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imthatguy 07-26-2017 01:19 PM

Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
I've gone and done it. Not satisfied with creating half-tracked Land Cruisers, I've gone off the deep end with this build.

With much thanks to Kenny Hauk of Hauk Designs for some excellent reference photos and permission, I'm building a tribute to the Loco Hauk:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...924/sTxmtt.jpg

And, because I'm a glutton for punishment and failure, like the real 6x6, mine will also be powered by steam. "WHAT?!" You scream? "It'll never work, give up now", you say.

Well, no. I like challenges. Fun stuff to come. Gathering parts now. Starting with an Axial SCX10 JK.

snapon boy 07-26-2017 01:22 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
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Mike Flea 07-26-2017 05:28 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
It'll be interesting to read, my curiosity will keep me watching this build as I have a 1/20 scale live steam engine, and I have seen videos on YouTube of another RC steam car. "thumbsup"

kgb424 07-27-2017 01:02 AM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
I'd be curios too see how it works also, is there away to have a reverse gear or would it forward only

There are a few Steam powered RC's video's but they don't have a lot of detail or explanation

THUNDER PRO 07-27-2017 01:48 AM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
I really like to see a steam punk style rat rod crawler that would just chug along.

RCMFMaxxMan 07-28-2017 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kgb424 (Post 5731628)
I'd be curios too see how it works also, is there away to have a reverse gear or would it forward only

T-Maxx tranny?

imthatguy 07-29-2017 06:31 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
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Originally Posted by snapon boy (Post 5731409)
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Me too. I hope it's worth it.

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Originally Posted by Mike Flea (Post 5731516)
It'll be interesting to read, my curiosity will keep me watching this build as I have a 1/20 scale live steam engine, and I have seen videos on YouTube of another RC steam car. "thumbsup"

Small-scale steam has come a long way, there's some pretty incredible stuff out there, and gobs of power if required. The engine I'm looking at is capable of some pretty impressive output.

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Originally Posted by kgb424 (Post 5731628)
I'd be curios too see how it works also, is there away to have a reverse gear or would it forward only

There are a few Steam powered RC's video's but they don't have a lot of detail or explanation

There's a steep learning curve, but again, thanks to the type of engine I'm hoping to use, there is the capability of reversing the direction by way of a valve - which I'll mount a servo to and "drive" it with the throttle channel of my radio. SMRT.

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Originally Posted by THUNDER PRO (Post 5731631)
I really like to see a steam punk style rat rod crawler that would just chug along.

How about a Jeep instead?

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Originally Posted by RCMFMaxxMan (Post 5732162)
T-Maxx tranny?

All Axial driveline again. Going to stay true to that mantra as I want to drive it at AF2018.

No real progress to show, but I found the donor JK from which to build.

There's a couple nice parts on here I'd like to try and use, but truth be told, it's mostly just the frame rails and one of the axles that'll survive.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/VTv8dy.jpg

Also, sourced New Bright body to destroy.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/MWJBTh.jpg

Now, to braze the new chassis rails together, or just "join" them?

IVIaarten 07-30-2017 01:37 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
wow, really hope you can pull this off :) That Loco Hauk is great inspiration. Going to follow along for sure.

chino63 07-30-2017 09:13 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
Very good sir. Another daunting task you have assigned yourself. I approve. "thumbsup"

Oh, and no functional scale steam whistle equals not scale. :mrgreen:

imthatguy 09-04-2017 05:58 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
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Originally Posted by IVIaarten (Post 5732690)
wow, really hope you can pull this off :) That Loco Hauk is great inspiration. Going to follow along for sure.

Thanks, yeah, shouldn't be too crazy, as long as you think it through, anything's possible.

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Originally Posted by chino63 (Post 5732837)
Very good sir. Another daunting task you have assigned yourself. I approve. "thumbsup"

Oh, and no functional scale steam whistle equals not scale. :mrgreen:

Not to worry Dean, steam whistle was part of the engine order! ;-)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...924/804rSH.jpg

So after some noodling and measuring, I determined that the best way to approach making the frame longer was to make it longer. I added some length from another set of rails I had sitting around, and some drop mounts for the top links. Same height and width that they would be if mounting to the original skid.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...924/4KHdJ9.jpg

Another look at the mounts. I made up my own links the only way I know how, with 8/32 all-thread and brake line. Brazing is fun too.

GCM transfer case for transferring cases. Nice straight drivelines, all the way to the third axle.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/0gu4qY.jpg

The idea here, was to make sure I had a lot of reduction from the outdrive of the steam plant so, using the trusty GCM front motor mount for the Axial transmission should give me plenty of oomph. Rather than use a spur, the outdrive will connect straight to the shaft.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/lQsVdo.jpg

Currie F9's from Vanquish look super badass and allow for the flip required for the third axle - so yay.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...923/MdpRNf.jpg

The whole chassis as it sits, I think this photo was before I sorted out the rear shocks (I need a flat skid to mount the boiler to).

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/BarrIl.jpg


A bunch of bits fell off the New Bright body.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...924/2SvPxw.jpg

And as it sits after a few more cuts an extensions.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/QSeJRA.jpg

More to come.

wblteen 09-04-2017 07:50 PM

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If your still trying to figure out the rear suspension to keep the flat skid I may have an idea for you.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c2d141dbda.jpg

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imthatguy 09-05-2017 05:02 AM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
I've already got it sorted, but thanks.

vipxj 09-16-2017 03:14 AM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
Another unique build, cant wait to see the build come on full steam ahead.

grunt95 09-25-2017 04:06 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
what is happening with this rig?

ColdFox 09-30-2017 02:11 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
definitely wanting news on this !

Just to see how looks a nice lenghtened New Bright JK haha

imthatguy 10-09-2017 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vipxj (Post 5748874)
Another unique build, cant wait to see the build come on full steam ahead.

Choo choo!

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Originally Posted by grunt95 (Post 5751621)
what is happening with this rig?

It's being built.

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Originally Posted by ColdFox (Post 5753077)
definitely wanting news on this !

Just to see how looks a nice lenghtened New Bright JK haha

It's long, that's for sure.

Some progress has been made, but I'm still waiting on the steam unit. There's not a single word from the US distributor, but I'm hoping that it's being made.

With that in mind, I can't do a ton of work but I have made some progress.

I cut the roof down to size to make it fit.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/6xXKrI.jpg

It required some additional contouring on the back part as the body tapers slightly in the rear, and now it doesn't, because it's shorter. Fixed.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/sJloQD.jpg

Until I get the steam unit, I'm guessing on how much actual space I need for it, or what modifications I can make to it's stock layout, so, here's sort of what the rear will look like:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...924/qJAfDc.jpg

The whole thing will be hidden under a faux boiler, like the actual truck, which is kind of a bummer, but all good. Leaves me room to hide a lot of the wizardry.

Body ride height also sorted. Required a few additional cuts to the body, but allowed me to use the Vanquish running boards as body clips. I like.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/inWdi3.jpg

So New, much Bright.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/22fxN2.jpg

Ricochet 10-17-2017 04:17 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
Looking forward to seeing this when it's done.

Szczerba 10-17-2017 04:23 PM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
you're tires are'nt all the same.

imthatguy 10-26-2017 09:09 AM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
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Originally Posted by Ricochet (Post 5758184)
Looking forward to seeing this when it's done.

Hope you can wait. There's a lot of stuff to figure out.

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Originally Posted by Szczerba (Post 5758187)
you're tires are'nt all the same.

WHAT. Oh yeah, I've got to order wheels still - but tires will match.

Final payment made on expensive German hand-built steam engine and tracking number received. EEEK! It's happening for real now.

Szczerba 10-26-2017 09:23 AM

Re: Don't you know I'm Loco?
 
Choo-choo!!!


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