/6 scale crawling and 1/10 scale.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...psfrgta2uj.jpg

These should work out nicely... 8)

thekdk604

10-14-2015 04:51 PM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

Oh, and while I was posting that last thing, I got some more stuff. I got the wheel wideners for the front and rear axles from RC4WD. :mrgreen:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pshkjtxuzq.jpg

Fronts:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pskj6dzhiy.jpg

Rears:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pso1mgnz5s.jpg

thekdk604

10-14-2015 06:38 PM

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Here are a couple issues I'm facing. The wheely king axle's input shaft turns counter-clockwise to make the axle shafts rotate forward, but the scx-10 axle's input shaft rotates clockwise to go forward. Is their something internal I can change to reverse the direction, or should I just flip the scx-10 axle over? I'm not sure if either axle has the ability to flip the ring gear. Also, the t1 disruptor t-case has a 5mm output, but the wheely king axle has a 6mm input shaft, so finding a driveshaft might be difficult. Maybe Mr. GraniteBandit would like to comment on these issues...? ;-)

thekdk604

10-14-2015 07:00 PM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

I suppose I could just drill out the driveshaft's output to 6mm for the wheely king's 6mm input; and then just flip the rear scx-10 axle and make my own mount for the links... but if someone has a slightly better way of doing it, feel free to share.

GraniteBandit

10-14-2015 07:31 PM

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I flipped the WK axle over for the correct rotation.

Two options for the pinion diameter:
A) drill out the driveshaft to 6mm (done on my grey Willys)
B) swap in an SCX10 ring and pinion (done on the red Willys)

thekdk604

10-14-2015 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GraniteBandit (Post 5313601)

Ok cool, I think I might just drill out my driveshaft yoke, seems like it'd be fine.

GraniteBandit

10-15-2015 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thekdk604 (Post 5313702)

Ok cool, I think I might just drill out my driveshaft yoke, seems like it'd be fine.

"thumbsup"

I think that is what Zoso did because he used WK axles front & rear with the same transfercase.

thekdk604

10-15-2015 08:07 AM

Re: My 1/6 Gi-Joe Willy's Jeep Build

Right on, today I should be getting some more stuff in the mail, I'll post it...

thekdk604

10-15-2015 02:06 PM

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My superride shocks came, I got the 100mm ones. They seemed a little sticky, but a couple drops of 30 weight oil fixed that right up.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscwca2cch.jpg

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...psndy2p3lo.jpg

Here they are compared with the old 90mm Axial shocks:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...pstrzybqea.jpg

Also, the driveshafts came. I'll be drilling one yoke out to 6mm. Just your basic Axial Wildboar, I've had no problems ever using these, so we'll see how they hold up on the Willy's.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...psbjabude6.jpg

Some more stuff might come today or tomorrow. Still waiting on the Traxxas link ends, the t-case, trans, and the wheels... I can't wait :razz:

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