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12-01-2009, 09:08 AM
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Looks sweet. This is the kind of build ive been looking for! Cant wait to see more.  |
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12-01-2009, 03:56 PM
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Got the axles mounted up today. I tried to work as accurately as I could, and the axles still arent dead straight, but it will work. 8 brass shackle plates, 12 2-56 bolts and nuts, and the 4 spring plate screws on the axles are 0-80.  Spring hangers on the frame are built up out of styrene strips and CA. Kinda crude but it feels plenty strong, and the girlfriends nail file works wonders for shaping the styrene.    Transmission and driveshafts in, Its a roller! Trans will have to come back out to fit the floor.   Madatory poser shot! Once the electrics are in, it should flex out on the battery stood on end. Springs are actually pretty soft. It should have some axle wrap like my 1:1...  -YB | |
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12-01-2009, 04:01 PM
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12-01-2009, 05:32 PM
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That thing looks insane!!!!!!  |
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12-01-2009, 06:06 PM
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looking great man!! i am going to have to step up my game!!
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12-01-2009, 09:24 PM
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12-02-2009, 05:10 PM
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No thread at scale4x4, seems like there is a lot more LMC traffic over here... Mounted the floor and steering servo today. The servo Im using is a GWS narrow from one of my old parkflyer airplanes a couple years ago. seems to be the perfect size, and Im guessing it has as much torque as the stock losi servo.  In this picture you can see I had to add a small body lift. I used 1/8" square stock styrene about 1/2" long in 5 spots.  Also lengthened the rear driveshaft about 3/8" with aluminum tubing. Not much compression left, but it works. -YB |
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12-02-2009, 06:19 PM
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doing a great job! keep up the progress |
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12-02-2009, 07:12 PM
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Looking very cool. Nice job on the leaf work. I question the strength of that chassis no matter now small these things are. One tumble and I see something snapping off. Either way, keep up the great build. |
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12-02-2009, 07:16 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Very cool, I had a 71 Jeepster. Last year before they went to the Scout style front end. Can't wait to see it finished. |
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12-03-2009, 09:01 AM
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Best micro build so far! Keep up the good work.
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12-03-2009, 09:52 AM
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Hell yeeeeea youngblood, this is exactly the level of Losi Micro build I've been waiting to see. That looks absolutely fan-frickin-tastic so far. Do you have any plans for smaller wheels and tires, or are you sticking with the stockers? With the level of detail possible in a build like this, due to the compatibility with 1:24th model kits, the wheels/tires have to be on par with the rest. Subscribed... | |
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12-03-2009, 04:05 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys! Quote:
Mounted the esc/receiver and battery. There wasnt enough room for the power switch between the esc and the trans, so I moved it to the side of the steering servo. Battery is mounted on the front of the servo using double-sided tape.  Made a steering link out of a z bent brass rod inside of an aluminum tube, CA'd into a cut down stock ball end. I also had to make a spacer to lift the brass steering ball to clear my leaf spring.  It's tight, but everything fits under the hood! Need to come up with a hinge or something for the hood, so I can charge the battery. Idea's?  -YB | |
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12-03-2009, 04:11 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth
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AWESOME BUILD!!! I need that setup for my new spare Micro Don BWD |
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12-03-2009, 04:16 PM
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Brace yourself for a "help Bob understand moment" your two side rails of that chassis come w/ a lil 1/24th model kit? and you are simply cutting and pasting it back to match the skid? |
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12-03-2009, 04:30 PM
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12-03-2009, 04:34 PM
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it helps immensely "thumsup" i could figure how all you Ahole's were getting these awesome scale chassis before they were for sale to us normal minions. LOL |
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12-03-2009, 09:52 PM
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12-03-2009, 10:10 PM
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12-04-2009, 02:35 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: JERSEY BOONDOCKS
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Holy smokes!!! Dude, this thing is turning out amazing!!! When i first saw the micro was coming out, a build like this was the first thing that crossed my mind! totally sick!!!! even for a guy from Maryland lol :-PBringin it to Motorama? I want to see it in person! |
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