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12-22-2006, 11:31 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus
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| Another 2.2 clod for me! The Rock Monkey
Well, got another comp clod. This one is a TVP design using an experimental material called thermoplastic. Basically, it's 2mm delrin sandwiched between .5mm aluminum, making it a total thickness of 3mm. It's lighter than aluminum and cheaper than steel. So far, it's proven to be strong enough to be used as a chassis material. And for a skidplate, I used 1/4" delrin. After a couple trails, it was clear that I had a machine that could go where none of my other designs could go before (neither could the TLT and X-factor that another guy was driving, so he started calling mine the rock monkey). Here's some pics from the proving grounds, Vasquez Rocks: I was actually pretty amazed at how well the thermoplastic held up. As you can see from the body, I wasn't going easy on it either: The specs: WB: 12.5" Track width: 12" Center ground clearance: 4" Motors: integy 55t w/ 9t pinions on 8 cells Tires: M2K's mounted on narrowed Revolver wheels (rear wide offset, front narrow), 4oz bb's in each front, 2oz bb's in each rear TTR CVD's in front, stock rear Steering: Towerpro servo, BTA linkage Naked pictures! Let me know what you think! |
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12-22-2006, 11:41 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Looks like it gets used good..... Nice job.
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12-23-2006, 02:08 AM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Las Vegas
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I like your set up also. Nice monkey, just make sure it stays off your back
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12-23-2006, 04:40 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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To me it looks like he plays with his monkey to much!
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12-23-2006, 11:45 AM | #5 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal
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How's that BTA setup workin for you? Looks Good. Hope to see you at the next SoCal Comp. | |
12-23-2006, 11:50 AM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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What's a motor capacitor? Looks good, I used to run a 3mm Delrin chassis (the plastic fantastic) w/o issue, so the thermoplastic should do just fine. |
12-23-2006, 12:06 PM | #7 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central NY
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Looks good! . Where did you get the Thermoplastic? |
12-23-2006, 11:25 PM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus
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Thanks guys. Those caps will be moved to the top of the motor before the next comp. I'm really liking the BTA setup I have with this one, very smooth. In previous clods, I've had some issues with binding, but I finally got it figured out. As far as the thermoplastic goes, I'll never tell! |
12-27-2006, 09:00 AM | #9 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Acton
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Hey Camel RC. I haven't seen you there I Go like out to vasquez at least 2-3 times a week. We always go out there me and my buddy larry. We should get together and crawl. |
12-27-2006, 10:58 AM | #10 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montgomery
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Definately looks like you have been spanking your monkey! Nice rig.
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12-27-2006, 11:20 AM | #11 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: One Legend.
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12-27-2006, 11:24 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Well they'll never figure that out. WAY to subtle! |
01-02-2007, 10:30 PM | #13 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus
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I'd love to have some sort of mini GTG there. When will you be going next? | |
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