RC crawling thread!

[microrcdude]

heres a thread to post all info on crawling, as well as talk and post your crawlers!

[microrcdude]

So, no body has a crawler?

[4wdmt]

well, i have a gecko 2 clod. im not a hardcore crawler myself, it has a SR powered by a 6cell stick batt. stock motors with stock gearing. rear steering lock out. bumper, servo plate and linkage at front by thunder tech. cirrus hi torque servo w/ hd servo saver by kimbrough. puller tires on stock white wheels capped of by hpi jeep body. how about you?

actually, lots of people here own clods and txts, i think they just post on the seperate treads.

[4wdmt]

oh, and i have a Xb pajero with full bbs, oils shocks and esc. its not modified as a crawler, but im planning to.

[microrcdude]

sweet! Now, bring over your pajero friends too! This will be a fun thread!

[4wdmt]

so, whats your crawler?

[mr_pushrod]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid142/pa455ed5fee492b30429ff7b04c2a9db5/f6badb44.jpg
Here's my modified Pajero, soon to have the front diff locked. Already has rear diff lock, bearings, oil shocks all round (3" at the front 3.5" at the back), custom 4 link setup, cut tyres (not pictured), Graupner Speed 600 motor and electronic speed control.

More info here;http://www.tamiyaclub.com/member.asp?id=79

[mr_pushrod]

Let's try another link for a picture, lol.
http://www.photodump.com/direct/mr_pushrod/DSCN1263.jpg

[biggusditchus]

I have 3 crawlers I like using all Tamiyas

Tamiya Bruiser(standard apart from Imex G Hawg Tyres and locked front hubs)
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_17102004090827_1_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_17102004090827_2_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_17102004090827_3_350.jpg

[biggusditchus]

Tamiya TLT (much modified)
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_08102004165827_6_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_08102004165827_5_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_08102004165827_1_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_08102004165827_2_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_08102004165827_3_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_08102004165827_4_350.jpg

[biggusditchus]

and an XC Isuzu Mu (again modified, like Mr_Pushrods)
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_22092004171330_1_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_22092004171330_2_350.jpg

[Greg_Hager]

I'm in the process of building a scale crawler. Using a Rubicon body and two locked TLT axels. It will be a four link chassis, with HPI 5 Spoke wheels and Dirt Hawg tires. :)

[nascar3]

I have a Gecko 2 clod with full bearings in both gearboxes. Inet RC diff lockers front and rear. RC Guy steering kit. Thunder Tech wheel wideners, Thunder Tech c hub braces. GPM knuckles, Tmaxx shocks Hitec 645 up front and a Hitec 5645 digital in the back. 5 cell receiver pack, Super rooster and Futaba radio gear. Stock wheels and tires and stock Johnson 540 silver cans.

[SVTcobra04]

nice,very nice crawlers everyone.

[Chaos_Causer]

Does building a TTTT that will crawl over stuff count?

[Chaos_Causer]

http://www.microrccenter.com/forum/uploads/post-4023-1103669940.jpg :D

http://www.microrccenter.com/forum/uploads/post-4023-1103669915.jpg :D

http://www.microrccenter.com/forum/uploads/post-4023-1103670093.jpg :D

[microrcdude]

Does building a TTTT that will crawl over stuff count?
Whats a TTTT?

[Greg_Hager]

Table Top Truck Trials

1/87th scale. :)

Here's my crawler, post your comments!!

http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/29.jpg
http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/30.jpg
http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/31.jpg
http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/33.jpg

[Greg_Hager]

http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/34.jpg
http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/35.jpg
http://www.ghager.com/HostedPics/RC/36.jpg

[Combatcm]

Oh man, I need that. Is the drive sealed? How long did it take you to make? Do the tires rub? How do you make it? I NEED it. I'm assuming it not finished, the body doen't appear to be mounted and there is no battery. What a great fun car.

[Greg_Hager]

Yep, drivetrain is completley sealed. As for the tires, they might rub as of right now, but I won't know for sure until I have the body mounted. If they do, they shouldn't when I get the wheels for it (the ones on it are borrowed) becuase they're a greater offset and should pull the tires in a little bit. Here's the chassis info::

TLT-1 Axles
Maxx Turnbuckle Four Link
Maxx Shocks
HPI 2.2 Wheels and Tires
Stampede Center Transmission
ElectriFly T-600 Ferrite Motor
HPI Rubicon Body painted Tamiya Racing Green and Black

Chassis is two Thunder Quake shock towers with Savage reinforcement posts to hold them apart.

[Greg_Hager]

Well, I say the drivetrain is sealed, but I just remembered there isn't a cover over the spur/pinion gears. Other than that, there's nothing open. :)

[RCHavok797]

I love the way the Rubicon body looks on that but isn't it a little close to the wheels?

[TMaxxBenny25]

Hi! I would love to get started in RockCrawling. I have a Rustler that i crawl over mediumrocks with and a T-Maxx that crawls too. I know that these are not true rock crawlers since they dont have solis axles but its the best i can do. What would a good begining rockcrawler be?

[buggyman17]

i would get a tamiya ben. if it were me.

[4wdmt]

some solid axles monster truck suggestions are txt-1 and clodbuster/bullhead from tamiya and kyoshos' twin force.

[TMaxxBenny25]

i dunno my rustler crawls pretty good.

[Greg_Hager]

I love the way the Rubicon body looks on that but isn't it a little close to the wheels?
Yep, but the body isn't mounted in that picture, and the wheels I've got on it now bring them closer in. I'll get an updated picture for you all soon.

[always_opencarb]

what body is that?

[Greg_Hager]

Mine is a HPI Wrangler Rubicon. :)

[always_opencarb]

just finish my crawler i have pics if anyone is intrested

[always_opencarb]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/crazycarman/Feb0601tltmodded.jpg

[AirBoston]

Can a Nitro truck be any good at this? I'm specifically thinking of the XTM machine.

[microrcdude]

Depends on what kinda nitro it is

[Combatcm]

An X-factor converted to electric would be a nice rig.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Yeha! That truck is solid axle and the whole bit. This is a calling for an ELEC X-Factor project truck. jk

[jasonw]

Just wanted to liven it up a little bit and show a couple of my crawlers. I know they are not hard core or anything but they are a ton of fun

http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a1.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a2.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a3.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a4.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a5.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a6.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a7.jpg

[TMaxxBenny25]

I really like that MT! I always wanted 1. Never could buy 1 tho.....

[jasonw]

Manny manny moons ago my wife was going to another city with my sister in law to do some shoping "We live in the boonies" Anyway I told her to stop by the LHS and pick me up a car, nothing specific realy just somthing she thought would be nice to add to my collection. The HPI RS4 MT is what she came home with. The truck in the picture is one of the first MT's to hit the shelf and its still runing strong. It is curently my oldest R/C "Other than my frog" Anyway all I have broken on it is one suspention arm and a rear belt. I have snaped several pins in the spur shaft while crawling but that is becasue of me using substandard parts. I like the truck to but I think its almost time to eather retire it to a shelf or traid/sell it and upgrade to some new technology

[biggusditchus]

Here is new pics of my crawler a modified Tamiya TLT with 9.75inch wheelbase, many custom parts on it and huge articulation (90 degree)

http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_1_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_2_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_3_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_4_350.jpg
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_5_350.jpg http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_6_350.jpg

[buggyman17]

thats hecka sweet. thats why i want a TLT. but i also want a mini with some massive speed.

[TMaxxBenny25]

I want 1 of these. once i get the MX-3 then i can use the radio for all of my cars and not have to spned lots of $$$

[biggusditchus]

thats hecka sweet. thats why i want a TLT. but i also want a mini with some massive speed.

we talking mini or mini t?

Tried a mini T with a brushless 400 on 8 cells and its insane... or should I say too quick.

Also tried a mini with a 7 turn single 540 and that is also pretty nuts. Changing it to a brushless shortly.

[buggyman17]

im talking mini. i would rather get an rc18t over a mini t anyday. :D

[vintage_steeps]

Thats the nicest tlt i have ever seen and i have seen MANY . Its the first one i have seen that makes me want one.

chris

[maxxamillion]

But My HV Trail Maxx is doing well on the rocks...
Locked up brushless.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Maxxamillion/IM000313-1.jpg

[buggyman17]

it would be a lot better if it had solid axles to go with the locked diffs. but since its a maxx it probably does crawl pretty well.

[TMaxxBenny25]

MAXXES are the best trucks. Thers nothin they cant do well.

[buggyman17]

ya. the revo is a better crawler than the maxx

[TMaxxBenny25]

Shut up dude. My trucks crawl better that yours do! Jk. I WANT THAT ELEC MT!!!!!!!!!

[maxxamillion]

Coming at ya!
To bad my HV Trail Maxx is not a crawler!
But my all arounder goes EVERYWHERE(except water). :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Maxxamillion/Im000318.jpg

[TMaxxBenny25]

wow.....

[always_opencarb]

how can i get more articulation out of my tlt-1? i have a 18 inch wheel base

[TMaxxBenny25]

Use savage shocks. That might work.

[buggyman17]

ya ben. the only prob with that statement is that i dont have a truck yet. i hav a BUGGY. remember that. i mite get a TLT or a TXT or a new RC18MT and make it into a crawler. or, i mite jsut go for a racing mini and get a half 8 ar an RC18T!

[biggusditchus]

how can i get more articulation out of my tlt-1? i have a 18 inch wheel base

I got 90 degree by altering the links mounting points at the chassis, mounting the shocks on custom links and going for 4inch shocks.
Did this
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_16022005091323_3_350.jpg
got this
http://www.tcphotos.com/pc_userimages/280/generated/img280_18102004192153_2_350.jpg

[always_opencarb]

hmmmmm.... i may be able to do this http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/crazycarman/Feb0803mod.jpg thats my truck now ill try and get a better pic. iam going to paint the cassis soon that one is custom

[TMaxxBenny25]

The SAVAGE shock thing was for alway open carb stupid head buggyman.

[always_opencarb]

if i can find 2 to test i may i thik it will be a little overkill though you think i can paint the cassis with fastcolor?

[TMaxxBenny25]

I dont think that the paint would stick.

[chutchis]

My TLT-1

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL233/742329/1276386/88486001.jpg
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL233/742329/1276386/88485992.jpg
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL233/742329/1276386/88485988.jpg

My crawler clod

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL233/742329/1276386/86751907.jpg

My Packers Clod

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL233/742329/1276386/85556381.jpg

[microrcdude]

Always opencarb, if you wanted the paint to stick, prime it first. Then it would stick as long as the primer and paint are for automotive.

[ILuvMyB4]

wow...
i like that packer clod. thats awsome. for mem i think that paint is just a pain.

[ILuvMyB4]

woops.
for me,*

[birdy233]

My TLT-1 Tuber:

[ILuvMyB4]

thats sweet. it looks pretty custom. what did you add???

[Legend_Car]

how would i turn a emaxx into a crawler

[imtat2d]

i have a nylint crawler from walmart. they cost around 45 for the 1:18th scale. they are are excellent crawlers and you can modify the hell out of them. i have real electrics, 1100 nimh, stretched an inch, tlt wheels, and cut springs. they also have hi and low gears.

[maxxdrive]

my crawler
custon frame (brake line)
custon 4 link
winch
a wheel steer
e-maxx tranny with high and low with a gd600 gear reduction unit
65 turn lathe moter
cut imex k rock tires on maximizer x75 beadlocks with rock rings
locked front and rear tf axles
probably 500 hours of work in this rig
http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/585/DSC02402.jpg

[skylineTT]

thats a nice tuber maxxdrive. i just picked up a nylint and amcustom doing a 4-link and a lot more ..i want to mount maxx shocks also. i wish i could afford a clod with a gecko or rcgut,or clodzilla chassis but ill have to make due..if anyone really wants to learn about crawlers..go to rccrawler.com and you can learn a whole bunch in no time..ive been a menber for about a month and know all the tricks and mods and best things and how articulation isnt always the best thing in some situations and a bunch more..i learned what good crawlers look like and ive learned how to build...ALSO they have some members on that forum who have soo much patience and skill that they can take like..old toys and make good stuff outah them..some get models(the kind that you glue together and paint) and put like..xmod axles or something on it and make a 4-link or something and make it crawl..the sky is the limit. keep on truckin

[skylineTT]

rcguy btw..i said rcgut haha

[Kosmic Dave]

wow good thread here..i usually bash but i have a crawler too lol ...but i made the frame myself....used a 14 in. race set up as a guide...and yes its a super clod with all da extras like novak esc...motors Basically reedy most times but i like to run the stocks too...just wierd like that, futaba s3010's w/ metal gearing Futaba 3 channel list goes on nice tuber is that a new era ?? on the packer clod

[flpmurphy]

here is my custom tlt crawler
chassis i made
pede tranny
wheel wideners
hpi wheels
moab tires
cj body
light kit
4ws
rock rings

[ben06]

Does anyone have a set of soild axles that they are willing to get rid of?

[ben06]

Hay maxxdrive did you jb weld the brake line? If not how did you do it?

[imtat2d]

most of the tubers are brazed, i have had some tubers that had solid rod and were mig or tig welded together.

[ben06]

or does anyone have any parts that will help me get a crawler started?
I would like to do a tuber but am not sure how to build one. Any help will
be great Thanks Ben

[moneypitmbx]

here is a pic of my NYLINT

http://f10.putfile.com/7/18302032876-thumb.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=2939637)

[imtat2d]

or does anyone have any parts that will help me get a crawler started?
I would like to do a tuber but am not sure how to build one. Any help will
be great Thanks Ben

i have a tuber for sale. email me at imtat2d@comcast.net for pics and info.

[moneypitmbx]

not alot of crawlers on this board huh????

[imtat2d]

no, only a few. :)

[USATorque55]

I've got one crawler TLT, and a scaler.

[TB_in_EP]

What about using a E-Maxx for a crawler?

[awnelson]

You can use E and T-Maxx chassis to crawl, but the best way for them to work was to have the arms locked down and pivots on the chassis. In order for crawlers to work well, they need direct opposed pressure on each axle. As one tire comes up on an obstacle, it uses the full weight of the chassis to push with an equal pressure on the other tire causing a better contact patch. When you have independent suspension in a Maxx, it lifts a tire and transfers the weight to the other three tires. This can cause a truck to shift backward and reduce the effectiveness of the front tires. So, to answer the question, yes but it will make a poor crawler.

[dieselfuel]

i know im new her but am i the only true crawler on here?

[dieselfuel]

heres some more...

you want crawlers. go to rccrawler.com

[awnelson]

I guess you would be cooler if you had more than three posts and weren't a self proclaimed "true crawler" just because you can post someone else's truck pics and give a link to someone else's website.

[moneypitmbx]

I guess you would be cooler if you had more than three posts and weren't a self proclaimed "true crawler" just because you can post someone else's truck pics and give a link to someone else's website.
LOL thats some funny stuff right therrr :D

[dieselfuel]

I guess you would be cooler if you had more than three posts and weren't a self proclaimed "true crawler" just because you can post someone else's truck pics and give a link to someone else's website.


hey dickface, only two of those arent mine... the bug bodied one and the one with the blue superduty body...

i dont really give a **** about postcount, or you're opinion for that matter. i heard about this site about a week ago and it seems to be totally worthless to me anyway.

[awnelson]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out!

[TB_in_EP]

I bought a used Clodbuster in good shape with lots of extras for $215.00
Original Clodbuster
Futaba radio, servos and reciever.(Decent radio but will upgrade)
Novak EVX ESC 14.4 volt speed controller (worth about $80 - $100 itself)
2 - 1500 mah batteries (Will be replaced with twin 3200's)
Some other stuff like shocks and extra bodies.

First I will be looking to upgrade the gearing and motors
Then, a frame but I think I am going to try and build my own first.

Question. I saw a post on how to build your own chassis but cant find it. Does anyone know of the post or a post with illustrations on how to build your own chassis? Tools and supplies needed?

Thanks,

[tq_racing]

there are a bunch of how tos on rccrawler.com Much better resources for the time being.

TQ

[TB_in_EP]

Thanks, I found lots of info there. :D

http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12386

[tecklancer]

i have a tlt 1 stock :)

[tq_racing]

thats great what are you doing with it stock?

[TB_in_EP]

Well, I got my clod. it was in sad shape, but for the price I paid for it, I am willing to clean it up.

I just ordered my ESP Clodzilla Chassis kit and will begin to assemble it when it arrives. I ordered the servo kit to place a servo on each axle, bearing kit and shocks.

I'll need other parts and will list them as I continue this build.

I'll post pictures as I continue with this project.

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/8482/dscf8370pn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9631/dscf8386yo8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/3711/dscf8380up1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/4491/dscf8381mf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1773/dscf8387hd2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2291/dscf8388jv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1423/dscf8391zn9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/9644/dscf8401td9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/5483/dscf8402pa2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9165/dscf8412pc7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[tq_racing]

Looks like you got your work cut out for you, keep us updated, I will have a TLT build shortly.

[TB_in_EP]

Well, I have been working here and there on my project and here are some pictures.

I still have to install the motors and the electronics.

I need to buy batteries and a charger and paint the boday.

I am going with Integy 55 turn motors and a Novak speed controller.
I still need to upgrade the shocks from the stock ones.
I want to get some better rod ends than the stock ones.
I am going to do a really nice paint job on a brand new body I purchased and will do an ok paint job on the old body but won't care if it gets beat up.
I am going to my buddies shop to see about making mounts for the servos for each axle to use with this chassis. I can't find any that will work because of the shock mount location. So, we are going to make better ones and servo mounts.
We are also going to work on making some custom cases to put the batteies in. I want to mount then to the top of the frame to be hidden under the body but might have to mount them lower because I dont want to raise the center of gravity.

http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/5049/dscf8766de4.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9296/dscf8755ns7.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/352/dscf8767hu8.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7051/dscf8756ub8.jpg



http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6771/dscf8740if4.jpg

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/5130/dscf8760zz7.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2391/dscf8746vs2.jpghttp://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1903/dscf8745gd5.jpghttp://img510.imageshack.us/img510/604/dscf8747sv9.jpghttp://img506.imageshack.us/img506/9113/dscf8752fi6.jpg

[norcalracer_707]

Heres my crawler, a stock nylint scorpion. I'm looking to sell it because I don't have any rocky areas around me.

[balang_479]

one question. i keep seeing that people are using TLT axles, but when i go to tower hobbies and stuff i see its a 1/18 crawler... are you guys using 1/18 crawler axles with 1/10 wheels and 1/8 bodies or an i getting something wrong?

[Hikari no Tenshi]

Balang, you're not too far off. Basically it's 1/18 axles, and a stretch chassis to give it a 1/10 stance. Some use wideners to get a wider width, but stock axles look very scale under a body.