F350 truggy "the Bullet"

[tHeo]

I've been working on this for a while now, its a "sorta slow" build, and it's my first scratch-built rig after the CC-01 'jero.

Tamiya F-350 cabin
Axial axles
laser cut steel frame
custom steel cage
RC4WD 1.55 classic beadlocks
cnc delrin tcase with DIG
55T or 75T motor with HPI GRU
RC4WD scale black shocks (de-anodized)
rc4WD red winch
S.D.I. rubber fenders
lexan clear glasses
Street Fighter "Guile" action figure as the driver (it's 15cm high, fits well the F350 1:12 scale)

will sport full interior and working lights.

now onto the pics. cage is not finished yet, and its still missing the front bumper.

 

[hotrodsonoma]

great start.nice clean build you have going so far.will be watching this one.

 

[sweli]

Really nice lines!!
Great start - can't wait to see what you do with the back!

 

[adamargue]

Looks good never seen a f250 on 1.55's.

 

[Die-Laughing]

Very cool. I want to do a class1 F350!

 

[tHeo]

Spent another 'noon with my buddy...

...and this is the current status of the tubework 8)

We still have to fabricate rear shock mounts and spare tire mount, then we will be able to move to the front bumper.

This thing is getting heavy :shock:

My LiPo's also came in, they are Turnigy 2S 2200mAh 40C :twisted:

Should give plenty of power :mrgreen:

 

[rckjeep]

WOW stick welding with no helmet or eye protection of any kind. You are either blind or superman! Nice tube work especially for stick welding. What material are you stick welding?

 

[tHeo]

WOW stick welding with no helmet or eye protection of any kind. You are either blind or superman! Nice tube work especially for stick welding. What material are you stick welding?

LOL :lmao:

My buddy was just tacking all the pieces together when I took that pic, later he used a proper mask during final welding ;-)

We are using 5mm steel rod

 

[tHeo]

Some little progress...brazed a grill to the main arc...still have to finish sanding it down smooth

I'm hoping weather will stay good this weekend, so I might head to my buddy's again and have some more tubework done "thumbsup"

 

[tHeo]

Some more tubework done. Front winch plate and front bumper.

My favourite pic so far :mrgreen:

Also moved all the links inside the chassis, for a better triangulation, and welded a center skid plate.
Another 1mm steel plate will be added under this, to cover up everything and give a better finish to the belly, also improving strenght and adding weight down low

"thumbsup"

 

[Die-Laughing]

Its coming along nicely."thumbsup"

 

[rckjeep]

LOL :lmao:

My buddy was just tacking all the pieces together when I took that pic, later he used a proper mask during final welding ;-)

We are using 5mm steel rod

Sorry, had to say it. I like the 1.55's on the F350. Though I can't tell if they look more like 15" rims or something smaller.

 

[tHeo]

Its coming along nicely."thumbsup"

Thanks

Sorry, had to say it. I like the 1.55's on the F350. Though I can't tell if they look more like 15" rims or something smaller.

Actually the Highlift bodies should be in the 1:12 range... according to mere numbers they should be like 18" rims in scale.

I really like how they look too :mrgreen:

 

[tHeo]

Some more progress ;-)

The welding is almost finished

Added rear shock mount and spare tire mount (I picked a TT-01 stock wheel axle, removed the plastic part and welded it to the cage)

Motor mount

Skidplate

The RC4WD winch, the steering servo and the motor/gear reduction assembly all take place under the hood

The output of the reduction unit is connected to the transfer case

Toolbox will host a 2200mAh 40C LiPo pack

Some shots with the mounted body

Flex shots. The flex is not at its best, I'll work on the shocks to obtain more travel

Next step: interiors "thumbsup"

 

[justinart24]

Looking good, I really like the toolbox."thumbsup"

 

[TwistedXT]

looking good, but a kind word of critism. if the rear cage sticks out past the body - you could get hung on a rock if it gets tight. otherwise awesome job!

 

[BOLT]

cnc delrin tcase with DIG

Please tell us more about this Transfercase. Who make this ?

 

[tHeo]

Looking good, I really like the toolbox."thumbsup"

Thank you

looking good, but a kind word of critism. if the rear cage sticks out past the body - you could get hung on a rock if it gets tight. otherwise awesome job!

I think it's just the perspective. The cage sticks out just at the top, it's taller than the body but just a couple millimeters wider ;-)

Please tell us more about this Transfercase. Who make this ?

A local vendor designs and produces this TC and a lot more goodies

 

[the_ocho]

Haha iv been looking everywhere for someone who has those wheels so I could ask how they liked them. I didnt find anyone so last weekend I bit the bullet and bought some..now i find this thread. How do you like those wheels do they hold a bead well?I have some Iroks too. Gah i love those 1.55 Iroks

 

[tHeo]

Haha iv been looking everywhere for someone who has those wheels so I could ask how they liked them. I didnt find anyone so last weekend I bit the bullet and bought some..now i find this thread. How do you like those wheels do they hold a bead well?I have some Iroks too. Gah i love those 1.55 Iroks

Haven't run them yet but they seem to hold pretty well"thumbsup"

Notice that with Axial axles and 7mm wide hexes the inner beadlock ring still interferes with the knuckle arm..I installed the aluminium knuckles and modified them to make room for the wheel

Here you can spot where i cut the knuckle arm: