My TLT/SW2 "Gertrude" Build

[Fozzy Down Under]

Welcome to the build of my crawler "Gertrude".

Within this thread I will do my best to describe the build up . So here goes.

So far I have purchased the following

1 x Tamiya TLT

1 x Bender Customs Chassis

1 x Set T-Maxx Slip Shafts and Yokes

1 x Stampede Transmission

1 x Integys 55T Lathe Motor

1 x Towerpro 11kg Servo

1 x TEU – 101BK ESC

1 x T-Maxx 2339 105mm turnbuckle end links

1 x Trinity Solderless leads.

1 x Proline 1970 F100 Shell

1 x Set RC4WD 2.2 Narrow BeadLocks

1 x Set TMAXX Shocks

1 x Set G - Made Wheel Wideners

1 x Set Pro Line MOAB Tyres

2 x 3000mah Battery packs with deans

Still to be purchased

1 x JR XS-3 Radio



This is just a brief overview of the start of the project. I will add more info as the parts arrive and I start to build her.

Should you have any questions feel free to ask.

Any tips or advice are also welcomed

[Crawlsalot]

looks like you did your research.

[Fozzy Down Under]

Alot of reading and alot of help from BALISTIC that lurks on here and I was away. I still read this for hints and tips everyday. Hence be decision to go from narrowed stampede rims to RC4WD beadlocks.

Its just hard being in australia because alot of the parts are not available locally. SO I HAVE TO WAIT annoying.

But never mind I am getting there.

[Fozzy Down Under]

Bit of an update for those playing at home.

Spent abit of time on the little lady today and got the following done:

Built and locked Pede tranny

Popped over to the machineshop and got the Maxx yokes lathed down. I have mounted the tranny ones. I also drilled the Diff output shafts so I could put a set screw through to hold the yoke in place.

Smoothed off lower part of diff housings

Set up the link mounts.

I have also purchased some new gear

Second hand (basically brand new) set of mashers.

So I bought some pede rims and have narrowed them to fit the mashers and I will put the Moabs on the beadlocks.

Also ordered my JR radio.

Now its all a waiting game on parts to come from the US I know everything is on the way but with easter I guess I am going to have to wait till next week now. BUGGER!!

Scott