I'm almost 100% intent on making the packs bottom loading, and the "body" will be semi-permanently attached with screws. Simple idea, but complicated in execution only because I am not sure what I want it to look like still. It might not end up looking like anything, and I'm ok with that too. As long as it ends up looking better than it does nekkid...

I only got the red X for your link, but I know what you're referring to :wink:

I told you I would bombard you with body choices :lol:

You will need to make your own vaccuform machine and create the Tonka F350 concept truck.

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/For...04_011-800.jpg

I can't decide if I like that or not ^

It's big, that's for sure!

What about magnets glued to the shell?

Why not
 

Why not set your vehicle up for velcro to hold your body on. Velcro is a great way to hold just about anything together if it is used in the right form. That would also give you a reason to incorperate some kind of roll bars or a roll cage for your vehicles protection.

what a great build, i can't belive i have over looked it, redshift you have got some real skills good luck with the body

Thanks Semi.

Not sure you're following my logic guys. With the batteries accessible from the bottom side there's no need for the body to be quickly removable.

Maybe 'exoskeleton' is a better word for what I want. The chassis itself needs no further bracing, or a cage, I'm only after component protection, and something to give it more shape. I have plenty of 1/8" lexan and can do it in sections, bent or flat.

I appreciate the suggestions nonetheless :)

i cant see video!!! no fair!
Danny

You can't do a download??

The link is still up, not sure what to tell you....

I found it. :yes:

http://edu.itbulo.com/UploadFiles_14...3205058268.jpg

i have a macbook pro and when i d/l it it saves as a quicktime but then it says its in the wrong format :(

What about a Summit body with the exo-cage? It actually does a decent job of protecting the body.

What's with all you nitros?

I log in and it's nitrostarter, nitropyro and what's_nitro all viewing LMAO

Sorry about the format issue pyro, you'll have to wait til my finished edit is up. You can kill some time watching some of my older vids, they're mildly entertaining... link below.

Mr. Starter, (I'm not typin' the n word again) the Summit body is actually the right wheelbase, but again, nope. You see how low profile it is, (even with the piece of 1" foam taped to the top) and I want to keep it that way. A tall body, even lightweight, will kill the handling. Nice to know I have so many options, but I gotta do it my way. I'll do my best to make the forum proud!

Understood...

Definitely keep up posted on my new body.

You know, I'm willing to share here.. but that's a bit far :lol: I'm sure that was a typo.. or was it?

Well I didn't page back earlier what's_ , but a Benz?

Wait, lemme wipe my feet before I get in hehe.

That is eerily close to what I had in mind, we are on the same wavelength I reckon!

That's wild, and even wilder that it's a Mercedes! That would be like H-D making a fast motorcycle. Or a good looking one...

....how many members did I just alienate :oh:

Oh and it has been officially named, it is now known as Recon. Hard to title a vid without a name.... so there you have it, and video will be up on my Vimeo page after around 1 AM EST.

Enjoy!

I agree
 

I agree with you on this one Redshift. We can understand how people have hung onto their old site names when things were still so heavily held up with all the nitro vehicles dominating the R/C scene, but that is no longer true. It is obvious to me that Brushless has pretty much shown that it is the wave of the future and is taking over in the R/C community. Plus this site has very much so become the go to site for brushless R/C conversions. Time to update and change with the times.

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14567654" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14567654">Recon & Maxx 1</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2236105">neophase</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Did the video suck that bad?

{{{{ecccchhhhhhoooo}}}}

Finally got it today, RTR 12.2 pounds!

With both servos it will still be under 12.5, the 1520 is laughing.

Nice...the 1520 is really nice in my mbx5t sooooo much tourque

What's yours weigh Brian?

I was guessing around 13 with mine, so I was very surprised to see less. So I'm allowing myself 13 with body piece(s) included, then I'll set about removing bulk to get it back down to 12.5 or less, completed.

not sure actually...i have no scale to weight it on at home. I am guessing around 11 lbs. I could lessen the weight with different tires, cf towers, etc....but with the 1520, why bother.

Oh yeah, I'm lovin that.

I know this motor is an animal in just about anything up to 16 pounds, but yeah 11 pounds would make it crazy!

My tires are finally untaping themselves, can't complain as I got a year out of the tape job. But road runs at full T are not easy now, it gets squirelly. I need to look into some silicone for the diff cups, I have been using STP oil treatment in the cups. I still won't run anything else for the ring/pinion, but the diffs are unloading more than I'd like, which is 100% the reason the tape is coming loose. With these same tires on my Maxx, which was spooled in the rear, the front diff behaved itself.

Redshift! I'm very excited about this build! I loved your Maxx.

It doesn't look like you have any kick up. WHY?! Its just a basher so who cares? Is that the reasoning?

Dude! You've been holding that video out for 2 years? The time stamp does not lie...


Only kidding, but great video!!

Nice build :yipi:

Keep on going :party:

Zack a kickup in this case would either be an extension on the front, or reduced clearance to accomodate one. But yeah, just a basher. You have to keep in mind this project has a ways to go. I just had to get some temporary parts in place to give it a real wringing to see what needs to be changed or added, this is just real-time R&D, the fun way.

Cory the video looks notchy on my PC, is it just my hamsterwheel processor? I know the keychain cams have that pause-y problem but the native video seemed much better. And yeah that fowking timestamp...

Thanks for the comps Soro, and welcome to the jungle...

Okay sounds good! Without it still its one of my favorite builds ever.

Veeeeeeery nice. Love the handling and how it basically absorbed the ground.

Incredible work man!!!!

A few notes about the suspension...

I am well aware the "bigbores" are none-such, and at least one other mfr. does the same thing with the wording. The fact the pistons fit both the plastic as well as the "bigbores" kinda gives it away...

At any rate, the extreme shallow angle I have results in a higher transit speed vs. a more vertical shock layout. So the (single hole) pistons are seeing very high fluid resistance. But the high damping rate is half the reason, along with the tight springs, that this is working so well. The 45W sili is taking a lot of the compression force OFF of the springs. So as I mentioned in an earlier post, one of the lower piston e-clips gave out. That was after over 30 runs, so I can deal with that. And I have 4 spares ready to go at all times (thank you Maxx) It is plush, and would not be suitable for jumping, not gonna pretend it would be... But if I can keep the weight around where it is now, I think this layout is gonna stay.

Working on a skidplate for underside protection, that's gonna add a bit.

That's all I have for the moment, thanks for the words Sparky.

wowwwwwwwww
 

bad@ss truck , wish i had the know how to build something like that ! you should build a few mor to sale ! i gaurantee ud get what u ask 4 them .:surprised:

Thanks Anthony.

I don't have plans to duplicate, still have yet to "finish" this one!

I really like you truck and you work. You must have SICK time in on your build.

I don't typically post on here but damn seriously thats really nice machine work

My best estimate is 200+ hours between drawing and labor. Little scary when I think about it, but that was spread over a few months. It was around March 2010 when I scrapped the outrunner build and began layout for this one.

Thanks :)

I find it a little funny, the only thing "bling" is the centershaft, and that was only drilled and dished to lighten it as much as possible. Funny because that part will not be visible at all whan it's done the way I'm thinking. I guess the wheels are semi-attractive, but they sorta look like old style phone dials lol.

I'm aware that I'm my own harshest critic, but I am a machinist and do appeciate even ugly precision work :)

I don't have any major updates, but I am looking to get it winterized, so I'll post up when I do have something.

From last weekend...

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15681432" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15681432">Recon & Maxx 2</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2236105">neophase</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Nice job of editeing like always Jason, good tunes as well. I really like the mutiple camera angles and joining them all together, must be a PITA ?

Looks like your creation is working well !

Are you going to fit a body? Looks good as is because it is unusual but just curious.

What.... foam and duct tape doesn't count?? You guys are impossible to please :mdr:

I got it to a running state and got laaaaaaazy... but yes I will get something figured out eventually.

Jeff the 8 min video was originally over 90 minutes of video from 3 cams, so yeah editing is some work. I've thrown away hundreds of hours of video in the last 2 years or so doing this.

I really can't ask for more out of the new chassis, it is working as well as I could've hoped :yes:

I know how that feels.:sleep: