My first build- TLT style

[500swmag]

I posted this over at ctrockcrawler.com but didn't get much response... maybe that should tell me something. Anyway here goes...

Well, I jumped back into the RC game, bought a Tamiya F350 used off ebay.... lets just say the ole adage "let the buyer beware" applies... but I digress.
So my friend convinced me to buy a TLT-1. Built it up played a few days and said "time to do a 2.2". So here, for your review, are the beginnings of my build. Feel free to rip it up, any pointers will be appreciated.


stock TLT


stock articulation


relocation of steering linkage




steering linkage bottom


rear linkage mockup


battery relocation


finished rear linkage and old front linkage




new articulation with rear linkage

Well that concludes the first stage. Next will be front linkages and drive shafts, and a little problem with motor direction.

[rocpede]

welcome to Rcc and when u mount the shocks u may want to stand them up alittle more. but other then that looks like a good start.

rich

[500swmag]

Well here's the rear links installed


here's the body mocked up


now I need;
-tires
-rims (axial 2.2 beadlocks look really cool)

Here's a build list so far
-TLT rockbuster
-hot glue locked front and rear diffs
-cross screw locked center differential
-custom made links 60/40 ish split
-steering link moved to back side of axle housing
-moved stock TLT shocks (made shock mounts)
-custom made frame brace to move stick battery lower
-turned frame around (now have to run motor backwards or get a reverse direction motor, have an old Kyosho Double Dare that might be a donor)
-futaba MC330CR speed control
-futaba R124H receiver
-futaba attack 4 channel radio
-hobbico (Hitec/towerhobbies) cs-70mg servo (in front)
-futaba FP-S148 servo for rear steer (I know not competition legal, but this is just a basher)
-modified TLT tires

well that about does it. Any input would be appreciated.

[500swmag]

thanks for the welcome and input, I actually did change the shock mounts. Something like this?



Thanks again.

[rocpede]

your welcome. now u just need the bigger tires and wheel, and pede tranny to replace the stock tranny.

rich