1/30 scale Monster

[ProjectTwin]

Here's progress so far..found better tires..
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=21

I found out for sure that it is 1/30 scale, not the 1/24 like I thought.

Tomorrow I'll start the tube frame...

The truck will have 4 1/2" wheelbase, dual motors, ESC..and of course, a lexan PT Cruiser body.


[This message has been edited by SteveP (edited 02-28-2001).]

[LatexMantus]

dual motors in 1/30 scale??

[Trails]

Did you weld the frame? It's so cute! J/k Awsome. Can you take a vid of it when it works?

[ProjectTwin]

Well, layed out the chassis on paper..and slapped together one side of the chassis.

http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=23

Here it is on the drawing I made..with the tires at the approximate place they'll be..

http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=24

There it is so far..I need to go get more brass.. http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/image/ez_icons/emoticons/laugh.gif

Jason

[very low budget racer]

What did you weld the thing together with? A portable blow torch, or can you use a Hobby Size blow torch?

[R/C Homie]

looks like its been soldered

[R/C Homie]

that thing is so awsome where did u get it? how much and what kinnda batts does it run on????? thanx cya

[ProjectTwin]

Well, got the other side of the chassis done. Now It's time to join them and build the roll cage. I can't get the ESC or the servo I need right now, so the suspension will have to wait a bit.

I should have full chassis/rollcage pics tommorrow.

Jason

[ProjectTwin]

http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=25

http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=26

I HAD to join the two together tonight..lol.

more to come...

[GYRO]

that thing is SOO sweet. keep us updated.

[LatexMantus]

that is wicked looking, can't wait to see it finished.

[DuraBX HPIMT]

Wanna make me one http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Looking good!

[ProjectTwin]

Here it is next to the Canned Heat Durango..

http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=27

[rc10gt_bb]

Does it have any off-road capibilities? Or is it just a novelty truck? And what did you take the axle and suspension parts from?

[ProjectTwin]

It'll be driven for sure..If it's fast enough to get air, I'll have pic of it, lol. The truck should also do well in the rocks, we'll see..the tires are a bit stiff, but maybe weight will help..

Here's the rear axle..minus the housing for the gears. Notice that there's room to adjust gear mesh with different gear ratios, depending on pinion size.
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=30


Now for the inside of the axle assemblies..

This pic shows the square tubing that's slid over the 7/32" brass tubing. The purpose of the square tubing is to strengthen the axle and make mounting for suspension.
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=29

Then I inserted a bushing into the 7/32" rod to accept a 1/8" drill blank, that will actually be the axle.
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=34

Then just slide the axle through..
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=28

And here's a pic of the ring gear...
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=37

Now for the part most of you guys have been asking about.. ELECTRONICS!!

Here's the ESC..It's capable of handling 5-10 cells, has forward/brake, BEC, Low voltage cut-off, over temp safety cutoff (handles motors down to 22turn), FET's are rated at a 26 amp continuous current, but has been tested at 20. Peak current rating is 200amps.
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=33

The truck is useless without being able to steer, so here's the servo I picked up. It's not very large, but has 18 oz-in of torque at 6 volts and a 60degree transit time of .14 seconds. Not too bad for a small truck!
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=ProjectTwin&ID_Topic=1&ID_Message=36


Well, that's enough pics for now, lol

Jason




[This message has been edited by ProjectTwin (edited 03-02-2001).]

[MAXXKILLER]

Where did you get the body?

[stormperson]

whats the overall lenth? and what do you plan to use for shocks?

[ProjectTwin]

I'd guess the body is 6-6 1/2" long. For shocks I have some from a die-cast toy from walmart..lol

[ProjectTwin]

The lexan body is a slot car body. The die-cast one in the pic with the canned heat durango is a body from a 1/24 scale model kit, made by Testors, I think.

The whole chassis has been soldered, and it is very strong. The rear axle was easy to make, but the mose time consuming part of the project will making that front axle...I'm gonna dread it, but have to do it, lol

Jason

[This message has been edited by ProjectTwin (edited 03-03-2001).]

[JP]

Jason - Pyro4life here http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

I still say you go with the touring car shocks with the absolute lightest springs you can find (make them if you want!) and use water as shock fluid. Water is pretty thin, so it should be easy to bleed. Hey, it couldnt hurt to try!

And for steering, use dual axles made from 1/8" slot car axles. I say you turn it into 4 wheel drive.

pwetty pwetty pwetty pwweeeaassee make me instructions to doing this? I wont pay $300 for this, but I will pay for instructions! Wif chairwees on top?

[very low budget racer]

If you boil the tires, wont they become softer? just an idea, and the truck is gonan have a solid drve line right? no diffs for ultimate off roading. what kind of motors will you be using, more power! arg! argg! arggg!

[grandmasterofpool]

Very cool truck man! I want to try a similar project myself and I was wondering where I can order a lexan slot car body like the one you're using. Thanks and keep us posted.

Aaron

[2 DA MAXX]

Come on man I've been waiting for more pics, post more. Oh Grandmosterofpool, My lhs has a slot car track and sells cars and all acesories. but that probably doesn't help YOU!! Mr. MAXX

[JP]

grandmasterofpool - www.parmapse.com (http://www.parmapse.com) makes them, in fact, them and Trinity started as slot cars, and get them from your local Slot Car Track.

[Rory Price]

HEY PROJECTTWIN post more pic's of how youi set up the steering and engine mounting and whatnot thank's http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[TRXboy]

Sorry bro but you wont be seeing new pics for about a year beacsue SOME ONE!!! LOL, forgot the mini on his work bench when he went to korea for a year.....

[ProjectTwin]

Yup, I'm an Idiot...

In a rush to catch the plane for Korea and left the Mini on the counter and parent's house...Sheesh!!

As soon as I get a definite mailing address, I'll get them to ship it to me...I have all the brass and stuff, threw it in the suitcase..(you guys shoulda been there when I went through customs..lol)


I'll finish it soon.

Jason

[ammoace]

Let me guess, Osan AB? Been there done that tour. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif Nice little Monster Truck though. Some of us can't wait to see it in action.
AMMOACE

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