New Build - Micro Rock Racer

[rcdave13]

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.

[orangeplug]

I'm in love.

[scout 65]

WOW thats some time n work keep it coming

[johnnyh66]

Wow man, that's some serious craftmanship!

[ben'smicrocrawler]

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

[getbent]

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!

[T-buck]

Awesome work, Really want to see it finished.

[k20man]

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

nice !!!

[rik]

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

[alterchristopher]

sweet

[murderface]

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 ...even if it doesnt hold up it looks good now

[willy1106]

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

[rcdave13]

Originally Posted by ben'smicrocrawler

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

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.

Originally Posted by k20man

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

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

Originally Posted by getbent

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!

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.

[rcdave13]

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

[murderface]

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

[Stormin2u]

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

[Joeyblaze]

wow that thing looks tough, nice work

[leftcoastminis]

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[BEELZEBOB]

Originally Posted by murderface

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

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

if this breaks, you glue it back together.

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

ZIng! I actually like that top

[rcdave13]

Originally Posted by murderface

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

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.