My Monster Crawler...

[supergroup_crawler]

Here is another one I am building. I am not sure if it qualifies as a bit because I am using a 1:35 scale Willys MB Jeep model as the body. I still have a ton of stuff left to build, but it's coming along....

I did a 1/16" cage on it but it needs a bigger diameter tube... so I am in the process of taking it off and using 3/32" tubing as you can see on the step sides.

[ynad]

Awesome That winch is a work of art

[supergroup_crawler]

Awesome That winch is a work of art

Thanks man.... it was a bitch.

Here is the roll cage.... it was a bitch also.



and....

[SHAUN]

That is awesome dude Ever think of making a tuber?

[supergroup_crawler]

That is awesome dude Ever think of making a tuber?

I wish. Unfortunately this will be my last MT project because I am out of MT's. ... unless I can find some on the Bay. I wonder why they stopped making them?

[redrustbucket]

Friggen sweet dude! That scale should be awesome for the tires etc. What are you using to hold the cage together? I used epoxy on my last one and it worked a lot better than the superglue I used to use. Those joints look really good.

If you really can't track one down I've got a bunch maybe we can work something out depending on what you need.

[supergroup_crawler]

Friggen sweet dude! That scale should be awesome for the tires etc. What are you using to hold the cage together? I used epoxy on my last one and it worked a lot better than the superglue I used to use. Those joints look really good.

If you really can't track one down I've got a bunch maybe we can work something out depending on what you need.

I am using superglue. I hope it holds up!

I do kind of like the scale of the body with these wheels, it looks pretty cool I think.

I appreciate the offer on the Mt's, but I could probably find some here and there if I looked hard enough... plus, I wouldn't want to take any from you. These two projects have got me interested in building a larger scale crawler.... so I may be throwing money in that direction shortly. Shit ain't cheap.

[supergroup_crawler]

I still have touching up to do including painting the interior... and so on, but here is some sweet flat green.....



a little surprise under the hood, it's really cramped in there.


lights work! I've got some clear light covers that came with the model that should look pretty sweet.

[supergroup_crawler]

Here is a pic of the axle and painted pcb cover installed. I need to figure out a way to attach the body and proceed to build the suspension. I think I am going to rip off RRB and use red XMODS springs in a similar way he used them on the Toyota.

Hope this helps someone.

[redrustbucket]

Word. They worked good for me. Try and build some adjustability in somewhere if you can to fine tune the suspension as much as possible you'll be glad you did.

I would also suggest some Deans micro plugs for charging your battery.

http://www.wsdeans.com/products/plugs/micro_plug.html

[supergroup_crawler]

sorry.

[supergroup_crawler]

I've got some mini plugs I pulled out of an old CD writer that I am planning on using.... those alligator clips suck ass. If it doesn't work then I will definitely check those out.

I think I have the adjustment in the suspension figured out. I will be sure to post some pics when I am done.

I am having fun so far.

[redrustbucket]

I am having fun so far.

Definitely what it's all about.

[supergroup_crawler]

I managed to put together a system that is adjustable. I tried the springs in different locations on the cross bar with differing combinations of collars and spacers. This configuration works the best... so I am pretty happy.

I just have some minor tightening up left to do like attaching the hood, but this thing is almost ready to start crawling.

a couple pics:

[supergroup_crawler]

Last pictures... I promise. I am going to have to go with the micro plugs... which is the only thing left to do really. Here it is posing under a tree.


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front end..