From "Zero" to hero...

[89redranger]

Uh-oh...



It's on it's way, axles shouldn't be far behind, and I already have a few of the parts I do need to fab done.

Tobias, you're the chit buddy! If I could, I would hug you bro...

[Smiles]

Nice Man,

First time I've seen this new little guy?
Can't what to these build come a live!

[89redranger]

Originally Posted by Smiles

Nice Man,

First time I've seen this new little guy?
Can't what to these build come a live!

Ahhh, you must be new here... Lol. Here's Tobias thread about the rig-
Dravpnir tries to build something small, again...

Mine will be darned-near an exact copy of his. The only major changes being LOTS of blue printed parts, aluminum links VS his aluminum/carbon uppers and ti lowers, and I'll be running 4.25" Rovers VS his reduced Voodoos.

[Smiles]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

Ahhh, you must be new here... Lol. Here's Tobias thread about the rig-
Dravpnir tries to build something small, again...

Mine will be darned-near an exact copy of his. The only major changes being LOTS of blue printed parts, aluminum links VS his aluminum/carbon uppers and ti lowers, and I'll be running 4.25" Rovers VS his reduced Voodoos.

No I've been around. Life happened and I had two kids! And just now getting some time of my own again! Lol...

[winnerone23]

Some build ya got going on here... :/ all I see is a bag full of parts, so far!

Which has had me chewing on my tongue, waiting by my mail box!!! ;)

Come on mail! And Shapeways!

[OTHGbronco82]

So when can we get these chassis? I want one.

[89redranger]

Originally Posted by OTHGbronco82

So when can we get these chassis? I want one.

I'm honestly not sure when they will be made available. I can't imagine it will be much longer. This is the part of the whole process that sucks. The wait.

Mr. DravTech, you got any answers?

[Dravpnir]

The chassis works good with the DravTech axles and the cut down SCX10 shocks. But, before I release it to the public I need to verify that it works with "normal" MRC axles and shocks first.

My hope is to be able to release most of the parts (axles, knuckles, weight holders, wheels, chassis, etc...) at the same time. Right now the time frame looks like I would be able release these parts within 3 month's. Perhaps earlier, but hopefully not later.

I am also looking into to get more of the DravTech steel spools manufactured and being able to offer modified Axial shafts for the axles to be able to offer a so complete package as possible. This however requires a big chunk of $ so it will take a while for me to gather the sums needed.

[CODYBOY]

Hey Brian, got a package in the mail today, thanks. Now I can try out the changes I made on my mini. Did you get the gun drilled screws? Will they work for your proto type project?
Ernie

[89redranger]

That motor should treat you well. If you like it shoot me a PM and we'll see about getting a few brand new ones headed your way. And yes, I got the screws and they'll work just fine for what I need. Thanks a ton for the lathe work!

[89redranger]

Well, I haven't put much time in on this rig in a while due to a few things. Budget restrictions, time, and the fact that Tobias needed to take care of paying customers and team driver's needs first have pretty well halted things.

But...and there's always a but, that's about to change. Yesterday I was surprised to find a box, a good sized box too, sitting in my mailbox. Whatever could be inside?

A full set of 1.9 DravTech Cyclones

Panels for the SuDu Zero, as well as panels for my SuDu Pro

DravTech CF 380 motor spacers

Front DravTech axle servo/link mount plate

Rear DravTech link mount

Front CF weight holders for DravTech mini knuckles

Rear CF weight holders

All the necessary bearings and balls required for the knuckles

And some BAD ASS Swedish candy!

Thank you Tobias @ DravTech for everything!

The more parts I get here on hand the more eager I get to see what this thing will really do. Seeing it all in the CAD program is one thing, but I can't even begin to describe the feeling you get the first time you see things you have worked on come to life. Honestly, all of it has been an experience that can't be bought.

Chassis and wheels are assembled already. Pics tonight...

[Dravpnir]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

Well, I haven't put much time in on this rig in a while due to a few things. Budget restrictions, time, and the fact that Tobias needed to take care of paying customers and team driver's needs first have pretty well halted things.

But...and there's always a but, that's about to change. Yesterday I was surprised to find a box, a good sized box too, sitting in my mailbox. Whatever could be inside?

A full set of 1.9 DravTech Cyclones

Panels for the SuDu Zero, as well as panels for my SuDu Pro

DravTech CF 380 motor spacers

Front DravTech axle servo/link mount plate

Rear DravTech link mount

Front CF weight holders for DravTech mini knuckles

Rear CF weight holders

All the necessary bearings and balls required for the knuckles

And some BAD ASS Swedish candy!

Thank you Tobias @ DravTech for everything!

The more parts I get here on hand the more eager I get to see what this thing will really do. Seeing it all in the CAD program is one thing, but I can't even begin to describe the feeling you get the first time you see things you have worked on come to life. Honestly, all of it has been an experience that can't be bought.

Chassis and wheels are assembled already. Pics tonight...

What happened to the pics?

It is surely something special to see something for the first time in real life something you have worked on for so long. I am sorry I took so long before I could send you your parts.

I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do and thanks for all the work and hours you put into the design

Btw, how did you like those "Patroner" candy

[89redranger]

In all honesty, I haven't posted the pics because I have been too sucked into my Twin Hammers. I know, terrible excuse. I'll get after it today, and get some posted. Don't stress the timeline though buddy. You and I discussed this at-length, and you shouldn't feel bad at all.

That Patroner candy is something else though. The chocolate was excellent, the Cola Flaskor candies we're awesome. But the Patroner candy...I couldn't even get my kids to eat it. Lol.

Thanks for everything!

[89redranger]

Hoping to start on links and a few other things in the next few days. Just like my Infectious rig, 1/8" aluminum rod uppers and lowers. I will probably go to a Revo-ended 3/16" tube tie-rod for a little extra beef up front though beings it will be right out front on this car.

Pitchers...