building my first crawler
03-18-2006, 08:28 PM
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building my first crawler
im wanting to know if anyone has any suggestions on building my first crawler...where to start ..what to use the whole nine yards.....if there are any "kits" on the market....thatnks for your help
03-18-2006, 11:11 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
There are several chassis's you can purchase. You need to figure out what your going to build your crawler out of (Clod, TXT, TLT). Then pick your chassis. If your handy at all I would suggest making your own chassis. It is a lot cheaper, plus you will learn a lot. But if you have more money than time I would suggest either utrcrc's v-Prime chassis for Clods or the Jefferson for TLT's. http://www.utrcrc.com/products.html
03-19-2006, 02:12 AM
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RE: building my first crawler
build a maxx crawler way cooler
not to bash on you utbeamer ..... you own a clod huh?
back to the subject yeah im curently building a e maxx crawler /tuber it is going to be great
link to my maxx build at rccrawler.com
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28004 and a few pics if you dont want to click the links
not to bash on you utbeamer ..... you own a clod huh?
back to the subject yeah im curently building a e maxx crawler /tuber it is going to be great
link to my maxx build at rccrawler.com
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28004 and a few pics if you dont want to click the links
03-19-2006, 11:18 AM
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RE: building my first crawler
Take a look at the Gecko 60/40 pro. It has to be one of the nicest chassis around. Here is the link. http://www.rcguy.com/index.php
03-19-2006, 03:47 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
hey thanks for the imformation...im not sure what kind of crawler i want to build so im getting all the information i can and then make my choice...what kind of stuff should i use for the chassis if i want to build my own?
03-19-2006, 03:54 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
Hey jim, if you want to build your own, go with the stick style clod. 1/2'' and 3/8'' aluminum stock from hardware stores, your L.H.S. will probably have the rest of the parts to finish it up....... Easiest to builld and works great.....in my opinion.
03-20-2006, 05:03 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
Im a nitro guy but heve been looking into rock crawling for about a year now. I recently bought a used clod with no electronics except the motors. I figured i would scrap the chass and only use the transmissions. Have a sideplate chassis desighned on cad but im also a little in the dark about how to hook the trans to the chassis .
03-26-2006, 06:06 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
i also am wanting to know how to paint a body..do you paint it on the inside or outside?
i know that sounds stupid but i am in the dark on this too
i know that sounds stupid but i am in the dark on this too
03-27-2006, 03:00 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
if its clear lexan then on the inside. darkest colours first, and wait inbetween thin coats of paint to let them dry properly. also WASH WITH SOAPY WATER BEFORE YOU PAINT, and make sure you get all the soap off and dry it properly. this way it will last a lot longer. get paint off your LHS, other paints do not work too well
03-27-2006, 07:18 PM
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RE: building my first crawler
buy a clod to start out with... they can take a pounding... there are several chassys you can buy but by far the chassy to get and it will only work with a clod is the "stick"...
you can find a write up on rccrawler.com on how to make your own "stick" chassy and the guy even put part numbers so buying the parts will be easy...
good luck on the build...
southerncrawler
you can find a write up on rccrawler.com on how to make your own "stick" chassy and the guy even put part numbers so buying the parts will be easy...
good luck on the build...
southerncrawler
