Mthead's Fuberg

MTHead · 07-26-2008, 01:49 AM

Well it's about time that i post this up, been a bit busy you know

Pics will be a bit lame since it was a quick build for the AZ Summer Shootout comp.

Stats:
Berg Axles from TCS
One off Hybrid SE Delrin Chassis (base design by Harley0706)
Machined delrin skid
5/16" lower bent delrin links
1/4" Berg uppers, cut down.
Losi 4" crawler shocks from TCS 30wt oil all around
Holmes Hobbies Handwounds 45T
5955 servo from TCS
Dual FX-r's from TCS
CC BEC from Holmes Hobbies
Mayhem Berg "7" beadlocks (Saweeeettt!)
Losi Claws from TCS
3S 1300 Lipo from Holmes Hobbies

Now for the fun stuff:
BTA/OTA (base design from Nluv)
RC4WD Knuckles from TCS
Axial CVDs from TCS

That should be enough stuff to build a rig so here we go........
Got the basic chassis design from Harley and decided to to a bit of changing so some quick editing in Corel and we were ready for the laser cutter. Threw in some .125" delrin and a few minutes later we had side-plates. Next was to fire up the mill and make a skid 5/16" thick, in-boarded links and a center channel on the bottom.

Setting up some link lengths, using Jato and Revo 8/32 rod ends. Full 12.5" wheelbase.

We got a roller.. 3" of ground clearance, slightly clocked front axle

(Enter Holmes Hobbies eye candy here

)

These things are the bomb on a 3S lipo and 12t pinions. Wheel speed is faster then 10t Cobalt/Ax10 trannyand axles/14t p /stock spur on 12volts. Thought that would help for comparison..

Following Nluvs build thread as a guide, i started on the steering setup. A little different but the same concept. I milled the top of the berg clamp style mounts to keep the servo plate as low as possible. Then fabricated delrin servo mount uprights to space the servo so the tie rod would pass under it. This also required me to move the upper link mount back one hole, i used a .016" titanium strap to tie the link mount and gear box back together.

The steering rod is made from 2-56 althread & 3/16" brake line, probably not stout enough over time but works perfectly for now. Added a few corner gussets for strength.. That's a simple tube/wire clamp i bent around the steering link and brazed in place.

Ok, here's a shot for you, i'll go into detail later on how this is done, promise

A few final shots..

And she runs pretty good too..

Hey EeePee, what time is it???

EeePee · 07-26-2008, 02:00 AM

Beer time bro.

The wiring on the twin Tekins is super cool.

Great looking truck MT, congrats on the win!

One star rating.

EeePee · 07-26-2008, 02:04 AM

Wait, is one capacitor on two controllers okay?

EeePee · 07-26-2008, 02:07 AM

Wait! I see the other one! Nice dude!

run2jeepn · 07-26-2008, 02:33 AM

Very Clean build for sure...

swell searcher · 07-26-2008, 03:56 AM

WOW John!!! Nice clean job. All theses clean wiring jobs is making me redo my chicken nest of wiring.

Mnster · 07-26-2008, 04:10 AM

Agreed, that rig is cleanly assembled. Love the paint, love the whole truck. Lots of little gadgets that make a big difference.

TEDROCKZ · 07-26-2008, 05:39 AM

Yes Sir

. Cleaneast wiring I've seen on a comp rig. Also being you got that Vendors star you should market that steering set-up

. You've definetly have the fab talent.

THAT1GUY · 07-26-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ

Yes Sir

. Cleaneast wiring I've seen on a comp rig. Also being you got that Vendors star you should market that steering set-up

. You've definetly have the fab talent.

I know this is mean but all I thought was FAB Five when he said that, lol.

Nice looking rig, I like the steering set-up. Now someone just needs to think of a way to raise the servo horn somehow.

FrankyRizzo · 07-26-2008, 06:52 AM

CVA's??

Wondering how...

roborg5000 · 07-26-2008, 07:02 AM

Nice clean job ! Love that chassis

yukon635 · 07-26-2008, 07:29 AM

wow

that is one clean build

You definitely have too much skill with making custom parts.

SMR4RUNNER · 07-26-2008, 08:19 AM

Hey John.
I like your style dude. Very clean. Nice low profile plates.
Congrats on the win. Go RCC Team Driver!!!

nigels_world · 07-26-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

CVA's??

Wondering how...

I know how...

EeePee · 07-26-2008, 09:30 AM

I know how too.

MTHead · 07-26-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks everyone

The clean wiring is part of my OCD kicking in

Yesterday was a long day, give me a bit and i'll post a how to on the CVAs. Got some loctouts to run and mail out.

EeePee, i sure hope you got some sleep since this morning

grover · 07-26-2008, 10:14 AM

That could be one the cleanest comp builds I have ever seen... the attention to detail is second to none.

Chad-

EeePee · 07-26-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTHead

EeePee, i sure hope you got some sleep since this morning

I made it until the sun peaked over the horizon near 6, knocked out, woke up at 9 to some horse parade celebrating National Cowboy Day (yee haw) and knocked back out til noon.

I'll just take naps.

Chargerguy · 07-26-2008, 11:45 AM

I want a How-to on those axle stands

Very nicely done rig too

Speed Demon · 07-26-2008, 12:26 PM

Very nice and clean build!

DId you clocked the axles? Both?

07-26-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
MTHead DOOH!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LOST Posts: 1,147	Mthead's Fuberg Well it's about time that i post this up, been a bit busy you know Pics will be a bit lame since it was a quick build for the AZ Summer Shootout comp. Stats: Berg Axles from TCS One off Hybrid SE Delrin Chassis (base design by Harley0706) Machined delrin skid 5/16" lower bent delrin links 1/4" Berg uppers, cut down. Losi 4" crawler shocks from TCS 30wt oil all around Holmes Hobbies Handwounds 45T 5955 servo from TCS Dual FX-r's from TCS CC BEC from Holmes Hobbies Mayhem Berg "7" beadlocks (Saweeeettt!) Losi Claws from TCS 3S 1300 Lipo from Holmes Hobbies Now for the fun stuff: BTA/OTA (base design from Nluv) RC4WD Knuckles from TCS Axial CVDs from TCS That should be enough stuff to build a rig so here we go........ Got the basic chassis design from Harley and decided to to a bit of changing so some quick editing in Corel and we were ready for the laser cutter. Threw in some .125" delrin and a few minutes later we had side-plates. Next was to fire up the mill and make a skid 5/16" thick, in-boarded links and a center channel on the bottom. Setting up some link lengths, using Jato and Revo 8/32 rod ends. Full 12.5" wheelbase. We got a roller.. 3" of ground clearance, slightly clocked front axle (Enter Holmes Hobbies eye candy here ) These things are the bomb on a 3S lipo and 12t pinions. Wheel speed is faster then 10t Cobalt/Ax10 trannyand axles/14t p /stock spur on 12volts. Thought that would help for comparison.. Following Nluvs build thread as a guide, i started on the steering setup. A little different but the same concept. I milled the top of the berg clamp style mounts to keep the servo plate as low as possible. Then fabricated delrin servo mount uprights to space the servo so the tie rod would pass under it. This also required me to move the upper link mount back one hole, i used a .016" titanium strap to tie the link mount and gear box back together. The steering rod is made from 2-56 althread & 3/16" brake line, probably not stout enough over time but works perfectly for now. Added a few corner gussets for strength.. That's a simple tube/wire clamp i bent around the steering link and brazed in place. Ok, here's a shot for you, i'll go into detail later on how this is done, promise A few final shots.. And she runs pretty good too.. Hey EeePee, what time is it??? __________________ TEAM RCC TCScrawlers HolmesHobbies BRIANSBODIES.COM FUBARCRAWLER.COM

07-26-2008, 02:00 AM	#2
EeePee MODERATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: July 2004 Posts: 11,828	Beer time bro. The wiring on the twin Tekins is super cool. Great looking truck MT, congrats on the win! One star rating. __________________ TCS Reign RC Losi Comp'r

07-26-2008, 02:04 AM	#3
EeePee MODERATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: July 2004 Posts: 11,828	Wait, is one capacitor on two controllers okay? __________________ TCS Reign RC Losi Comp'r

07-26-2008, 02:07 AM	#4
EeePee MODERATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: July 2004 Posts: 11,828	Wait! I see the other one! Nice dude! __________________ TCS Reign RC Losi Comp'r

07-26-2008, 02:33 AM	#5
run2jeepn www.JPCUSTOMRCS.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Owner Jp Custom Rc's Posts: 10,345	Very Clean build for sure... __________________ Get your COMP PROVEN ARTR BULLY Kits HERE www.JpCustomRcs.com

07-26-2008, 03:56 AM	#6
swell searcher learning to crawl again.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: someplace somewhere... Posts: 945	WOW John!!! Nice clean job. All theses clean wiring jobs is making me redo my chicken nest of wiring. __________________ Team RCC Driver * VARCOR OG

07-26-2008, 04:10 AM	#7
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Byron, IL Posts: 3,767	Agreed, that rig is cleanly assembled. Love the paint, love the whole truck. Lots of little gadgets that make a big difference. __________________ TCS Crawlers SCRC Chicago crawlin

07-26-2008, 05:39 AM	#8
TEDROCKZ Here I go Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arat Alabama Posts: 941	Yes Sir. Cleaneast wiring I've seen on a comp rig. Also being you got that Vendors star you should market that steering set-up. You've definetly have the fab talent. __________________ TEAM VANQUISH TCS

07-26-2008, 06:52 AM	#10
FrankyRizzo Why The Face?? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: It's good to be a Pirate! Posts: 7,165	CVA's?? Wondering how... __________________ Team Pro-Line

07-26-2008, 07:02 AM	#11
roborg5000 support@rc4wd.com Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 1,435	Nice clean job ! Love that chassis __________________ MyTube Videos "Some must die for others to live."

07-26-2008, 07:29 AM	#12
yukon635 Wishin' I was crawlin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 1,600	wow that is one clean build You definitely have too much skill with making custom parts. __________________ TCS - voted #1 vendor of the year!! Gatekeeper Designs-GC2 FubarCrawlers.com TEAM TCS driver

07-26-2008, 08:19 AM	#13
SMR4RUNNER Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent, Washington..PNW Ya Baby!!! Posts: 646	Hey John. I like your style dude. Very clean. Nice low profile plates. Congrats on the win. Go RCC Team Driver!!! __________________ RCC Team Driver NW TracTeam Driver WARCRC SMR4Runner Crawlers

07-26-2008, 09:30 AM	#15
EeePee MODERATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: July 2004 Posts: 11,828	I know how too. __________________ TCS Reign RC Losi Comp'r

07-26-2008, 10:02 AM	#16
MTHead DOOH!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LOST Posts: 1,147	Thanks everyone The clean wiring is part of my OCD kicking in Yesterday was a long day, give me a bit and i'll post a how to on the CVAs. Got some loctouts to run and mail out. EeePee, i sure hope you got some sleep since this morning __________________ TEAM RCC TCScrawlers HolmesHobbies BRIANSBODIES.COM FUBARCRAWLER.COM

07-26-2008, 10:14 AM	#17
grover Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tumwater Posts: 787	That could be one the cleanest comp builds I have ever seen... the attention to detail is second to none. Chad- __________________ TCScrawlers Mayhem Eng. Cheapbatterypacks Gatekeeper Designs

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07-26-2008, 11:45 AM	#19
Chargerguy Scale Nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond Posts: 334	I want a How-to on those axle stands Very nicely done rig too __________________ VARCOR Virginia RC Offroaders

07-26-2008, 12:26 PM	#20
Speed Demon Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: somewhere on earth Posts: 189	Very nice and clean build! DId you clocked the axles? Both? __________________ [COLOR=Lime][B]Please consider the environment before printing this page[/B][/COLOR][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=green][COLOR=green][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/B]

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