I can't believe I missed this thread. What a nice truck.

I was just thinking the same thing:yes:

this build is awesome!

WOW!!
unbeleivable...
the best maxx i have EVER seen..
very VERY excellent super fantastic job!
wheres my thesarus?!

wow, you didnt go for the "upgrade with RPM parts or go aluminum"

you just HAD to show us all up didnt yea:no::no:
Either way tha thing looks SWEEETTT!

Redshift.. :whistle:

I deeply apologize for missing this BAD ASS!!! This is one GREAT build you’ve got going on SIR…:intello: Congratulations I hope you put it up for 2008 best build ??:yes: in not why not !?.... :whistle:

I would love to see some video of it if you had any ?? :neutral:

Thanks for your time Sir it’s a pleasure!..

Shaun.

Nice build. Just sick. Looks like some military stealth attack vehicle.

dude, this has got to be one of the most original builds ive seen. that body is top notch.

I have officially entered in metallover's 2008 Build thread.

Officially I must also make a disclaimer that this project was begun in August 2005, so that might be a little advantage over the guys who started AND finished theirs in 2008.

And this is just really a progressing prototype, I may or may not end up making a final version, there really is no good reason to other than to satisfy my own small issues with symmetry of this and that.

TDC Shaun, I don't have video, I may have to figure that out, looking at your Battle Truck thread I am amazed the effort you put in to that project alone, alot of you guys have so much more time and money into multiple projects- can I really be taken seriously with (1) yes ONE RC?

Ok I do have a HobbyZone Super Cub too, with a brushless, about 4x the power as stock- you know just what a beginner needs.... And so far I suck at helis, and quite possibly planes as well....

I am so out of my league here, but thanks!!!!!!!

Just added my site to my profile. A few years back I went on a bender modding some Tamiya static bike models- check it out...

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzep1vt7/modworld/index.html

cool site, nice bikes!

wow dude,
i saw your post in the "Dream RCs" thread and just read through this entire thread now. what a great truck. all the time and effort has culminated into something beautiful. keep up the good work!

Got a cheesy little vid for you RCMers - on board and off with the beast...

Funny wipeout at about 1 minute :lol:

www.mediafire.com/download.php?jlmutwr4jyy

Awesome vid man!

I've seen customs bodies(but nothing this elaborate), custom chassis, and shock towers, but never custom bulks!!! And never any of this stuff together! Great truck redshift. The most original Maxx I've seen to date! Enjoyed the video.

Great vid, chase-cam sections were funny.

Cool guys I hope to do many more videos, just waiting for weather to break.

Kcaz25 I guess the best way to describe it is bulkless/integrated bulks, if that makes any sense.... but that was one of my design goals, to eliminate the weak point where the bulks attach to the chassis tray on the stocker. As you might imagine that has not been a problem:whistle:

VERY nice work, I love the truck. custom work at it's best! :intello:

My first time seeing this.
 

I must have missed this one before. Now that is how you do a custom home made vehicle. That is a pretty cool rig you built there. Taking a cheap piece of junk and turning it into a work of art is definitely a cool way to go. Nice build Redshift. That shows some real ingenuity.

Hehe it's a stealthy thread... thanks for the compliments:wink:

It is finally bulletproof after doing the 3mm upgrade on the spool and the solid pins on the input shaft and seems to be up to the level I had in mind when I started the project.

I had a 'minor' collision with the 3905 you see in the video, cost him a snapped upper a-arm and two bent shock shafts- cam was off at the time... darn!

A little update, I no longer own the MA garbage mentioned early in the thread (yeah I thought those were impressive at one time:rofl:).

It runs purely on Hyperion Swift 4000 non-hardcase packs now and they must have about 3 times the punch of those 'other' packs, I am still undergeared at 22/64 and the Swift packs don't even get slightly warm like
my Evo25 FP packs.

Also I no longer use grease in the diffs and trans, I use Oil Treatment. Far less drag and doesn't pack like grease of course, and actually stays on the metal under extreme loads- I recommend it for any gear applications.

I am looking to start replacing the temporary parts with final versions and remake some damaged body pieces. Actually for what abuse it took over the winter I am astonished how little damage there is:yipi:

More chase cam videos to come, cams will be mounted on BOTH trucks- gonna be a good time!

That was a well edited fun to watch video. As cool as the truck!

New Video
 

This vid was a blast to make, even tho it was a ton of editing... one in a million shot of me doing a 'stubtoe'- shifting into first then hitting full brake like a dumba$$... but no harm hehe.

Just 2 middle aged boys playin with tech that was a dream not so long ago...

www.mediafire.com/download.php?ixmznlmchjn

I know its nearly 3 months old, but I followed your link in your signature and just had to complement. Excellent job! Gives me some confidence to go ahead and try to build some of my own parts as opposed to just continuously buying the more expensive stuff. Examplarery work for how the RC hobby should be!

.dk

Well it's actually almost a year since I finished the V2. Where does the time go...man.

I am a welder by trade, but retired as far as a source of income, and more a machinist now. BUT this truck was built 95% with a bandsaw, hand drill/drill press and belt sander. As basic as it gets...

The only other items I needed were a shear, punch press, and mill. The mill I needed for the A-arm pivot blocks and motor mount, but I (or anyone) could have done without the shear and punch press, a Dremel would do as well, just a bit slower.

I could have used more exotic materials, but I didn't see a need for them and used what was readily available, and I'd encourage anyone to experiment with scrap material and just try different things until they get what they're looking for strength-wise and aesthetically. Everyone has their own tastes.

Keep it safe and give it a go..... thanks for the compliments!

Awesome video dude... You must've spent a snot load of time on that work... All of my bodies look like it's been runned down by a tank... Great Job..

Man, that is the most wicked thing ever dude!!! Congrats!!!

Looks to me like someone had way too much time, and way too much weed on hand for that project! HA!!

Just kidding.

Wow, I just checked out the vids! Impressive!!!! Like really really awesome footage. Looks like yer influence has rubbed off on yer buddies. All those trucks have wicked bodies and set ups! I need to go back thru the thread to see what yer running. I'm really curious cuz with that kind of driving and carnage, you would think that you'd be blowing diff's left and right!! Those things wheelie on demand like ALL over the place! Must be the ride height? My ERBE will wheelie like mad, even while moving at a pretty good clip. But nothing like yer trucks do. Of course, my ERBE is low slung and handles like it's on rails. This makes me want to pop a MMM and a NEU in my EMaxx now! I've got an LST2 waiting for the combo though.. should be really nice! I can't wait! Too bad it's freezing out!

Nah, it didn't take that much time:whistle:

Thanks J!! But there's really never enough of either is there?

And yeah I only get probably 20-25 runs before the rear pinion takes a crap, that's life for a Traxxas, even if it's only like 25% Traxxas lol.

True, dat!

Yeah, I can imagine the diff fry pretty good! Have you ever tried the 1/8 diff's and the RCM cups? Or is nothing safe? Unless you want me to look back thru the thread, which I will... can you tell me the set up real quick? Motor, ESC, Pinion/Spur, Battery? That's all I need. The rest is unobtainable. HA!

It's all in post #6, gearing is currently 22/64. The 64T is actually a Nitro Hawk part, Traxxas part # is 3164. They don't go that small for the Maxx spurs.

Oh, and it's spooled. Diffs in the rear won't last more than 1-2 runs lol, do not even try with a 15 pound truck:lol:

Definetly top-notch! :)

Wish I had the machining skills and tools; perhaps need to go do some classes at a local juco!

thzero, if you're not looking to make a career out of it, there is a vast amount of info online, way more than enough to get you started!

Jpop, I failed to mention that gearing with my 3906 is not of much use for your 3905 as they are different transmissions. I think my bud is running 22/62, same 9XL 4S setup. It's good for 35ish, as is mine. In answer to your PM question, a spool simply replaces the diff cup for a posi rear end, Traxxas part # 5381X for yours. It's sold as a Revo spool, but those use the same diffs as the 3905 Maxx. If you're looking for the ultimate winter traction, then you can do front and rear. Just be warned it'll steer weird!

shifty... how DARE you expose my ignorance in public!!!!!!!:lol::lol:

BTW.... try saying "steer wierd" real fast over and over... !

Because in this way, your ignorance may help others. In the giving spirit, I felt it worthy of posting.

Did I put a good spin on that?

And no, I will not.

:)

how did you run both trucks at the same time LOL :lol:just kidding awesome work in all editing and MAXX

Raw talent :mdr:

A little update, the Mute is being retired pending a redesign over next winter.

I have an even wilder build in progress, very unlike the Maxx...

Thanks for the comps swifty!