Monster Project
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Monster Project
i posted this somewere else but no one likes to anwser lol
i started on this about 6-7 months ago, basically my metal shop teacher is leting my build a hybrid vehical.
the specs-
it will have 2-engines, LST steering and suspension, savage 3-speed tranny with reverse, hydralic brake system!
now for some pics!!
i started on this about 6-7 months ago, basically my metal shop teacher is leting my build a hybrid vehical.
the specs-
it will have 2-engines, LST steering and suspension, savage 3-speed tranny with reverse, hydralic brake system!
now for some pics!!
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RE: Monster Project
Looks good [sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif] - although i think you'll run into problems trying to run two engines and hydraulic brakes. One more thing, i hope you're going to put in some chassis braces, otherwise the chassis may buckle if you land a jump. []
P.s That wasn't in any way meant as criticism, just some things to think about
P.s That wasn't in any way meant as criticism, just some things to think about
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RE: Monster Project
I was going to also say try n get some chassis braces, and maybe make your own shock towers too. Instead of a twin engine, you could run the truckzilla engine, it's like 4-5hp, something like that. Tons of torque, but doesn't rev all that high, but with a decent sized clutch bell and the 3spd tranny you'd still see 35-40mph probably. Looks very nice so far!!
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RE: Monster Project
From the other thread
"well after a long conversation i convinced my metal shop teacher to build a RC monster truck! i have been in the hobby for 2 years now and hope this project will prove to be a challenge. the whole truck will be CNC machined using a bridgeport 3 axis mill and a hypertherm CNC plasma Cutter!!! out of 7075-T6 aluminum
the stuff i will put in it are still sketchy i have yet to design it because i need to get the part that it will be using.
this is what i have planned so far or what i plan on using:
2x .26 Mach engines
8x losi LST shocks
1x savage 3-speed transmission
it will be a double Decker chassie with independent suspension (2 lst shocks on each arm)
i still have a few things i need help on: well on the diffs. i need a good strong diff for the front and rear
any help will be very appreciated
thanks , the wolf "
"well after a long conversation i convinced my metal shop teacher to build a RC monster truck! i have been in the hobby for 2 years now and hope this project will prove to be a challenge. the whole truck will be CNC machined using a bridgeport 3 axis mill and a hypertherm CNC plasma Cutter!!! out of 7075-T6 aluminum
the stuff i will put in it are still sketchy i have yet to design it because i need to get the part that it will be using.
this is what i have planned so far or what i plan on using:
2x .26 Mach engines
8x losi LST shocks
1x savage 3-speed transmission
it will be a double Decker chassie with independent suspension (2 lst shocks on each arm)
i still have a few things i need help on: well on the diffs. i need a good strong diff for the front and rear
any help will be very appreciated
thanks , the wolf "
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RE: Monster Project
well everything is made i just have to finish it all, right now i am fitting everything to makesure all the holes are right as well as make a few more, the hydralic brakes operate the same as the ones in a car, but i dont know if they will be fully functional, so i will still be able to use the savage brakes as well,
more pics!
more pics!
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RE: Monster Project
its running on 30% nitro, dont know what brand yet but i will pick one lol, i am going to take this beast to my LHS to see what they think lol
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RE: Monster Project
so ur gunna have independant disc brakes on each wheel?
i don;t think thats really worth the trouble for a car of this size and weight... the normal brake son the drive shaft that mosts 1/10th 1/18ths have pulls them up just fine.
i don;t even have ndependant brakes on my 1/5th and weighs over 12kg's and it pulls up fine
i don;t think thats really worth the trouble for a car of this size and weight... the normal brake son the drive shaft that mosts 1/10th 1/18ths have pulls them up just fine.
i don;t even have ndependant brakes on my 1/5th and weighs over 12kg's and it pulls up fine
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RE: Monster Project
well i have a size comparison! this truck sitting next to a LST and i finnaly have a name for this beast of a truck, it shall be known as the... OMFGLST lol (brought to u by my cousin lol)
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RE: Monster Project
The Latest:
and a short clip:
http://installpartycentral.com/Pics/CST.wmv
In the clip, the brakes were not hooked up (i dont have a servo strong enough to push in the plunger on the master cylinder) and the front driveshaft were not all there.
and a short clip:
http://installpartycentral.com/Pics/CST.wmv
In the clip, the brakes were not hooked up (i dont have a servo strong enough to push in the plunger on the master cylinder) and the front driveshaft were not all there.
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RE: Monster Project
Thats a very sweet looking rig you've got there, being able to build it at school is also awesome, are you using it as a project for coursework or just for a laugh? I'd love to have the time to learn to build my own truck from scratch.
May i suggest twin truckzilla engines ? Or i believe thunder toger once produced a .70 engine, twin those would be somewhat overkill but would command respect
Looking forward to the Video you'll no doubt post when it's finished.
Good luck and once again, wicked rig
May i suggest twin truckzilla engines ? Or i believe thunder toger once produced a .70 engine, twin those would be somewhat overkill but would command respect
Looking forward to the Video you'll no doubt post when it's finished.
Good luck and once again, wicked rig