RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post

ZippyBasher · 04:59 PM

Well, I got the new bodies all painted and they are looking pretty killer... I got some shots but I am at work and I didnt load them to photobucket yet... I will post them up later along with some shots of the "Rustler"...

Well I made my new chassis for the Rustler. It was actually extremely easy. Only took about an hour and half to file, drill and countersink all the holes. Its not something crazy fancy, its actually more like a Low CG - Super Stretched Stampede. Only thing I need to MOD is how the Steering top plate connects. The plates sits about 1/4" too wide for my chassis. So I may just make a small Block to attach the chassis to the top plate behind the servo. Should be simple and actually will act as a battery stop for the front.

It is 1/4" 6061-T6511 ~3 wide (not at home, cant remember). Wheelbase is right around 16 inches, and is not too stupid looking considering the width ( I have the EXT FLM Arms). It should actually look pretty cool once I hook up some "Roll Bars" to get that Baja Look. This will be ran on the CC-1512 - 2650, Mamba Max and use either 3s or 4s Depending on where I will run it. Geared 18/56 I should be right around 50mph on 3s with my Masher 2k's and I also have some Badlands 30's (about same height at 5" ) I will most likely switch to when I get the Roll bar done. Now I should be able to mount the batteries far forward and blast on the throttle and not just wheelie all day. I would guess about 5-6 lbs when I am finished.

Also, I bought a complete rebuild kit for some old 8ight shocks I had. I will rebuild them and slap em on here as well, to get a nice plush ride, 15mm shocks on a "Rustler"... Should be sweet.

POST SCRIPT: Anyone know the best kind of material to make a ROLL Cage out of ? I was thinking 3/8" Nylon Rod. But I am not an expert on plastics and am unsure if there is a more suitable material?
Thanks - Sean

	(#56)
ZippyBasher 8th scale Stunt-Driver/Mechanic Offline Posts: 441 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal	01.25.2011, 04:50 PM Well, I got the new bodies all painted and they are looking pretty killer... I got some shots but I am at work and I didnt load them to photobucket yet... I will post them up later along with some shots of the "Rustler"... Well I made my new chassis for the Rustler. It was actually extremely easy. Only took about an hour and half to file, drill and countersink all the holes. Its not something crazy fancy, its actually more like a Low CG - Super Stretched Stampede. Only thing I need to MOD is how the Steering top plate connects. The plates sits about 1/4" too wide for my chassis. So I may just make a small Block to attach the chassis to the top plate behind the servo. Should be simple and actually will act as a battery stop for the front. It is 1/4" 6061-T6511 ~3 wide (not at home, cant remember). Wheelbase is right around 16 inches, and is not too stupid looking considering the width ( I have the EXT FLM Arms). It should actually look pretty cool once I hook up some "Roll Bars" to get that Baja Look. This will be ran on the CC-1512 - 2650, Mamba Max and use either 3s or 4s Depending on where I will run it. Geared 18/56 I should be right around 50mph on 3s with my Masher 2k's and I also have some Badlands 30's (about same height at 5" ) I will most likely switch to when I get the Roll bar done. Now I should be able to mount the batteries far forward and blast on the throttle and not just wheelie all day. I would guess about 5-6 lbs when I am finished. Also, I bought a complete rebuild kit for some old 8ight shocks I had. I will rebuild them and slap em on here as well, to get a nice plush ride, 15mm shocks on a "Rustler"... Should be sweet. POST SCRIPT: Anyone know the best kind of material to make a ROLL Cage out of ? I was thinking 3/8" Nylon Rod. But I am not an expert on plastics and am unsure if there is a more suitable material? Thanks - Sean Maxx - FLM, MMM, CD Med.36x706s Raja - FLM Ext. MM, 1512, 4s SC8ight - MMM, 1520, 6s D8T - MMM 1717 6s My OVERPOWERED Rides "CLICK" Like Playing Cards? Cut-Throat Rummy "CLICK" Last edited by ZippyBasher; 01.25.2011 at 04:59 PM.