This is what im shooting for???

[piccorevo]

Ok, im oging to give you a run down on all the components that i am going to be using for my crawler and i would like a little feeedback on what you guys think.

custom tig welded tuber
clod axles obviously
10t pinions
75t integy lathe motors
moped vr16 esc
punk rock steering computer 2ws/4ws/crab
sanwa gemini II radio and reciever
epoxy locked gears
custom cut savage tyres very soft
custom battery packs 3 + 3 for front and rear of vehicle GP3700 probably

now im no great scientist when it comes to electronic side of things but is there any thing i have missed out because i dont want to go out with the shopping list and then sit for weeks with my thumb up my a$$ because the one thing i need wasnt in stock, lol.

cheers

piccorevo

[Mikekx65]

Get a pair of tower pro 945 mg servos from jpcustomrcs.com (run2jeepn) also you elec setup is like mine im running a moped 2 servos a 65t motor and a punk rc steering computer...you may want to invest in a voltage reg or rx pack....voltage reg preffered.

[jagg]

Sounds like a good start, got any pics .

[josh_smaxx]

Sounds like a winner to me!

There's some places in the UK that stock the awesome towerpro servo's that will suit you better (being in Scotland that is) http://www.vracingdirect.co.uk/page1...&search=Search

Oh, and you live in the best place ever for crawling what id do to live in Scotland with a clod

[raul duke]

Looks like a good list to start you off right. Where in Scotland are you at I have relatives from Fraserburgh to Thurso.

[piccorevo]

Good shout on the servos i have actually found an auction on eBay that i can get two off them for about 20quid posted, so will probably just snatch them up whilst i can. will still save the site though are they just starting out as site seems to be a little empty on goods?

Will get pics up tomorrow as camera needs charged but it basically is going to look like the hustler chassis with slight variation to what i think would best suit my terrain that i got around here.

yeah some good places that i got around here but i will have to totally waterproof my whole truck as no matter where i go for places to crawl there is always water near by.

[piccorevo]

Here is the pics and yes i know it looks like the Hustler but it is different.

specs are 30cm long
8cm wide
80cm high

And i think i would be best going for an 16" wheelbase







and a shot of my Tig welding skills not bad for a quick five mins training


Still got a good few bits left to do like mounting stops and a whole botttom chassis that im making out of 2mm st/st but should be finished in about a week or so i just need to figure out a colour im going to powder it.

Oh and a name? suggestions please

please dont shoot me about copying, i live in the uk and i couldnt afford the real hustler so i made my own tottaly free.

cheers

[piccorevo]

ok im having second thoughts on what wheels and tires to run as i have a set of brand new 2.2 moabs on hpi rims? ah choices, choices.

anybody come up with any names yet or is it because i have copied the hustler slightly that no-one is talking to me lol?

[teamtom]

You could try making your own tires out of the sidewalls of the moabs and a masher maxx tire. Your chassis looks good, as long as you aren't selling it, build what you want!

[Picaroon]

Looks nice!!! Good luck with her!

[dezfan]

Good looking chassis, call it the the Highlander!

[jagg]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Good looking chassis, call it the the Highlander!

Sounds fitting, the chassis looks great .

[piccorevo]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Good looking chassis, call it the the Highlander!

great never thought of that!

just tigged the rear shock mounts on and the link mounts get pics up later.

[balang_479]

very nice...

[piccorevo]

thanks guys im trying to think of a paint scheme for the panels, i was thinking of like a metal tear paint scheme with tartan underneath and my clan crest on the roof, what do you think?

[dezfan]

Make your panals appear to be Kilt material under the tearing metal.

[piccorevo]

ok here is what i am going to go for sorry that it is only done on Paint i didnt want to spend hours drawing it up then having to take photos of my idea lol.

[dezfan]

Think it would look cool!

[62PYRO]

And very original.

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by piccorevo

ok im having second thoughts on what wheels and tires to run as i have a set of brand new 2.2 moabs on hpi rims? ah choices, choices.

I think the 2.2's are gonna be a tad bit small for ya.

You stated your around water. Moabs suck in the wet muddy conditions. They load up and won't clean out at all. My newset tire creation is a set of 40 series Badland XL's. For the terrain around here,I'm very impressed. They seem to clean out better than my Moabs did but I may trim a few blocks out so they'll clean out a little better. They seem to side hill really well for me also.