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10-30-2019, 05:11 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| 1/4 scale monster truck.
I ordered up some massive servos and body. Going to make this RC. Should be a fun project. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
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11-17-2019, 02:44 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
First test of my kids ATV RC monster truck. https://youtu.be/cMw4vLTLj-k Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
11-18-2019, 05:40 AM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Another video of part of the build process and playing around with my son. https://youtu.be/J7Kd_t0YyHI Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
11-18-2019, 04:53 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Beat run to test it out a little more. Works fantastic. https://youtu.be/B6iqyGVAVzc Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
11-18-2019, 05:17 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Douglassville, PA
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
That is way cool!! Looks like it needs a bit of weight out back.
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11-18-2019, 05:34 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck. The main problem is the tires are nylon. Hard as a rock with no air in the frigid Wisconsin temps. Plus the suspension is too stiff so there is no weight transfer. I ordered an air shock for the rear so I can adjust the preload low enough. Found a set of tractor tires that will fit. They're bias ply but it should be better than the nylon tires. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
11-18-2019, 09:35 PM | #7 |
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11-19-2019, 08:39 AM | #8 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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11-19-2019, 09:47 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Wicked... Commented on your video! Great engine sound, especially compared to the scale crawler motor mentioned in this thread: 1/10 crawler engine ??? I could listen to yours all day! Maybe go-cart wheels and tires would be cool, give it a wider stance, let you flat-track drift it through corners. I'm sure you could find some used ones since they'd last a while longer without the weight of a person. |
11-20-2019, 04:41 AM | #10 |
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Very cool! Nice work. I want to see it jump. |
11-20-2019, 04:59 AM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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11-20-2019, 05:01 AM | #12 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Lots to do yet. I found a set of radial tractor tires for reasonable. Going to check them out. I may throw a set of wheel spacers yet to make it really stable. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk | |
11-22-2019, 06:58 AM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Just wanted to show you guys the inspiration for the build and give you guys an idea of what I am going for. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
11-24-2019, 03:33 PM | #14 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Took her out for a bash this afternoon. Kids and I had a blast. Skate ramps were fun! Mater power wheels will be here tomorrow and I can start fitting the body. https://youtu.be/fLqGVQe2qZ0 Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
11-24-2019, 04:21 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Oh, man - a 'Mater body will perfectly suit the exhaust note... This will most definitely be cool! |
11-24-2019, 04:28 PM | #16 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Mater has stack so I may reroute the exhaust for the stack. Hopefully I don't ruine the sound. So much cooler than a 2 stroke. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk | |
11-24-2019, 05:48 PM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
Check this out that coincidentally just was released on YouTube today: |
11-24-2019, 06:11 PM | #18 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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11-24-2019, 10:18 PM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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It has 5(!!!) winches, 1 up front, 1 on each side, and 2 in the back. Crazy... Can't wait to see how your rig turns out - the sound really suits the Mater body idea! |
11-26-2019, 04:07 PM | #20 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 1/4 scale monster truck.
My New Maxx got lost by FedEx and I might be out because they suck and then my mater body showed up and.....to be continued as soon as I can get a new one. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
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