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blingg · 07-01-2011, 08:23 AM

finaly have gatherd my parts to start my build, the last box from jp customs,with the hellstrom chassis etc i purchased a hardware bag to get the chassis together but only has bolts and washers of various length and thickness no nuts or spacers can any of you guys tell me what hardware and size in metric i need to put the chassis and bullys together

RockMafia · 07-01-2011, 07:48 PM

good to see another bully in AUS

blingg · 07-02-2011, 07:42 AM

Seems like the hellstrom and bullys use 3mm hardware,got that sorted and started the chassis,glad papa bash has some nice build pics to reference

blingg · 07-03-2011, 05:26 AM

Did the tube shave for jps servo mount and the ripper steering,you can see in the pics i went a little to much at one end

,also found the servo wire was a tight squeeze ,hmm what next

jason12548 · 07-03-2011, 10:51 PM

I like the bully's they are tough, the only problem I had was with the links rubbing on the cases, although I'm using the bjv4 chassis, good luck with your build

jason12548 · 07-03-2011, 10:53 PM

I see in the last photo how close your servo is to the link mount, is it really that close or is that just the way the pic was took?

blingg · 07-04-2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jason12548

I see in the last photo how close your servo is to the link mount, is it really that close or is that just the way the pic was took?

The body of servo is has about 2mm clearance its the servo wire and rubber grommet what its a little squished in place ,think ill take a little more of the gear case side of tube so i can slide servo over a little more ,looks like i can gain 1mm.

run2jeepn · 07-04-2011, 05:09 AM

Very nice Start... Looks like it's going to be a clean build.

EastsideZero · 07-04-2011, 06:42 AM

Looks good

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my Hellstrom should be here soon, can't wait!

blingg · 07-04-2011, 07:58 AM

Did the cap mod tonight ,put some revos on , had to give them a little trim as the shock became a lot longer.

papabash · 07-05-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by blingg

glad papa bash has some nice build pics to reference

Glad they were of help to you. Your build is looking great so far!

blingg · 07-10-2011, 05:06 AM

Got some more building done,had to think a bit on link placement to have no binding( looked at lots of pics ),made up some spacers to help out there.
the servo horn i have looks a little long to me ? what measurements from servo spline to hole are you guys using ? also used the longer revos on rear end lower links so the uppers didnt bind on gearbox ,seemed to work.
heres some pics

jason12548 · 07-11-2011, 08:54 PM

when spacing your links out that far, will you tires no rub real bad when turning
your build looks great, im trying to do the same only using the bjv4 and the whole build has been a headache for me

blingg · 07-14-2011, 08:38 PM

made some white delrin spacers for cab,now to make an electronics tray,steering is crap with my wheels so i may have to grab some wheel wideners from rc4wd or maybe some new wheels with better offset?

blingg · 07-15-2011, 06:53 AM

Found some delrin material on a job site which i used to make the tray,used a jigsaw/ dremil/ and file to shape (just copied papabash,s tray shape)so now to get some screws to fix it in

then i guess its onto wiring the bugger up ,Damn glad i didn't get a rtr bully as this is a lot more fun and rewarding ,building your own is so the way to go.

Lowe's48 · 07-18-2011, 10:26 AM

Very nice and clean build

But I have 2 ??
Why are the upper front links mounted outside? i would think it will become problematic specially on a bodyless rig. What kind of tires are those? They look kinda hard like they are for scale or something! I would look for Rovers or Boss claws !

papabash · 07-18-2011, 02:22 PM

My guess on the links being mounted outside is to clear the battery mount. There's not much room between the links when mounted inside. Mine are on the outside, and haven't caused an issue there yet.

blingg · 07-19-2011, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowe's48

Very nice and clean build

But I have 2 ??
Why are the upper front links mounted outside? i would think it will become problematic specially on a bodyless rig. What kind of tires are those? They look kinda hard like they are for scale or something! I would look for Rovers or Boss claws !

Yep i know these are not great rubber now,was the first thing i got when deciding to build a first crawler,have some rovers coming and thinking some moto worx wheels,as for links on the outside i just went with what others have done ,it makes sense though there is more room mounting outside

its all learning for me

papabash · 07-19-2011, 07:48 AM

And you're doing a great job so far!

blingg · 07-29-2011, 12:17 AM

Made some new spacers with this little tube cutter i picked up at bunnings (hardware store)as the first ones i did were not even ,causing parts not to sit flat when bolts were done up,all good now great little tool,Also started wiring motors and installing punkdig and esc,Its a bit of a headache with the space that all electronics has to go in but im getting there, may even get up and running this weekend

07-01-2011, 08:23 AM	#1
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	west aussie hellstrom bully build finaly have gatherd my parts to start my build, the last box from jp customs,with the hellstrom chassis etc i purchased a hardware bag to get the chassis together but only has bolts and washers of various length and thickness no nuts or spacers can any of you guys tell me what hardware and size in metric i need to put the chassis and bullys together Attached Images

07-02-2011, 07:42 AM	#3
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	nutz and boltz Seems like the hellstrom and bullys use 3mm hardware,got that sorted and started the chassis,glad papa bash has some nice build pics to reference Attached Images

07-03-2011, 05:26 AM	#4
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	Close shave Did the tube shave for jps servo mount and the ripper steering,you can see in the pics i went a little to much at one end ,also found the servo wire was a tight squeeze ,hmm what next Attached Images

07-04-2011, 07:58 AM	#10
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	shock mod Did the cap mod tonight ,put some revos on , had to give them a little trim as the shock became a lot longer. Attached Images

07-10-2011, 05:06 AM	#12
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	Build Update Got some more building done,had to think a bit on link placement to have no binding( looked at lots of pics ),made up some spacers to help out there. the servo horn i have looks a little long to me ? what measurements from servo spline to hole are you guys using ? also used the longer revos on rear end lower links so the uppers didnt bind on gearbox ,seemed to work. heres some pics Attached Images

07-01-2011, 07:48 PM	#2
RockMafia Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belfield NSW Australia Posts: 576	good to see another bully in AUS

07-03-2011, 10:51 PM	#5
jason12548 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: gaffney Posts: 133	I like the bully's they are tough, the only problem I had was with the links rubbing on the cases, although I'm using the bjv4 chassis, good luck with your build

07-03-2011, 10:53 PM	#6
jason12548 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: gaffney Posts: 133	I see in the last photo how close your servo is to the link mount, is it really that close or is that just the way the pic was took?

07-04-2011, 05:09 AM	#8
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Very nice Start... Looks like it's going to be a clean build.

07-04-2011, 06:42 AM	#9
EastsideZero Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia NSW Posts: 25	Looks good , my Hellstrom should be here soon, can't wait!

07-11-2011, 08:54 PM	#13
jason12548 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: gaffney Posts: 133	when spacing your links out that far, will you tires no rub real bad when turning your build looks great, im trying to do the same only using the bjv4 and the whole build has been a headache for me

07-14-2011, 08:38 PM	#14
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	cab is on made some white delrin spacers for cab,now to make an electronics tray,steering is crap with my wheels so i may have to grab some wheel wideners from rc4wd or maybe some new wheels with better offset? Attached Images

07-15-2011, 06:53 AM	#15
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	electronics tray Found some delrin material on a job site which i used to make the tray,used a jigsaw/ dremil/ and file to shape (just copied papabash,s tray shape)so now to get some screws to fix it in then i guess its onto wiring the bugger up ,Damn glad i didn't get a rtr bully as this is a lot more fun and rewarding ,building your own is so the way to go. Attached Images

07-18-2011, 10:26 AM	#16
Lowe's48 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sunny cali Posts: 210	Very nice and clean build But I have 2 ?? Why are the upper front links mounted outside? i would think it will become problematic specially on a bodyless rig. What kind of tires are those? They look kinda hard like they are for scale or something! I would look for Rovers or Boss claws !

07-18-2011, 02:22 PM	#17
papabash I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,175	My guess on the links being mounted outside is to clear the battery mount. There's not much room between the links when mounted inside. Mine are on the outside, and haven't caused an issue there yet.

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07-19-2011, 07:48 AM	#19
papabash I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,175	And you're doing a great job so far!

07-29-2011, 12:17 AM	#20
blingg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Australia Posts: 219	build update Made some new spacers with this little tube cutter i picked up at bunnings (hardware store)as the first ones i did were not even ,causing parts not to sit flat when bolts were done up,all good now great little tool,Also started wiring motors and installing punkdig and esc,Its a bit of a headache with the space that all electronics has to go in but im getting there, may even get up and running this weekend Attached Images

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