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Post by mplummer on Apr 17, 2005 8:37:52 GMT -6
Well...after a long, long time of wanting to start a Crawler project, I'm finally doing it. Aquired some parts through trade, and bought a lot of parts this past week. (Never really thought it would be this easy to spend money on a Crawler! LOL) After a couple name changes....I have settled on "Nightcrawler". Haven't gotten all my parts yet...the main thing is the Chassis, it won't be here from RC Guy til Friday. But anyway....here's a list of things, that will be making up this beast.  Clod Axles (w/ Bearings, Rear Locked) Robinson Racing 11T Pinions RC Guy Gecko II Chassis RC Guy Steering Kit Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem Motors InetRC Wheel Wideners Thunder Tech Racing T/E Maxx Wheel Adapters 2 sets of wheels/tires Losi Beadlock Wheels (w/ Blue Rings) Stock Clod Tires Pro-Line Outback Wheels Losi Claw MT Tires Novak Super Rooster ESC HotBodies Threaded T-Maxx Shocks (Blue) Hitec 645MG Servos Kimbrough #124 Servo Savers Traxxas TQ3 Radio Pro-Line Dodge Power Wagon Body I already have over half the stuff....just waiting on the Body, Chassis, Steering Kit, Wheel Wideners, Wheel Adapters, and Losi Tires. Once I get pretty much everything, so I can actually start building her up...I'll take pics of the process! Can't wait!  |
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Post by jimcrawler on Apr 17, 2005 9:09:37 GMT -6
you will be better off locking the front diff also for a crawler. you get better forward traction. just my $.02
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Post by mplummer on Apr 17, 2005 12:06:22 GMT -6
you will be better off locking the front diff also for a crawler. you get better forward traction. just my $.02 I agree....if I was going to be using this STRICTLY to Crawl (although it's mainly what I'm building for), but I'm also going to want it to be able to be a decent basher if need be. So...keeping the front unlocked would provide more stability in a straight line. |
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Post by jimcrawler on Apr 17, 2005 21:03:20 GMT -6
what does the first sentance of you post say?
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Post by crushclod on Apr 18, 2005 13:59:23 GMT -6
i have a crawler and with the rerar locked it does great i didnt lock the front becouse i also used it to bash now its a strickt crawler
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Post by Hotrod on Apr 18, 2005 17:25:18 GMT -6
sounds sweet
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Post by mplummer on Apr 18, 2005 17:48:58 GMT -6
what does the first sentance of you post say? I know what my first sentance says...I'm not gonna debate semantics here. I explained myself in my second post. :-p |
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Post by jimcrawler on Apr 18, 2005 17:59:20 GMT -6
SORRY i didnt mean to offend you i just thought it was gonna be a straight up crawler, that was just my opinion,once again my apologies
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Post by mplummer on Apr 18, 2005 18:55:32 GMT -6
SORRY i didnt mean to offend you i just thought it was gonna be a straight up crawler, that was just my opinion,once again my apologies No offense taken...I mean, for all intents and purposes...it is a Crawler...but I'd like to have the option to bash a bit with it if I want. Like you even said you did with yours. (It's not gonna be a Competition Crawler). So it IS a Crawler....but I just would rather not have to call it a "Crawler, and sometimes Basher" when I talk about it. And I said I agreed with you...but that I wanted to keep the front unlocked for the reason of bashing. (Which you said you even did with yours) :-p |
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Post by txtmisery on Apr 18, 2005 19:19:01 GMT -6
Down Mike down........... lol. Never thought the crawler would cause this much stress .
First Jim let me shed a little light on our situation.
Mike and myself are under the gun to get these two trucks done before the 23rd. (See my Violator Project)
There is going to be a show that we are doing this weekend , and the outdoor channel will be there filming.
So there is much pressure .
Second issue is we are in Florida , and there is just flat out no real rock formations here . Now there are a few places , so dont take it that i mean none what-so-ever.
But all out extreme crawlers where we are at are just not needed , however I do like the idea of a trail rig that is more than capable. Since we do have plenty of beach areas and swampy land , as well as hill formations with washouts. But still one locked diff is enough .
Paul
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Post by hcfr34 on Apr 18, 2005 19:26:24 GMT -6
Hey, I'd lock the front two if I were you.
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Post by hcfr34 on Apr 18, 2005 19:28:35 GMT -6
HAHAHAHAHA, Just kidding. Sounds sweet. Man I wish I could go with you guys the 23rd. It upsets me, everytime there is a get together, I am at work. Oh bother. Maybe next time or we could plan a camping trip or something.
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Post by mplummer on Apr 18, 2005 20:05:02 GMT -6
Down Mike down........... lol. Never thought the crawler would cause this much stress . HAHA We're all good.  This project has been a drain on my emotional stability...and my wallet! HAHA With the rush coming this week....parts still not here...Woo Boy! LOL |
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Post by mrpj1972 on Apr 19, 2005 7:10:27 GMT -6
woot woot seems like we have all the fun here in sunshine state!!  well this weekends events are gonna be covered by Inside RC which is broadcast on the outdoor channel. next weekend is the HPI Challenge over in orlando! cant make that. to many rules for my savage  |
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Post by hcfr34 on Apr 19, 2005 18:19:15 GMT -6
Anyone for planning a camping trip?
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Post by mplummer on Apr 19, 2005 20:45:14 GMT -6
So I got the Chassis today....got it all ready to mount up.  Got the shocks ready. Changed to a softer spring, also they're chrome. :cool: Used a 1 hole piston, and 35 WT oil.  Started on the front Axle. Got the holes for the C Hub brace drilled, and mounted the brace. Mounted the Upper Link mount. And installed the Servo bracket.  Got the Shocks all mounted. Front Axle fully mounted. Servo mounted. And Steering Kit installed.  Here you can see the Steering Kit up close.  And then here's a pic of the Wheels, and Tired mounted up. Dicided to go with the Clod tires, on these wheels. Will use the Losi tires, on a set of Proline Outback wheels I have coming (will post pics later).  I've got the rear Axle torn apart right now...because I'm going to lock it. Doing that tomorrow....before I put it back together, and mount it to the chassis. It's coming along really well! :cool: |
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Post by mplummer on Apr 20, 2005 19:45:36 GMT -6
Stopped at the Hobby Shop...got some extra things I needed to get. Paint - Metallic Black, Candy Blue, Indy Silver 12 Gauge Wire (Using the Black, and Blue wires) Some Deans Plugs Lube for the Diff (gotta re-do the rear) JB Weld (to lock the rear diff - not pictured)  Also got my Losi Claw MT tires, and Proline Outback wheels today as well. Will get those mounted up, and take pics later. :cool: Gotta finish the rear diff now. |
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Post by mplummer on Apr 20, 2005 19:46:08 GMT -6
Well, got the rear Axle all back together. Cleaned it up, relubed it, and locked it up. :cool: Got everything attached...and mounted it to the chassis. Rear steering kit installed. It's really starting to look like a truck now! :cool:   |
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Post by jimcrawler on Apr 20, 2005 20:20:11 GMT -6
nice rig dude. where did you get the cld beadlocks from?
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Post by mplummer on Apr 20, 2005 20:23:49 GMT -6
nice rig dude. where did you get the cld beadlocks from? Thanks! They're Losi Beadlock "look" Wheels. Maxx size wheels....just had to really stretch the Clod Tires on there. LOL They're not real beadlocks...just look like them. The ring they come with is Blue, but you can also get Red. Problem with them is...they have a really positive offset....so to get them to work good (without hitting the links), I needed to get the Inet Wideners, ontop of the TTR Adapters. |
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Post by jimcrawler on Apr 20, 2005 20:27:08 GMT -6
wow whats the overall width with 2 sets of wideners?
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Post by mplummer on Apr 20, 2005 20:30:11 GMT -6
wow whats the overall width with 2 sets of wideners? Not sure yet....haven't gotten the TTR Adapters yet (should be here tomorrow). But I'm thinking it's gonna be pretty wide! LOL That's why I also have the spare set.....Proline Outback Wheels, with Losi Claw MT tires...just in case I wanna switch up. |
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Post by Hotrod on Apr 21, 2005 13:33:27 GMT -6
sick Minty
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Post by mplummer on Apr 21, 2005 19:53:11 GMT -6
Got the body today....Dodge Power Wagon! First, trimmed the body...used the Dremel to smooth/round out the edges. Then masked off the areas I needed too. Body will be Metallic Black, fenders will be Candy Blue, running boards, and tool box will be Indy Silver.  |
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Post by mplummer on Apr 21, 2005 19:54:19 GMT -6
Alright...finished! This is how it was layed down... Light Coat - Black Light Coat - Black Heavy Coat - Black (remove masking from fenders)Light Coat - Candy Blue Medium Coat - Candy Blue Heavy Coat - Candy Blue (remove masking from running boards, and tool box)Heavy Coat - Silver Heavy Coat - Black Once the Silver was layed, it REALLY brought out the Candy Blue, and made the Metallic Flakes in the Black stand out. Backing it in Black, then really enhanced the Silver. I think it turned out INCREDIBLE!!! I still have to do the decals...and I'm also going to lay a thin Red pinstripe down the side.   |
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Post by hcfr34 on Apr 21, 2005 19:59:32 GMT -6
Nice. I got a powerwagon for my crawler. Haven't painted it yet. Great color scheme |
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Post by jimcrawler on Apr 22, 2005 16:29:51 GMT -6
real nice paint, how about a pic with it mounted?
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