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10-26-2008, 04:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler   Join Date: May 2004 Location: Calgary
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I decided it was time to start rounding up some of my unused parts, and putting them to use, and so starts this thread (as well as one for Scrappy the Super: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...84#post1398884). I'm aiming to build up a semi-scale 2.2 clod reminiscent of my long-since-evolved-into-a-14r truck (The 2.2 Cruiser). Wheelbase will be roughly 12"-12.5", and will be stretched underneath a HPI Jeep Rubicon Shell. And so it begins............  Started off by building up the axles: Nothing too fancy here, stock clod plastic bits, bearings, Integy diff spool, and CPE aluminum upper link mounts (very nice...).  Notice the build is partially inspired by Guinness......lol  Chassis will be based on a set of Axial AX10 side plates, paired with a delrin skid.  Wheels are from RPM, have been detailed with some beadlock painting, and are mounted up to some nice RC4wd 2.2 Rock Stompers (with cut foams).  This will be a relatively slow build, as I'm pretty short on time......but I hope to have it together in the next few weeks. Stay tuned........... Last edited by bRIBEGuy; 10-26-2008 at 04:59 PM. |
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10-27-2008, 04:37 PM
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Well, I managed to turn this "relatively slow build" into a fairly quick one as a result of ending up with most of my day free.  Started off by cutting and mounting the Delrin skid. I was originally going to use a longer one, but I think this truck will be destined to use a small LiPo instead of a 6 cell sub-C pack.  Added on the other side plate, and used some spare Savage hardware to make some cross members:  Fabbed up some links using 6/32 allthread and 1/4" x 0.49 aluminum tubing. Traxxas ball ends round out the equation.  With a bit of imagination you can start to see it taking shape..........  Toss a set of Integy adjustable motor mounts and RC4wd 8t long pinions into the mix......   And with the addition of some good 'ol silver cans..........you have a fairly complete looking axle.  Front end gets the same treatment, plus a shiny Integy Servo Mount.......  Next up..........droop suspension! |
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10-27-2008, 04:48 PM
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Integy front Steering links make the front end a bit prettier...........  As is standard with most 2.2's, this truck will be front-steer-only. Shocks are from an AX10 Scorpion with internal springs. Links are now finished up and mounted. Front Servo is a TowerPro 945MG (~220oz/in torque).     With the tires mounted up, it sits with a 12.25" wheelbase, and a svelte 3 3/8" center clearance:   I think it looks pretty good so far! |
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10-27-2008, 07:47 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cincinnati
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do you have a front view of the axle with the revolver rims? and are the hex areas beefy on those. i got a beefy drivetrain and i eat hexes. :-( btw, build lookin great so far. |
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10-27-2008, 07:48 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: www.rccrawler.com
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Looks great ! What body ? Go black ! |
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10-28-2008, 12:33 PM
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Build a small shelf up front for the receiver and ESC. Mocked up body post locations also.   |
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10-28-2008, 12:34 PM
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10-28-2008, 12:37 PM
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Body posts are one, and the body has been trimmed and drilled to fit. I think it looks pretty slick!     I decided when I started this build, that the truck would end up being sold. The closer it gets to being done, though, the more I almost want to keep it....... |
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10-28-2008, 01:59 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cincinnati
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lookin very nice.  |
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10-28-2008, 05:01 PM
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I'm pretty happy so far. | |
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10-28-2008, 05:36 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: p hill (k.c.) missouri
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looks good what the wheel base?
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10-28-2008, 07:52 PM
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10-30-2008, 09:09 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southender
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how did you mount your shocks to the lower link? is this something i have to fab?
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10-31-2008, 05:35 AM
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11-12-2008, 07:59 PM
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11-13-2008, 04:16 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hartland wi
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y r u selling the truck
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11-13-2008, 04:34 AM
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