Thats what I was thinking. I haven't seen any 1:8 scale motors other than the older plastic models.
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Harley's LS Hero Rock Bouncer
- Thread starter Harley
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Thats what I was thinking. I haven't seen any 1:8 scale motors other than the older plastic models.
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There are lots of reasons I won't be using that. It is nearly 2lbs before you add your motor, I don't think it looks all that scale, and I don't know if it would hold up to the type of thrashing a truck like this will get.
I really think RC4WD could do a much better 3D engine than shown there. Maybe someday they will revisit that project.
Lentsnh2012
RCC Addict
The buggy has an LS motor, so a hemi would be wrong.
Plus, no one has put a hemi in a rock buggy....
fordsuperduty
Rock Crawler
Those are kinda hard to find if I remember correctly. But are great looking engines if you can get your hands on one.
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That would be quite a bit to small for a buggy this size.
Finally found a use for this engine hoist!
Mighty1
Rock Crawler
U got it Bro!
The motor is going to work out well. I think the size is right on and I'm excited to get everything worked in around it.
After taking a look at the motor I started looking into link, axle and servo placement. I knew it would be tight, but it actually came together pretty easily.
I bent the links to create a cradle around the motor.
I plan on laying the servo down like this. I will try and hide it as best I can when it is finished up. LIkely a wrap to camo it and then throw a radiator on top of it.
This shows the relative position of the components. The headers are going to be fun. I'm planning on using a technique I saw on How It's Made with freezing water inside of brass tubes to stop them from kinking during bending.
Most of the transmission will have to be removed to fit the actual transmission. I'll try and keep as much of the bell housing as I can.
I bent the links to create a cradle around the motor.
I plan on laying the servo down like this. I will try and hide it as best I can when it is finished up. LIkely a wrap to camo it and then throw a radiator on top of it.
This shows the relative position of the components. The headers are going to be fun. I'm planning on using a technique I saw on How It's Made with freezing water inside of brass tubes to stop them from kinking during bending.
Most of the transmission will have to be removed to fit the actual transmission. I'll try and keep as much of the bell housing as I can.
Wraith913
Quarry Creeper
Will the servo be chassis mounted
Yes, that is the plan I came up with today. I will not be running a 3 link though due to clearances so I will have to deal with the bump steer. However the limited suspension travel will be my friend in that respect.
Hot Damn that looks awesome!!!!!! "thumbsup"
