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Old 04-27-2010, 04:55 PM   #1
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Well I decided I wanted to make a chassis that resembled a real buggy. This sounded easier than it was, unlike other scales I'm really stuck with a limited amount of parts and setup options.

Ignore the badly hand cut styrene panels, those were last minute.









I can't drive it just yet, I need to extend the drive shafts.
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Old 04-27-2010, 04:56 PM   #2
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I reallly like the way that came out man! what is the chassis?? or is that your own design??

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It looks sweeet
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Old 04-27-2010, 05:22 PM   #3
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that is freakin awesome!! are you going to be selling these?
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Old 04-27-2010, 06:16 PM   #4
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Yummy! I live nearby, need a tester?
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Old 04-27-2010, 06:54 PM   #5
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Awesome, awesome, awesome
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Old 04-28-2010, 07:55 AM   #7
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Nice work Lance!
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:34 PM   #8
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Thanks everyone, this is still just a proto-type and is yet to be tested, but tonight I will pick up some aluminum to extend the shafts and give this thing a test run.

I do plan to sell them in a complete kit or as a cheaper side plate replacement for people who already own the Micro Raptor.

Well I'll shoot some vids and take some pics once I get it out on the rocks.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:47 PM   #9
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Well I'll shoot some vids and take some pics once I get it out on the rocks.
Look's really good, I like the longer wheelbase. Will be anxious to see more.
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Old 04-28-2010, 01:16 PM   #10
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I do plan to sell them in a complete kit or as a cheaper side plate replacement for people who already own the Micro Raptor.
2 questions, 1: will the links come with it? 2: are your wheels white in this pic?
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2 questions, 1: will the links come with it? 2: are your wheels white in this pic?
The links are from the Mini-t so no I won't supply those, you can get them locally or through Horizon, I've seen them a lot cheaper at other vendors.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSB1031

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSB1049


The Wheels are white.
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Old 04-28-2010, 01:52 PM   #12
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I know I commented that i didnt like the look of the raptor too much ,but i like this look alot more and doesnt look as tall witch I like .but sorry im still looking for a more gc3 style chassis to come out . but I will only wait so long then I may just buy this chassis instead. good job
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Old 04-28-2010, 02:15 PM   #13
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Man, Lance that chassis actually looks really cool. I like the looks a lot better than that of the Raptor Any test runs on this prototype yet? Also the name suits it!
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ya, the scale look is smooth, pricing is what will sell me on anything with these little trucks, hard to justify to the wife the cost most of the time :s
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No test runs yet, should get it out on the rocks today, had a few orders to get out and a Gmade R1 came in yesterday, time to move the Scorcher over and find some room so I can start building another truck.
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Old 04-30-2010, 05:37 PM   #16
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I MUST HAVE THIS CHASSIS!
yes, the caps lock is my friend.
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I MUST HAVE THIS CHASSIS!
yes, the caps lock is my friend.
Haha...wait until you see the pics from his testing....
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Old 04-30-2010, 07:36 PM   #18
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For some reason I thought I had posted thiese today, man I need some sleep....


Well the wheelbase seemed a bit long at 5"s so I reduced the chassis by .25"s and now it seems to be about right. It was a visual thing, it drove just fine at 5"s.

I added some spacers to the body panels to give them a bit of dimension.

It's raining here off and on so my outside time is limited. It drives really well, I like the added wheelbase, but now I need some rear bent links.













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A quick test video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8CHUsWYSl0
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Old 05-04-2010, 02:34 PM   #20
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this is why i have a project for new tires these muck up too easely.
in the right hand bottom corner you can see how some of the lugs are full of stuff.

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