Project: "Al" (Oshkosh HEMTT 8x8, Axial Axles)
 

Oshkosh HEMTT A2 M977 (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck)
ESC: Novak Rooster
Motor: Integy 35t @ 2
Axles: Axial @ 4
Trans: Axial @ 2
Drivelines: Axial @ 4
Suspension: AX10 shocks set to droop @ 8
Body: Custom
Rims: TBD
Tires: TBD
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...k_mobility.jpg
Here is a 1:1 mock up I am working on in CATIA V5.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...untitled-1.jpg

nice, are you gonna try to use the trunion/walking beam set-up like the real ones?

I will definitely be following this build, if you go through with it. HEMMT's are nice trucks.

It would be quite an accomplishment to see done as a scale R/C.

What axels are you useing?"thumbsup"

"Axial""thumbsup"

Army Rig
 

Looking forward to seeing this build. I love the military rig projects. Badass trucks!"thumbsup"

This looks like an incredible project "thumbsup"

I look forward to following it's build.

I was at the Oshkosh website the other day looking at the military vehicles trying to get some ideas. I'll be watching this one. Subscribed!

subscribed

Here is a cool trial truck video I found on youtube."thumbsup"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqbck...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ti_...eature=related

Why dont you make some pass-threw axles? then 1 tranny and less of a chance of CLODSTALL.

Started to work on "Al" again.
-Mounted front Trans between the two front axles
-Marked up the placement of the axles.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/8x8hemtt.jpg
Here is a little rendering I made, MSPaint! :thumbsup:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...emttwarcrc.jpg

Got some parts in the mail today. Pics to follow through out the weekend.

Got some work done today, but don't really like it. Not sure if I will change it. Worried about the drive shaft size
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/P9051937.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/P9051935.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/P9051936.jpg

Here is what the frame rails will look.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t24/8x8123.jpg

Lookin good so far.

I have decided this build will be just inspired by a HEMTT, a semi civilian 8x8. The look I am going for is what I would think a rich redneck would do to a Hemtt if he had money!
I found tires, there semi military scale looking, “2.2 HPI Racing Rock Grabbers”.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWHX7&P=7
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/hpic4896.jpg

Other updates...
-Got 4 more ax10 shocks from Glenn(GGooler)*Thanks for the hook up GLENN!!!
-Limited travel of "8" shocks, total travel is only going to be about 3/4"-7/8"
-Got some "8" beadlocks coming this Saturday, will be painted flat black.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRGT3&P=ML
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/axic8095.jpg

Subscribed, looks good so far

I was looking at that same tire and wheel combo for a Tonka build I am doing. Here is some shots of what those crazy Russians will do with a set of 52's.. The wheel and tire look very similar and if I remember rite the tire and wheel combo work out almost exact for a scale 2.2 wheel and tire.

Looks good so far!

Thanks dood, cool pics!:mrgreen: