my first crawler...design stage.
 

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.
 

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

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

update...I think it's fairly sorted now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...s/607fdda1.jpg

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RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

was that done with auto cad or turbo cad?

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neither...3DSMAX

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sweet design

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does 3dsmax have real world measurements? will you be able to actually use the plans? How about the obligatory "articulation Shot" - which seems to be the money-shot for crawler fans!!

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.....

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

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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and a 56k warning would be nice but i have the fastest dsl you can get so no worrys;)

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not my fault they still use dial up. get with the times.

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Wow puts my little skitches to shame

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anyone who wants to use this design feel free to...I'm not greedy...lol

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were do you get tlt-1 axles completed i tryed ebay and came up with nothing[:o]

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

only way I know is buy the whole kit...then you get the tranny, some test wheels, shocks...and LOTS of screws for your project too!

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My post was edited because I cuss to much. :D

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

hey cobra what do you do for a living?

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

I'm a truck driver...anyways here's a 4 stroke version I'm just messing with...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...s/e731a232.jpg

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sweeeet.... ddi you get my e-mail?

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

no sorry...what address u send it to?

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idk the one that was provided. do you have aim or aol or compuserve?

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i sent a pm i think anyway i was wondering if it wasnt to much to ask if you could design a dual engine hpi rs4 3 ss on your cad system because my auto cad doesnt perfom the things i need it to do. if not thats ok where could i obtain the program you have? thanks. Tim.

Crisp Motowerkz

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

I can do it but I'm kinda swamped with stuff already...the program is fairly expensive and has pretty stout security so I don't think it's available other than buying it.

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could you possibly send me a copy with limited features? is that even possible? i just want to be able to designt the chassis and everyhting... the same thing you have done. but im only 15 i do have connections to a machinest so i can get the parrts made but i cant design them:( i dont have the correct program autocad sux i think:(

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

it won't work...the program needs an auth code and serial number to work and if I give you mine then my copy won't work. it's registered with the programs maker.

RE: my first crawler...design stage.
 

dude nice stuff, what motor for your crawler, esc and such, the design is flawless, besides no pivot balls on suspention springs.