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my first crawler...design stage. - 9/26/2004 6:30:57 AM   
kingcobraRCU



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Status: offline 		this is my crawler idea... using TLT 1 axles, 2.2 wheels and tires and a fully welded frame made of aluminum rod, a scratchbuilt tranny and a seriously hacked up HPI rubicon body this is what I came up with. now keep in mind these axles are just for the concept. and there a few small issues I will address, mainly concerning the placement of the steering servo (as it might get hit by the front axle when it's fully compressed). but no real problem areas that I can see. please give any tips or ideas for improving as I plan to start building the chassis monday.











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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/26/2004 6:52:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		thats some nice CADding there boy...

I was bothered by the steering servo at first then I read your text above a little closer... :P

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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/26/2004 11:00:06 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/26/2004 11:54:30 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 12:16:52 AM   
kingcobraRCU



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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 3:24:08 AM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 4:33:05 AM   
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This page takes ages to load and I have a T3 leased line connection... how about a 56k warning on the Title someone as i would be well miffed if I was trying to view this over dialup.....

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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 5:12:11 AM   
kingcobraRCU



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Status: offline 		I'll use the body as a template to make the frame...and scale it all as I go...it sounds more complicated than it is...

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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 2:31:43 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 7:10:48 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 8:53:40 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 11:09:41 PM   
kingcobraRCU



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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/27/2004 11:20:27 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/28/2004 1:22:07 AM   
kingcobraRCU



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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/28/2004 4:05:53 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/28/2004 9:12:24 PM   
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RE: my first crawler...design stage. - 9/29/2004 2:40:07 AM   
kingcobraRCU



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