1/6 Losi Hummer (CC1717) Build

[_paralyzed_]

Compared to a traditional r/c the u looks a little out of place, but for a custom build I love it!

There is plenty of strength there, a few random holes won't weaken anything, I say you cut holes to run wires and further cleanup the wiring. I like what you did with the motor wires.

[pinkpanda3310]

I've seen angle used like that in a few cars. TBH it does look a bit ghetto but it adds so much rigidity. Nice work Brian.

I was thinking of getting some of these baja wheel extenders. I was thinking to use the fronts, lop off the 12mm axle and dill out the centre to suit the lst axle. Do you think this would work?

[brian015]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

I've seen angle used like that in a few cars. TBH it does look a bit ghetto but it adds so much rigidity. Nice work Brian.

I was thinking of getting some of these baja wheel extenders. I was thinking to use the fronts, lop off the 12mm axle and dill out the centre to suit the lst axle. Do you think this would work?

That could work. Or you could use the rears with a 8mm id, 12mm od insert.

[pinkpanda3310]

It occurred to me that I could use a sleeve but it would need to be a snug fit to reduce slop.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

It occurred to me that I could use a sleeve but it would need to be a snug fit to reduce slop.

Yes - but if you could find some 12mm rod or thick walled tube, you could drill a 8mm hole and be in business.

But if you want the full extension of these pro-line adapters I'm using, they are a direct fit on an 8mm axle. I only have to add an insert to them when I make them shorter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Line-23m...item2318c5e810

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by brian015

Yes - but if you could find some 12mm rod or thick walled tube, you could drill a 8mm hole and be in business.

Like this? For the effort of drilling out a sleeve I might as well get the baja hex's and drill them.

The price of those prolines is pretty hard to go past

[brian015]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Like this? :

Perfect - I've ordered Al tube from that seller before.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Compared to a traditional r/c the u looks a little out of place, but for a custom build I love it!

There is plenty of strength there, a few random holes won't weaken anything, I say you cut holes to run wires and further cleanup the wiring. I like what you did with the motor wires.

Thanks Harold. And, yes, I was thinking about drilling a few holes for the wires - they would have to be big enough to fit a servo wire connector - so I'll see.