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Old 08-21-2005, 10:03 AM   #1
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All right... I decided to make a new truck... I was aiming for a somewhat scale look... here's some pics... what do you guys think?

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A little bit of mud...

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Action shot...

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HILL CLIMB

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favorite pic...

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Old 08-21-2005, 10:14 AM   #2
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that thing is sweet man. got any specs for us? esc, axles , electronics?
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Old 08-21-2005, 10:51 AM   #3
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yeah...

Novak Super Rooster
Orion 19t motors
Clod axles
Hitec radio 2ch
front wheel steering
12.5" WB

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Old 08-21-2005, 11:30 AM   #4
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coolness, and the photos adds more impact!
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Old 08-21-2005, 12:48 PM   #5
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Thats Pretty Sweet Looking.
What Chassi Are You Running.
It Looks Like A JPS Or It Might
Just Have A JPS Steering Servo Mount.

NATE
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Old 08-21-2005, 03:43 PM   #6
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Looks good! What size pinions are you running on the 19 turns? Looks like you have plenty of wheel speed. ;)

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the pinions are 13 tooth...

the chassis is custom... i will post a pic of the chassis soon...
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Old 08-21-2005, 04:13 PM   #8
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Here are some chassis pics...

template

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cog pic

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electronics tray

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Old 08-21-2005, 04:17 PM   #9
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Run time??
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Old 08-21-2005, 04:19 PM   #10
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on my 3700 I get about 25 min.. maybe 30... if Im not going full out...
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Old 08-22-2005, 08:25 AM   #11
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That is a cool looking little truck, I like the water tight tray!

How do the 2.2 Swamps work?
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Old 08-22-2005, 09:34 AM   #12
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That is a cool looking little truck, I like the water tight tray!

How do the 2.2 Swamps work?
The 2.2 Swamp dogs are awesome... but then again its the only tire I have used... but they look more realistic than some other tires...
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Old 08-22-2005, 07:01 PM   #13
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Nice Jeep! I like the scale look myself. Great idea on the plastic tray. I also like the fact that you do other things besides rock crawling, mud's always fun.
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Old 08-22-2005, 07:27 PM   #14
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does the lid burp when you seal it? my wife would freak if i hacked up her Tupperware, but it went for a good cause!
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Old 08-22-2005, 11:34 PM   #15
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I used a strongbox (for airplanes) on my clod for all my radio gear, but my batteries would still get submerged. Cool idea on the Tupperware, now if I can just sneak into the kitchen while my wife is outside . . . .
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i agree about the tupperware but how do you waterproof your servo?
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Old 08-24-2005, 11:11 AM   #17
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i agree about the tupperware but how do you waterproof your servo?
solution ... you buy waterproof servos.

doesnt the tupperware setup get hot, specially with the batteries inside. i dont think this would be a good setup for us Cornolio, specially in our type of weather.
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Old 08-24-2005, 03:29 PM   #18
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I was suprised that the ESC didnt get extremely hot.. it was no warmer in the container than when it was out...

the lid doesn't burp.. I got it at a dollar store...

as for a water proof servo.. im still thinking on this one... I havent fried the servo yet.... and it has been submerged....
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