1/6 Wraith/Nylint TJ Jeep + scale quad

[TacoCrawler]

I would tack the bumper in place.

what bumper ? do you mean the chassis plates !?

How are you for clearance on the servo? Looks tight.

the servo clears fine at it's current suspension setting.
Yeah it's close... but that's what was intended.
If I wished to lower the suspension more (mechanically)...
I would need open the forward section of the plate
for necessary servo clearance.

I had to raise the coil-overs back to their original lower/upper mount position(s)
to insure the body's clearance. (just a 'Lil rub) ;-)
Regardless, the suspension will settle statically around 50/50.
So it should still sit low enough to keep upright at angle.

With the twin batteries you'll be out all day on a single charge.

here's to hoping... a few hours will suffice.
no matter... I have back up twinzy's ;-)

My suggestion, since you already have crossmembers welded to the frame for strength, is bolt the plates to the crossmembers, that way, if you decide to change something, it'll be easier for maintenance. I'm liking the way the chassis looks now, beefy!"thumbsup"

burly - brawny "thumbsup" (beefy if yer a tube queen) :shock: :razz:

I'm kinda leaning towards the bolt on idea...

ie: just flipped the upper front tray 180*
and now the sharper edge at each end is rolled down.

Just checked and 180* the rear tray as well.
Maybe that's why I put those bends on the ends ?
Oh well... I ferget... but I think it's better with the bends down.

the bummer...
...drilling holes is a real pita IMO.
Not even sure I have a decent drill bit remaining ?
guess that might be the determining factor :|

 

[TacoCrawler]

few more pics detailing the e-component mounting positions...
as well the 180* flipped top plates.

Upper plates also removed...
so the cross members are exposed.

Still haven't mounted the upper plates to the chassis...
But I'll make attempt at that later in the week.

edit: 10-09-2015
sorry no pics for the moment...
But I did in fact bolt the plates down to the cross member(s).
4 bolts/nuts secure ea plate = (3mm bolts w/nylock nuts)

 

[Mike Flea]

what bumper ? do you mean the chassis plates !?


the servo clears fine at it's current suspension setting.
Yeah it's close... but that's what was intended.
If I wished to lower the suspension more (mechanically)...
I would need open the forward section of the plate
for necessary servo clearance.

I had to raise the coil-overs back to their original lower/upper mount position(s)
to insure the body's clearance. (just a 'Lil rub) ;-)
Regardless, the suspension will settle statically around 50/50.
So it should still sit low enough to keep upright at angle.


here's to hoping... a few hours will suffice.
no matter... I have back up twinzy's ;-)


burly - brawny "thumbsup" (beefy if yer a tube queen) :shock: :razz:

I'm kinda leaning towards the bolt on idea...

ie: just flipped the upper front tray 180*
and now the sharper edge at each end is rolled down.

Just checked and 180* the rear tray as well.
Maybe that's why I put those bends on the ends ?
Oh well... I ferget... but I think it's better with the bends down.

the bummer...
...drilling holes is a real pita IMO.
Not even sure I have a decent drill bit remaining ?
guess that might be the determining factor :|

1/8 high carbon, high speed drill bits are under $2 a piece at the local hardware store"thumbsup"

few more pics detailing the e-component mounting positions...
as well the 180* top plates.

Upper plates also removed...
so the cross members are exposed.

Still haven't mounted the upper plates to the chassis...
But I'll make attempt at that later in the week.

Looks real good, I like the stance, not too high, low COG."thumbsup"

 

[TacoCrawler]

1/8 high carbon, high speed drill bits are under $2 a piece at the local hardware store"thumbsup"

but the small ones snap on the smallest of jobs
/or the cutting edges seem to dull too quickly IMO.

I normally use cobalt low speed drill bits
and tho' slightly more costly... they survive a while longer
and I break the wee ones less often ;-)

Looks real good,
I like the stance, not too high, low COG."thumbsup"

thanks... was trying to keep the COG as low as possible.
Even thought about moving the batteries lower...
But I prefer the convenience this way instead.

What's your opinion on the wheel/axle width ?

Was thinking I should have the tires sticking out
beyond the fenders a little bit more.
as I think that is more correct for this particular TJ body ?
^ because it has no fender flares on it.

I was trying to replicate a street able/stock ride.
So don't think that the tires would look good if they stuck out too far... well... for me anyways.

Maybe I'll have to order the .600 SLW hubs
and see if those will do it for me ?

Using the Axial plastic hex hubs
finds those being either too short or too long

 

[Mike Flea]

If you look down the side of the body, in the one shot, it looks like the tires stick out a little, but if you want them to stick out a little farther, I don't think it would hurt the looks any, plus it'll give you a bit more sidehill stability. The 600's should be 1/2", so that extra sticking out each side would work. That should maybe be at half tire width. Any wider, and it might look goofy.

 

[TacoCrawler]

^ thanks Mike

I actually like that the tires are stuffed almost fully into the wheel wells
I like the look and hoped to replicate a near to stock looking TJ.

But was thinking I needed to go a little wider...
because a 1:1 TJ would likely sport plastic flares on the fenders...
and those would then extend the tire(s) coverage...
But without the flares... the tires would stick out farther ?

But this body don't have flares originally
and I'm not likely gonna make 'dem.

Just to be more true to scale...
I was thinking that the tires should stick out at least 1/4"
beyond the fender lips... !?

but I'm not gonna lose any sleep over it for the time being.

Guess my primary concentration at this point...
should be to get the body mounted/system operable.
It's very close to that now.

But... I'll need to strip it all back down...
paint things, wire up all the e-components smartly, then reassemble.

So tho' I feel much closer to an operable crawler at this moment...
my gut instinct tells me I've got a little bit more to do

 

[TacoCrawler]

1st run... the body is not secured to the chassis...
and is just sitting on top of the chassis.
So... I had to drive a bit careful to insure that the body stayed put.

The transmission is currently geared to 80/16
but I'll likely gear down lower, later...
to improve the low end grunt and offer better throttle control.

https://youtu.be/M-ShiOejZzI

^ edited to remove dead space
btw... the body dislodged @ 4:57

 

[cmbscx10]

1st run... the body is not secured to the chassis...
and is just sitting on top of the chassis.
So... I had to drive a bit careful to insure that the body stayed put.

The transmission is currently geared to 80/16
but I'll likely gear down lower, later...
to improve the low end grunt and offer better throttle control.

https://youtu.be/wfb9gNmU5L0

"thumbsup""thumbsup" Nice test run. Looks darn near sorted out with just a little tuning needed. Your thoughts?

Be proud of that build.

 

[TacoCrawler]

"thumbsup""thumbsup" Nice test run. Looks darn near sorted out with just a little tuning needed. Your thoughts?

Be proud of that build.

I ordered some different coil springs...
3 sets of various rates ( 12 total )
And supposedly designed to fit the original Wraith shocks.

Currently the stock Wraith coil springs are too soft.

Up front I managed to temporarily mount a pair of the red
c. springs that fit my Traxxas 100mm Ultra BB XL's.

Those make a huge difference in handling
and seem to offer enough flex/articulation.

So once the new c. springs arrive...
I'll be able to tune the ride a little better.

I also have a CC bec to install
and it's been adjusted to 7.4v for the servo.
Currently the Hitec HS945MG is old school/weak sauce.
And so I'll likely swap that out for Solar D772 set @ 7.4v

Not sure how I want to wire that CCbec in yet.
direct to the servo... or thru the RX.
But I'll probably decide that later.

purdy happy with the build results otherwise.

But now...
I've gotta tear it all back down...
and do some paint/detail work.
including semi-permanently mounting the e components.

I'd like to make it 100% water proof...
But that will likely come later.

Just glad I had opportunity to test and be sure that it runs and drives.

Did better then I expected...
so I guess I should be happy about that ;-)

 

[Mike Flea]

Wow, that handles real nice, body didn't act like it wasn't attached, stuck right to the chassis"thumbsup"

 

[TacoCrawler]

^ even more surprising... was

that the driver figure was just sitting there, placed on the seat...
and wasn't secured by any real means.

Just the legs/feet wedged into the foot well,
steering wheel hand grip and another hand on the entry rail.

The driver figure never fell out...
or even lost the steering wheel grip.

Even tho' I did separate the body from the chassis
a few times during testing oops

sharp turning often caused body separation.

At 4:57 going over the rocks... (my edited link)
The body separated and jammed me up.

But I edited that out... as well... several other boogers.

look forward to seeing how well Joe stays put
once the body is secured to the chassis !?

 

[stelerzman]

Well done, video was great. A little noisy, but hey. I'm no expert.
Suspension seems to work well and flex without binding.

Good job and keep it up.

 

[stelerzman]

I have some ideas on how to mount the body, lmk if you want me to share.

 

[TacoCrawler]

Well done, video was great. A little noisy, but hey. I'm no expert.
Suspension seems to work well and flex without binding.

Good job and keep it up.

noisy because the body was rattling...
should be quieter once the body is secured.

I have some ideas on how to mount the body, lmk if you want me to share.

of course... always open to ideas ;-)

 

[cmbscx10]

Haven't been seriously motivated to complete this build

But I did start fabricating a bi-mini canvas top...
















I've decided I'm going to use magnets
to secure the body...
But I guess I'll need fabricate some mounts
and determine exactly how that will go.

My current living arrangement has been altered...
as my son will be moving out... and leaving me home alone.
So this project is currently not of my primary interest
nor at the top of my list of things to do.

Not even sure if I'll finish it...
as my interest/motivation has been side tracked for now

Maybe I'm just depressed about my future prospective in life !?

It's a lonely world when ya have to go at it alone

Looking good Taco. I like the top. I think the magnets will work for you seeing as the body barely moved during your test run.

Sorry to read your changes in life. Hope all is well and works out for you.

 

[kgb424]

Get your self a good dog, it will keep you from being lonely, I love my 2 Jack Russell's and they are very entertaining and keep my laughing

 

[Mike Flea]

Looks real good taco, hope all works out for ya, "thumbsup" I do my best work alone, when I want companionship, I go to the bar.

 

[TacoCrawler]

Get your self a good dog, it will keep you from being lonely

What happens if I end up getting a "bad" dog !? :shock:

Looks real good taco, hope all works out for ya, "thumbsup" I do my best work alone, when I want companionship, I go to the bar.

...picking up dog poop is nearly the same appeal
as looking for decent companionship at the bar scene :roll: :twisted:

^ either choice leaves me feeling ill...
most probably because I drink alcohol rarely (or not enough) :?:

 

[TacoCrawler]

painted the frame n upper plates...

Not finished welding... as I still need weld up the body mount(s).
...but wanted to see what it might look like when finished.

I cleaned up the link plate(s) welds... but didn't drill the holes for those.
I'll probably leave them as is for now, as I don't really need to utilize them.

 

[kgb424]

A dog is easier, then finding a good women and cheaper than a divorce, my Dad always wanted a Jack Russell, so he got me one and we shared him for a year and half before my Dad passed and later on I got a chance to get Jacks Nephew Rip, and now I got 2 Russell's that I love and they love me more than any women ever has, until I met Anteth she is my Girl and futures are going to collide and its going to be great, until then I got my dog's and I'm not so lonely any more, It was only a suggestion, a dog is better than be alone, that was my point and it has taken me a few years to finally find a good girl that loves the crap of me, and wants see where this goes and is willing to wait for it to happen also, she promised to take care of her elderly parents and I can respect that, cause I did the same for my parents and understand her frustrations. And then some day are paths will cross and it will be beautiful.