My Creeper from NewZealand

[Firezook]

Hi All

I have had my creeper since 09 now have been bashing the crap out of it with no major issues or breakages (one super glued front c caused by loose axle pin)

being in NZ has its problems with getting supplies and parts for the crawlers so most of my stuff is home made after many hours reading on here ( and a few dumb questions ) have to spend heaps on shipping or deal with very blank looks at local hobby shops when asking for crawler parts . However the up side being heaps of great places to crawl realy close to home.

as it sits
stock tires and rims (weights added to front wheels)
custom homemade delrin links
custom homemade (not well) chassis plates and front battery tray
Orion rush 27 turn motor soon to be an Axial 55 turn
Hitech metal gear servo with behind axle steering
homemade rear axle lockouts (cut down 15mm plumbing pipe)
rooster esc
lipo batteries (mounted on front axle)
stock shocks with hardware store springs

am getting low run times at present but think its due to the 27 turn motor ?? but it crawls pretty good now considering its on stock tyres.

I am however taking the plunge and am talking to RMDW and making an order for some well over due parts Thanks Thomas

Thanks heaps to all those who have posted tips and tricks this is definatly the go to place to make the creeper crawl !!

finally got round to uploading pics enjoy any tips or advice greatly recieved

cheers

[zukdogz400]

Looking pretty sweet for homemade parts! Keep rocking it! Wish I could spend about a month out there. I'm sure its not all beautiful as they so on TV but I think I could find some spots!

[Firezook]

Like everywhere there are some average areas
I am Biased but overall it is pretty good here

thanks for the coments

[venomcrawlerdud]

looks good fire. that chassis design looks very fermilier but i just cant lay my finger on it . lol nice work whats that chassis and axle plate made of?

[Firezook]

Ha Ha yes the inspiration for the chassis plates came straight from this forum.

I used 4 mm ridgid plastic board normaly used as a backing board for electric meter box boards, basicly chose this as it was available and easy the work with with basic tools .

it has turned out fairly good at being long lasting however there is a little amount of flex.

[Chappy4o]

Rig looks great fire. Normally I would say get some different tires but id they are working for you on the terrain you run then more power to ya. Though I think I will still recommend a set of rovers or sedonas. You wont believe the difference it makes. But all in all great rig, and you are gonna love thomas' parts. . . They are phenomenal

[venomcrawlerdud]

Originally Posted by Firezook

Ha Ha yes the inspiration for the chassis plates came straight from this forum.

I used 4 mm ridgid plastic board normaly used as a backing board for electric meter box boards, basicly chose this as it was available and easy the work with with basic tools .

it has turned out fairly good at being long lasting however there is a little amount of flex.

sounds good bro, i would recammend a couple of sheets of aluminum. an 1/8 to 3/16in. aluminum plate will give u a riged frame. all ya need really is a steady hand, a dremil, and a couple of metal fills.

Originally Posted by Chappy4o

Rig looks great fire. Normally I would say get some different tires but id they are working for you on the terrain you run then more power to ya. Though I think I will still recommend a set of rovers or sedonas. You wont believe the difference it makes. But all in all great rig, and you are gonna love thomas' parts. . . They are phenomenal

X2 chappy

[Firezook]

I would love to get some rovers to replace the stock tires even siped they still suck just cost so much to get stuff down here in NZ

[Firezook]

well i finally ordered some upgrades from Thomas and am so amazed at the improved grip and climbing ability cant believe i waited so long.

thanks heaps for your help Thomas

here are a few pics of the new build plenty of tuning to go

[lead lobber]

Looks good Zook. Maybe clean up the spaghetti a little? I'm liking it!

[rmdesignworks]

Lookin good Gareth....glad I could help you out...how did everything bolt up for ya...?

[Firezook]

Thanks Thomas
it all went together easily only issues being i could not undo the grub screw holding on the old drive shafts at the trans so just squeezed in to the new ones and took a while to sort out link positions but that was worth the effort and easily half the fun of running these trucks.

And Lead you are right the spagetti needs sorting i was just in a rush to get it running lost a few nuts on the first run due to not tightening them in my haste.

cheers