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WOUrugger51 · 12-22-2009, 03:13 PM

Well Gentlemen,

I finally did it. I've been competing with a built Venom Creeper at the ORCRC series, but will most likely be going pro by the end of the season. Now... I've been planning this for a couple months, and my girlfriend was awesome enough to buy me the last piece to the puzzle for Christmas. BULLY AXLES!!

I didn't do a build thread or take pictures, but I think the final results will speak for themselves. Please tell me what you think and any input is greatly appreciated, as I am still new to this.

thanks!

Bully cast axles V2
JP Hellstrom chassis
JP lower links
Integy 3.5" piggyback res shocks in front (RC18 springs)
LCC shocks in rear
Dual FX-R ESCs
Hitec HV servo (480oz @ 7v)
Castle BEC
Integy 45T pro motors
stock gearing (12T I believe)

WOUrugger51 · 12-22-2009, 03:16 PM

rmdesignworks · 12-22-2009, 03:18 PM

Its not a build without pics,,even if the build is over,,welcome to the Bull Pen

EDIT,,well seek and ye shall find

WOUrugger51 · 12-22-2009, 03:19 PM

toytech93 · 12-22-2009, 03:38 PM

You picked a great chassis to start with. Your gonna love it !

My Hellstrom/bully has been doing great this season

WOUrugger51 · 12-22-2009, 03:47 PM

LincolnBlack · 12-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Looks fantastic.

I really like your idea of the foam to keep the electrics in position, I may have to appropriate that idea

run2jeepn · 12-23-2009, 01:24 AM

Came out great. I like what you did with the Lower Links. You might want to take a piece of Plastic or Thin Delrin for more support for the Battery. That velco has a 20lb pull. I use the same stuff. After a few good rolls and hard falls. It still comes loose.

Culetto · 12-23-2009, 05:51 AM

Nice Build! It came out very clean....

Now go get it dirty!

2x

WOUrugger51 · 12-23-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LincolnBlack

Looks fantastic.

I really like your idea of the foam to keep the electrics in position, I may have to appropriate that idea

yeah thank you. It just hit me, and I had some foam laying around. it fits in there very snug. I know the dual lock velcro has it's limits but damn... it's strong.

WOUrugger51 · 12-23-2009, 12:00 PM

thanks for the kind words guys, last night we flipped the front shocks around to get the resevoirs pointing down, thus allowing the body to be lowered in the front. I think it looks better now.

today is payday so it's on to Nova's Ark foams and then I'll be ready to rock and roll.

Culetto · 12-23-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by run2jeepn

I like what you did with the Lower Links.

I had to go back and look at it close to see the difference. Interesting idea, i might have to check that one out myself.

WOUrugger51 · 12-23-2009, 02:28 PM

rmdesignworks · 12-23-2009, 02:38 PM

So have you run it yet,,looks good,,how ya likin the Bully's

WOUrugger51 · 12-23-2009, 02:44 PM

we ran it last night outside on the rocks. It seems to do really well, just need time to learn to drive it.

I got very used to the shafty feeling, and this is very different. I do see the benefits of a little clod stall though! and I LOVE the instant dig...

also, when I was greasing the gears and bearings, I couldn't believe how BEEFCAKE the axles are?!?

rmdesignworks · 12-23-2009, 02:52 PM

Yeah these are heavy duty for sure,,Ive had mine so bound up that full throttle actually threw the whole rig clear out of the hole...and no ill effects afterward...cant say the same for the other rigs Ive seen bind up the same way,,gotta love out of the box beasty

do you know how much it weighs yet?

WOUrugger51 · 12-23-2009, 03:05 PM

i took it into work the other day for just that!! minus the two motors, it was EXACTLY 7 lbs with battery. So I'm probably just under 8. not the lightest, but I'll be getting lightweight tubes in the rear, and then getting rid of the 3.5oz in each front wheel. that should hopefully keep a similar weight bias, while getting rid of 3/4 lb.

** in theory **

sourdojack · 12-29-2009, 07:27 PM

It's SO SHINEY! When are you going to go scratch up the pretty new body?

ROCKEDUP RICKY · 12-29-2009, 07:39 PM

I was thinking about doing my links like that. Just a little bend in them would help on the clearence a lot. What to the best way to bend them.

WOUrugger51 · 01-02-2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

I was thinking about doing my links like that. Just a little bend in them would help on the clearence a lot. What to the best way to bend them.

yeah I might have been doing something different, but I needed the bends in order to keep the motor housing from hitting the links during full articulation. I just put them in a vice, heated slowly with a small torch, and bent them. Turned out okay, although you need to be careful not to overheat the delrin (it will bubble)

12-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#1
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	Clay goes MOA.... Well Gentlemen, I finally did it. I've been competing with a built Venom Creeper at the ORCRC series, but will most likely be going pro by the end of the season. Now... I've been planning this for a couple months, and my girlfriend was awesome enough to buy me the last piece to the puzzle for Christmas. BULLY AXLES!! I didn't do a build thread or take pictures, but I think the final results will speak for themselves. Please tell me what you think and any input is greatly appreciated, as I am still new to this. thanks! Bully cast axles V2 JP Hellstrom chassis JP lower links Integy 3.5" piggyback res shocks in front (RC18 springs) LCC shocks in rear Dual FX-R ESCs Hitec HV servo (480oz @ 7v) Castle BEC Integy 45T pro motors stock gearing (12T I believe)

12-22-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189

12-22-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
rmdesignworks I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ...the burning end of the rope. Posts: 5,013	Its not a build without pics,,even if the build is over,,welcome to the Bull Pen EDIT,,well seek and ye shall find

12-22-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189

12-22-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
toytech93 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 441	You picked a great chassis to start with. Your gonna love it ! My Hellstrom/bully has been doing great this season

12-22-2009, 03:47 PM	#6
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189

12-22-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
LincolnBlack Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Posts: 277	Looks fantastic. I really like your idea of the foam to keep the electrics in position, I may have to appropriate that idea

12-23-2009, 01:24 AM	#8
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Came out great. I like what you did with the Lower Links. You might want to take a piece of Plastic or Thin Delrin for more support for the Battery. That velco has a 20lb pull. I use the same stuff. After a few good rolls and hard falls. It still comes loose.

12-23-2009, 05:51 AM	#9
Culetto RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,332	Nice Build! It came out very clean.... Now go get it dirty! 2x

12-23-2009, 12:00 PM	#11
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	thanks for the kind words guys, last night we flipped the front shocks around to get the resevoirs pointing down, thus allowing the body to be lowered in the front. I think it looks better now. today is payday so it's on to Nova's Ark foams and then I'll be ready to rock and roll.

12-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#13
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189

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12-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#14
rmdesignworks I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ...the burning end of the rope. Posts: 5,013	So have you run it yet,,looks good,,how ya likin the Bully's

12-23-2009, 02:44 PM	#15
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	we ran it last night outside on the rocks. It seems to do really well, just need time to learn to drive it. I got very used to the shafty feeling, and this is very different. I do see the benefits of a little clod stall though! and I LOVE the instant dig... also, when I was greasing the gears and bearings, I couldn't believe how BEEFCAKE the axles are?!?

12-23-2009, 02:52 PM	#16
rmdesignworks I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ...the burning end of the rope. Posts: 5,013	Yeah these are heavy duty for sure,,Ive had mine so bound up that full throttle actually threw the whole rig clear out of the hole...and no ill effects afterward...cant say the same for the other rigs Ive seen bind up the same way,,gotta love out of the box beasty do you know how much it weighs yet?

12-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#17
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	i took it into work the other day for just that!! minus the two motors, it was EXACTLY 7 lbs with battery. So I'm probably just under 8. not the lightest, but I'll be getting lightweight tubes in the rear, and then getting rid of the 3.5oz in each front wheel. that should hopefully keep a similar weight bias, while getting rid of 3/4 lb. in theory

12-29-2009, 07:27 PM	#18
sourdojack Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the foams are always wet Posts: 878	It's SO SHINEY! When are you going to go scratch up the pretty new body?

12-29-2009, 07:39 PM	#19
ROCKEDUP RICKY Old guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Arkie-saw and we got ROCKS! Posts: 7,548	I was thinking about doing my links like that. Just a little bend in them would help on the clearence a lot. What to the best way to bend them.

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