New Build - Micro Rock Racer

[rcdave13]

I got the trans,motor,servo and reciever/speed control installed. So far so good.

[TexasJeff]

The front bumper on my Micro semi-scaler is styrene joined with superglue. Its attached to the truck body by superglue as well. I've run it into rocks while crawling (its a bumper-that's what it's for), I've flipped it numerous times (need to learn to drive, I guess), & I have barrel rolled it down a steep incline about 4' high. I've picked the rig up by the bumper, dropped the body a time or two, & have generally abused this poor little SOB.

The bumper has never come apart, nor has it come loose from the truck.

I seriously doubt that tuber chassis is coming apart very easily. Truth of the matter is that if that chassis does break from a fall, its going to absorb the impact that would otherwise most likely break an axle or the like. I'd rather have to do a little chassis repair than shell out coin for replacement parts.

Oh, & nice work, man. Really looks sweet!

[2manyprojects]

That is freakin sweet!

[BEELZEBOB]

You are going to be running the QLO tires with this right?

if not, you're shorting yourself a lot of compliments when its all done.

[BurnLatex]

"F'ing A, Cotton!!"

That looks really good. I am worried about COG. Maybe some less bars here or there. Looks like lots of tubes.

I would drive that off a cliff if it was metal and 1:1. Looks beefy.

[rcdave13]

Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB

You are going to be running the QLO tires with this right?

if not, you're shorting yourself a lot of compliments when its all done.

I built this for the QLO's!

Originally Posted by BurnLatex

"F'ing A, Cotton!!"

That looks really good. I am worried about COG. Maybe some less bars here or there. Looks like lots of tubes.

I would drive that off a cliff if it was metal and 1:1. Looks beefy.

It weighs 42g. 12g of that are the ball studs and aluminum skid on the bottom and another 6g for the winch. Also the trans is 3/16" lower than stock because I ground the stand-off from the bottom of the trans and it is mounted on thin aluminum. I test drove this chassis already and it has better cog tha the stock LMC without springs. Longer wheelbase helps too.

[getbent]

Originally Posted by rcdave13

I test drove this chassis already and it has better cog tha the stock LMC without springs. Longer wheelbase helps too.

Where's the finished pics??

[Mud-Nut]

very nice work!! that looks awesome!! i want to see finished pictures. what are your plans for shocks? POST NEW PICS!!!!

any advice for someone starting out with styrene and super glue? i love what you built and would really like to give it a shot myself.

[Stormin2u]

Originally Posted by getbent

Where's the finished pics??

Yeah if it's finished it would be great to see it.

[TruckerBrad]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Yeah if it's finished it would be great to see it.

x eleventy!!!

Lets see what she looks like on her feet.

[rcdave13]

Originally Posted by Mud-Nut

very nice work!! that looks awesome!! i want to see finished pictures. what are your plans for shocks? POST NEW PICS!!!!

any advice for someone starting out with styrene and super glue? i love what you built and would really like to give it a shot myself.

I am almost done and should have some pics soon.

I am using these shocks I made for my Micro Monster build, they have .75" of travel and alot less play than the LMC shocks. anybody have any idea how to make longer shocks?

My advice is to be patient and take your time planninig and designing. Also you need to plan ahead a few steps or more. I used an X-ACTO and a Dremel with the large cut-off wheel and bit #9903 to "fishmouth" the joints(make them concave for a better fit). I prefer Loctite Precision Max super glue and I put it on a old x-acto blade in tight spots. There are more tips on page 1 of this thread.

[Mud-Nut]

Originally Posted by rcdave13

I am almost done and should have some pics soon.

I am using these shocks I made for my Micro Monster build, they have .75" of travel and alot less play than the LMC shocks. anybody have any idea how to make longer shocks?

My advice is to be patient and take your time planninig and designing. Also you need to plan ahead a few steps or more. I used an X-ACTO and a Dremel with the large cut-off wheel and bit #9903 to "fishmouth" the joints(make them concave for a better fit). I prefer Loctite Precision Max super glue and I put it on a old x-acto blade in tight spots. There are more tips on page 1 of this thread.

Those shocks are very cool. Nice work dude!! Mad props!!!

Just another quick question... How did you go about bending the styrene rod?

Can't wait for finished pics!

[rcdave13]

Originally Posted by Mud-Nut

Those shocks are very cool. Nice work dude!! Mad props!!!

Just another quick question... How did you go about bending the styrene rod?

Can't wait for finished pics!

Just used a regular Bic lighter and put the styrene in the blue part of the flame and move it back and forth. Just practice a few times first.

[rcdave13]

I'm mostly done. It's alot bigger but only 30 grams heavier than stock.The skid plate on the bottom is .032 aluminum and the sides and roof panels are really thin stainless flashing. The gas tank and door panels are .090 lexan and the driver is hollowed out to keep weight down. The wheelbase is 5.25" and there is .75" of shock travel. The ride height is easy to adjust by moving the fuel tubing on the shock body. I wanted to use Micro T front and rear springs on each shock for a dual rate setup but I don't want to spend $25 on springs. I also made a rear steer lock-out that takes about 1 minute to swap out.
This is the rock racer set-up

[braceysdad]

That is un-freakin-real

[grrman]

i'll second that x2

[alterchristopher]

sweet

[BEELZEBOB]

Again, only to reiterate, that is one sick fawkin micro!!!

Qlo's are gonna really make that thing super cool.

[Midlife Crisis]

Top shelf job there! That winch line you got would work really well to keep your suspension from drooping out during climbs. Works really well on 1:1 buggies.

[DA1378]

Wow is all i can muster.
That is a masterpiece!!