Szczerba's Micro 8x8 Tow Rig

[Szczerba]

Saw one of the losi micro trail trekker last month in person, pretty cool trucks. Nova's Ark son mentioned something about making an 8x8 rig like the 2.2 version.

A few messages and file exchanges with Fungi aka Lynx Micro and the wheels were turning. Shout out to jmz6 for getting me old CAB files he made up 2 years ago.

Initial setup Fungi came up with making his 6x6 into 8x8.



The laser cut to perfection chassis.





Two Trail Trekkers

[Joshs4x4toyz]

Very cool as usual, cant wait to see the smaller scale version

[Stormin2u]

Very impressive Shane, you've got my attention.

[Sparks1337]

Wow that chassis is something else. Amazing piece of work. Is it 3D printed or laser cut?

[SSwede]

That chassis need a r - rating

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[cmbscx10]

Awesome idea and can't wait for the rest. Should be insanely cool.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Joshs4x4toyz

Very cool as usual, cant wait to see the smaller scale version

Me either. Wont be as much work as the 1/10 but it will be labor intensive.

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Very impressive Shane, you've got my attention.

That's the idea

Originally Posted by Sparks1337

Wow that chassis is something else. Amazing piece of work. Is it 3D printed or laser cut?

Laser cut chassis pieces.

Originally Posted by SSwede

That chassis need a r - rating

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R ?

Originally Posted by cmbscx10

Awesome idea and can't wait for the rest. Should be insanely cool.

Hoping it turns out good as well.

Fungi laser cut all the chassis parts as well as the cab pieces.
Some axle installed pictures. Two screws per side and shocks not installed right now.





Tiny laser cut transmission parts.


Resized and laser cut cab from from the 1/10 build. Makes getting started way easier.


Super rough mockup

[STANG KILLA SS]

so the plastic/delrin just flexes on those trailing arms?

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

so the plastic/delrin just flexes on those trailing arms?

Indeed. The shocks will help limit them. The shocks are supposed to mount inside the chassis rails but I am looking to make them mount outside the rails to be a little more visible.



Picked up this 1/25 semi model for build accessories.
Almost a perfect scale match.

[Almighty Malach]

Digging it. Hope you had more of the link things printed so when they wear out and break you can just swap them out. Are they stiff enough to hold the axles side to side or will you need to add panhards at some point?

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Almighty Malach

Digging it. Hope you had more of the link things printed so when they wear out and break you can just swap them out. Are they stiff enough to hold the axles side to side or will you need to add panhards at some point?

See pic. Below.

LASER CUT for the 17th time in this thread. Laser cut chassis parts and cab panels.

See how one piece is already missing? Lol not lol. Broke one in first 3 minutes with my clumsy hands.

They are stiff on the side by side action. Remember this is a micro, so the weight will be light but note taken on panhard.

[W1ck3d0n3]

Yup Subed. This thing is goin to be sick.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by W1ck3d0n3

Yup Subed. This thing is goin to be sick.

Super quick mock up, 1st rear axle is not there atm.

[johnnyh66]

Damn Zerba, you never cease to amaze me!
Well done

[BigSki]

Do those axles lend themselves to an easy pass-through configuration?

[Joshs4x4toyz]

Sweet! Looks like a 1/4 scale in your shop

Way cool body, looks great

[eric113]

Originally Posted by BigSki

Do those axles lend themselves to an easy pass-through configuration?

Somewhat.

The worm gear has to be modded on one end to be extended for the output.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Damn Zerba, you never cease to amaze me!
Well done

Credit to Fungi for the chassis and cut cab panels.

Originally Posted by BigSki

Do those axles lend themselves to an easy pass-through configuration?

See below.

Originally Posted by Joshs4x4toyz

Sweet! Looks like a 1/4 scale in your shop



Way cool body, looks great

Yes, it's my 1/4 scale 1/10 scale build.

Originally Posted by eric113

Somewhat.



The worm gear has to be modded on one end to be extended for the output.

I tried and failed. 1/8 tube and 3/32 rod.
The 1/8 rod has to be turned down to fit the bearing and I took too much off. And I got it crooked.

My attempt. I have sense sub-contracted out this task to chevy55. Check out his builds on IG. "flatout55"

[Mike Flea]

WOW!, you've got some patience, this is great!

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

WOW!, you've got some patience, this is great!

Indeed. Waiting on some parts too.

Mocking up parts.