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Rikpal · 03-10-2005, 09:31 AM

Yes Dave the tire goes right into the fender. Maybe a little too much, but I don't know if I'll build some wideners or not yet.
I'll take a pic from the side ;)

Rikpal · 03-11-2005, 07:18 AM

Rear suspension is done

There's a little trimming needed, but all the part are in place.
I'll probably will end with different springs. These are a bit too soft.
The suspension is almost all compressed with the body on it.

Yes but the front even seems to be completed.
Over the 1:8 rear buggy shocks I placed the front shock's springs.
It's just an idea, but this should give me the low ride height and allow lot of droop.
I simulated the narrowed rims and the tires are at the right position without any widener.
The wider tires give me room for the shocks in standard position.

Flexing

Not too bad for a scale rig isn't it?

Opinions?

SR5Dave · 03-11-2005, 08:29 AM

Looks sweet! I love the fender stuffing.

That thing really is just awesome, I can't wait to see some crawling!

Rikpal · 03-11-2005, 08:38 AM

HEHEHE
Thanks Dave I admit I'm proud how it is turning out ;)
There's a ton of work to be done before I could take some action pics tho

Rikpal · 03-16-2005, 08:46 AM

Not a big update here but something happens.

Well as I said the rear springs were too soft to support the rig weight.
I replaced them with the 1:8 front ones using the system AdamF shared.
It works great. Artic isn't affected, but the rig is raised a bit. I've lowered the body then.
I replaced the front springs even with longer ones with same stiffness.
Now the ride height is set at somthing around 5 inches of center clearance.

I worked on the steering and this is the result.
The f****** digicam's battery died when I was taking some close-ups.
It seems to work fine with a very little amount of bump steer.
If someone has something to suggest to limit it I'll appreciate, but I think I've done the maximum.

I built the rear steering lockout even and moved the T-case with the motor for the first time.
It seems to work fine.

;)

BENDER · 03-18-2005, 03:14 AM

Those tires and wheels look awesome under that body, I'm still amazed how big that body is.

Looking sweet!!

Rikpal · 03-18-2005, 07:34 AM

Thanks Bender

Yes it's big and if you see it in person you would find it bigger than you expected

I think the tires are perfect scale. They should be 35" in real life.
I'm only scared about the cutting.

BTW Digicam is charged ;)

Body is still to be secured, but it won't take so much.

Naked shot

Steering close up. Consider that here the frame is higher than it should be at ride heght.
There's not the weight of the body on it. Sterring rods angle is thinner.

Tranny and T-case.

Skidplate

Rear steering lockout.

These are some shot I took for the one interested in bumpe steer and frame mounted servo:

That the ride height

That's at full extended bump steer is a lot
Remember I set up the suspension to have a lot of droop and a bit of compression.

Fully compressed

Articulating

Hope this could help

I'm currently working on the shifting servo, then I think I could have a test run
I decided I'll test with not so low gearing first. I'm gonna test this thing at 67,45:1 in first and 41,89:1 in second. I'm gonna use the 16T motor shown in the pics, only one for thje moment.

I still have to decide where to mount the battery. I see 3 options, but I'm open to suggestions.
The more confortable position is probably on the body under the rear seats, but this mean a high position that surely will affect CG. Not only, this is a crawler even if a scale one, so add weight to the rear is not a good idea.
Another position is between the rear frame rails. Similar to the previous but lowered by 2/5 inches (more or less).
The third position is low, I'm gonna build some side skidplates that will go from the frame to the lowest side of the body.
Battery could be placed there, but I'm thinking about having the battery weight on one side.
I could use 2 battery as well...

I have to think harder

rocpede · 03-18-2005, 11:54 AM

that looks sweet can't wait to see action pics

Got Rocks? · 03-17-2006, 12:06 PM

mannn rik your slow! ill post up a pic for you!

mesaAZclod · 03-20-2006, 11:18 PM

i like the tires before these ones ^^^ you have one it..

Rikpal · 05-02-2006, 06:21 AM

Well it's a long time since I post anything here.
It's time to show you tha BB on the trail, even if there are a ton of things to do ;)

For the very first serious test, I'm happy.

Just to show you the size

Say hello to my little lady ;)

What do ya think? ;)

raytard · 05-02-2006, 07:32 AM

I want it! DIBS!

That's...!

You should sell the chassis/tranny set-up as a Kit?

$$$$$$$$$$$$...

dezfan · 05-02-2006, 07:55 AM

Very scale in appearance! Looks fantastic! Congrats!

thebigJAT · 05-02-2006, 09:14 AM

This picture is almost too good. A nice bumper on the front and a scale winch would be the icing on the cake.
Ecellent job.

A good photochop of someone in the picture to scale would make it even more believable.

Rikpal · 05-02-2006, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys ;)

Sorry man I'm not going to mass produce it.

There will be front and rear bumper, winch (functional of course), Spyder customs style rollcage. At least these the plans

Here are some other shots.

Ops

I'm not sure the body will last a lot if I'll keep driving like I do

Fenders are scratched, and as you can see I need a bumper soon ;)

Suddenly something looks wrong in the rear end

Quick investigation shows me this, I asked too much to one ball end ;)

Even the threaded rod that keep the ball ends in place are too small for the weight of the rig.
I think I'll replace with bigger ones.

This thing is so heavy I'm thinking to add a second motor ;)

thaclodking · 05-02-2006, 11:04 AM

Probaby the most realistic 1:6 scaler I have ever seen. Good work!

MaxxinINtheAZ · 05-02-2006, 10:39 PM

Oh man those tires look awesome! Very nice work!

Rikpal · 05-03-2006, 04:38 AM

Thanks ;)

I just realized that now there's a "scale rig" forum here. It wasn't when I started the project

Can someone move this into the proper location?

Rikpal · 05-03-2006, 09:07 AM

Thanks ^^^^^^^ ;)

Unimoger · 05-03-2006, 09:16 AM

That truck looks so real it is scary! Amazing job on the scaleness and details, keep us posted with lots o' pics.

05-02-2006, 07:32 AM	#52
raytard RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ...Here & There Posts: 1,590	I want it! DIBS! That's...! You should sell the chassis/tranny set-up as a Kit? $$$$$$$$$$$$... Last edited by raytard; 05-02-2006 at 08:00 AM.

03-10-2005, 09:31 AM	#41
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Yes Dave the tire goes right into the fender. Maybe a little too much, but I don't know if I'll build some wideners or not yet. I'll take a pic from the side ;)

03-11-2005, 07:18 AM	#42
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Rear suspension is done There's a little trimming needed, but all the part are in place. I'll probably will end with different springs. These are a bit too soft. The suspension is almost all compressed with the body on it. Yes but the front even seems to be completed. Over the 1:8 rear buggy shocks I placed the front shock's springs. It's just an idea, but this should give me the low ride height and allow lot of droop. I simulated the narrowed rims and the tires are at the right position without any widener. The wider tires give me room for the shocks in standard position. Flexing Not too bad for a scale rig isn't it? Opinions?

03-11-2005, 08:29 AM	#43
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Looks sweet! I love the fender stuffing. That thing really is just awesome, I can't wait to see some crawling!

03-11-2005, 08:38 AM	#44
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	HEHEHE Thanks Dave I admit I'm proud how it is turning out ;) There's a ton of work to be done before I could take some action pics tho

03-16-2005, 08:46 AM	#45
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Not a big update here but something happens. Well as I said the rear springs were too soft to support the rig weight. I replaced them with the 1:8 front ones using the system AdamF shared. It works great. Artic isn't affected, but the rig is raised a bit. I've lowered the body then. I replaced the front springs even with longer ones with same stiffness. Now the ride height is set at somthing around 5 inches of center clearance. I worked on the steering and this is the result. The f****** digicam's battery died when I was taking some close-ups. It seems to work fine with a very little amount of bump steer. If someone has something to suggest to limit it I'll appreciate, but I think I've done the maximum. I built the rear steering lockout even and moved the T-case with the motor for the first time. It seems to work fine. ;)

03-18-2005, 03:14 AM	#46
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Those tires and wheels look awesome under that body, I'm still amazed how big that body is. Looking sweet!!

03-18-2005, 07:34 AM	#47
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Thanks Bender Yes it's big and if you see it in person you would find it bigger than you expected I think the tires are perfect scale. They should be 35" in real life. I'm only scared about the cutting. BTW Digicam is charged ;) Body is still to be secured, but it won't take so much. Naked shot Steering close up. Consider that here the frame is higher than it should be at ride heght. There's not the weight of the body on it. Sterring rods angle is thinner. Tranny and T-case. Skidplate Rear steering lockout. These are some shot I took for the one interested in bumpe steer and frame mounted servo: That the ride height That's at full extended bump steer is a lot Remember I set up the suspension to have a lot of droop and a bit of compression. Fully compressed Articulating Hope this could help I'm currently working on the shifting servo, then I think I could have a test run I decided I'll test with not so low gearing first. I'm gonna test this thing at 67,45:1 in first and 41,89:1 in second. I'm gonna use the 16T motor shown in the pics, only one for thje moment. I still have to decide where to mount the battery. I see 3 options, but I'm open to suggestions. The more confortable position is probably on the body under the rear seats, but this mean a high position that surely will affect CG. Not only, this is a crawler even if a scale one, so add weight to the rear is not a good idea. Another position is between the rear frame rails. Similar to the previous but lowered by 2/5 inches (more or less). The third position is low, I'm gonna build some side skidplates that will go from the frame to the lowest side of the body. Battery could be placed there, but I'm thinking about having the battery weight on one side. I could use 2 battery as well... I have to think harder

03-18-2005, 11:54 AM	#48
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	that looks sweet can't wait to see action pics

03-17-2006, 12:06 PM	#49
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	mannn rik your slow! ill post up a pic for you!

03-20-2006, 11:18 PM	#50
mesaAZclod Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mesa, arizona Posts: 156	i like the tires before these ones ^^^ you have one it..

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05-02-2006, 06:21 AM	#51
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Well it's a long time since I post anything here. It's time to show you tha BB on the trail, even if there are a ton of things to do ;) For the very first serious test, I'm happy. Just to show you the size Say hello to my little lady ;) What do ya think? ;)

05-02-2006, 07:55 AM	#53
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Very scale in appearance! Looks fantastic! Congrats!

05-02-2006, 09:14 AM	#54
thebigJAT Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hour south of nashville TN Posts: 96	This picture is almost too good. A nice bumper on the front and a scale winch would be the icing on the cake. Ecellent job. A good photochop of someone in the picture to scale would make it even more believable.

05-02-2006, 09:29 AM	#55
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Thanks guys ;) Sorry man I'm not going to mass produce it. There will be front and rear bumper, winch (functional of course), Spyder customs style rollcage. At least these the plans Here are some other shots. Ops I'm not sure the body will last a lot if I'll keep driving like I do Fenders are scratched, and as you can see I need a bumper soon ;) Suddenly something looks wrong in the rear end Quick investigation shows me this, I asked too much to one ball end ;) Even the threaded rod that keep the ball ends in place are too small for the weight of the rig. I think I'll replace with bigger ones. This thing is so heavy I'm thinking to add a second motor ;)

05-02-2006, 11:04 AM	#56
thaclodking Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence. Posts: 842	Probaby the most realistic 1:6 scaler I have ever seen. Good work!

05-02-2006, 10:39 PM	#57
MaxxinINtheAZ Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PHX Posts: 28	Oh man those tires look awesome! Very nice work!

05-03-2006, 04:38 AM	#58
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Thanks ;) I just realized that now there's a "scale rig" forum here. It wasn't when I started the project Can someone move this into the proper location?

05-03-2006, 09:07 AM	#59
Rikpal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 323	Thanks ^^^^^^^ ;)

05-03-2006, 09:16 AM	#60
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	That truck looks so real it is scary! Amazing job on the scaleness and details, keep us posted with lots o' pics.

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