1/4 scale monster truck.
 

I ordered up some massive servos and body. Going to make this RC. Should be a fun project.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5869a0972c.jpg

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First test of my kids ATV RC monster truck.

https://youtu.be/cMw4vLTLj-k

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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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Beat run to test it out a little more. Works fantastic.

https://youtu.be/B6iqyGVAVzc


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That is way cool!! Looks like it needs a bit of weight out back.

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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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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?

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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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Wicked...

Commented on your video!

Great engine sound, especially compared to the scale crawler motor mentioned in this thread:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/gener...er-engine.html

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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Very cool! Nice work.

I want to see it jump.

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As soon as I can get the handling dialed in there will be jumps. Big jumps!

Thanks I appreciate it.

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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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Just wanted to show you guys the inspiration for the build and give you guys an idea of what I am going for.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...34b259c5f9.jpg

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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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Oh, man - a 'Mater body will perfectly suit the exhaust note...

This will most definitely be cool!

"thumbsup"

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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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Check this out that coincidentally just was released on YouTube today:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zOIjobT4dyo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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That's pretty sweet.

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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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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.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4805915be3.jpg

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