Tamiya-saurus-Rex V3 TXT project

[Mod Man]

Yes, I do outsourcing. My typical shop rate is $50 an hour. But, depending on the job, I can adjust that. I can make most anything. It all depends on how many operations are required and the programing time. Motor mounts are not too tough. A whole gearbox would be costly.

Oh, I do not use CAD software. I do all programming in G-code. So, I cannot take a DXF file or CAD drawing and produce a part accordingly. I would need a dimentioned drawing that I could program from.

I did not start this thread to drum up work, though. I have enough orders to fill (heli products I manufacture). If you want something designed and machined, shoot me a PM.

Bear in mind, anything that is one-off will seem expensive because you are paying for programming time and setup for one part. But, I do a bit of outsourcing for people anyway.

Anyway, I have about 50 to 60 hours of progamming and machining time in the truck so far. Of course, some of that was for various layouts I have tried and abandoned. For example, this is the third gearbox/transfer case I have made for it.

Matt

[Mod Man]

Here are some recent pics.

You can see the InetRC aluminum axle housings (housing spools and CVDs), and my new suspension system. The CF plate acts as both the top link/s and swaybar. This is sort of a 5 link suspension.

Anyway, it is coming together! I have all the parts for the rear end as well. I just have to assemble it.

Matt