5th scale savage project

[BL_RV0]

A lot to get that big son of a bitch moving.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Always Dreamin

a-mazing.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

My god- only 38mph with a 1527..... HOW MUCH TORQUE DOES ONE MAN NEED?!!?

I do have a 1521 2.5y but I plan to put that in the 6x6 LST. However that truck may end up being heavier than this truck, so I may swap motors. The 1527 2y is almost the same kv as the 1521 2.5y, so gearing will not change. Not sure if Lutach's LT10 esc will handle the 1527 geared for 35 in the 6x6lst... I guess we will see, 10s at 100 amps at 75% eff is 3.5hp, so I guess it will be fine. Maybe it will work in this truck too... I guess I can give that esc a try, test its limits!

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

A lot to get that big son of a bitch moving.

It will be long, but I do not plan to run a super heavy wheel tire combo. The cage/roll bar will add some weight, but I will try to design it to be as minimalistic as possible. Lots of large triangles for strength!

[BL_RV0]

James! I thought we told you to never go near a large triangle again after last month's incedent....

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

James! I thought we told you to never go near a large triangle again after last month's incedent....

Hmm, long day I guess, I do not follow you with that joke?

Anyways, I had a look at the 1/6 scale chassis you linked to. WB is only 18" and I need to go to about 22-23" to fit the body correctly. Design is basically the same, although I plan to use thinner al for the tvps and brace it so that it is lighter and stronger than a thick tvp chassis would be.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I do have a 1521 2.5y but I plan to put that in the 6x6 LST. However that truck may end up being heavier than this truck, so I may swap motors. The 1527 2y is almost the same kv as the 1521 2.5y, so gearing will not change. Not sure if Lutach's LT10 esc will handle the 1527 geared for 35 in the 6x6lst... I guess we will see, 10s at 100 amps at 75% eff is 3.5hp, so I guess it will be fine. Maybe it will work in this truck too... I guess I can give that esc a try, test its limits!

Lets find out .

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by lutach

Lets find out .

I was going to pm and ask you what you thought about that... I guess we will see. I will start with conservative gearing. I have not done any sort of cap mod yet, I am guessing that would be a good idea? Since the truck will be heavier, braking stress will be higher. What caps and how many should I use? Any other tips? Maybe put a fan on the esc?

[lincpimp]

OK, bringing the 5th scale savvy back from the dead...

Anyways, I just traded a guy for a set of the HPI savage 5t tvps, custom motor mount, and center driveshafts!

So I will have something to start with and maybe, just maybe I can get this beast rolling! He also has it setup for a 1/4 scale seteering serov, which I am also getting from him. I will give it a try with the 1521 2y on 10s lipo with the lt10 esc. Gear conservatively at first. Not sure if I will run the 5t body with this chassis, but I want to get a feel for power requirements.

I really need to get back into rc, but I lost a guy at work (he moved to texas) and I am also trying to get my house ready to put on the market. I have been doing drywall repairs and installing lights all weekend. Plus I put in an offer on a big house today... Hope I can get it!

I will try to get all of this together and put some time on it... Maybe???

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

OK, bringing the 5th scale savvy back from the dead...

Anyways, I just traded a guy for a set of the HPI savage 5t tvps, custom motor mount, and center driveshafts!

So I will have something to start with and maybe, just maybe I can get this beast rolling! He also has it setup for a 1/4 scale seteering serov, which I am also getting from him. I will give it a try with the 1521 2y on 10s lipo with the lt10 esc. Gear conservatively at first. Not sure if I will run the 5t body with this chassis, but I want to get a feel for power requirements.

I really need to get back into rc, but I lost a guy at work (he moved to texas) and I am also trying to get my house ready to put on the market. I have been doing drywall repairs and installing lights all weekend. Plus I put in an offer on a big house today... Hope I can get it!

I will try to get all of this together and put some time on it... Maybe???

Congrats! did you already stake out your rc area?

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I have been doing drywall repairs

You might already have something better given your line of work, but I stole these from my wife, and they work GREAT for drywall sanding....no more dust in the eyes, and they dont fog as bad as other goggles.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H43IVM/...l_26vi48gmks_b

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

You might already have something better given your line of work, but I stole these from my wife, and they work GREAT for drywall sanding....no more dust in the eyes, and they dont fog as bad as other goggles.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H43IVM/...l_26vi48gmks_b

Without a doubt these scream Pimp

[Desert Rc]

I laughed at those when I read what they were but then again I HATE wearing my googles due to fogging. I might have to get the pink set

[Semi Pro]

cool linc, it would be great to see this project get done

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Semi Pro

cool linc, it would be great to see this project get done

Yeah, it certainly would!

it probably wont but stuff might get done to it!!!!! lol

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by big greg

it probably wont but stuff might get done to it!!!!! lol

Very likely!

Having one less employee at work has caused more work for me... Plus I decided to start cleaning my entire building and doing all of the needed repairs. Save for the roof, too cold and windy up there. That will have to wait for the late spring!