Great build
 

Hey Tom,

This is one nice looking crawler "thumbsup" I can't wait to see it in the Spring.

i like it alot
 

very nice and clean awesome job!

your servo linkage to the dig just helped me a ton. I have the servo mounted the same way, but not the linkage. NICE!!!

DRCMAN...I think Courtney may be running this rig next season. :)

Sacco... glad it helped!;-)

I have been wanting to try this thing on the rocks with the droop set-up, but there has been no time!:-(

Thanks!"thumbsup"

"thumbsup" It will be great to see more kids involved. My youngest son will be joining up this season as well :-D

Hey Tom, I would expect nothing less from a man with such a well organized shop area another clean build.I look forward to more photos....Norm

Thanks guys. I finally got the truck out to run the droop set-up. Actually Brandon begged me to go rock crawling, so I ditched work early.;-)

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Not sure about the droop set-up. I need to make a delrin skid plate for it. The chassis underbelly got hung up really bad, and wouldn't slide over the rocks very well.:roll:

Nice setup, I like it!

comp specs
 

Is this chassis comp legal ? What are the dimensions LxWxH please. thanx:-P

It meets all the standards set for the rules in place for Crawling.

12" long, 4-1/2" wide a the base, and 4-3/8" tall.

Tom

comp specs
 

Thanx alot for the info .:twisted:

except for panels.:lol: ;-)

looks good. how is the overall build quailty of the chassis?

I got those, just need time to throw some good paint on them.:lol:

The chassis is good and beefy. It is a heavy chassis, that is why I think the droop set-up is best for this chassis. Great welds, and a nice Powder Coat job. This chassis will take a hit, or a big fall for sure.

I saw that they are going forward with one of your chassis designs. That's good to see."thumbsup" I may have to try it out too.

Tom

Great job , that is a really sweet looking crawler

Where did you get the Delrin links? they look killer

great color combo

a longer skid that is (HDPE, Delrin, thin steel, should help

Are those Portals strong, how do you like them, is it worth it :?: looks great

I bought the delrin from MSCdirect.com. Cut and made them myself.

I hope a thin delrin skid will help.

I have not really been able to test the Portals in a good comp type situation. They are worth it of you have a rig to put them on.:lol:

Cool , keep us posted on it's capabilities , changes weaknesses

oh , do those portals help on gear reduction ?

so far I'm dispointed in rc4wd, very weak stuff

You made me feel so naked, so here are some clothed shots for you!!:lol:


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The Portal's do reduce the gearing. It can help, but it can hurt too. I keep the throttle expo turned up so I can throttle out of some situations.

RC4WD has been making parts for over 8 yrs. They do have some flaws, but as with any growing company they will have growing pains. This is a very fast growing part of the hobby, and they want to be the first with everything if they can. They have mouths to feed too.:lol:

Looks really nice !!!!! The black and red are catchy.

How much ground clearance do the portals add?