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Hard Core RC Guy
12-13-2006, 12:17 PM
Okay, so I have a Micro-T and the thing is way too much fun! But I've always wanted to design a Micro crawler or "Peeble" crawler if you will. I will go 3D with solidworks on this one, but I don't want everything to be custom. I've searched a little and found some different custom rigs people have done, but I'd like to take it to the next level. I'm looking for part you feel could work for a very small scale crawler just a little bigger than the Micro-T. What's out there people?
Thx,
John :cool:
I did a little research when I started this project (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=222964) and had a hard time finding things that would be small enough. I wanted to keep the same look though, if you don't want to it would be easier.
RCMadMatt
12-13-2006, 03:33 PM
You might take a look at the Venom Mini-Giant solid axles. It's a 1/20th scale truck, and they are pretty narrow, and you could always run a smaller wheel. I will compare my VMG axles to my Micro-T this weekend and see how close they are.
Matt
awnelson
12-13-2006, 04:07 PM
HCRG, you could look at the Tamiya stuff (supposed to be used for straight line "AA" battery operation) and build your electronics around that. I have actually seen one that was completed with that size body and parts and it had working lights as well. Otherwise, I just sold a New Bright with SkiDoo on a trailer that would have fit your bill. It already had a powered rear axle and steering up front but it wouldn't have been too hard to fabricate parts for 4wd.
Hard Core RC Guy
12-14-2006, 06:33 PM
thanks for the hints guys. I think axles are going to be my main focus, as the overall size will be determined by them. I'm now staring at my micro-t and wondering what I can do with those parts.....this could be dangerous...
the more I look at what's available off the shelf, the more I want to abandon the idea, and think Mini...not Micro...anyone want to join forces on this one?
John :confused:
T/Losi
12-20-2006, 03:02 AM
I just dont see how a 1/18 scale could do rock crawling. It doesn't have the wheelbase or height
Cheers
Actually, the truck that I want to rcasize is big enough to crawl. It's probably close to the size of some of the minis, I just wanted it to look like the toy did origonally.
Hard Core RC Guy
12-20-2006, 09:50 PM
I just dont see how a 1/18 scale could do rock crawling. It doesn't have the wheelbase or height
Cheers
No problem man!! I just 1/18 scale rocks!!
Eli the rc guy
12-20-2006, 11:51 PM
Kinda thinking.. the car is so small, how dose it crawl on the rock, without just like driveing on it? =P
Ibjamn552
12-21-2006, 12:35 AM
Kinda thinking.. the car is so small, how dose it crawl on the rock, without just like driveing on it? =P
Are you serious?? :roll2:
That's like a 1:1 rock crawler owner asking, "How do you crawl on rocks with a 1/10th RC?"
People build 1/24th crawlers/trail rigs with static model bodies and do in scale, axles and all.
:wave:
stomperxj
02-05-2007, 02:58 PM
1/24 crawlers are quite fun to build and run. You guys need to go here:
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50
Also check out my J10 truggy build:
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3568
And a buddy's Toyota build:
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6360
balang_479
02-05-2007, 03:02 PM
I think you should see this....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ywHR0tTHuF4
bashin Maxxer15
02-05-2007, 08:40 PM
I use my X-mod F-150 for some pebble crawling sometimes, it actually does pretty good with 4x4 and a lift kit.
stomperxj
02-05-2007, 11:11 PM
Here's a short vid of my J10:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wGErqPLUteE
SS Pede
02-06-2007, 03:52 PM
The x-mod trucks are interesting. I might steer clear of the cars, but small scale-ish 4x4 vehicles are hard to come by. I wish Kyosho would make a 4wd Mini-Z Overland!
mdrevo
02-06-2007, 04:22 PM
i have a f150 xmod and a nissan titan...i use the titan to be my red neck drifter
balang, that movie was great. I love the setting.
stomper, thats a pretty bad a** J10. Any more pics of it?
ososlow
02-07-2007, 05:48 PM
Whoa. Those ssmt axle'd trucks are awesome. I am going to have to search for something similar to build my own. I have a model perfect for it.
I have always wanted to rc my models, but never thought it was possible. I am going to have to do more reading. :cool:
stomperxj
02-07-2007, 11:18 PM
balang, that movie was great. I love the setting.
stomper, thats a pretty bad a** J10. Any more pics of it?
yeah check that thread on scale4x4rc.us... there are some more in there of it painted...
Jack858
02-09-2007, 05:17 PM
balang, that movie is awesum
RCMadMatt
02-10-2007, 11:58 AM
How do you know if a radio control truck has the 'ssmt' axles? How do you identify them, or do they say 'ssmt' on the axle or truck somewhere?
Matt
Tamiya84
02-10-2007, 10:13 PM
MAtt im hooked now, i was reading this forum and after starting a 1/24 scale road car project im going to start a 4x4 1/24 scale project, ive been reading up for the last hr or 2 on the subject, a SSMT axle is a AXLE Out of a Toys r Us truck, yea the parts are very cheap. The toys r us truck they get the axles out of is called Super Slicks. read up on them they are crazy,
stomperxj
02-11-2007, 12:51 AM
They are actually quite hard to find now; they have been discontinued in the US. Some Canadian Toys R Us stores still have a few left but they are pretty much gone now... I'm glad I stocked up when I did ;)
Super Slicks Monster Truck 1/43 scale is what you are after if you find any...
The 1/24 ones they have at TRU now are not the right ones...
Good luck guys ;)
Tamiya84
02-11-2007, 08:58 AM
Thanks Stomper you did a A+ Job on the Jeep man, Hey would you be intrested in selling on of those 1/43 i have a 72 blazer model i want to turn over. Email me if you have the rears or even the whole truck you would sell. Also what do you guys make you're leaf Springs out of?
RCMadMatt
02-11-2007, 12:01 PM
I just found that Amazon.com has the 1/24 scale Super Slick Monster Trucks in stock! I ordered 2 of them! This should be fun!
Matt
stomperxj
02-11-2007, 07:15 PM
I just found that Amazon.com has the 1/24 scale Super Slick Monster Trucks in stock!
The 1/24 ones they have at TRU now are not the right ones...
:confused:
Tamiya84
02-11-2007, 10:01 PM
Mat did you read the preivous posts??? the 1/24s are the Wrong truck man, you need the 1/43 scale :(
RCMadMatt
02-11-2007, 10:07 PM
I read that, but then read that they had been building them from the 1/24th scale axles as well. I don't know what the difference is between the old ssmt and the new ones, but I guess I will find out. As long as they are 4x4 and have the ability to be steered, I should be able to do something with them. Hopefully.
Matt
stomperxj
02-12-2007, 01:25 PM
I read that, but then read that they had been building them from the 1/24th scale axles as well. I don't know what the difference is between the old ssmt and the new ones, but I guess I will find out. As long as they are 4x4 and have the ability to be steered, I should be able to do something with them. Hopefully.
Matt
They are considerably bigger and they would probably work well with a 1/18 build... about the same size as a Mini Z monster truck i think...
RCMadMatt
02-12-2007, 05:49 PM
They are considerably bigger and they would probably work well with a 1/18 build... about the same size as a Mini Z monster truck i think...
Hey stomper, how much bigger is "considerably"? I guess I'm a doofus and not following everyone's thoughts on this, but are people now using 1/43rd scale ssmt axles under a 1/24th scale model truck? Is it because the old 1/24th scale ssmt axles were smaller than the new ones? Hope everyone followed what I just said... ;)
Matt
stomperxj
02-13-2007, 02:16 PM
Hey stomper, how much bigger is "considerably"? I guess I'm a doofus and not following everyone's thoughts on this, but are people now using 1/43rd scale ssmt axles under a 1/24th scale model truck? Is it because the old 1/24th scale ssmt axles were smaller than the new ones? Hope everyone followed what I just said... ;)
Matt
Yes matt- the old 1/43 axles are a perfect size for 1/24 models; the newer 1/24 SSMTs are way bigger, and would fit a 1/18 body better, and they are not as scale looking either....
Tamiya84
02-13-2007, 05:14 PM
Stomper Lmk about that think u pmed me about im very intrested :( Look at her man she needs a nice set of legs
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o27/HobbySeller/100_0710.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o27/HobbySeller/100_0709.jpg
RCMadMatt
02-18-2007, 12:57 AM
Hey stomperxj, do you have a set of the ssmt axles that you would be willing to sell? Please PM me with your answer! Thanks!
Matt
RCMadMatt
02-18-2007, 09:38 PM
Here's some pics of the new ssmt's I ordered. The axles are way bigger, and kinda dorky looking, but some dremeling has fixed that! I am going to close the axles back up and streamline them a bit with some styrene and epoxy.
Matt
RCMadMatt
02-18-2007, 09:41 PM
I mocked up the chassis and springs with a Chinet paper plate. It's very stiff and easy to work with. I will then transfer the design to styrene. I'm going to try and make the leaf springs out of a 2 liter plastic soda bottle. I have no idea if that will even work, but who knows, right? Oh, and the body is an Xmod F-150 that I'm using.
Matt