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jpilkinton

12-08-2008 04:14 AM

Project: Redcat

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This will probably be the last project I do for a while. I couldn't make my mind up if I wanted a nitro crawler or just a high torque monster truck.
The tranny gear ratio is 12:1
I'm not looking for speed on this one. I had to mount the engine up front and backwards to rotate the correct way with using only one counter gear. If I used two counter gears, the ratio would be something like 24:1 and that would be slow enough for a crawler.
I am hoping to get this one done before x-mas.
Enjoy the pics!

el_tonto

12-08-2008 03:11 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

While you've already done most of the engine mounting work - do you reckon you could spin the counter gear around and move the engine forward an inch and a half? Then you can make the cooling head stick out the 'hood' of the bodyshell :D I've always wanted to do that but I've mostly moved to electric stuff now.

You'll need to work around the steering somehow but I reckon you would manage.

AllAboutFunHobbies

12-08-2008 09:50 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

That is fricken sweet. Where on earth do you come up with all these ideas. Awsome man, glad o see all those old tremor parts coming in handy for someone. Bro you must have A.D.D. the way you keep getting all these crazy ideas.

jpilkinton

12-09-2008 04:59 AM

RE: Project: Redcat

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ORIGINAL: el_tonto

While you've already done most of the engine mounting work - do you reckon you could spin the counter gear around and move the engine forward an inch and a half? Then you can make the cooling head stick out the 'hood' of the bodyshell :D I've always wanted to do that but I've mostly moved to electric stuff now.

You'll need to work around the steering somehow but I reckon you would manage.

That would be cool. I believe the head will come through the body where the windshield and the hood meet.
As of now, I don't have much room to play around for steering. I may have to make a linkage and put the servo on the other side of the tranny. And then there is the linkage for the throttle and brake.......hmmmmm....
I'm sure I will find a way to make it all work.
Thanks man.

jpilkinton

12-09-2008 05:08 AM

RE: Project: Redcat

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ORIGINAL: AllAboutFunHobbies

That is fricken sweet. Where on earth do you come up with all these ideas. Awsome man, glad o see all those old tremor parts coming in handy for someone. Bro you must have A.D.D. the way you keep getting all these crazy ideas.

Thanks Wade! Coming up with ideas is all I do now. I am constantly running through ideas in my head about what I can do next. Sometimes, it seems like there is no end to it. [:@]
I think after this one, I will take a break(and enjoy the ones I have done) and look into some 1/10 scale parts or some 1/8 scale parts. I do have a spare SH12 engine sitting on a shelf collecting dust. :D

el_tonto

12-09-2008 03:34 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

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I may have to make a linkage and put the servo on the other side of the tranny. And then there is the linkage for the throttle and brake.......hmmmmm....

You could always use a Y-cable and twin servos for any of those functions. e.g. one servo per wheel for steering, and perhaps a mini-servo for the throttle and a regular one for the brake or something. Then the linkages are a piece of cake.

jpilkinton

12-14-2008 10:37 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

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ORIGINAL: el_tonto

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I may have to make a linkage and put the servo on the other side of the tranny. And then there is the linkage for the throttle and brake.......hmmmmm....

I may have to end up using a servo for the throttle and one for the brake and another one for steering. (Like you said) :D

jpilkinton

12-14-2008 10:45 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

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OK, here is a follow-up of the project:
I got the front steering assembly in place and I made a set of home-made wheel extensions to get me by while my buddy Rob(@ wheelextensions.com) makes me a custom set for these tremor's axles.

el_tonto

12-15-2008 03:18 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

whoa those are some massive extensions - surely they'd stress the carrier assembly too much? Actually the final photo doesn't look too bad so maybe they'll be ok

jpilkinton

12-16-2008 10:41 AM

RE: Project: Redcat

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ORIGINAL: el_tonto

whoa those are some massive extensions - surely they'd stress the carrier assembly too much? Actually the final photo doesn't look too bad so maybe they'll be ok

LOL! They are like 1.300" in length. I believe the carriers will be ok since this one won't have any major speed with the gear reduction. If they do show any signs of stress, I may look into some aluminum carriers to replace the stock ones.

jpilkinton

12-19-2008 03:22 AM

RE: Project: Redcat

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Got the body mounted. Just gotta start adding the guts.

jpilkinton

12-19-2008 03:28 AM

RE: Project: Redcat

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Here is a before and after shot:

el_tonto

12-21-2008 03:13 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

Dude you should put a (functional!) [link=http://www.liquidrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23751 &zenid=n1sdoakn0dseogdf4tqj3f3j04]air scoop[/link] on the hood

bigpurv74

12-21-2008 03:20 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

hey jpilkinton. i have an idea. i think it will work and if it does than yeah it could be a suggestion for hsp for a next vehicle. ok so on ur rock crawler or some other vehicle try getting some oil filled shocks to put on instead of upper liks on the trucks suspension. i think its a good idea because if they are soft/firm they could definitly give more independance on the wheels. just concept ive been thinkin. if ur gowin up a rock it could bend up and grab more traction or if its a truck if could grab dirt better when it is turning or goin up sumthin

if u can, on ur next model try it, i know u normaly do work on 1/16 but if u could try to build a 1/10 or 1/8 truck with this suspension design. hope this works out and could u pm me or sumthin to give me fee back if it will work

jpilkinton

12-21-2008 10:41 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

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ORIGINAL: el_tonto

Dude you should put a (functional!) [link=http://www.liquidrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23751 &zenid=n1sdoakn0dseogdf4tqj3f3j04]air scoop[/link] on the hood

That is cool. I was looking at using some rubber tubing(for air filters) and re-routing the air filter to where it sticks out through the scoop on the body.

jpilkinton

12-21-2008 10:44 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

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ORIGINAL: bigpurv74

hey jpilkinton. i have an idea. i think it will work and if it does than yeah it could be a suggestion for hsp for a next vehicle. ok so on ur rock crawler or some other vehicle try getting some oil filled shocks to put on instead of upper liks on the trucks suspension. i think its a good idea because if they are soft/firm they could definitly give more independance on the wheels. just concept ive been thinkin. if ur gowin up a rock it could bend up and grab more traction or if its a truck if could grab dirt better when it is turning or goin up sumthin

if u can, on ur next model try it, i know u normaly do work on 1/16 but if u could try to build a 1/10 or 1/8 truck with this suspension design. hope this works out and could u pm me or sumthin to give me fee back if it will work

Yeah, if and when I do my next one, I will go with 1/10 parts. I may buy one of those cheap Exceed beginner's buggies and start chopping away at it.

bigpurv74

12-21-2008 11:53 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

hey thts a good idea on the hood scoop. oh and the exceed buggy is a good choice i have one and the have potential for customizing.

jpilkinton

01-01-2009 09:05 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

OK here's a video of me starting it up and letting it run a fulle tank of fuel:
I just have to make some final adjustments and it will be done.
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcWeMSa2Dgw

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSTU8LbqoQw

rotorlush

01-13-2009 04:48 PM

RE: Project: Redcat

You've inspired my build!:D

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