WIP: crawler build

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:34 pm

so over the past two days I've been forming the design in my head, and I was actually able to get it down on paper.

Wesley · Post by **Wesley** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:29 am

Wow.. By the looks of those pics, I reckon the end product's gonna be very complex, and it'll look awesome!

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:26 am

okay.

I've created a computer mockup of the chassis. It's getting closer to the final design but at least in this stage I can add or remove something before I start the fabircation.

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:00 am

Two months later, three redesigns spiced with a little simplification.. gives me a final design and the tubing's been cut.

sidewinder · Post by **sidewinder** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:58 pm

Are you gona weld or solder it? I know there are a lot of slodered rigs out there and I think they hold up fine...just wondering.

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:37 am

this sucker's gonna be brazed.

I have a buddy who has his own shop.. and he was the one that got me addicted to crawlers.. he's such a bastard for doing so.

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:49 am

finally able to get at this thing again after dealing with a few other things that took higher priority.

some of the lengths were a bit off but it didn't turn out too bad for my first brazing job in over 12 years.

3 1/2 hrs of build time from lengths to chassis.

And the rocks that this truck will go on.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:26 am

Been a while, I forgot about this, but I remember those rocks.

Your chassis came out nice, I like it.

steelwoolghandi · Post by **steelwoolghandi** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:10 am

Wow that one is looking great! I can't wait to see what it will turn out like completed! The Rocks your going to clime look like a dream for a crawler!

Nice set up!!!

Smoke&Mirrors · Post by **Smoke&Mirrors** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:07 pm

It's funny, I just figured out yesterday that I could just make a cage like this for my stretched ZZMT. I was having troubles with finding a light body and then this idea came to me. Now I have a good goal to set out for, except I'll be using electric fence wire.

SHAUN · Post by **SHAUN** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:18 pm

It looks great! Can't wait to see more!

sidewinder · Post by **sidewinder** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:33 pm

Smoke&Mirrors wrote:It's funny, I just figured out yesterday that I could just make a cage like this for my stretched ZZMT. I was having troubles with finding a light body and then this idea came to me. Now I have a good goal to set out for, except I'll be using electric fence wire.

http://www.kitkraft.biz/home.php?cat=58 ... xwodP2garQ

You need a Dremil to cut it and you can bend it but its tough. If you're making a tight bend go slowly or it can snap, But foe strenght ans light weight you cant beat this stuff.

BilboBaggins · Post by **BilboBaggins** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:42 pm

sidewinder wrote:http://www.kitkraft.biz/home.php?cat=58 ... xwodP2garQ

You need a Dremil to cut it and you can bend it but its tough. If you're making a tight bend go slowly or it can snap, But foe strenght ans light weight you cant beat this stuff.

I love Piano Wire. I made plenty of slot car chassis out of it. I still have a small stockpile at home to use. I use it for the roll cage and nerf bars on my Modified BitChar-G.

Smoke&Mirrors · Post by **Smoke&Mirrors** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:32 pm

Good thinking Sidwinder and Bilbo, maybe this way people will stop telling me I did a good job with the paper clips. What diameter would you recommend?

BilboBaggins · Post by **BilboBaggins** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:43 pm

Smoke&Mirrors wrote:Good thinking Sidwinder and Bilbo, maybe this way people will stop telling me I did a good job with the paper clips. What diameter would you recommend?

I have a bunch of different thicknesses. Usually trial and error is my way to go. Pick up a few of each diameter if you can, most decent hobby shops stock it.