Harley's Axial Wraith Build - Jimmy's 4x4 Ultra 4 KOH Style

[Harley]

Decided to rework this design a little. Going to ditch the SCX chassis and just do full tube again. I know I wanted something easier to work on and all that but in the end I just want another cool looking scale rig.

Each tube has a template created. I think I am going to try my hand at fabricating it myself. We'll see how fast I go crawling back to the DMG to fix my work though! :mrgreen:

So now that I'm obsessed with TTC but still love the KOH style I think I'm going to move to a new chassis setup.

I want a competitive TTC rig as well as some cool KOH style. The rig that came to mind was Campbell Ent 2012 KOH and TTC rig.
I threw some lines together today at work. Might go with something along these lines.

 

[Harley]

I also picked up a new bender the other day. Only $33 shipped, figured why not.

 

[eric113]

Are you going to use scx skid still ? Tig or mig welding the chassis ? Nice find on the bender.

 

[Harley]

Tig or mig welding the chassis ?

Mig and solder.

 

[eric113]

Mig and solder.

Using 4130 tubing it be easy to mig and solder with. Just make sure to clean tubing before welding/soldering your joints. I look into picking up a roll of emery cloth to clean the tubing.

To bad there isn't a scale down program like bend tech. :ror:

2-3/4" x 25 ft. 120 Grit Abrasive Roll

 

[XSRCdesign]

Info on that bender? I like it

 

[Harley]

Using 4130 tubing it be easy to mig and solder with. Just make sure to clean tubing before welding/soldering your joints. I look into picking up a roll of emery cloth to clean the tubing.

To bad there isn't a scale down program like bend tech. :ror:

2-3/4" x 25 ft. 120 Grit Abrasive Roll

I almost wonder if you could calibrate Bendtech to work. I do have access to a copy :mrgreen:

 

[Harley]

Info on that bender? I like it

Right here "thumbsup"

:includes dies for 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4 , and 1-1/2-Inch inside diameter bends:

BAC Industries MR-01 Mighty Rod Bender, Grey - Amazon.com

 

[Difuser]

I agree on the emery cloth. Harbor freight has a crappy roll of it for $5, I usually tear a section then rip it in half to get into the areas I need it in. Makes quick cleanup of the joint. Especially if you don't use 1 oz per joint

 

[Harley]

While I'm trying to work out my bender and getting the hang of this one I am going to be using rod for now. That Chromoly is spendy and I don't want to "practice" using it.

Here is what I am working off of. Luckily I have a wide format plotter so that I can print everything off at full scale! The plot also doesn't have the detail bars and a lot of the cross braces since those things will just be made to fit.

 

[the DMG]

looks like what i have setting on the bench now :twisted: !

 

[Harley]

looks like what i setting on the bench now :twisted: !

Not cool

 

[the DMG]

Not cool

its was done Long before i seen this chassis Idea !

 

[v84x4]

Hey Bro........

For $33 i need a new bender also
Mine is to complicated and yours looks so simple

Whats the brand and/or Where did you get that one

Thank in advance

Rick

 

[Harley]

Hey Bro........

For $33 i need a new bender also
Mine is to complicated and yours looks so simple

Whats the brand and/or Where did you get that one

Thank in advance

Rick

Here you go Rick, $33 and free shipping.

BAC Industries MR-01 Mighty Rod Bender, Grey - Amazon.com

 

[v84x4]

Here you go Rick, $33 and free shipping.

BAC Industries MR-01 Mighty Rod Bender, Grey - Amazon.com

Ordered..........."thumbsup"

Thanks bro

Best regards, Rick

 

[trig n tahoe]

you are nothing short of the MAN!please keep it up,all the teachings "thumbsup"

 

[rcmedic]

Nice build!

 

[TheScaleAddict]

While I'm trying to work out my bender and getting the hang of this one I am going to be using rod for now. That Chromoly is spendy and I don't want to "practice" using it.

Here is what I am working off of. Luckily I have a wide format plotter so that I can print everything off at full scale! The plot also doesn't have the detail bars and a lot of the cross braces since those things will just be made to fit.

What program are you using to design in?

 

[Harley]

What program are you using to design in?

That particular design was done in the CAD package I use at work, MicroStation SS3.