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microgoat · 01-01-2006, 06:40 AM

Well, it's January, and that means I can reveal a little bit about my long-awaited plans (since November) for a scale ladder frame for TLT axles.

This bad boy will be CNC milled from 1/4-inch aluminum with C-section side rails no thinner than 1/8 inch, have two electronics mounting plates, 60/40 link setup, a deep drop in the center to eliminate driveshaft binding, a mounting pad for a laydown Pede gearbox, two front and three rear shock mounting options, and will accept Maxx bodies using the factory mounting holes.

Overall length of the chassis is an rch over 15 inches, so if you want to do a leaf-spring rig, there should be enough metal there to play with. I set it up for coils, but you should have no trouble fitting shackles to it. The link mounting points are a full 1/4 inch wide, so there's no way you'll hurt this thing.

All I have for now is a 3D rendering. Metal will be cut this week, so I should have a couple of prototypes by the 10th or the 11th, depending on the Postal Service.

Price will be $250 shipped to your door. There are cheaper chassis out there. There are also Bulgarian whiskies and Dominican cigars. When you see the prototype you'll understand the price.

I have had inquiries about becoming a Goatworks dealer, so there is an RCC vendor who has expressed interest in stocking these.

EDIT: This chassis is not available now. Y'all had your chance to pre-order one, and nobody bit. Contact Unimoger for a BB-51, which is based on this design, slightly modified.

Here's the teaser shot. I'll post up a real photo as soon as I get the prototype chassis.

jeepster26104 · 01-01-2006, 10:11 AM

Mastercam rocks. Looks good.

EeePee · 01-01-2006, 10:14 AM

RCH -

Brandon · 01-01-2006, 10:37 AM

Looks awesome man! Now you need to design a chassis that can use leaf springs

But I love the work, looking foward to seeing the completion.

Emaxximuss78 · 01-01-2006, 10:46 AM

NLuvwithxlr8ing
Did you even read the post. It said in there that you should be able to use leaf spring with out any problams on this chassisy if you want to.

Overall length of the chassis is an rch over 15 inches, so if you want to do a leaf-spring rig, there should be enough metal there to play with. I set it up for coils, but you should have no trouble fitting shackles to it. The link mounting points are a full 1/4 inch wide, so there's no way you'll hurt this thing.

Frakk · 01-01-2006, 10:50 AM

is there a special reason you made the sideplate thinner at areas? looks good, too bad I dont have a tlt

IronOx · 01-01-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frakk

is there a special reason you made the sideplate thinner at areas? looks good, too bad I dont have a tlt

i think he did that so that way you can mount a tranny, but still have a skinnier chassis so not as much binds up. now i dont really know thats just what i think. lookin good man.

i two have something of this sort in the works for my man yoda. wont cost as much tho

. but that might be kuz its not gonna use aluminum nor have the notches and sutch fancy stuff. keep up the awesome work.

Peace, John

Knytemare · 01-01-2006, 01:30 PM

That is one sweet looking chassis man! Cant wait to see the prototype pics!

slugzracing · 01-01-2006, 02:02 PM

About friggin time we saw pics!

microgoat · 01-01-2006, 02:04 PM

I made the C-channel so it would look like a real frame. Plus, it doesn't need to be 1/4 inch thick all the way around, that's just madness. This way, the skidplates and crossmembers can jigsaw-fit into the frame for a super-rigid assembly.

CronusTRD · 01-01-2006, 04:44 PM

Real trucks have boxed frames :-)

Brandon · 01-01-2006, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emaxximuss78

NLuvwithxlr8ing
Did you even read the post. It said in there that you should be able to use leaf spring with out any problams on this chassisy if you want to.

Overall length of the chassis is an rch over 15 inches, so if you want to do a leaf-spring rig, there should be enough metal there to play with. I set it up for coils, but you should have no trouble fitting shackles to it. The link mounting points are a full 1/4 inch wide, so there's no way you'll hurt this thing.

Sorry Guess I was just excited when I saw that Microgoat finally posted up his work and I skimped through the text.

microgoat · 01-01-2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CronusTRD

Real trucks have boxed frames :-)

cool, my next project will be TIG welded and cost $2000.

sign up now

BrandO · 01-01-2006, 05:47 PM

Allways a critic in the crowd. Looks good so far. When I get mine it will be a leaf springer.

AdamF · 01-01-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CronusTRD

Real trucks have boxed frames :-)

Well...what are you doing driving that fake Tacoma around then?

microgoat · 01-04-2006, 07:38 AM

Today's the day. Metal will be flying, and soon the Buster will be in transit, and the long-awaited PICS will be posted!

stay tuned

microgoat · 01-06-2006, 05:00 AM

Hot off the mill.

This is before any hand-work (sanding, cleanup) and engraving, so it's not the final product, but it's a pic.

rc4x4nut · 01-06-2006, 05:27 AM

At first I was skeptical but now I love it. What is the battery mounting options? On the links or is there a possibility to mount on the chassis itself?

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 01-06-2006, 06:37 AM

I got dibs

microgoat · 01-06-2006, 07:34 AM

I'll post pics of the assembled chassis once I get the prototype, but the battery options are plentiful. Stick pack on the chassis above the axle or mini-pack on the links, stick pack on the rear of the chassis, stick pack sideways, Mini-T pack, it's up to you. Most battery mountings will require drilling and/or zip-ties, but I've got a fairly elegant battery mount that uses the battery shoe from the Max Climber and a simple strap. You'll have to drill a couple of holes to make it work, but the part you have to drill holes in is available at any hobby shop, so if you **** it up you can repair it easily. I designed the Buster to be serviceable

01-01-2006, 06:40 AM	#1
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	The Barnyard Buster scale chassis Well, it's January, and that means I can reveal a little bit about my long-awaited plans (since November) for a scale ladder frame for TLT axles. This bad boy will be CNC milled from 1/4-inch aluminum with C-section side rails no thinner than 1/8 inch, have two electronics mounting plates, 60/40 link setup, a deep drop in the center to eliminate driveshaft binding, a mounting pad for a laydown Pede gearbox, two front and three rear shock mounting options, and will accept Maxx bodies using the factory mounting holes. Overall length of the chassis is an rch over 15 inches, so if you want to do a leaf-spring rig, there should be enough metal there to play with. I set it up for coils, but you should have no trouble fitting shackles to it. The link mounting points are a full 1/4 inch wide, so there's no way you'll hurt this thing. All I have for now is a 3D rendering. Metal will be cut this week, so I should have a couple of prototypes by the 10th or the 11th, depending on the Postal Service. Price will be $250 shipped to your door. There are cheaper chassis out there. There are also Bulgarian whiskies and Dominican cigars. When you see the prototype you'll understand the price. I have had inquiries about becoming a Goatworks dealer, so there is an RCC vendor who has expressed interest in stocking these. EDIT: This chassis is not available now. Y'all had your chance to pre-order one, and nobody bit. Contact Unimoger for a BB-51, which is based on this design, slightly modified. Here's the teaser shot. I'll post up a real photo as soon as I get the prototype chassis. Attached Images Last edited by microgoat; 08-16-2006 at 11:06 AM.

01-06-2006, 05:00 AM	#17
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	First Pics Hot off the mill. This is before any hand-work (sanding, cleanup) and engraving, so it's not the final product, but it's a pic. Attached Images

01-01-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
jeepster26104 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boaz Posts: 395	Mastercam rocks. Looks good.

01-01-2006, 10:14 AM	#3
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	RCH -

01-01-2006, 10:37 AM	#4
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Looks awesome man! Now you need to design a chassis that can use leaf springs But I love the work, looking foward to seeing the completion.

01-01-2006, 10:46 AM	#5
Emaxximuss78 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: st marys Posts: 119	NLuvwithxlr8ing Did you even read the post. It said in there that you should be able to use leaf spring with out any problams on this chassisy if you want to. Overall length of the chassis is an rch over 15 inches, so if you want to do a leaf-spring rig, there should be enough metal there to play with. I set it up for coils, but you should have no trouble fitting shackles to it. The link mounting points are a full 1/4 inch wide, so there's no way you'll hurt this thing.

01-01-2006, 10:50 AM	#6
Frakk Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 171	is there a special reason you made the sideplate thinner at areas? looks good, too bad I dont have a tlt

01-01-2006, 01:30 PM	#8
Knytemare Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 728	That is one sweet looking chassis man! Cant wait to see the prototype pics!

01-01-2006, 02:02 PM	#9
slugzracing I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding from Goodall Posts: 2,518	About friggin time we saw pics!

01-01-2006, 02:04 PM	#10
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	I made the C-channel so it would look like a real frame. Plus, it doesn't need to be 1/4 inch thick all the way around, that's just madness. This way, the skidplates and crossmembers can jigsaw-fit into the frame for a super-rigid assembly.

01-01-2006, 04:44 PM	#11
CronusTRD Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MD Posts: 323	Real trucks have boxed frames :-)

01-01-2006, 05:47 PM	#14
BrandO Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 560	Allways a critic in the crowd. Looks good so far. When I get mine it will be a leaf springer.

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01-04-2006, 07:38 AM	#16
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Today's the day. Metal will be flying, and soon the Buster will be in transit, and the long-awaited PICS will be posted! stay tuned

01-06-2006, 05:27 AM	#18
rc4x4nut Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ground Hog Plains Posts: 272	At first I was skeptical but now I love it. What is the battery mounting options? On the links or is there a possibility to mount on the chassis itself?

01-06-2006, 06:37 AM	#19
DISTURBIN' tha PEACE I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: On the G-Train!!!!! Posts: 6,081	I got dibs

01-06-2006, 07:34 AM	#20
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	I'll post pics of the assembled chassis once I get the prototype, but the battery options are plentiful. Stick pack on the chassis above the axle or mini-pack on the links, stick pack on the rear of the chassis, stick pack sideways, Mini-T pack, it's up to you. Most battery mountings will require drilling and/or zip-ties, but I've got a fairly elegant battery mount that uses the battery shoe from the Max Climber and a simple strap. You'll have to drill a couple of holes to make it work, but the part you have to drill holes in is available at any hobby shop, so if you **** it up you can repair it easily. I designed the Buster to be serviceable

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