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JohnRobHolmes · 10-15-2008, 12:03 AM

I have a ton of old parts laying around from old comp builds. With the creation of the new 1.9 class I figured I would build something useful from my piles of parts and broken rigs. Here is what I have scrounged so far for parts.

TLT axles with Fatrock C's and RCP Knuckles
SW3 Chassis
Handmade skidplate
AX10 tranny
Undisclosed motor (sub 500 size)
Sidewinder or Mamba Micro Pro ESC
Battery dependent on motor requirements
Waypoint servo
Cliff Climber body

I need to get tires cut up and some beadlocks to keep it under 8" width. This will be very interesting to compare against the Losi. Light and nimble VS heavy and thick.

First I start with the links and shocks. I have started with the rear lower links- they are old bits from the TLT kit. I might use a 3 link with panhard on the rear. Front shocks can stay, rear shocks will be swapped for some old buggy fronts.

Brandon · 10-15-2008, 12:30 AM

Looks cool John. I will be doing the same thing for the 1.9 class. TLT axles all the way

JohnRobHolmes · 10-15-2008, 12:31 AM

I don't know which I will compete with yet, but I will have both the Losi and the TLT to drive and decide!

Da Hermit · 10-16-2008, 03:19 AM

I agree the TLT is the way to go. Just got my 1.9 tuber back from the builder. Just watching your build, maybe pick up a few ideas.

RivBlueNoma · 10-16-2008, 01:19 PM

Looks like a good start John. Im curious to see which sub 500 motor you go with. BTW why didnt you stick this in the TLT forum?

dieselfuel · 10-16-2008, 06:52 PM

lookin good john, looks a lot like my 1.9 TLT j2-tt. i guess ill have to start a build thread here on RCC son for it. im still undecided on the motor for mine. for mockup ive got a 35t integy in there. doubt it'll stay though.

JohnRobHolmes · 11-15-2008, 11:09 AM

Made some progress last night. Narrowed the rear axle to accept short side shafts on both sides. Track width is now a hair under 8" with Vanquish SX wheels. Front will be modded to have short side CVDs on both sides.

Also cut and shut some proline Hammers. I may need to sipe them a bit, depending on vehicle weight. Stock memory foam in front, Stock normal foam in rear, sectioned to be proper width.

Currently have a Cobalt Puller 454 mounted in there. The Cobalt 500 won't mount in this chassis with my adapter plates (without moving the tranny a hair), as it makes the motor too long for the SW3 chassis. I will need to cut out the skid plate to clear the driveshafts. I will probably get a DNA motor plate so that I can mount up the smaller Puller motors without hassle. Probably gonna run a small high discharge 2s lipo, like the 20C PolyRC 800mah packs or maybe the 1100 15C cells that CBP carries now.

dezfan · 11-15-2008, 11:33 AM

Looks sweet, I need to finish up my mini and we need to hit the indoor course.

JohnRobHolmes · 11-15-2008, 11:35 AM

The indoor course is perfect for these. Of course by the time hard winter hits I should have enough rocks in my basement to put on a course too

dieselfuel · 11-15-2008, 06:35 PM

i like it so far, im gonna keep an eye on this one, i really like the cobalt 454.
the only problem im having building my 1.9 TLT is making room for the motor/trans. having a 540 motor in it is really limiting me on upper link locations. im working on finding a chassis that will fork for me, but im really leaning towards the 454. if i could find a motor that is shorter than a 540 (don't know the length comparison between the 454 ad a 540) it would make life a lot easier for me.

JohnRobHolmes · 11-15-2008, 10:18 PM

The 454 is just a smidge shorter than a 540. Not enough to make a huge difference. Most of the difference is in the diameter. I chose the Bender chassis so I wouldn't be too limited on space.

dieselfuel · 11-15-2008, 11:49 PM

well lets see some more pictures of your progress!

JohnRobHolmes · 11-16-2008, 06:17 AM

I make some parts today on the mill, then take more pics.

Unimoger · 11-16-2008, 07:04 AM

Looks great John.

TLT's 4-ever!

I have been thinking very similar to you. But for a motor, I have all these revolver 1's laying around with mamba 25's attached to them

small, light and plenty of power for a 1.9'r. Now to get the tlt axles narrowed up. Did you take pics of that or is it the same as Nluv's?

JohnRobHolmes · 11-16-2008, 07:15 AM

Same as Nluvs reduction, but I just used two short side shafts instead of cutting down the long side. Basically pop the short side shaft in the diff, then cut the housing where the clip groove is. I will take pics of the front axle when I modify it today.

dieselfuel · 11-16-2008, 10:17 AM

im wishing i hadn't sold my OG revolver/quark now... im gonna have to find one for sale somewhere.

Culetto · 11-16-2008, 12:31 PM

Love it!

I narrowed my axles the same way. Works great with CVD's also.

cheesefart · 11-17-2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Same as Nluvs reduction, but I just used two short side shafts instead of cutting down the long side. Basically pop the short side shaft in the diff, then cut the housing where the clip groove is. I will take pics of the front axle when I modify it today.

Are the pics done yet?

This makes more sense to do it your way. Can't wait to see them

Stormin2u · 11-17-2008, 07:32 AM

John did you narrow your axles or do your wheels have enough offset?
I agree TLT's will rock 1.9 and that puller should get the job done with power to spare.

dieselfuel · 11-17-2008, 09:54 AM

he narrowed his axles, it allows a lot more wheel/tire options.

10-15-2008, 12:03 AM	#1
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Project Recycle- 1.9 class TLT I have a ton of old parts laying around from old comp builds. With the creation of the new 1.9 class I figured I would build something useful from my piles of parts and broken rigs. Here is what I have scrounged so far for parts. TLT axles with Fatrock C's and RCP Knuckles SW3 Chassis Handmade skidplate AX10 tranny Undisclosed motor (sub 500 size) Sidewinder or Mamba Micro Pro ESC Battery dependent on motor requirements Waypoint servo Cliff Climber body I need to get tires cut up and some beadlocks to keep it under 8" width. This will be very interesting to compare against the Losi. Light and nimble VS heavy and thick. First I start with the links and shocks. I have started with the rear lower links- they are old bits from the TLT kit. I might use a 3 link with panhard on the rear. Front shocks can stay, rear shocks will be swapped for some old buggy fronts. Attached Images

10-16-2008, 03:19 AM	#4
Da Hermit RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wetlands Posts: 1,014	I agree the TLT is the way to go. Just got my 1.9 tuber back from the builder. Just watching your build, maybe pick up a few ideas. Last edited by TwistedCreations; 11-15-2008 at 01:19 PM. Reason: He isn't a vendor

11-15-2008, 11:09 AM	#7
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Made some progress last night. Narrowed the rear axle to accept short side shafts on both sides. Track width is now a hair under 8" with Vanquish SX wheels. Front will be modded to have short side CVDs on both sides. Also cut and shut some proline Hammers. I may need to sipe them a bit, depending on vehicle weight. Stock memory foam in front, Stock normal foam in rear, sectioned to be proper width. Currently have a Cobalt Puller 454 mounted in there. The Cobalt 500 won't mount in this chassis with my adapter plates (without moving the tranny a hair), as it makes the motor too long for the SW3 chassis. I will need to cut out the skid plate to clear the driveshafts. I will probably get a DNA motor plate so that I can mount up the smaller Puller motors without hassle. Probably gonna run a small high discharge 2s lipo, like the 20C PolyRC 800mah packs or maybe the 1100 15C cells that CBP carries now. Attached Images

10-15-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Looks cool John. I will be doing the same thing for the 1.9 class. TLT axles all the way

10-15-2008, 12:31 AM	#3
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I don't know which I will compete with yet, but I will have both the Losi and the TLT to drive and decide!

10-16-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
RivBlueNoma Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cutting Comms Posts: 752	Looks like a good start John. Im curious to see which sub 500 motor you go with. BTW why didnt you stick this in the TLT forum?

10-16-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	lookin good john, looks a lot like my 1.9 TLT j2-tt. i guess ill have to start a build thread here on RCC son for it. im still undecided on the motor for mine. for mockup ive got a 35t integy in there. doubt it'll stay though.

11-15-2008, 11:33 AM	#8
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Looks sweet, I need to finish up my mini and we need to hit the indoor course.

11-15-2008, 11:35 AM	#9
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The indoor course is perfect for these. Of course by the time hard winter hits I should have enough rocks in my basement to put on a course too

11-15-2008, 06:35 PM	#10
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	i like it so far, im gonna keep an eye on this one, i really like the cobalt 454. the only problem im having building my 1.9 TLT is making room for the motor/trans. having a 540 motor in it is really limiting me on upper link locations. im working on finding a chassis that will fork for me, but im really leaning towards the 454. if i could find a motor that is shorter than a 540 (don't know the length comparison between the 454 ad a 540) it would make life a lot easier for me.

11-15-2008, 10:18 PM	#11
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The 454 is just a smidge shorter than a 540. Not enough to make a huge difference. Most of the difference is in the diameter. I chose the Bender chassis so I wouldn't be too limited on space.

11-15-2008, 11:49 PM	#12
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	well lets see some more pictures of your progress!

11-16-2008, 06:17 AM	#13
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I make some parts today on the mill, then take more pics.

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11-16-2008, 07:04 AM	#14
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Looks great John. TLT's 4-ever! I have been thinking very similar to you. But for a motor, I have all these revolver 1's laying around with mamba 25's attached to them small, light and plenty of power for a 1.9'r. Now to get the tlt axles narrowed up. Did you take pics of that or is it the same as Nluv's?

11-16-2008, 07:15 AM	#15
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Same as Nluvs reduction, but I just used two short side shafts instead of cutting down the long side. Basically pop the short side shaft in the diff, then cut the housing where the clip groove is. I will take pics of the front axle when I modify it today.

11-16-2008, 10:17 AM	#16
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	im wishing i hadn't sold my OG revolver/quark now... im gonna have to find one for sale somewhere.

11-16-2008, 12:31 PM	#17
Culetto RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,332	Love it! I narrowed my axles the same way. Works great with CVD's also.

11-17-2008, 07:32 AM	#19
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	John did you narrow your axles or do your wheels have enough offset? I agree TLT's will rock 1.9 and that puller should get the job done with power to spare.

11-17-2008, 09:54 AM	#20
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	he narrowed his axles, it allows a lot more wheel/tire options.

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