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rcdave13 · 03-14-2012, 12:12 AM

I decided to post this here for those of you that might not see it on the other site.
I have always wanted a rc 18 wheeler but never had the space or the money to do a 14th scale the way I want. Recently I have been using the Losi Micro Crawler axles, transmission and reciever/speed control along with plastic model kits to make scale trucks and realized these would be perfect for a 18 wheeler build. Of course I was not first to figure this out. I have been planning and researching this for a year on and off and I don't really mess with micros during the summer and the winter has been mild here so I got a late start.
I was thinking I was going to do a brass frame but decided the plastic one will work good with some extra styrene reinforcing and crossmembers and alot of glue, plus maybe I will see some torque twist when pulling heavy loads. I also extended it 2".

c0bra · 03-14-2012, 10:20 AM

i never thaught of that and i have the same kit.

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BerticusPryme · 03-14-2012, 10:31 AM

I seen this kit the other day at hobbylobby and thought about getting it for my 6x6. Looks good. Do you plan on making it a 4x6 or 6x6?

RCGecko · 03-14-2012, 11:32 AM

pretty cool idea. hope you can get it running soon

and my only concern is that they dont carry rc stuff.

rcdave13 · 03-14-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by c0bra

i never thaught of that and i have the same kit.

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You should build yours, it's a fun build with lots of options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerticusPryme

I seen this kit the other day at hobbylobby and thought about getting it for my 6x6. Looks good. Do you plan on making it a 4x6 or 6x6?

I will be making it a 4x6, going for a bit of a hotrod look. I will be using it to transport my crawlers so I didn't want it to have a crawler look. Thats why I call it Crawler Hauler in case some of you didn't get it.

rcdave13 · 03-14-2012, 12:49 PM

For the rear suspension I am using leaf springs made frome a 1/8 scale engine pullstart spring, 1/16" steel for the airbag mounts and simulated airbags with compression springs covered with twist balloons. They are attached with small pins and I uesd heat shrink tubing for the bushings. The axles are from the Losi Micro Crawler and are easy to connect together using brass rod and tube brazed together, plus I am not the first to do it. Next I made panhard bars out of lexan so they would flex and I wouldn't need a ball joint. It is also attached with a small pin.The axle wideners are 4mm feather shafts for a 450 size helicopter. I cut them to length and drilled them out and threaded them. They are perfect for the wheels. The drive pins are nails cut to length.

The Mechanic · 03-14-2012, 01:06 PM

Nice work on the rear suspension

it look very sacle. What front axle are you using?

Smokem · 03-14-2012, 08:55 PM

awesome, digging the rear bags.
nice work.

Stoovey2004 · 03-15-2012, 11:38 AM

I think this project, hands down, is the most awesome and unique Micro project ever! I can't wait to see it completed...and action pics and vids!

rcdave13 · 03-15-2012, 10:04 PM

For the front end I used the same spring steel and 1/16" steel for the hangers and they are attached with a small pin and I used heat shrink tubing for the bushings. Airbags with compression springs covered with a peice of a twist balloon. The axle is cast alloy from Kit Form Services.

Did a quick weight test on the frame. Lipo's aren't heavy enough.

c0bra · 03-15-2012, 11:11 PM

i may build mine. if i do it will be a but different....well ALOT different

Hydro-Tank · 03-17-2012, 07:35 PM

Wow, very very nice job...nice to see something different. Any updates?

Big Mike · 03-20-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rcdave13

For the front end I used the same spring steel and 1/16" steel for the hangers and they are attached with a small pin and I used heat shrink tubing for the bushings. Airbags with compression springs covered with a peice of a twist balloon. The axle is cast alloy from Kit Form Services.

That is what makes this site so entertaining. You just never know what you might see.

Stunning work so far. The rear suspension looks fantastic...

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rcdave13 · 03-20-2012, 05:13 PM

Thanks, glad you guys like it.
The Transmission is also from a Losi Micro Crawler and I screwed it to the frame on one side and used a peice of styrene to connect it to the frame on the other side for added strength. I plan to use a 70-90 turn, neo mag 130 motor but for now I have the stock one. For the driveshaft I used a peice of antenna, it's small, strong and somewhat light weight. Glued it to one side and slotted the other end and put a pin in it so it could slide.

Big Mike · 03-21-2012, 02:30 PM

MORE!!

This is going to be a good one I can tell already...

c0bra · 03-21-2012, 05:14 PM

looking good so far! its making me want to build mine as a 4x4 crawler!

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rcdave13 · 03-21-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by c0bra

looking good so far! its making me want to build mine as a 4x4 crawler!

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You mean 6x6 I think.

c0bra · 03-22-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rcdave13

You mean 6x6 I think.

nope. 4x4 like the 18 wheelers that have 1 axle in the back, just set up as a 4 wheel instead of a 6 wheel

Koldham · 03-22-2012, 10:26 AM

i think cobra meant he was going to "bob" his truck.

Hydro-Tank · 03-22-2012, 11:36 AM

Sweet! More progress! How are you going to mount the servo?

03-14-2012, 12:12 AM	#1
rcdave13 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roswell Posts: 177	Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler I decided to post this here for those of you that might not see it on the other site. I have always wanted a rc 18 wheeler but never had the space or the money to do a 14th scale the way I want. Recently I have been using the Losi Micro Crawler axles, transmission and reciever/speed control along with plastic model kits to make scale trucks and realized these would be perfect for a 18 wheeler build. Of course I was not first to figure this out. I have been planning and researching this for a year on and off and I don't really mess with micros during the summer and the winter has been mild here so I got a late start. I was thinking I was going to do a brass frame but decided the plastic one will work good with some extra styrene reinforcing and crossmembers and alot of glue, plus maybe I will see some torque twist when pulling heavy loads. I also extended it 2".

03-14-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
BerticusPryme Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Alabama Posts: 289	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler I seen this kit the other day at hobbylobby and thought about getting it for my 6x6. Looks good. Do you plan on making it a 4x6 or 6x6?

03-14-2012, 11:32 AM	#4
RCGecko Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Coruscant, in the Jedi Temple Posts: 41	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler pretty cool idea. hope you can get it running soon and my only concern is that they dont carry rc stuff.

03-14-2012, 12:49 PM	#6
rcdave13 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roswell Posts: 177	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler For the rear suspension I am using leaf springs made frome a 1/8 scale engine pullstart spring, 1/16" steel for the airbag mounts and simulated airbags with compression springs covered with twist balloons. They are attached with small pins and I uesd heat shrink tubing for the bushings. The axles are from the Losi Micro Crawler and are easy to connect together using brass rod and tube brazed together, plus I am not the first to do it. Next I made panhard bars out of lexan so they would flex and I wouldn't need a ball joint. It is also attached with a small pin.The axle wideners are 4mm feather shafts for a 450 size helicopter. I cut them to length and drilled them out and threaded them. They are perfect for the wheels. The drive pins are nails cut to length.

03-14-2012, 01:06 PM	#7
The Mechanic Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: stockton Posts: 47	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler Nice work on the rear suspension it look very sacle. What front axle are you using?

03-14-2012, 10:20 AM	#2
c0bra RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: easton Posts: 1,399	i never thaught of that and i have the same kit. subscribed

03-14-2012, 08:55 PM	#8
Smokem Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 82	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler awesome, digging the rear bags. nice work.

03-15-2012, 11:38 AM	#9
Stoovey2004 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville Posts: 269	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler I think this project, hands down, is the most awesome and unique Micro project ever! I can't wait to see it completed...and action pics and vids!

03-15-2012, 10:04 PM	#10
rcdave13 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roswell Posts: 177	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler For the front end I used the same spring steel and 1/16" steel for the hangers and they are attached with a small pin and I used heat shrink tubing for the bushings. Airbags with compression springs covered with a peice of a twist balloon. The axle is cast alloy from Kit Form Services. Did a quick weight test on the frame. Lipo's aren't heavy enough.

03-15-2012, 11:11 PM	#11
c0bra RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: easton Posts: 1,399	i may build mine. if i do it will be a but different....well ALOT different

03-17-2012, 07:35 PM	#12
Hydro-Tank RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: - Posts: 1,134	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler Wow, very very nice job...nice to see something different. Any updates?

03-20-2012, 05:13 PM	#14
rcdave13 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roswell Posts: 177	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler Thanks, glad you guys like it. The Transmission is also from a Losi Micro Crawler and I screwed it to the frame on one side and used a peice of styrene to connect it to the frame on the other side for added strength. I plan to use a 70-90 turn, neo mag 130 motor but for now I have the stock one. For the driveshaft I used a peice of antenna, it's small, strong and somewhat light weight. Glued it to one side and slotted the other end and put a pin in it so it could slide.

03-21-2012, 02:30 PM	#15
Big Mike I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV Posts: 2,781	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler MORE!! This is going to be a good one I can tell already...

03-21-2012, 05:14 PM	#16
c0bra RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: easton Posts: 1,399	looking good so far! its making me want to build mine as a 4x4 crawler! Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

03-22-2012, 10:26 AM	#19
Koldham Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Walnut Grove Posts: 303	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler i think cobra meant he was going to "bob" his truck.

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03-22-2012, 11:36 AM	#20
Hydro-Tank RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: - Posts: 1,134	Re: Micro Pete A.K.A. Crawler Hauler Sweet! More progress! How are you going to mount the servo?

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