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lincpimp · **Lets build some parts!!! -** 07.23.2013, 12:24 AM

Ok, just had a look around the forum and boy does this place seem dead... Hellooooooooooo

Anyways, figured I would try to spice things up a bit (sorry to disappoint you Harold but there will not be any pics of Bondoscrot and Hippie in compromising positions..) with a cool custom build or 2.

I never did finish the 6x6 lst based truck or the Centipede (Shawn named that one), and I feel like I now have the equipment to do so. Pics to follow, and those shall explain alot.

Since I stopped full time rc hobby-ing I have moved back to gunsmithing. Did alot of hands on work and my skillz have imporcved greatly. Recently jumped into machinging parts, so now I can scratch build what I want.

I will detail some stuff in this thread, and give overviews on a few of the custom projects that have been in hiatus.

1st up will be an aluminum transfer diff for the lst. I built the last one by sectioning 2 plastic diff cases together, but always felt that an aluminum case would be best. Int needs to be strong cause all of the force for both sets of rear tires go thru it. Same with the Centipede, although I was thinking that one might get 2 outrunners for power, one to drive the rearmost set of wheels and the other to drive the front and center. Depends on how the trans mount comes out with the BPP torpedo chassis.

Pretty simple in concept, the case holds a std diff and pinion, and also holds a second pinion which is driven off the diff as well. That pinion is attached to the rear most diff. Just a simple way to get drive to two rear differentials.

I have some ideas on the construction and machining, and will do my best to post as much detail as I can. This will also be a father/son project, as my dad recently bought and restored a lathe, so I plan to have him do most of the work on the lathe. My mini mill will likely come in handy for some finishing, and precision drilling/threading. Both of us need some experience with these tools, and aluminum is much more forgiving than steel on the bits and bars.

Still need to order material, but I will be doing the inital design in the followig days. I will also take some pics of the equipment and workspace for you guys, as I know you are all very nosy. Hopefully this will spur everyone to get back to the best part of this hobby, making/modding!!!

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lincpimp Check out my huge box! Offline Posts: 11,935 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell, LA	Lets build some parts!!! - 07.23.2013, 12:24 AM Ok, just had a look around the forum and boy does this place seem dead... Hellooooooooooo Anyways, figured I would try to spice things up a bit (sorry to disappoint you Harold but there will not be any pics of Bondoscrot and Hippie in compromising positions..) with a cool custom build or 2. I never did finish the 6x6 lst based truck or the Centipede (Shawn named that one), and I feel like I now have the equipment to do so. Pics to follow, and those shall explain alot. Since I stopped full time rc hobby-ing I have moved back to gunsmithing. Did alot of hands on work and my skillz have imporcved greatly. Recently jumped into machinging parts, so now I can scratch build what I want. I will detail some stuff in this thread, and give overviews on a few of the custom projects that have been in hiatus. 1st up will be an aluminum transfer diff for the lst. I built the last one by sectioning 2 plastic diff cases together, but always felt that an aluminum case would be best. Int needs to be strong cause all of the force for both sets of rear tires go thru it. Same with the Centipede, although I was thinking that one might get 2 outrunners for power, one to drive the rearmost set of wheels and the other to drive the front and center. Depends on how the trans mount comes out with the BPP torpedo chassis. Pretty simple in concept, the case holds a std diff and pinion, and also holds a second pinion which is driven off the diff as well. That pinion is attached to the rear most diff. Just a simple way to get drive to two rear differentials. I have some ideas on the construction and machining, and will do my best to post as much detail as I can. This will also be a father/son project, as my dad recently bought and restored a lathe, so I plan to have him do most of the work on the lathe. My mini mill will likely come in handy for some finishing, and precision drilling/threading. Both of us need some experience with these tools, and aluminum is much more forgiving than steel on the bits and bars. Still need to order material, but I will be doing the inital design in the followig days. I will also take some pics of the equipment and workspace for you guys, as I know you are all very nosy. Hopefully this will spur everyone to get back to the best part of this hobby, making/modding!!! Alot of Savage parts for sale!!!