6x6 maxx based crawler

[suicideneil]

*sploink...*

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by othello

Don't know if have already seen this built here (not mine).

E-Maxx 8x8: image gallery

Teaser pic:

This is too cool!!! He put alot more work into his than I did

I still need to get my 6x6 finished, but work has been very busy. I will try to get some more work done this weeked. I do like the hummer bodies, might do that with mine...

[lincpimp]

So here is the next incarnation of the 6x6! Now it has an axi 2826/12 760kv outrunner. Using 14/72 gearing and it seems to be about right. I think I will play with the gearing a bit to get it just right. Also check out the 1/4 scale front steering servo, plenty of power there. I also repaced the rear servo with a hitec 5997tg servo for added power. I have the aftershock wheels/tires, but I want to remove the front tires from the wheels and add some weight. Still a blast to play with, easily goes anywhere I want, even thru foot deep grass!

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Still a blast to play with, easily goes anywhere I want.....

That's the whole point, isn't it??

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

That's the whole point, isn't it??

You got it! I just realized that the taller aftershock tires will up my speed a bit which is good. I found it more capable in 2nd gear, the motor seemed to make a bit more power with the increased load. I guess the gearing was a bit low for it in 1st. The taller tires should cure that, hopefully.

[lincpimp]

Forgot the pics a few posts back... Sorry!!!

[brushlessboy16]

Thats friggin' sweet James!

which way is the front?

[suicideneil]

Beasty looking servo for steering. Truck itself looks rather bizzare- any thoughts on a shell?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

Thats friggin' sweet James!

which way is the front?

The big servo is the front. I am trying to get almost all the weight over the front chassis. I just finished adding 12oz of weights to the new wheels (aftershock with losi claw tires), and will be putting them on soon.

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Beasty looking servo for steering. Truck itself looks rather bizzare- any thoughts on a shell?

That servo works great!!! I plan to make a low tight fitting tube body and make some panels for it out of sheet plastic.

[brushlessboy16]

You should make it a tow truck, have a servo actuated arm, and put broken trucks on the back section of the frame...


You and shaun should get together and make some money
hey wrecks em' you pick em'

[BL_RV0]

I think you should give me your rc's.

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

So here is the next incarnation of the 6x6! Now it has an axi 2826/12 760kv outrunner. Using 14/72 gearing and it seems to be about right. I think I will play with the gearing a bit to get it just right. Also check out the 1/4 scale front steering servo, plenty of power there. I also repaced the rear servo with a hitec 5997tg servo for added power. I have the aftershock wheels/tires, but I want to remove the front tires from the wheels and add some weight. Still a blast to play with, easily goes anywhere I want, even thru foot deep grass!

Isn't the torque of that little motor incredible? So much in such a small package.

I'm sure you could up the gearing some if you want. Even with the additional weight and the additional drivetrain of your creation.

Looks great! Can I drive it? LOL

[BL_RV0]

Is it a problem having the front steering being so much stronger than the rear steering?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

You should make it a tow truck, have a servo actuated arm, and put broken trucks on the back section of the frame...

You and shaun should get together and make some money
hey wrecks em' you pick em'

Funny, I like that idea...

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

I think you should give me your rc's.

Hmm, I wil have to think about that...

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Isn't the torque of that little motor incredible? So much in such a small package.

I'm sure you could up the gearing some if you want. Even with the additional weight and the additional drivetrain of your creation.

Looks great! Can I drive it? LOL

If you come down you are more than welcome to drive it!!! I actually plan to run a pair of 3905 chassis and use the new emaxx tranny with the super low 1st gear for crawling, and the std 2nd gear setup for maybe 25mph. The motor definately has plenty of power, no heat to speak of on either the motor or esc.

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

Is it a problem having the front steering being so much stronger than the rear steering?

It does have more power, but it is not that different. When I go to the 3905 chassis I will run 4 identical servos...

[BL_RV0]

I just spent 4 hours making shelves for 50+ cars, I'll pay shipping and I hope you're serious!!!