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Old 10-30-2019, 05:11 PM   #1
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I ordered up some massive servos and body. Going to make this RC. Should be a fun project.

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Old 11-17-2019, 02:44 PM   #2
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First test of my kids ATV RC monster truck.

https://youtu.be/cMw4vLTLj-k

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Old 11-18-2019, 05:40 AM   #3
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Another video of part of the build process and playing around with my son.

https://youtu.be/J7Kd_t0YyHI

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Old 11-18-2019, 04:53 PM   #4
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Beat run to test it out a little more. Works fantastic.

https://youtu.be/B6iqyGVAVzc


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Old 11-18-2019, 05:17 PM   #5
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That is way cool!! Looks like it needs a bit of weight out back.
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Old 11-18-2019, 05:34 PM   #6
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That is way cool!! Looks like it needs a bit of weight out back.
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.

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Old 11-18-2019, 09:35 PM   #7
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That thing is wild. Ilike it! What brand & OZ steering servo are you using?


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That is way cool!! Looks like it needs a bit of weight out back.
I have a 50cc 4 wheeler sitting outside. Interested in building one?
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Old 11-19-2019, 08:39 AM   #8
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That thing is wild. Ilike it! What brand & OZ steering servo are you using?









I have a 50cc 4 wheeler sitting outside. Interested in building one?
I used 2 60kg servos for the steering and a 60kg for the break and throttle. They are the same ones that are on the Raminator. Plenty of power.

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Old 11-19-2019, 09:47 PM   #9
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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.
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Old 11-20-2019, 04:41 AM   #10
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Very cool! Nice work.

I want to see it jump.
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Old 11-20-2019, 04:59 AM   #11
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Very cool! Nice work.

I want to see it jump.
As soon as I can get the handling dialed in there will be jumps. Big jumps!

Thanks I appreciate it.

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Old 11-20-2019, 05:01 AM   #12
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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.
Thanks I appreciate it.

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.

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Old 11-22-2019, 06:58 AM   #13
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Just wanted to show you guys the inspiration for the build and give you guys an idea of what I am going for.

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Old 11-24-2019, 03:33 PM   #14
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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

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Old 11-24-2019, 04:21 PM   #15
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Oh, man - a 'Mater body will perfectly suit the exhaust note...

This will most definitely be cool!

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Old 11-24-2019, 04:28 PM   #16
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Oh, man - a 'Mater body will perfectly suit the exhaust note...



This will most definitely be cool!



Thanks. It sure is fun to drive.

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.

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Old 11-24-2019, 05:48 PM   #17
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Check this out that coincidentally just was released on YouTube today:

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Old 11-24-2019, 06:11 PM   #18
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Check this out that coincidentally just was released on YouTube today:



That's pretty sweet.

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Old 11-24-2019, 10:18 PM   #19
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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!
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Old 11-26-2019, 04:07 PM   #20
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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.

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