New build - SCX10 6x6 Unimog Flatbed

[patoff]

I receive my new Dingo kit and I start a 6x6 Unimog Flatbed project





- Servo : Hitec HS-5955TG (Liquid Tap)
- ESC : EZrun 35A (whitout fan + Epoxy)
- Motor : Trackstar 17.0T

I want a MudBasher

[patoff]

Hi,

The rear shaft is too short. With big flex they pull out

[patoff]

http://www.youtube.com/v/Pol8mdFv5zI

What do you think about Traxxas Stampede or du T-Maxx drive shaft ?

[jebster]

those driveshafts could work fine. the real question is how much flex do you have and what is the distance between the axles. if you have huge flex with closely spaced axles there isn't much you can do to keep the shafts from pulling apart. it's a balance. i had to work that awhile on my 6x6. in the end i wanted the axles close together because of the look so i did limit the flex.

[patoff]

distance between the axles (135.5mm - 5.33 inch) :



Max flex :





Yes, it's closely spaced axles.

I need just a little bit longer inside the shaft.
I trying Traxxas shaft. If 'is not OK, I limit flex...

Thanks jebster

[jebster]

you might want to try different shafts. if you look at post #22 in my build thread (jebster's 6x6) it seems like i have a similar axle spacing but the shafts i use seem to have a longer engagement than yours. i believe mine are stock scx10 driveshafts i cut down.

[patoff]

Nice project jebster
With two front directional axles you have better steering than 2 fixed rear axles

[jebster]

Originally Posted by patoff

Nice project jebster
With two front directional axles you have better steering than 2 fixed rear axles

having 6 wheel steering is a nice option. i can turn this rig tigher than any of my other scalers. turns better than my 2.2 sporty!

[patoff]

Cool because my 6x6 have a poor steering.

If Santa is generous.... next winter I thinking six wheels sterring

[fly]

WOW what a process! That's really cool some day I will belly up and give the 6x6 a shot. Cool build so far cant wait to see it take shape! Strong work

[patoff]

Thanks fly,

The Traxxas 4628 need to drill the parts: 13/64"

My hobby shop do not have the Traxxas 1951 parts
I receive the TRA1951 friday or saturday....

The big job it's to fit the Unimog body and make the flatbed

[patoff]

Unimog prototype :







I looking for two mud flaps and wood to build the flatbed.

How to make a gas tank under the bed ?

[patoff]

The new Traxxas shaft





5.5lbs with Lipo Hardcase 2S 6500mah. *without body, flatbed, leds and driver

Now the first plywood proto flatbed:











@doudou: Thanks for the driver

[patoff]

I put some colors on this Mog:











Next step: Gaz tank and Mud flaps

[TrilloThrillo110]

That is one very nice 'mog. I reckon it'd look good on either RC4WD 1.55 Desert Kings stretched over Gmade VR01 1.9 rims or RC4WD Mickey Thompson 1.9 MTZs on RC4WD Pro10 1.9 rims. Also, are you going to put an interior in because if you do, PLEASE hook the steering wheel up to a servo. It would finish the build off perfectly. But that's just my few cents worth!

[patoff]

Hi TrilloThrillo110,
It's a low cost build : No new tire and no rotated steering... maybe next year...

I make chain for snow:
I assembled 94 chains





FAIL :



I remove 2 chain meshes on front wheels :





And a new yellow beacon light :





I wait two Bullhead gaz tanks

[theloudone]

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[BigSki]

snow chains in September?? Is it already snowing up there?

[patoff]

No snow before december. I would like to try chain in mud and dirt road.

[Postclanker]

I'm really liking that teal color Mr. Patof