1/6 Losi Hummer (CC1717) Build

[Overdriven]

I think you are spot on with the wheelbase, I wouldve done the same. I like how you have the body almost at the bottom of the chassis.

[aqwut]

Hurry man, I'm so anxious to see this baby run...

[brian015]

Originally Posted by aqwut

Hurry man, I'm so anxious to see this baby run...

Me too. Unfortunately, the most daunting task is still in front of me: painting this big body

All I can hope is that it doesn't turn out too badly.

[brian015]

I decided to try some stiffer shock springs since the 5ive-T front springs are only slightly larger than the RC-Raven springs:



They may end up being too stiff (11.6lb) - we'll see - but they fit on the LST shocks without modification:



I'm also working on some side guards that will attach to the bottom of the chassis and cover the gap between chassis and body - I'll be able to velcro the sides of the body to these:

[yzinger02]

This is by far my favorite build. Keep up the good work!

[brian015]

Thanks, I'm getting there.

Side guards are finished, holes drilled and tapped in the chassis to attach them. Here's how they look installed:





And you might be able to see how the body lines up with these here:


These guards should help protect the batteries - and maybe keep some debris out of the chassis. They will also protect the bottom of the chassis from getting scraped up - we'll see how long they last there. I need to make a skid plate for the front of the truck and then, I guess I'll need to do some painting.

[coolhandcountry]

Very hard to see the side protectors in pics but what I can see looks great.
Can't wait to see the paint on for a more stand out effect.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by coolhandcountry

Very hard to see the side protectors in pics

That's because I made them out of special invisible material, so that if I don't paint the side guards or body, I can have the "Wonder-woman invisible jet" look:

[brian015]

So, the side guards are no longer invisible - they've been painted black:

[brian015]

And with the body on:

[cmac]

Looks really good!!!!!I can't wait to see video!!!!!

[Overdriven]

Now those were the pics I was waiting for! Angle shows how everything fits and sits. Can't wait till I can start on my LST, at least I have your thread to get my fix! Great job, can't wait to see more!

[killajb]

I'm sure you've checked, but was wondering if the tires rub against the body when the suspention is fully compressed. Hard to tell by the pics.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by killajb

I'm sure you've checked, but was wondering if the tires rub against the body when the suspention is fully compressed. Hard to tell by the pics.

Only when the front wheels are turned will the body hit.

[Overdriven]

Questions time. I was mocking up my LST with a RC-M Losi cd mount and I noticed that the 1717 would hit the diff output with 12/50 gearing unless I clearances the fins on the motor. You have the same issue with your custom mounts? Looking back at the 1st page of this thread I noticed you were going to go with 12/54 with an AE cd, you happen to know if the AE 54t fits the Losi cd?