10-15-2012, 12:29 PM | #1 |
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| Micro FJ40 Scaler
I've decided to make a wee FJ40, since finding an affordable model kit of one. It will be styled similar to my Steelhead build. Here are some pics, showing where I'm at. Check it: Got the hinges here: Phoenix Models 2005 Miniature Brass Hinge & Hardware Range Motor is a Pololu 50:1 with 1:1 transfer, and winch is 100:1 The steering servo will be covered with a styrene, wooden weapons crate. A 4-dip switch for turning features on/of, and a wee ESC from Fingertech. It's really smooth, and the low speed control is the best I've ever had in this, being the 9th rebuild of my micro scaler. Last edited by nigelpheron; 10-15-2012 at 03:22 PM. |
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10-15-2012, 01:07 PM | #2 |
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| Re: Micro FJ40 Scaler
Here's some vids of the axle travel, steering mech, and a throttle test run. AXLES HUNG - YouTube STEER FROM THE REAR - YouTube Can't wait for it to be done, gotta crawl now: FRICKEN CACTUS - YouTube SKETCHY PASS - YouTube Last edited by nigelpheron; 10-15-2012 at 06:49 PM. |
10-15-2012, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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Sub'd... I'll be watching |
10-15-2012, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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| Re: Micro FJ40 Scaler
Can you show close up pics of the steering please? Especially that carbon piece
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10-15-2012, 03:18 PM | #5 |
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The carbon pieces were originally made, for a bell-cranked 4WS earlier build. Got the idea from a fella, who made a wicked micro monster truck. I believe it was a bigfoot build, with details off the charts. Searched and found it: Awesome Monster Truck Build. A vid: MICRO CRAWLER AWS - YouTube Last edited by nigelpheron; 10-15-2012 at 03:31 PM. |
10-16-2012, 07:10 AM | #6 |
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| Re: Micro FJ40 Scaler
Nice Stuff! Great skills man!
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10-16-2012, 11:19 AM | #7 |
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Very, very cool. I love it!
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10-16-2012, 11:40 AM | #8 |
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Thanks niglepheron I need that little carbon fibre piece
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10-16-2012, 06:29 PM | #9 |
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Looks great bud! Your work is always super clean!
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01-30-2013, 12:00 PM | #10 |
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| Re: Micro FJ40 Scaler Thanx. Ya, it's coming along. Glad you're inspired. Thanx. Nothing to your master pieces yet. Well, got a wee bit a progress. I can now remove the running gear, and sand the whole thing, ready fer paint. Discovered a cool way to bend 3/32 styrene tube as well. I put a piece of K&S metals brass rod inside the styrene tube, then shaped it at will. Also make the tube a little more stronger. Can't wait to do the cage-work. |
02-03-2013, 07:56 PM | #11 |
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Got the front grill gaurd all done, and painted it up. Next will be the main roll cage. http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/...ps44ec4cec.jpg |
02-03-2013, 08:10 PM | #12 |
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| Re: Micro FJ40 Scaler
Don't know how I missed this one It looks great, one of my all time favorite rigs & you sir are doing it justice Keep the updates coming! |
02-03-2013, 09:12 PM | #13 |
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here's one more for tonight. Winch in, and fire solver on. |
02-04-2013, 08:40 AM | #14 |
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This thing is awesome! Amazing work =)
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02-04-2013, 03:26 PM | #15 |
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02-04-2013, 04:02 PM | #16 |
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What model did you end up using? Link?
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02-04-2013, 05:25 PM | #17 |
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| Re: Micro FJ40 Scaler Last edited by nigelpheron; 02-04-2013 at 10:10 PM. |
02-05-2013, 12:01 AM | #18 |
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link to hinges?
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02-07-2013, 09:56 PM | #20 |
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Hinges in, and winch functional. Lucked out with the brass hinges matching the brass winch hook. Might have to add some more brass here & there. Here it is in some pose'n shots: |
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