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05-22-2014, 03:02 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United Kigdom
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| Manta type custom build.
Decided to do a low and narrow manta type chassis was a lot easier than i anticipated, though i did have one problem, i did not pay close attention to lining up the side plates one was 0.5cm farther forward which resulted in a twisted backend, it was easily rectified by trimming down the lower link rod ends, straight as a die now. Well impressed with the result, its a totaly different beast now. The before shot. [IMG][/IMG] The layout: cut cardboard templates, i cut a few cm from the middle then joined the bottom back on so the chassis is not as tall as the original Manta chassis, the front shocks can only mount here as anywhere else and the front of the chassis is in the air, it works though. [IMG][/IMG] Polycarbonate sheet cost $3.62 [IMG][/IMG] Cut out the chassis entirely with a jigsaw. When joining the sides to the floor and roof the heads of the screws broke off while tightening by hand fortunately they had a good hold by then, gives a smooth finish anyway. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Masked off the doors, roof and skid, sprayed 2 coats primer 2 coats black then 2 coats red for doors etc. [IMG][/IMG] Everythin bolted up without electrics. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Hey presto!! The finished machine I love it, if it goes as well as it looks i'l be a happy chappy. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Full Spec: Manta type custom chassis Rover HB whitedot tyres Rim weighted wheels Electric tray elimination Custom front servo battery mount Rear steer lockout Batwing elimination. Internal 3mm shock limiters Alturn Ultra high torque 17kg Servo Aluminium Servo horn Axial 55t 540 motors Steel gears Pinions 12t 13t Spectrum 2 channel TX/RX Dimensions:- Length- 18.5in/47cm Height- 6.6in/16.8cm Ground Clearance (norm)- 3.8in/9.75cm Ground Clearance (compressed) - 2.75in/7cm Chassis height- 2.75in/7cm Chassis width- 2.55in/6.5cm Chassis Length- 9.05in/23cm Chassis weight- 150g/5.29oz 9g heavier than stock Wheelbase- 12.99in/33cm Overall weight without battery- 5lb 13oz/2.63kg Overall weight with Battery- 6lb 10oz/3kg |
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05-22-2014, 08:50 PM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: canada
Posts: 196
| Re: Manta type custom build.
holy hell resize pics
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05-22-2014, 10:37 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ?
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| Re: Manta type custom build. No shibby. They eventually shrink down (at least for me) but wow talk about up close and personal. I like that chassis design. Very cool that you designed it and made it yourself. I'd like to see some shots of it in action. Slightly smaller shots...lol Last edited by MountainStorm; 05-22-2014 at 10:41 PM. |
05-23-2014, 07:27 AM | #4 | |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United Kigdom
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| Re: Manta type custom build. Quote:
Sorry for the large pics i dont understand why as sometimes they load big sometimes they are normal size?? | |
05-23-2014, 08:31 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: canada
Posts: 196
| Re: Manta type custom build.
chassis is nice, small and narrow best way to go for crawling. I would like to attempt something similar. homemade chassis. how much is a sheet of that stuff? and yes some action shots pls or vids |
05-23-2014, 10:10 AM | #6 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United Kigdom
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| Re: Manta type custom build. |
05-24-2014, 10:51 AM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mississauga Ontario Canada
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| Re: Manta type custom build.
Looking good, bezzy! Looking forward to updates on performance ... maybe even vid(s)? Have fun! |
05-24-2014, 12:42 PM | #8 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United Kigdom
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| Re: Manta type custom build.
Just have to drill a new hole for the front upper link mount as the axel is clocked too far forward the battery is acting like a stopper preventing the wheels from contacting its fine hitting one wheel at a time but cant approach square on, like i said in my video i invested in 3 of these packs and this is the only point i can mount them, they weigh in at 13oz and that is off centre, i think even though i have 540's i'd better remove the 6oz in each front wheel thats a lot of weight over the front and it will help my rovers from over flexing too, i have been a little ignorant to the issue thinking the more weight the better but that's just too much mass to move and can only hinder performance. Once i have sorted this i will post a vid of the truck. Last edited by bezzy3004; 05-24-2014 at 12:45 PM. |
05-30-2014, 12:10 PM | #9 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United Kigdom
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| Re: Manta type custom build Video
Hi guys, Managed to get a few minutes of footage following my custom chassis build, some of you guys wanted to see it in action, i had to film it myself using my cell phone dangling from my transmitter!! so its a little shaky and youtube has attempted to stabilize it with mixed results. just a few clips of me attempting some difficult climbs which were impossible stock, please look at 1:37 a very challenging verticle ledge despite the failure i am very pleased with the performance and would like your comments. The leg is to catch the fall not assist it didnt touch. Will get the missus to film next time. RS10 with custom chassis - YouTube |
05-30-2014, 04:24 PM | #10 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mississauga Ontario Canada
Posts: 134
| Re: Manta type custom build.
0:40 - YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!!! 1:08 - YYYYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!! 1:37 - A for effort! Almost there indeed. 2:32 - YYYYYYEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!!! ... whhhhooooaaaahhhhhh earthquake! Other than needing a tripod, or the missus, great work, bezzy! *hi5* Looks lke you're well on your way to many successful crawling expeditions. |
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