Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making(pic update1/3/04
 

Ok, so i am looking for something a little different with the completion of this truck.

First we start with a scale engine block to house the 540 size motor:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...97750000001610
Then we add the tranny and t-case
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...a2d10000001610
Next we add revolver shackles
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...de950000001610
Heavy duty frame
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...d75f0000001610
Aluminum skids
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...9dcb0000001610
Jeep body
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...7fa20000001610
opening hood
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...7f340000001610
75% of frame cut.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...6bfc0000001610
There is still a ways to go with the engine intake, belts, pullies and turing fan. The chassis was finished today, sorry no pics. Lots of work to go, but a fun project.

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

Looks like you copied the text from an EZ board.

Change the [image] tags to [ img ]

remove the spaces, of course.

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

yeah, I do that everytime, the pics are working now. Thanks

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

NICE!!!! I like that.

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

Cool. 8) Is that body from a Radio Shack RC? I have one sitting in the closet waiting to be put to use - maybe when I build my second TLT. ;)

- Chris

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

the body is a nikko body, its pretty sweet. The interior is ripped out to allow my wife to recover the seats.

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

what are the springs from and how hard were they to get

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

Springs look like those from a Jugg. Very cool project. Can't wait to see what the finished engine/trans/transfer looks like when your done with them.

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

Those are jugg springs and are about $25 for a set from tower.

Thanks guys

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

Here you go:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXNM39&P=7

Keep in mind that tamiya has made various leaf springs over the years. THe mammoth had the stiffest with 5 leaves.
the jugg and semis each have 3 and are stiff,
the bruiser/mountaineer had 3 and are softer
the hilux/blazer had 3 and stiff.

jugg and mammoth springs offer the most arch.

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

looks sweet can you post some pics of how the springs are attached to the diff

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

I am doing a begginer tlt for the boys, 10" wheelbase and 4.5" or under tires. I will see how it works. I think I am going to be surprized.

BTW: anybody lunch a front diff yet??? I think I am on my way to the
first one for me. I need jug axles. :twisted:

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

If you look at the second pic, you can see how the diffs and springs mount. Basically flip them upside down and make a 1/4" stock piece with a hole to mount over the rivot in the spring and mount to the stock tlt link mount.

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

While its not huge, here is the latest part of the jeep complete. The front servo is now mounted.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...82330000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...03880000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...038c0000001610

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

i like really looks good like a scale version of ur average 4wd

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

that is really nice man i really like that servo mount too.

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

A little more progress.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...c9970000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...c98b0000001610
My favorite shot today....
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...08920000001610

Nate

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

cool project!


are you done eyt!?! are you done yet!?!

8O
:wink:
peter

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

Put some Imex Swampers on it that Will make the Whole scale look complete.

Re: Another scale tlt-10 Project in the making.
 

howed you get the inage in your sig?