Indy specter 1/20

[chevy55]

I recently picked up one of Jims 1/20 specter chassis. I have been waiting for a 1/20 fungi chassis for sometime now. He nailed it, the perfect scale for crawler axles. I wanted to try a different route with some independent losi micro rally axles. Haven't had much time to work on it. A few hours today & its standing on its own. Plans are still unknown, but bet ur arse it will be fast!

 

[MGCrawler]

Well that came from nowhere! Neat idea bro, now lets see it go airborne

 

[Brake Weight]

I see you're mocked up using the Rally wheels. I've considered doing something like this off and on for a couple of years now. Those half moon hubs won't take much abuse before they round out.

The LMC/Treker axle stubs would allow for a pin/hex and open up wheel/tire options. But those axles are slightly bigger around than the Rally axles. I looked briefly for a compatible set of bearings but didn't find any. Not saying they aren't out there, so it could be worth a google. My next step was to try to order some of the Chinese knock off LMC axle stubs and hope they'd have a smaller, compatible OD shaft for the Rally's bearings. Come to think of it, I may try getting one of those Rocksta 1/24 MOA crawler kits from HobbyKing to have a look see.

I'll be keeping tabs on your progress. I wanna see how you power the diffs because they use the same half moon. I was thinking of cutting the center shaft to fit and a U joint type coupling at the tranny.

 

[Fungi]

So much cool!!!

 

[R.Billy Rob]

I threw one of Jim's 1/24 Specter chassis' on an ECX Ruckus just for shits and giggles. It was fun until my 6 year old got a hold of it and fried the esc and motor! Now the parts are off to new projects. I really love where you're going with this one. Definitely takes it to the next level! I'll be following this one for sure!

 

[chevy55]

Well that came from nowhere! Neat idea bro, now lets see it go airborne

Yeah wasn't planning on a Indy rig but shape ways had other ideas. The front of the chassis was all warped & twisted. Threw some heat at it & almost got it back into shape. I hope to be in the air soon bro!

I see you're mocked up using the Rally wheels. I've considered doing something like this off and on for a couple of years now. Those half moon hubs won't take much abuse before they round out.

The LMC/Treker axle stubs would allow for a pin/hex and open up wheel/tire options. But those axles are slightly bigger around than the Rally axles. I looked briefly for a compatible set of bearings but didn't find any. Not saying they aren't out there, so it could be worth a google. My next step was to try to order some of the Chinese knock off LMC axle stubs and hope they'd have a smaller, compatible OD shaft for the Rally's bearings. Come to think of it, I may try getting one of those Rocksta 1/24 MOA crawler kits from HobbyKing to have a look see.

I'll be keeping tabs on your progress. I wanna see how you power the diffs because they use the same half moon. I was thinking of cutting the center shaft to fit and a U joint type coupling at the tranny.

The rally wheels will hold up fine I have the same setup on my 2 ifs builds from 2011 & 2013 no fails yet.
They have been beat on good with some big power!

So much cool!!!

It's definitely growing on me. I'm loving the chassis & room for power!

holy shit this is a cool idea. I'll be watching this one.

Thanks bud! Got another one on the way that will be getting some stretched Trekker or sumo axles.

I threw one of Jim's 1/24 Specter chassis' on an ECX Ruckus just for shits and giggles. It was fun until my 6 year old got a hold of it and fried the esc and motor! Now the parts are off to new projects. I really love where you're going with this one. Definitely takes it to the next level! I'll be following this one for sure!

Sounds like it was fun have any pics bro? Damn kids always tear my stuff up I feel your pain :lmao:

Well after a few days of planning my servo placement I think I got it figured out. finding a servo mounting location was key. I left the some length on the rally shaft up front & sleeved a section the servo will mount to. The rear shaft has a smaller diameter than the front so it was sleeved & pinned with some 1/8 brass tube. So now it's shafted & should have steering once the epoxy cures on the modded horn "thumbsup"

 

[JatoTheRipper]

This thing is so bad ass! Sweet work!

 

[Du4designs]

Zip Tie tie rods? lol creative

 

[MGCrawler]

Seems well thought out bro. The servo mount to the pinned shafts etc. You still got it Don!

 

[chevy55]

This thing is so bad ass! Sweet work!

Thanks bud!

Zip Tie tie rods? lol creative

Yes sir old school micro t trick "thumbsup"

Seems well thought out bro. The servo mount to the pinned shafts etc. You still got it Don!

Thanks Adam! Still waiting for your comeback bro miss seeing your builds.

Got the heart of the beast built up today. Hope I can get a shakedown run in soon.

 

[chevy55]

Little more work done "thumbsup" HR wide track kit & some other aluminum bits.

 

[Brake Weight]

Any updates?