Project X

hitman46mod · 03-16-2009, 06:00 PM

Project X will be my 2nd go at a scale tube rock crawler. It will start off a little slow because I just moved and have not gotten all my welding equipment set up yet, so bare with me.

Over the next few days I will begin to lay out the chassis. Plus I need to wait for parts so I have some dimentions to work off of. I already have a 1:1 rig picked out that I will model mine after. Here are a few teaser shots.
Project Gravelmaker by sceep linky-> http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17

It will be a 4 seater but I may have to compromise on the portal axles. I will run the RC4WD planetary trans and killer transfer case, to get as close to the original as possible.

Jester666 · 03-16-2009, 06:11 PM

hey i know that build.

hitman46mod · 03-16-2009, 07:57 PM

I just found it yesterday on http://www.offroadfabnet.com/? I spent most of the day going over the build and decided to model this rig instead of a main stream rig like I did before. I was planing on a 1.9 scale X chassis but as I began laying it out it was a very plain design. My 2.2 scale rig has a lot of detail so I need to raise the bar on this build.

XJ Farmer · 03-17-2009, 04:42 AM

Very nice Jesse, your skills are off the hook. Replicating that buggy is right up your alley. We need to hook up so you can help me do a exo on my Mog.

Later
Farmer

hitman46mod · 03-17-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ Farmer

Very nice Jesse, your skills are off the hook. Replicating that buggy is right up your alley. We need to hook up so you can help me do a exo on my Mog.

Later
Farmer

No problem, I will see you later today.

hitman46mod · 03-17-2009, 02:56 PM

Alright I have the specs worked out it will have a
12 1/4" WB
4 7/8" width at the chassis
9 1/4" over all height
3 1/8" ground clearance
17 1/2" chassis length
5 1/8" chassis height
9 1/2" over all width
Now I have to start measuring for tubing runs and I can begin building this beast.
Oh I'm going to have to run a 2.2 wheel and tire, it does not look right with a 1.9 rim and tire combo.

rocksrock · 03-17-2009, 08:32 PM

Man that thing is going to be a beast.

hitman46mod · 03-17-2009, 08:34 PM

started bending.

hitman46mod · 03-18-2009, 07:36 AM

More bending.

hitman46mod · 03-18-2009, 04:13 PM

This is going to be the most interesting part of the build. This nose area is going to be compact, but it has to be able to hold a winch. I need to see what options are out there. The MSD Scale 8274 Winch looks to fit the bill but is too expensive for my budget and I think it maybe to big. The stage 3 winch is too weak for the stuff I end up doing so I will need to keep searching. Plus, I will need to get creative for the steering on this thing. The radiator would be an obvious place but I will have to see what I can do to hide the servo.

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fordman94 · 03-18-2009, 04:45 PM

there is only word for this project ULTRASUPERMEGAAWSOMESPECTACULABUILD

but seriously this is a REAL good build

hitman46mod · 03-18-2009, 07:44 PM

I just hope I can live up to the hype. My last build turned out pretty good.

I'm hoping for more scale appearance and performance from this one.

notagain · 03-19-2009, 09:52 AM

nice..

sceep · 03-20-2009, 07:33 AM

this is so cool.

I'm flattered that someone has decided to copy my rig. if you need any other dimension's or pics or anything let me know and i'll get em to you ASAP.

what are the odds of you wanting to sell it when its done? (after you get some trail time in of course) i'd be all over that.

badnuz · 03-20-2009, 01:23 PM

dude you must have awhole lot of time on your hands to come up with this project.....looks sick cant wait to see it finished now,keep up the good work

cheers jake

hitman46mod · 03-20-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceep

this is so cool.

I'm flattered that someone has decided to copy my rig. if you need any other dimension's or pics or anything let me know and i'll get em to you ASAP.

what are the odds of you wanting to sell it when its done? (after you get some trail time in of course) i'd be all over that.

Thanks Sceep I will let you know if I need some dimentions. As for selling it, maybe I will set you up with a chassis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by badnuz

dude you must have awhole lot of time on your hands to come up with this project.....looks sick cant wait to see it finished now,keep up the good work

cheers jake

Yes, I'm a stay at home dad for now till I can find a decent job.

But Sceep gets the credit he built the original. Here is a link to his build on OFN http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17
It is an awesome rig and a very original design, that is why I decided to make a scale version.

I have been looking for a few months.

hitman46mod · 04-16-2009, 01:13 PM

Just got a shipment if parts. Now we can get this thing going.

jeepcj578 · 04-16-2009, 01:37 PM

man i need to get the trans t-case combo you got there for mine, looks good.
the servo you could mount were the radiator is just make a cover to fit it that looks like a radiator.

chip cross · 04-16-2009, 01:46 PM

You could also go with this tire.

kjdavis · 04-16-2009, 04:25 PM

What motor are you running? I was wanting the t-case you got for mine, but I wasnt sure about the 1:1 gearing. I want something a lot lower like the Crawler Case. Have you decided how to gear yours down?

03-16-2009, 06:00 PM	#1
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	Project X Project X will be my 2nd go at a scale tube rock crawler. It will start off a little slow because I just moved and have not gotten all my welding equipment set up yet, so bare with me. Over the next few days I will begin to lay out the chassis. Plus I need to wait for parts so I have some dimentions to work off of. I already have a 1:1 rig picked out that I will model mine after. Here are a few teaser shots. Project Gravelmaker by sceep linky-> http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17 It will be a 4 seater but I may have to compromise on the portal axles. I will run the RC4WD planetary trans and killer transfer case, to get as close to the original as possible. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader Last edited by hitman46mod; 04-21-2009 at 07:05 PM.

03-16-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
Jester666 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,090	hey i know that build. __________________ [quote=51WillysJeep] Justin take real GOOD care of Clampy when I'm gone, I've got a charged battery pack waiting for you! [/quote]

03-16-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	I just found it yesterday on http://www.offroadfabnet.com/? I spent most of the day going over the build and decided to model this rig instead of a main stream rig like I did before. I was planing on a 1.9 scale X chassis but as I began laying it out it was a very plain design. My 2.2 scale rig has a lot of detail so I need to raise the bar on this build. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader

03-17-2009, 04:42 AM	#4
XJ Farmer Waiting for Spring!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Posts: 367	Very nice Jesse, your skills are off the hook. Replicating that buggy is right up your alley. We need to hook up so you can help me do a exo on my Mog. Later Farmer __________________ Y-Town Crawlers Beetlejuice Team Driver MiRCa

03-17-2009, 02:56 PM	#6
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	Alright I have the specs worked out it will have a 12 1/4" WB 4 7/8" width at the chassis 9 1/4" over all height 3 1/8" ground clearance 17 1/2" chassis length 5 1/8" chassis height 9 1/2" over all width Now I have to start measuring for tubing runs and I can begin building this beast. Oh I'm going to have to run a 2.2 wheel and tire, it does not look right with a 1.9 rim and tire combo. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader Last edited by hitman46mod; 12-03-2009 at 08:34 AM.

03-17-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
rocksrock Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 184	Man that thing is going to be a beast. __________________ My crawler is worth more than my daily driver.

03-17-2009, 08:34 PM	#8
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	started bending. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader

03-18-2009, 07:36 AM	#9
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	More bending. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader Last edited by hitman46mod; 03-18-2009 at 11:26 AM.

03-18-2009, 04:13 PM	#10
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	This is going to be the most interesting part of the build. This nose area is going to be compact, but it has to be able to hold a winch. I need to see what options are out there. The MSD Scale 8274 Winch looks to fit the bill but is too expensive for my budget and I think it maybe to big. The stage 3 winch is too weak for the stuff I end up doing so I will need to keep searching. Plus, I will need to get creative for the steering on this thing. The radiator would be an obvious place but I will have to see what I can do to hide the servo. [/B] __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader Last edited by hitman46mod; 03-24-2009 at 02:40 PM.

03-18-2009, 04:45 PM	#11
fordman94 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: united states Posts: 48	one word there is only word for this project ULTRASUPERMEGAAWSOMESPECTACULABUILD but seriously this is a REAL good build __________________ Lead me, follow me, just stay out of my WAY www.youtube.com/acdcguy34521

03-18-2009, 07:44 PM	#12
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	I just hope I can live up to the hype. My last build turned out pretty good. I'm hoping for more scale appearance and performance from this one. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader Last edited by hitman46mod; 03-24-2009 at 02:40 PM.

03-19-2009, 09:52 AM	#13
notagain Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: fife Posts: 86	nice..

03-20-2009, 07:33 AM	#14
sceep Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: edgewood Posts: 14	this is so cool. I'm flattered that someone has decided to copy my rig. if you need any other dimension's or pics or anything let me know and i'll get em to you ASAP. what are the odds of you wanting to sell it when its done? (after you get some trail time in of course) i'd be all over that. Last edited by sceep; 03-20-2009 at 01:56 PM.

03-20-2009, 01:23 PM	#15
badnuz Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: by a river Posts: 249	dude you must have awhole lot of time on your hands to come up with this project.....looks sick cant wait to see it finished now,keep up the good work cheers jake __________________ ax10 crawler hpi rs4 pro 2 tamiya midnight pumpkin duratrax evader st

04-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#17
hitman46mod Fabricating.............. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 1,416	Just got a shipment if parts. Now we can get this thing going. __________________ The Hotness Project X Vader

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04-16-2009, 04:25 PM	#20
kjdavis Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puyallup Posts: 36	What motor are you running? I was wanting the t-case you got for mine, but I wasnt sure about the 1:1 gearing. I want something a lot lower like the Crawler Case. Have you decided how to gear yours down?

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