View Full Version : Wanna-Be-Scaler.....Clod Crawler
run2jeepn
03-01-2007, 08:22 PM
He is my newest Crawler. I have always like the scale look. But I didn't have any TLT or Bruiser axles laying around. So I just just an extra set of Clod axles and made myself a 12.5in Pimp Cane chassis. Painted it Black with a Hammered Texture. So this should perform like a Pimp Cane but look alot like a Scaler. So I call this my Want-a-Be...
Specs:
Axle-Clods, Locked with Bearings
Chassis- 2.2 12.5in Pimp Cane
ESC- XL-5
Servo- Tower Pro MG995
Radio Gear- TQ3
Tires- Imex Swamp Dawgs filled with AirSoft BB's
Wheels- Double Narrowed peds with Jp Custom Rok Rings
Body- Hpi Jeep Ruby
I painted this a little different then most guys do.
[:D]
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p36/jpcustomrcs/DSCF2026.jpg
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Here's a few shots of the indside of the Body..
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p36/jpcustomrcs/DSCF2073.jpg
Close up of the Club Logo...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p36/jpcustomrcs/DSCF2074.jpg
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savage100
03-01-2007, 09:02 PM
I saw that thread on rccrawler and i thought it was a scale truck. I never knew it was a pimp cane. That surprised me just now. How is the rust supposed to work? Is the yellow is on the outside? I can't tell if it is. Nice job.
Edit: And btw, you probably know this already, but a rubicon has round headlights. :) Why is there square ones?
run2jeepn
03-01-2007, 09:18 PM
I have a YJ so I made them Squared. Ya the Yellow is painted on the outside of the body. The browns, Reds, Silvers are painted on th inside. So the more I wheel it the more it gets beat up. The better it will look.
savage100
03-01-2007, 11:09 PM
Ok, that is what i thought. I'm still surprised that it isn't a true scale truck. I never would have guessed it was a pimp cane.
I love this truck, and I also like that we got more pics here than on rccrawler! i wish my crawler was moving along faster(read: at all) so I could order my Pimp Cane.
savage100
03-01-2007, 11:48 PM
We don't have more pics on here than rc crawler, BELIEVE ME. There are tons of them. Just click on forums and check out all the threads. TONS of pics.
awnelson
03-01-2007, 11:52 PM
Everyone duck, savage missed the point. jk There were more pics of that project here than there.
I meant of this truck, I saw his thread over there too. The main reason i usually go over there is to check out all the pics of the amazing work you guys do. I'm hooked on the MAN 8x8.
savage100
03-02-2007, 01:16 AM
Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh, got it :p
JeffEmbracedDC
03-02-2007, 01:58 AM
Awesome! My dad and I rebuilt a '76 CJ5 some years ago with a spring-over. Great looking build!
-J
civicwil
03-02-2007, 09:45 AM
I love this project. It inspired me to try a similar paint job on a Goliath Rock Crawler body. The scale details are great, I can't wait to see it after it sees use.
Without sounding like a picky a$$hole maybe you should have painted the area behind the fender extension black since these are black plastic mostly.
Just my .02 :teacher:
Wil.
run2jeepn
03-02-2007, 06:31 PM
I love this project. It inspired me to try a similar paint job on a Goliath Rock Crawler body. The scale details are great, I can't wait to see it after it sees use.
Without sounding like a picky a$$hole maybe you should have painted the area behind the fender extension black since these are black plastic mostly.
Just my .02 :teacher:
Wil.
Not a YJ with TJ Flares.
http://www.visi.com/~bsimon/jeep/images/moab01_helldorado_loaf.jpg
savage100
03-02-2007, 06:43 PM
Hey, where did you get the high lift jack? Or did you make it. And how much was it if you baught it. Thanks.
run2jeepn
03-02-2007, 07:17 PM
$40 or so from MSD unimoger from rccrawler.com
balang_479
03-03-2007, 11:14 AM
very nice....
B4 Stealth
03-03-2007, 02:36 PM
pardon the stupid question, but how does a pimp cane chassis work? does the center spine flex or what? thanks
run2jeepn
03-03-2007, 05:14 PM
pardon the stupid question, but how does a pimp cane chassis work? does the center spine flex or what? thanks
Ya the Backbone itself flex's. It's a Torsion design.
run2jeepn
03-15-2007, 11:31 PM
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jamesbernatchez
03-15-2007, 11:39 PM
I love it! Very very cool man! Making me think about building another crawler.
When you wanna sell it hit me up :D
savage100
03-16-2007, 12:46 AM
Hey james, since you have so much money, can you buy me a new scale truck? Or at least a tlt kit? Please? Just kidding. :D
Really. :D
minijosh
03-16-2007, 06:30 AM
Which pimp cane is this? Is it the small cane or the larger one? I remember that I bought the small version. Well built too bro.
Just read that it's the 12.5 like mine. You have made me start looking to buy some more axles for my pimp cane. I hope to get my ride half as nice as yours. Any word on those canoes?
run2jeepn
03-16-2007, 10:28 AM
Which pimp cane is this? Is it the small cane or the larger one? I remember that I bought the small version. Well built too bro.
Just read that it's the 12.5 like mine. You have made me start looking to buy some more axles for my pimp cane. I hope to get my ride half as nice as yours. Any word on those canoes?
YGPM'ed
run2jeepn
03-17-2007, 01:39 AM
More Pic's
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savage100
03-17-2007, 02:13 AM
Nice little setup you got there.
run2jeepn
03-27-2007, 08:07 PM
Check out what got haded today.... :confused:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p36/jpcustomrcs/DSCF2483.jpg
savage100
03-27-2007, 08:11 PM
Wow, that is cool!
jamesbernatchez
03-30-2007, 08:51 PM
I love the soft top! Very cool :D
muted
04-07-2007, 06:10 PM
How did you build your chassis? is there any links to how it bolts to the axle's and the design layout i want to build one.
mikeco
04-08-2007, 11:38 PM
its a pimp cane. one bar that flexs.
Tamiya84
04-17-2007, 10:06 PM
Dude this truck is inspiring, It looks so Cool man, Im the biggest scale fan being into older tamiyas and stuff, this truck is sweet. :) treat it good man
run2jeepn
04-22-2007, 05:38 AM
Dude this truck is inspiring, It looks so Cool man, Im the biggest scale fan being into older tamiyas and stuff, this truck is sweet. :) treat it good man
Thats funny...I just put it on E-bay... :(
nthstr
04-22-2007, 07:29 PM
Why are you getting rid of it? You didn't even get to scratch the nice yellow paint.
run2jeepn
04-23-2007, 05:12 PM
Why are you getting rid of it? You didn't even get to scratch the nice yellow paint.
Ya I know...I'm leaving for vacation and spent to much money on other items. So I need to sell it. And when I get back I'll start another Scaler project.
savage100
04-23-2007, 10:58 PM
Hopefully this is going to be a "true" scaler, and not a wanna-be. I could see it being awesome, considering how scale you made this one, which is far from "true" scale.
adrcracing
05-01-2007, 11:31 PM
I love it! Very very cool man! Making me think about building another crawler.
When you wanna sell it hit me up :D
Did he hit you up?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clod-Scale-Crawler-2-2-TLT-Stampede-Wheels-Pimp-Cane_W0QQitemZ150116062491QQihZ005QQcategoryZ44029 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
run2jeepn
05-02-2007, 06:27 PM
Did he hit you up?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clod-Scale-Crawler-2-2-TLT-Stampede-Wheels-Pimp-Cane_W0QQitemZ150116062491QQihZ005QQcategoryZ44029 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Nope...I wonder if he still wants it?