Tamiya Clod Buster Forum

[cfjan]

Very nice... I wonder what's holding back Tamiya USA then...

I know some people have gotten theirs directly from Japan LHS that sells oversea.. but I'd have thought that all North America shipment will arrive at similar time.. guess not, ha!!

The only videos are the 2 that I posted already... didn't do a video of it this time out.. driving with one hand while taking pics with the other is hard enough for me, filming is even worse.. ha!

[4wdmt]

You are doing a good job in taking action pics and driving at the same time. Your camera shots are stable and clear.

[cfjan]

Ha, thanks! They turned out not bad.. but I'd credit that to the truck and the weather (sun shine!) and not to my driving nor photography skills. :D

[st_dragn_wagen]

i have never wanted a clod more than i do right know. those action shots are awesome!

[cfjan]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! I like taking RC pics! :D

This is is against the light, but kind of has a nice effect.. showing off the power!

[cfjan]

Lifting the inside tires.... :)

[cfjan]

Just Clod doing its thing destroying the ground... :cool:

[cfjan]

Clod doing its monster truck thing.... :D

[st_dragn_wagen]

Lifting the inside tires.... :)

that second one is old school realism right there

[cfjan]

If I want to go for realism, I should put the 2.4GHz receiver in the truck so I don't need to have the antenna tube sticking out! :D

[4wdmt]

Oh man. Your pics look awesome. The one I ran the other day is my E. My clod will have it's turn.

I am loving those last 6 pics you posted. Keep em up.

[cfjan]

Thanks! Yeah, time to dust off your Clod and give it some bashing!! :D

[4wdmt]

I hear yah cfjan. Though, my pics are not as good as yours.

Went to the local park and ran my clod. It is really hard to drive and point then squirt. Anyways, this will do for the moment:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Chin1001.jpg

Uphill:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Chin1003.jpg

a liitle jump:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Chin1004.jpg

:)

[4wdmt]

HILL CLIMBING!!!

Start:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Chin1009.jpg

Midway:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Chin1008.jpg

Almost there:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Chin1007.jpg

A foot short and the clod went downhill with some cart wheels and turtle top. It was a fun conquering that incline.

[cfjan]

Nice pics, I like them!!

Like the old school looking lexan shell!! :D

[4wdmt]

Thanks cfjan. Yup. That is my basher body. I will also use it on my Tamiya CR-01.

[4wdmt]

Here it is mounted.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/001.jpg

Too many mounting holes.

Are we the only ones with clod here? lol.

[cm113]

nice clods ! makes me wish i had not traded mine off. but just like my bruiser 'one of thses days, ill have another'

[cfjan]

I am still waiting for my CR-01!! :mad:

Tower is still not shipping them!

[4wdmt]

For sure they will be back ordered already once the initial shipment comes in. Look for other alternatives cfjan.

[cfjan]

Ha, I have pre-ordered it so they should fill my order when they come in...

I am a sucker for Tower.. usually they got the best price.. !

Your shell w/ the body mount on the side -> is that the standard CR-01 setup?!

[4wdmt]

Nope. That is from stampede body mounts. The chassis rails have so many holes, you can add anything you want, lol. the rear body post for thise CR-01 is tall but adjustable. I don't want to cut it just for that P/U body.

I'll take some pics later.

[cm113]

Ha, I have pre-ordered it so they should fill my order when they come in...

I am a sucker for Tower.. usually they got the best price.. !

Your shell w/ the body mount on the side -> is that the standard CR-01 setup?!

hobby people had them beat by 12 bucks , and rc guy had them both beat

[4wdmt]

Here you go cfjan. they are just mounted at the sides by screws:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/ChinParkMaxx019.jpg

[cfjan]

I get free shipping and $50 off coupon on the CR-01.. so I don't think the others can touch that...

The trick w/ Tower is to always find the right coupon... :D

4wdmt: Thanks for the pic! I look forward to my own build!! Next month, ha ha!!



hobby people had them beat by 12 bucks , and rc guy had them both beat

[mjnp06]

Heres a few of My rides..All Clod Based

Past And Present


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_22_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_46_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_451_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_450_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_449_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_448_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_446_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_445_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_444_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_442_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_436_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_435_full.jpg




Alfy :D

just lookin through the thread, about ready to go to bed and i see these.

WOW. nice clods.

[Timmer_71]

Here are a couple of pics of my mild mod clod.

[cfjan]

What suspension setup are you running? Hard to tell from the pics!

Look goodking Clod!

[TORQUER]

That's a fine looking Clod ya got there. Looks just about perfect. Some more details of what ya did would be good!!!

[4wdmt]

I love the looks of stock-ish clods. Some naked shots will be nice. I love naked pics, lol.

[TORQUER]

I love the looks of stock-ish clods. Some naked shots will be nice. I love naked pics, lol.

I agree. I really like the "stock-ish" Clods too. I have a fully modded one but would like to do one up like Timmers...

[Timmer_71]

Thanks for the compliments,

ok, here are a couple of "nudes" of my clod. I just 4 linked it in the stock holes on the chassis with threaded rod and brake line. On the axles I ran a small allen head screw through a captured ball end and a spacer above and below the axles. Also I'm running a Novak super duty speed control and 600 Titans off of my emaxx.
It's 11:00 at night so It was hard to get good shots with my old crappy camera. If there is interest I'll get more/better detail for you guys later.

[Timmer_71]

Also I'm running T/E-Maxx shocks that are attached to the top 4-Link rod and I made a small "Lift kit" out of aluminum that attaches to where the top of the original shocks attached to push the suspension down a little bit to allow more flex without the top of the steering rod hitting the bottom of the chassis.
I extended the wheelbase by 1.5" if I remember correctly. It took me a few tries with the threaded rod to get it to look just the way I wanted it too then I cut the brake line to fit over the rods.

[Timmer_71]

Here's a couple of more pics to clear things up.

[4wdmt]

Hey thanks Timmer. Those bare pics turned me on, lol. Those are good effective mods. They gave your clod a big difference in terms of articulation.

[TORQUER]

Nice setup!!!:driving:

[Burnout]

Nice Clods people! Good job for those who still use the stock chassis :D

I just started to work on my Clod again. It's not meant to be a crawler, monster, puller, trail, mud bogger...you get the point! Trying to keep it simple. I already have a modded Clod ;)

Revo pushrods
TLT link mounts
TLT shocks
Narrowed Pede rear wheels
Moabs


That's it. I had to cut the chassis for clearance. I am planning to cut it more and change out all the oem rod ends to Traxxas.

[4wdmt]

Is this the same chassis you posted at RCMT? Those narrowed wheels and MOAB looks good with it. What adapters are you using?

Nice MODs btw.

[Burnout]

Thanks.

LOL yeah, it is the same chassis. The only difference is I just put those wheels on today and took better pics =P

There are no adapters needed. These wheels were actually on my TLT crawler. I had to mill out the centers because you know the TLT axles are too short. Now putting them on the Clod I used Tamiya plastic bushings for the spacers. They fit perfectly inside the centers. Btw, the chrome RPM wheels that you saw is a perfect fit. No spacers or anything needed if anyone wants to know =)

[Burnout]

So I was going through my parts box and remember that I had TLT rod ends laying around. Luckily it was just enough to do the whole truck. Didn't have to spend a dime and plus its better than Traxxas ends (which I was going to use).

These suckers pretty much took out all of the slop it had before. The only slop it had was from the rear steer bellcrank (worn out). I also moved the links above the steering arms.

[clodaholic]

My Clod With GMADE JUNFAC 4 LINK Crawler chassis.
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http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/9/3/8/7/1/webimg/154454737_o.jpg
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http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/9/3/8/7/1/webimg/154454624_o.jpg
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http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/9/3/8/7/1/webimg/154456272_o.jpg

[Willythickfoot]

Hey Alfy,Somehow your Cuda body ended up in Canada

[pasan]

@Timmer_71: That's a really nice build, I think the Clod shall be my next project. I've got an e-maxx and e-revo but they both such limited 'tinkerability' compared to a clod.

[Timmer_71]

Pasan - That's what I like about clod's too. I also have an E-Maxx (Brushless) and several other rc's but the Clod is just made for tinkering around with. I still want to improve the steering on mine without putting the servo's on the axles and maybe a couple of other little things.

[moth_baller]

hi. question. decided to get a clodbuster. will be my first hobby grade rc. done so many static displays that i need something more complicated. have most everything picked out. however. i am confused on exactly how many servos i need. from what i gathered i need two. one for the msc. and one hi torque for the steering. it has 4ws, do i need a separate one for the rear steering? trying not order more than i need. will just be setting it up stock for now til i can afford upgrades. it will just be something to screw around with and annoy the fiance/cat with. also curious to know how much time some of you guys are putting into these things. more or less who has built it stock. how long? still have a lot to learn about these things.

[4wdmt]

If you are planning to build the kit as-is. You will be needing 2 servos. 1 hi-torque servo for steering and 1 standard servo for the MSC. The steering servos will connect both front and rear steering links, so you already have 4WS right of the bat.

As you mentioned, you are planning to make it stock for the moment till you afford any upgrades. But one thing that really needs upgrading before building the kit - full ball bearings. They are cheap. most especially on ebay. You will save yourself from taking it apart again in the future. Next upgrade that I really recommend is ESC.

By the time you played with this thing stock, you will know why there are so many aftermarket stuff you can buy to make it the way you want it to be.

If you can wait a little bit more, the new super clod buster chrome edition will be out soon:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58423

[jshiigi808]

i need some help on picking what motor i should run. my clod is pretty heavy cause im running the new era tube chassie. i dont know what turn motor to run. can someone tell me whats a good motor for brushed and brushless motor for a heavy basher

[30percent]

Rock Bull III Pro Chassis- RC4WD
Clod Axels - Ebay
Axial Beadlocks
Proline Moab XXL Tires
Full Metal X Shocks - RC4WD
Novak Heavy Duty
Integy 65T x2
Airtronics Rock Buster Servos x2
HPI Rubicon Body w/ proline rack

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/OGlonniesexton/Super%20Crawler/27.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/OGlonniesexton/Super%20Crawler/28.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/OGlonniesexton/Super%20Crawler/29.jpg
]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/OGlonniesexton/Super%20Crawler/19.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/OGlonniesexton/Super%20Crawler/20.jpg

Big changes on order.

[4wdmt]

Very nice crawler you got there. I once tried crawling with my clod. Made an RC Gecko clod crawler.

[30percent]

Very nice crawler you got there. I once tried crawling with my clod. Made an RC Gecko clod crawler.

Thanks! I had fun putting this one together. Can't wait to upgrade it, but with all the changes, I should just build another one.

[FESTER2004]

i cant wait for the chrome edition

[4wdmt]

It is out now on epay. Are you getting one?

[redpony1]

I am thinking about making a custom chassis for a clod buster with a Grave Digger body. I love the way it looks and the four wheel steering. I want to use a nitro motor in it or a small cc motor. I've seen other people make their own chassis. What kind of materials do they use and how do they cut it out? I could buy a gas truck chassis and build around it to make it look like a clod buster chassis or I could make it from scratch. Or I could
use a clod buster chassis that came with the truck and modify it to make it work. Would I have problems having it with four wheel steering?

Please give your input for a project like this.

Joe

[redpony1]

I bought my first clod buster on Craigslist the other day. It is a older one and it is in great condition. I really liked how it works and wow on four wheel steering. I think it was really slow and I wished it was faster. There is a switch for (power/economy)- what is the difference? It does not come with locked diff. does it.-(all four tires going all the time).

[st_dragn_wagen]

if i remember right the switch is for switching the motor wiring back and forth from a series circuit to a parallel circuit. one will give you more run time, the other makes it go faster. power = faster. economy = longer run time.
its full time 4 wheel drive and no the front and rear differentials are not locked on a stock clod. but you can lock'm if you want/need to

[redpony1]

Thanks, What about electronic speed control that has hook ups for two batteries. Does that make it run longer and is it worth it.

[Toad]

Hi Out There To Everyone
Sorry I Got Into This Thread I Just Do Not Know Where To Go I Would Like Help. I Just Got The Gmade Stealth Crawler And Novak Goat Rock Crawler Brushless System W/18.5 Motor. I Don't Know What I'm Doing Here. Please Help. Anyone!

[Dodgefan01]

Thanks, What about electronic speed control that has hook ups for two batteries. Does that make it run longer and is it worth it.

It will also help with power "more voltage" :D

[redpony1]

It will also help with power "more voltage" :D

Thanks Dodgefan01

[redpony1]

I am doing alot of research on making my own chassis for a clod rock crawler. I have designs on one now, but how do you now where to place your axle links and shocks. Should I get axles and shocks that I would use on the truck first and place them on the drawings to figure out the axle links.

[Dodgefan01]

Thanks Dodgefan01

No prob. I know i don't have many posts, but been in hobby LONG time :D

[redpony1]

I want to make a show truck and I noticed that silver Alloy parts by Integy are cheaper and look really nice and Aluminum parts are much higher in price. What is the difference between them?

[normalicy]

Wow, I just got done reading this thread from start to finish (few hours). I think I've been inspired to pull mine out of it's case. I haven't used it in.... about 18 years. It's stock except for a complete bearing set. I remember when the R/C magazines were filled with Clods almost exclusively. The big thing at the time was setting up hydrolics on the beds.

[bigcountry1982]

This Is My New Clodzilla3 I Just Bought Sorry About The Bad Pics Will Get Some Better Ones When It Actually Gets To My House Havent Even Put My Hands On It Yet Cant Wait..

[romanjcg]

anyone know where I can get a clod Grill? It doesnt matter if its bowtie or not, i'm desperate.

[Old_School_RC_1]

Tower usually carries them, see they are on order - RPP looks like they have them in stock as of right now.

[romanjcg]

Old-School, thanks for the reply. I checked Tower, they're not in stock at the moment, RPP? Whats that? You say they have them in Stock?

[romanjcg]

Old-School, Found it, thanks alot. I'm ordering right now. Woo hoo!

[romanjcg]

Ahhhh, its out of stock too. Doesnt show up out of stock till you add it to your cart. Wa Wa Waaaaaa. If anybody know's who's got'em(Clodbuster grill or H parts) let me know it would be greatly appreciated. Roman.

[Andyman7778]

Hello, does any one know what the timing should be for the front a rear motors on my Clod? I have two 15-turn Venom motors, I flipped the endbell on the back one so the + and - markings would correspond to the wires that were going to it. I have a Traxxas EVX-2 ESC 16.8 on it. I run two 6-cell 3500Mah NiMh packs. I saw something about doing some crazy wiring in a parallel format, I just want to know what works the best for bashing. I don't race it, I just tear up my front yard. Thanks, Andrew

[mugen69]

Photo of RCMT-Hawaii Finals held on 1/2/2011

Over 50 trucks turned out for the event, which included prizes from

RC4WD
Parma PSE
CPE
Hesse Machine
Hobbietat
Sandy Flemings
TLT Design

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/WF3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/WF1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/WF4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/WF6.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/WF5.jpg

[Old_School_RC_1]

Great pics.....and some great looking trucks in there.

[mugen69]

This years grand prize donated by the hawaiiantrucker808

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/AwesomeKongClodbusterretro9a.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/AwesomeKongClodbusterretro8a.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/faa_00/RC/AwesomeKongClodbusterretro5a.jpg

[quick5pnt0]

Hopefully we can get this thread going again. Here is a pic of my CPE Terminator Clod.
http://clodzone.com/terminatorclod2.jpg

And here is a special effects photo I made of it for a photo contest on this site.
http://clodzone.com/cpe_terminator_clod_buster_transparent.jpg

[mugen69]

RCMTC-HI Retro Clod Race submitted by hywntrucker808

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLzYUc6zSFg&feature=player_embedded

[bobamatic]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=181333575243892&set=a.181333431910573.37452.100001017531546&pid=406356&id=100001017531546
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=181334281910488&set=a.181333431910573.37452.100001017531546
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=181334341910482&set=a.181333431910573.37452.100001017531546
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=181334341910482&set=a.181333431910573.37452.100001017531546


Here's my Clod.

[nitrorulz]

Man, all the Hi guys trucks look cool and very realistic! The vid was the bomb!! I see you guys over at RCMT alot! I wish we had a get together here in my town for Clods like that!

Keep up the Clod action guys! ;)

[slashowned]

I'm about to start my first clod build. I never really even wanted one but my friend had one sitting in his room for like fifteen years so I offered him $30 bucks, and booyah,all I really need are the axles, anyone know if I can run two vellinion vxl-3s in it with a thunder tech rage chassis or should I do it diffrently?

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[Old_School_RC_1]

Here's my stocker build....well sorta. Body was cracked, painted 30 times, a total mess. Stripped and fixed it best I could, and rebuilt it with everything new except the headlight lenses...they are still on the list. Dropped it on a roller chassis i picked up for $60.

Added Axial shocks, a Parma Hemi, custom grill and bumpers. Runs stock motors and 8.4 volts.

Wanted to keep the stock old-school monster feel on this one.

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/dschlegel/clod/02022011006sm.jpg

[Koos08]

I've had a Clod Buster for 22 years.
When I got it took me 20 hours over 2 days to build excluding painting the body.
3 years later I converted it to a Bullhead.

[Bolink Digger]

quick5pnt0 what wheels and shocks are you using on that CPE? I am getting ready to buy one and yours is the cleanest I have seen.

[Mikejordan23]

New to the site....Love seeing some chit chat about Clods. I am and have been obcessed with clods since they came out in 1985. Here are some in my collection.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/006.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/005.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/004.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/003.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/superclass1.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/superclass.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/RC7.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/RC6.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/RC5.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/RC4.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/RC2.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/Clod1.jpg
http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/Clod.jpg

[Mikejordan23]

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/mikejordan1221/Clod.jpg

[tamiya guy]

Here's my Bull Head.
Its a mix of ESP parts and home made.
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/clodbuster.jpg

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/clodbuster2.jpg

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/clodbuster3.jpg