New Build - Micro Rock Racer
 

Here is the tube chassis for my new Micro Crawler build. Started with a plan and designed as I built. It took a long time but I really like how it turned out! Not much to say just .125 styrene tube, super glue and paint. Also has a i.d. retractor winch relocated in the door area. More to come soon.

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I'm in love.

WOW thats some time n work keep it coming

Wow man, that's some serious craftmanship!

man that look's awesome you should sell them :P

Looks great, nice craftsmanship and design! Question... how strong are the styrene and super glue joints. Will they hold up to tumbles on these small rigs? If so, I might just have to give one a try!

Awesome work, Really want to see it finished. "thumbsup"

thats cool, I want to see it done, what electronics you goin to use same stock gear or goin other way?

nice !!!"thumbsup"

thats the cats @$$ right there! very nicely done. cant wait to see this come together. "thumbsup"

sweet

i cant help but worry about the strength of the 1/8th styrene and super glue get it built run it off some ledges, tumble down some steep inclines and if its still in good shape then i love it "thumbsup"...even if it doesnt hold up it looks good now

I have to say it looks great. I did make one very similar about a year ago but scratched the project because after every small tumble I would have to reglue several pieces. And this type of design makes it hard to tuck in a good battery

People always say that but it cost more time for me to make 1 than people want to pay. Might take 6-8 or more hours to make a copy of this one. How much would you pay for 1? I only work part time right now so if you guys want 1 contact me and we'll talk.

Stock axles,trans and reciever/speed control
BB II motor
Hitec HS-65
TP 7.4V 350mah lipo
Custom shocks

This cassis is stronger than I thought it would be. The only weak spot is the front shock loops because they are larger than any 1:1 buggy I have ever seen. I think it will survive rolls but maybe not a fall.

Alot of things determine how strong the chassis is.
Design - enough bracing in the right spots.
Length of peices - too short or too long can stress the joints.
Fit of the joint - I use a Dremel bit to fishmouth the end of the rods.
Glue - use quality CA on the ends and then a bead around the outer edge.

I made a change to 1 area after I had done the final gluing of it and I could'nt remove the peice with pliers, I had to cut it and then bend it and the styrene broke about 1mm from the glue joint and I had to use the X-acto to cut it off.

Speaking of 1:1 buggies check this out! I can't think of anything off-road that looks more fun to drive.

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i quit runnin dp chasis's cuz they couldnt take a fall. if you have to explain why it "should be" strong then its prob not it looks nice though it would make a nice shelf rig

Thats a very cool set of tubes, can't wait to see more.

wow that thing looks tough, nice work

subscribed "thumbsup"

you remember what Thumper's mom told him in Bambi?:lmao:

if this breaks, you glue it back together.

and it still looks better than your "it just got stepped on" bug:flipoff:

ZIng! I actually like that top

Never heard that one! and I didn't say should be. I have a friend that builds race chassis and his boss brings in potential customers so he can tell them what he does that makes their chassis better or stronger. I could go on but I would prefer to post some updates.