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.

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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"

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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

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I really like to see a steam punk style rat rod crawler that would just chug along.

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T-Maxx tranny?

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Me too. I hope it's worth it.

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.

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.

How about a Jeep instead?

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?

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wow, really hope you can pull this off :) That Loco Hauk is great inspiration. Going to follow along for sure.

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Very good sir. Another daunting task you have assigned yourself. I approve. "thumbsup"

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

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

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.

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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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I've already got it sorted, but thanks.

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Another unique build, cant wait to see the build come on full steam ahead.

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what is happening with this rig?

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definitely wanting news on this !

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

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Choo choo!

It's being built.

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

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Looking forward to seeing this when it's done.

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you're tires are'nt all the same.

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

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.

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Choo-choo!!!

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I haven't been this excited for a build thread since your 6x6 sczerba

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No worries. But I'm blaming you for my winter build. Just getting parts together for a 6x6.

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A locomotion for the locosapiens.

Make sure Kylie Minogue is the pilot.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgLRSkRioRA

Neat video explaining how a basic steam locomotive works, in case anyone is curious.

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Thanks for posting that. I presume that the real Loco Hauk also burns diesel oil to generate it's steam. Coal would be laughably inefficient.

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Dumb question, is it actually going to be steam powered?


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He mentions it in post #7

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I know it does but was that sarcasm?


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Read the OP, and then all the other things I say about Steam Engines. Yes, this will be steam powered, just like the actual truck. :roll:

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Hey, im just a dummy I can't afford expensive things. I believe it it is just pricey. Not to mention all of the specialty drivetrain that it requires to make it. Again I have never seen it done.


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Don't you know I'm Loco?
 

Plus I haven't heard of a non
electric powered 1/10 rc


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Much like the 1:1, the steam boiler will be for producing steam as show, not energy for propulsion.

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There's still electrics, in the form of the receiever and servos to regulate all the steam features and steering - but that's a necessity. Other than that, I'm doing this for the challenge and to showcase what's possible. I'm not first to make a steam powered RC, and won't be the last.

You need to do your research:

Loco Hauk Steam-Powered 6x6 Jeep JK Built by Kenny Hauk at 2017 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab

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I know that there has to be electronics either way. And I now understand. Where did you find/ get it?


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Also I believe that the 1:1 is powered by a steam engine, it is possible I just can't picture it in such a small package like an rc. God luck on the build, and I can't wait to see the finished product.


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No, "thumbsup"

Do a YouTube search for "Live Steam Powered RC Truck", it's been done before.
You do know they have 1/10 gas and Nitro cars and trucks, using steam isn't all that hard to figure out.

I have a Live Steam locomotive for my railroad( 1/20 scale), add a battery, esc, rx, and a servo, and it's RC. There are also Live Steam Traction Engines, already have the gear train, just change the gear ratio, add some rubber tires, rx, esc, and battery, and you're there again. "thumbsup"

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All I research into is micro gas engineshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...65e1e5bb1c.jpg


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Okay, well now that this thread has derailed (see what I did there?) slightly, back to the show.

Big box from Germany came today.

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

Inside the big box was a smaller, but heavier box.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/Fyo5cv.jpg

Quality, german engineered box. You can tell just by looking that awesomeness is inside.

And I was right.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...923/D2s8tl.jpg

This black beauty is so fricking gorgeous. So precise in every way.

I can't wait to sort through the functions of how it all works. Oh...

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

That's a lot of german. Time to OCR this manual and copy/paste into google translate!

Two pistons better than one.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...923/CmX8FH.jpg

And now, the biggest question, will it fit?

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

Of course it will! I measured a hundred times and bought once!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/7U2TSN.jpg

Can't wait to take this JK back to the steam age. Oh yeah, whistle unit for Choo Choo Choosing you.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/pUm0rB.jpg

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You win the internet sir. Looks amazing

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Incredible !
Wasn’t sure, but looks to be at least 500’ center field! Home run!!!!!!!!


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