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suzukiman650 · 10-23-2006, 10:26 AM

Hi all. Just a newb here that has started to build my first crawler. I figured I would start out ambitious and go straight to building a tuber. I have spent a lot of time on the forum gleening info and studying pictures. Here is what I have come up with so far. I have a long ways to go yet. Opinions and suggestions would be appreciated. I will keep this thread updated with progress pics if anyone is interested. Thanks.

CB

xxkalladorxx · 10-23-2006, 10:40 AM

looks like a good start..nice to see another canadian as well>>

..can you give us a list of what other parts you plan on using..

run2jeepn · 10-23-2006, 11:25 AM

Looks like you got something started.

need some carbon fiber · 10-23-2006, 11:47 AM

Ya looks like it should be good if you stick with it (my first one is still in pieces that don't really fit together in a box) LOL. But it is nice to see another canadian crawler and your only about 2.5 hours from me (i'm in calgary<<<) Hope we can crawl some time when you get it done.

suzukiman650 · 10-23-2006, 01:12 PM

I get to Calgary once and a while for work so I'll have to pack the TLT with me next time and you can show me how to crawl.

For parts I plan to use the following:

TLT axles (obviously)
DIY chassis and links
Losi XX tranny converted with Traxxas sliders
Maobs on HPI wheels
27 turn/brushless
MTronik Eco20/Mamba 25
2100mAh LiPo
M11 radio with Spektrum
Hitec 5645 servo(s)
HPI Baja Bug body

I think I have covered most bases. I will likely do a little more brazing tonight. If I get further I will post a few more pics tomorrow.

CB

Turboduck01 · 10-23-2006, 05:40 PM

you using safety silv?

need some carbon fiber · 10-23-2006, 06:21 PM

All right sounds like a deal. Now I have to build I solid axle truck. All i have is an indie and a micro.

suzukiman650 · 10-23-2006, 10:28 PM

I am using flux coated brazing rod (bronze based). Likely a little tougher to work with but it is cheap and makes a strong joint. I use MAPP and oxygen to do the welding.

Rockmuncher · 10-24-2006, 01:29 AM

I think it looks cool

I think you should leve the body off and have a staight tuber coz it looks sick

Shane

suzukiman650 · 10-24-2006, 08:47 AM

I realized after that I incorrectly said I was going to use a bug body. My plans are actually to leave the body off and just put a couple side panels and a hood on it. The bug body will be used on another project. I hope to get a little more done on the tuber tonight. If I do I'll throw a few more pics up tomorrow.

CB

need some carbon fiber · 10-24-2006, 10:19 AM

sounds kool true tuber frame.

suzukiman650 · 10-24-2006, 10:03 PM

Well I worked a little more on my creation and here is where I am at now. You can see some design queues from several different tubers on the forum.

CB

need some carbon fiber · 10-24-2006, 11:35 PM

Ya that thing looks pretty cool I cant wait to see it in action.

need some carbon fiber · 10-26-2006, 12:34 PM

any updates?

TURTLE · 10-27-2006, 12:26 AM

good idea with the bars for the hood coming up so you have shock protection. can keep that thing real low i bet. lets see it in action!

run2jeepn · 10-27-2006, 12:40 AM

I like where your going with that.

Rockmuncher · 10-27-2006, 06:01 AM

Looks great

Shane

Blaze · 10-28-2006, 08:39 PM

sweet

suzukiman650 · 11-07-2006, 03:41 PM

Well, I have managed to get more done on my crawler. Talk about a learning experience. I got the suspension somewhat sorted and mounted up and have mocked up the tranny as well. On the to do list:

1: Get softer springs for the shocks.
2: Make new upper mount plates that are flat instead of bent 90 degrees so I can get the links more parallel and lower the ride height a bit.
3: Mod the tranny by dumping the Hydradrive, locking it in a non destructive way (still have the Losi XX and may want to revive it some day) and connecting up the Traxxas sliders.
4: Narrow the rims (should I???) and mount the tires.
5: Clean up the frame, paint, and add a few panels.
6: Mount the electronics and go play!

A couple questions. First, am I the only one that thinks the cab part of the frame is small and looks out of proportion? I guess I could cut it off and redo it but probably won't bother for a while. Also, do you think I really need to narrow the wheels? Any other thoughts/suggestions?

Now for the pics.

STANG KILLA SS · 11-07-2006, 03:52 PM

looks very Double J inspired!

10-23-2006, 10:26 AM	#1
suzukiman650 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 22	NEWB TLT Tuber build Hi all. Just a newb here that has started to build my first crawler. I figured I would start out ambitious and go straight to building a tuber. I have spent a lot of time on the forum gleening info and studying pictures. Here is what I have come up with so far. I have a long ways to go yet. Opinions and suggestions would be appreciated. I will keep this thread updated with progress pics if anyone is interested. Thanks. CB

10-23-2006, 10:40 AM	#2
xxkalladorxx Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: canada Posts: 135	looks like a good start..nice to see another canadian as well>>..can you give us a list of what other parts you plan on using..

10-23-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Looks like you got something started.

10-23-2006, 11:47 AM	#4
need some carbon fiber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 191	Ya looks like it should be good if you stick with it (my first one is still in pieces that don't really fit together in a box) LOL. But it is nice to see another canadian crawler and your only about 2.5 hours from me (i'm in calgary<<<) Hope we can crawl some time when you get it done.

10-23-2006, 01:12 PM	#5
suzukiman650 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 22	I get to Calgary once and a while for work so I'll have to pack the TLT with me next time and you can show me how to crawl. For parts I plan to use the following: TLT axles (obviously) DIY chassis and links Losi XX tranny converted with Traxxas sliders Maobs on HPI wheels 27 turn/brushless MTronik Eco20/Mamba 25 2100mAh LiPo M11 radio with Spektrum Hitec 5645 servo(s) HPI Baja Bug body I think I have covered most bases. I will likely do a little more brazing tonight. If I get further I will post a few more pics tomorrow. CB

10-23-2006, 05:40 PM	#6
Turboduck01 Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ridgecrest Posts: 92	you using safety silv?

10-23-2006, 06:21 PM	#7
need some carbon fiber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 191	All right sounds like a deal. Now I have to build I solid axle truck. All i have is an indie and a micro.

10-23-2006, 10:28 PM	#8
suzukiman650 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 22	I am using flux coated brazing rod (bronze based). Likely a little tougher to work with but it is cheap and makes a strong joint. I use MAPP and oxygen to do the welding.

10-24-2006, 01:29 AM	#9
Rockmuncher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 413	I think it looks cool I think you should leve the body off and have a staight tuber coz it looks sick Shane

10-24-2006, 08:47 AM	#10
suzukiman650 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 22	I realized after that I incorrectly said I was going to use a bug body. My plans are actually to leave the body off and just put a couple side panels and a hood on it. The bug body will be used on another project. I hope to get a little more done on the tuber tonight. If I do I'll throw a few more pics up tomorrow. CB

10-24-2006, 10:19 AM	#11
need some carbon fiber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 191	sounds kool true tuber frame.

10-24-2006, 10:03 PM	#12
suzukiman650 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 22	Well I worked a little more on my creation and here is where I am at now. You can see some design queues from several different tubers on the forum. CB

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11-07-2006, 03:52 PM	#20
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	looks very Double J inspired!

10-24-2006, 11:35 PM	#13
need some carbon fiber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 191	Ya that thing looks pretty cool I cant wait to see it in action.

10-26-2006, 12:34 PM	#14
need some carbon fiber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 191	any updates?

10-27-2006, 12:26 AM	#15
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	good idea with the bars for the hood coming up so you have shock protection. can keep that thing real low i bet. lets see it in action!

10-27-2006, 12:40 AM	#16
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	I like where your going with that.

10-27-2006, 06:01 AM	#17
Rockmuncher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 413	Looks great Shane

10-28-2006, 08:39 PM	#18
Blaze Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: QC Posts: 62	sweet

11-07-2006, 03:41 PM	#19
suzukiman650 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 22	Well, I have managed to get more done on my crawler. Talk about a learning experience. I got the suspension somewhat sorted and mounted up and have mocked up the tranny as well. On the to do list: 1: Get softer springs for the shocks. 2: Make new upper mount plates that are flat instead of bent 90 degrees so I can get the links more parallel and lower the ride height a bit. 3: Mod the tranny by dumping the Hydradrive, locking it in a non destructive way (still have the Losi XX and may want to revive it some day) and connecting up the Traxxas sliders. 4: Narrow the rims (should I???) and mount the tires. 5: Clean up the frame, paint, and add a few panels. 6: Mount the electronics and go play! A couple questions. First, am I the only one that thinks the cab part of the frame is small and looks out of proportion? I guess I could cut it off and redo it but probably won't bother for a while. Also, do you think I really need to narrow the wheels? Any other thoughts/suggestions? Now for the pics.

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