8695Beaters
Rock Crawler
So I had mentioned this before, and the other night (the night of the RCC blackout no less), I got these in the mail:
So it's T-Rex time! The idea is pretty simple: In 1997, Dodge made a 6x6 concept truck. I want to make a scale one. Dodge's looked like this:
Then when Dodge said they weren't going to build it, someone built their own:
And in a few weeks (hopefully), I'll have my own:
I picked up a pair of Snap-Tite models because they were the only models in the right size and the right generation. Lucky for me, that means I can focus on the 6x6 work and not the detailing. Also, assembly should be pretty easy because there's only like a dozen parts. There is a downside, and that's the undercarriage:
All that BS has to come out, so job one is to hog out the chassis to make the drivetrain and suspension fit. For example, take a look at the front axle:
That gets in the way of the front axle something fierce. Fortunately, a little time with the Dremel will take care of that. With the two axles underneath, you can see just how bad it is:
I bought two models because there was a good deal on the pair and I thought I'd have to stretch the bed to make the rear axles fit. Fortunately, there seems to be enough room, so the second will just be there for spare parts:
Oh yeah, drivetrain and suspension! So, front and rear will be 4-link with shocks, similar to this: Oshkosh-10X10- Body started & new elec. - Page 2 - Scale 4x4 R/C Forums. Instead of modifying the axles with brass, (which I don't have to tools for), I'm going for twin motors and transmissions. This should give me plenty of power without the need for a big block motor (which won't fit). I'm also planning to add dip switches to cut out either front or rear drive as needed. Kind of like a poor man's dig. Bumpers and lights are also in the works. The steering servo will probably be a remote setup that bolts under the hood. I'm going to order some Mini-T ball cups to make my links. Eventually I plan to fit some Swampers or Rock Lox underneath, so the axle spacing will be designed to fit them (MiClaws are far too big, so they're out). Pics up as this rig progresses.
So it's T-Rex time! The idea is pretty simple: In 1997, Dodge made a 6x6 concept truck. I want to make a scale one. Dodge's looked like this:
Then when Dodge said they weren't going to build it, someone built their own:
And in a few weeks (hopefully), I'll have my own:
I picked up a pair of Snap-Tite models because they were the only models in the right size and the right generation. Lucky for me, that means I can focus on the 6x6 work and not the detailing. Also, assembly should be pretty easy because there's only like a dozen parts. There is a downside, and that's the undercarriage:
All that BS has to come out, so job one is to hog out the chassis to make the drivetrain and suspension fit. For example, take a look at the front axle:
That gets in the way of the front axle something fierce. Fortunately, a little time with the Dremel will take care of that. With the two axles underneath, you can see just how bad it is:
I bought two models because there was a good deal on the pair and I thought I'd have to stretch the bed to make the rear axles fit. Fortunately, there seems to be enough room, so the second will just be there for spare parts:
Oh yeah, drivetrain and suspension! So, front and rear will be 4-link with shocks, similar to this: Oshkosh-10X10- Body started & new elec. - Page 2 - Scale 4x4 R/C Forums. Instead of modifying the axles with brass, (which I don't have to tools for), I'm going for twin motors and transmissions. This should give me plenty of power without the need for a big block motor (which won't fit). I'm also planning to add dip switches to cut out either front or rear drive as needed. Kind of like a poor man's dig. Bumpers and lights are also in the works. The steering servo will probably be a remote setup that bolts under the hood. I'm going to order some Mini-T ball cups to make my links. Eventually I plan to fit some Swampers or Rock Lox underneath, so the axle spacing will be designed to fit them (MiClaws are far too big, so they're out). Pics up as this rig progresses.
