Put some more updated photos here: http://sites.google.com/site/kraegar/rc

Scroll to the bottom.

This thing is rockin! Got the cage complete, and the body panels cut. The photos above include a mockup with the body panels taped in place on top of the cage. I love the way it's looking.

It's time to come to a decision on how to attach the cage to the chassis. My plan had been to use zip ties around the bottom edge of the cage, and through holes in the chassis. Same for the body panels.

I'm debating a new idea now... putting 1/4" ABS posts extending down through holes drilled in the chassis, and then using body clips through those posts. It would have several advantages, including that the entire cage would lift off for maintenance (of the cage, or the car itself). I could easily run 4, maybe more posts down... got good solid attachment points to weld them to.

Any opinions or better ideas? I think I'm really leaning towards the body post idea.

Tony

There has been one on our Seattle Craigslist off and on over the last month or so. Pull up Craigslist seattle, and do a search for it. If you need me to, I can help with the purchase/shipping....

Here's the latest image if anyone's too lazy to click the link above. Ignore the blue painter's tape... and the exact fit is obviously a bit off, but the idea gets across!

http://home.comcast.net/~kraegar_ind...2021.56.16.jpg

looks really slick! cant wait to see it all finished!--josh

I added the body posts last night, drilled holes down through the chassis. Glued on two of the body panels, and welded them in place. Tested the body clip idea, works great.

This last part will take some time, as it all needs a lot of re-inforcing. I can also tell some of my links are weak, but that's actually OK, as when they break, re-welding them actually makes them stronger. (I broke one last night, and re-welded it, it's tough as nails as of this morning. There are a couple I might break on purpose, even)

The other big advantage I'll have is that it's all repairable, all replaceable. Anything that breaks or needs improved, I can remove and replace how I want. I have plenty of spare material, and it's all easy to work with.

Tony

It's done! Or at least the body work is...

Pics are here: http://sites.google.com/site/kraegar/rc (Scroll to the bottom for the latest updates)

Sure, it needs a brushless system in it asap, and some new tires/wheels, but the tough part is done!

Going to take it out now, see how the balance is... and if it flips, I'll see how it holds up.

Tony

Looks great dude. :yes: I am anxious to see how those plasti-welds hold up, too.

Looks Awesome! It kinda looks like a sand scorcher? Or is that just me? Either way it's cool as he'll and looks very well done!--Josh