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RoCk SkuLLz · 11-21-2008, 12:32 PM

Here is a start of my MRC Jeep Wrangler build. Be easy on me as this is my first r/c crawler and first tube chassis build. (Been a long time 1:1 crawler) I've been lurking around on this forum for a while most watching with the occasional comment. Its amazing the craftsmanship some of you guys have and thats what inspired me to build mine.

- More Pictures and Info on this build Click Here

Parts Used
1/8 solid steel rod picked up at the local Home Depot
Brake line tube bender picked up at Harbor Frieght
Also using a combination of other primitive ways of bending tubing with success
2mm harware for mounting skins and body panels
Aluminum remnant used to make the lower boat side rock panels

Products Used
Bruder 1/18 scale Jeep Unlimited Toy (body)
Mayhem Engineering 1.9 Aluminum Beadlocks
Proline 1.9 G8 Compound Flatiron Tires
CR/CC 5/32 Stainless Steel Bent Lower Links (Longer fronts)
CR/CC 3/16 Stainless Steel 1/10 scale steeing arms for Hitech 645mg Servo
Losi Steel Lockers Front & Rear (replaces plastic ones)
Losi Center Gear Steel Locker (again replaces plastic)
Hot Racing Driveshafts
3Racing Front Axle C's (removed blue anodizing)
3Racing Front Axle Steering Knuckles (same)
Losi Mini LST aluminum shocks (same)
G-Made 12mm Hex Wheel Spacers (removed red anodizing)

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NOW FINISHED - See Page 2

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Wible90 · 11-21-2008, 12:39 PM

Looks like a great start, I'll buy it from ya.

2JSC · 11-21-2008, 01:21 PM

I love the arc'd up fenders.

Looking good so far.

JOOTZ · 11-21-2008, 02:02 PM

are you gonna use the MRC parts ? this build will be interesting.

RoCk SkuLLz · 11-21-2008, 07:50 PM

The reason behind the arc'd fenders is more purpose than looks but there growing on me. We'll see as is starts getting more together. And yes it will be all MRC parts from my crawler. I measured and built the chassis for the MRC. Should all bolt up, start assembly next before taking it apart to paint the chassis.

Build Link: http://offroad-review.com/new/index.php?page=285

More pictures to show the chassis size better. Mock up only, nothing is bolted on in these pictures. Not ride height either but close i think.

danfrit · 11-21-2008, 08:42 PM

damn... you've not only made me want to go the tuber route... but also miss my 1:1 jeep a whole lot more!

jpterbl1 · 11-21-2008, 09:55 PM

looking really good. Cant wait to see it finished

Desert Rc · 11-21-2008, 10:52 PM

insane...i want

A_Jeeper · 11-22-2008, 12:52 AM

i have been reading around the mini crawler fourn wondering if i really wanted one. now i have to say i do want one, but not only that i want that one! nice work man!

06flex · 11-22-2008, 06:02 AM

I am really into the 1:1 jeep thing as well. Those front fenders look like the REV111 fenders. Like in this pic. (not my jeep).

JatoTheRipper · 11-22-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06flex

I am really into the 1:1 jeep thing as well. Those front fenders look like the REV111 fenders. Like in this pic. (not my jeep).

That's a nice Jeep. I really like the wheels and tire combo.

Nice build on this tuber Jeep. Are those the 3Racing Mini LST shocks?

RoCk SkuLLz · 11-22-2008, 04:27 PM

Started putting the axles in today along with the tranny and links. Not going to botther installing electronics for this mock up. I'm just checking to see what needs adjustments or changes (welding wise) before I tear it apart for paint. Then I can go back to working on the details.

This is what it looks like now. Not sure if the spacers are going to make it too wide. I'll have to see once the Mayhem Beadlocks arrive.

akguanja · 11-22-2008, 04:40 PM

thats sweet man, especially since its based on MRC size components. i like it!

- tre

2JSC · 11-22-2008, 09:09 PM

I was thinking more along the lines of this TJ...

But the build is looking sweet - I love it!

kaetwo · 11-23-2008, 11:20 AM

Amazing build

I was just looking at that Bruder Jeep the other day thinking that it would make a cool build.

Well done!

karth'ac · 11-23-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoCk SkuLLz

Material: 1/8 solid
Welded with 220v Miller 210 mig

do you just have the mig turned down all the way to get it to not burn through?

RoCk SkuLLz · 11-24-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2JSC

I was thinking more along the lines of this TJ...

But the build is looking sweet - I love it!

Yea thats a nicely built TJ. Funny, i've got those same Allied (Monster Beadlock) wheels on mine

Unfortunately this build isnt after my 1:1. I wasnt able to find a red YJ body more less one that fit the MRC size...

Quote:

Originally Posted by karth'ac

[Quote:]
Originally Posted by RoCk SkuLLz
Material: 1/8 solid
Welded with 220v Miller 210 mig
do you just have the mig turned down all the way to get it to not burn through?

Its turned down a lot yea. Like power level 2 w/35 or so on the wire speed i think. This welder is built for thick material so i've pretty much spot welded the chassis together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Nice build on this tuber Jeep. Are those the 3Racing Mini LST shocks?

Yes the shocks are 3Racing Mini LST's. They seem like there going to work out but they do limit travel. We'll see, springs are a little firm too but that might work out with the extra weight of the tube chassis.
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karth'ac · 11-24-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoCk SkuLLz

Its turned down a lot yea. Like power level 2 w/35 or so on the wire speed i think. This welder is built for thick material so i've pretty much spot welded the chassis together.

yeah thats kinda what i thought....i did my chassis with a tig which was really nice but some of the parts just didnt want to weld right

RoCk SkuLLz · 11-25-2008, 09:15 AM

When I was welding mine I had wished I had a tig... Seems much cleaner and easier. I could have used my brothers I guess. Not sure why you had problems on certain parts, might have been poor quality rod... possibly oily or dirty too.

The only downside I found when building my chassis was holding the small parts in place for welding. Otherwise the Miller 210 wasnt that bad to use. Probably would be easier with a magnet ground or small aligator clip ground. (next time)

TREE68 · 11-25-2008, 09:28 AM

let me know when you make more of those, so i can buy one

nice build man. now i want to buy back both my losi mrc(traded them for a hpi 5b) and now you got me wanting to buy tube fenders for my 03 tj.

11-21-2008, 12:32 PM	#1
RoCk SkuLLz Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	RoCk SkuLLz - Tubed Jeep Wrangler MRC - COMPLETED!!! Here is a start of my MRC Jeep Wrangler build. Be easy on me as this is my first r/c crawler and first tube chassis build. (Been a long time 1:1 crawler) I've been lurking around on this forum for a while most watching with the occasional comment. Its amazing the craftsmanship some of you guys have and thats what inspired me to build mine. - More Pictures and Info on this build *Click Here* *Parts Used* 1/8 solid steel rod picked up at the local Home Depot Brake line tube bender picked up at Harbor Frieght Also using a combination of other primitive ways of bending tubing with success 2mm harware for mounting skins and body panels Aluminum remnant used to make the lower boat side rock panels *Products Used* Bruder 1/18 scale Jeep Unlimited Toy (body) Mayhem Engineering 1.9 Aluminum Beadlocks Proline 1.9 G8 Compound Flatiron Tires CR/CC 5/32 Stainless Steel Bent Lower Links (Longer fronts) CR/CC 3/16 Stainless Steel 1/10 scale steeing arms for Hitech 645mg Servo Losi Steel Lockers Front & Rear (replaces plastic ones) Losi Center Gear Steel Locker (again replaces plastic) Hot Racing Driveshafts 3Racing Front Axle C's (removed blue anodizing) 3Racing Front Axle Steering Knuckles (same) Losi Mini LST aluminum shocks (same) G-Made 12mm Hex Wheel Spacers (removed red anodizing) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *NOW FINISHED - See Page 2* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by RoCk SkuLLz; 01-17-2009 at 09:31 PM.

11-21-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
RoCk SkuLLz Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	The reason behind the arc'd fenders is more purpose than looks but there growing on me. We'll see as is starts getting more together. And yes it will be all MRC parts from my crawler. I measured and built the chassis for the MRC. Should all bolt up, start assembly next before taking it apart to paint the chassis. Build Link: http://offroad-review.com/new/index.php?page=285 More pictures to show the chassis size better. Mock up only, nothing is bolted on in these pictures. Not ride height either but close i think. Last edited by RoCk SkuLLz; 11-21-2008 at 10:20 PM.

11-22-2008, 04:27 PM	#12
RoCk SkuLLz Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	Started putting the axles in today along with the tranny and links. Not going to botther installing electronics for this mock up. I'm just checking to see what needs adjustments or changes (welding wise) before I tear it apart for paint. Then I can go back to working on the details. This is what it looks like now. Not sure if the spacers are going to make it too wide. I'll have to see once the Mayhem Beadlocks arrive. Last edited by RoCk SkuLLz; 11-22-2008 at 07:09 PM.

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11-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
Wible90 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chambersburg Posts: 49	Looks like a great start, I'll buy it from ya.

11-21-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	I love the arc'd up fenders. Looking good so far.

11-21-2008, 02:02 PM	#4
JOOTZ RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,317	are you gonna use the MRC parts ? this build will be interesting.

11-21-2008, 08:42 PM	#6
danfrit Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: High Bridge Posts: 17	damn... you've not only made me want to go the tuber route... but also miss my 1:1 jeep a whole lot more!

11-21-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
jpterbl1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 220	looking really good. Cant wait to see it finished

11-21-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	insane...i want

11-22-2008, 12:52 AM	#9
A_Jeeper Pullman Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pullman Posts: 497	i have been reading around the mini crawler fourn wondering if i really wanted one. now i have to say i do want one, but not only that i want that one! nice work man!

11-22-2008, 06:02 AM	#10
06flex Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 3	I am really into the 1:1 jeep thing as well. Those front fenders look like the REV111 fenders. Like in this pic. (not my jeep).

11-22-2008, 04:40 PM	#13
akguanja RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wasilla Posts: 1,304	thats sweet man, especially since its based on MRC size components. i like it! - tre

11-22-2008, 09:09 PM	#14
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	I was thinking more along the lines of this TJ... But the build is looking sweet - I love it!

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11-23-2008, 11:20 AM	#15
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	Amazing build I was just looking at that Bruder Jeep the other day thinking that it would make a cool build. Well done!

11-25-2008, 09:15 AM	#19
RoCk SkuLLz Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	When I was welding mine I had wished I had a tig... Seems much cleaner and easier. I could have used my brothers I guess. Not sure why you had problems on certain parts, might have been poor quality rod... possibly oily or dirty too. The only downside I found when building my chassis was holding the small parts in place for welding. Otherwise the Miller 210 wasnt that bad to use. Probably would be easier with a magnet ground or small aligator clip ground. (next time)

11-25-2008, 09:28 AM	#20
TREE68 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la verne Posts: 197	let me know when you make more of those, so i can buy one nice build man. now i want to buy back both my losi mrc(traded them for a hpi 5b) and now you got me wanting to buy tube fenders for my 03 tj.

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