Homemade Brushless Baja 5B style Buggy

It's made by our one and only rc-m

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[JERRY2KONE]

Yea I think it is time for change, don't you? Mike you should place that pic into the archives and blast up a few new pics of that awsome Baja 5b that you have. That would be much more advantageous for what we are doing here these days. Your site, your decision. Just my 2 cents.

[Jahay]

nice job cutting down the wheel hexs...

I really need a drill press to do this... out of curioisity what tool did you use to slice through the hex to get it to your desired length?

THANKS

[v8hatch]

Just a hacksaw, take your time with it though.

[zueslilbuddy]

For your front shaft the second one, what did you use, was it solid and you drilled it?
Or was it tubing and you just added the set screw holes?

[v8hatch]

It's solid 12mm rod, it's all i had. I took it to a guy i know that has a lathe and drilled into each end then drilled and tapped the side for the grub srcews.

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

There are more amazing builds out there than I could ever hope to achieve, but I am proud of what I have been able accomplish in this hobby, and I am having a lot of fun with it. I wish I could do more. Especially when I see some of these $4K & $5K Baja projects, but I have to live within my available resources $$$$, and keep the addiction under control. The wife got me started in this hobby a few years ago, but I see the look in her eyes at times that tells me that she wishes she hadn't. It is builds like this home made 5b that impress me the most, and hopefully I will be able to do something like this at some point SOON.

I feel lucky to be here on RCM & also on UE with a collection of creative hobbiests sharing all of our projects in a way that inspires each of us to challnge ourselves and keep moving forward with unusual or improved builds that can please and improve our own sense of what we do for fun.

What I love most about this hobby is that it gives all of us a habit or addiction if you will, that may cost a bit more than some others, but it is not a life threatening or serious health issue that would require years of recovery and or therapy to overcome. I do not smoke, chew, or do drugs of any kind, and alcohol is reserved for special occasions not the norm. So it gives us an out without jepordizing are family, our freedom, or our health, which can save all of us big bucks in medical, and/or lawyers fees down the road.

Thanks to each of you for the interest in my work, and the positive comments about my R/C creations. Have a great day guys.

Respectfully, Jerry Hill Prague, Czech Republic, Europe.

Jerry,
I love it! I remember about 2 years ago when i first got fully-hooked on this hobby a few of us here on RCM having the discussion about how RC "saved" us from deadlier addictions. Anyway, its great to see the same ol' folks around, as well as the new comers. Great builds by the way. I agree with you completely when you say its all about the build. Through building RC cars, which i love way more than driving them, i have learned i am very mechanical and can fix things around the house that i used to never do, or i can build that shop i want, or change the brakes on my car. These things i used to never do. And RCM has always been king of the home of amazing one-off creations and brushless builds. I cant wait to post another one sometime in the future cuz that will mean i am full-blown consumed by my healthy addiction for that moment....until the project is done.....and then start saving for the next one. Until then, keep posting great builds like this everyone!
Great 5b creation too v8'!

[JERRY2KONE]

Yea we sometimes forget what this hobby provides for us in the way of an escape keeping us out of trouble from doing other things that a lot of people may have been into prior to R/C. It is a none life threatening hobby that helps keep us away from the crap that so many other are consumed by.

I've said this before but it still holds true. My wife loves that this is my passion, because she knows exactly where I am, who I am with, what I am doing, and shes not worried about somebody sneaking into our lives trying to devide us. Yes how much I spend comes up from time to time, but we always end up finishing our conversation realizing that compared to things like boozing, or smoking, or gambling this is a much better habit to have. Then we thankfully get busy.

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

..... Then we thankfully get busy.

lmao!! nice!

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

lmao!! nice!

Yea I knew you guys would like that. Hea I am 52, not 82. Life is good.

Besides R/C is not my only outlet. R/C is just what I do while she is at work. Yes I live a charmed life, and I am proud of it. I served over 20 years with the US Navy, and now it is my time to relaxe and enjoy my life. The wife has about 6 years to go, and then we can both stay home and play.

We have friends within the US Embassy community around the globe, and although our situation is not totally unique I do get a lot ribbing some days about being a stay at home dad. I just laugh with them, and then say "isn't it time for you to go to work now???" Yea they hate me some days. That is the cross that I have to bare.

[killajb]

You server your time, and planned out your life so that you could enjoy it this way. I applaud you for it, and thank you for your service to our country sir. My dad also did over 20 years and retired as an officer. He's living out his dreams as well and loves that I've shared my RC addiction with him.

[JERRY2KONE]

Thank you for your kind regards. we are all faced with choices and the freedoms to make them without coersean. I still remember at an early age closely observing my surroundings and some of the people of those times in an effort to figure out what made them tick. Watching so many people in their 20's, 30's & even into their 40's unhappy with their lives, and the jobs they chose growing up. I knew at a very young age that I wanted better for myself. Without the gift of rich parents, no money, nor hopes for a privledged education the military seemed to be the best bet for free training, and the idea of being able to retire at the age of 38 looked extremely appealing. Once signed up (Mar/1977) I quickly leanred that if you want the best out of your job you had to strive to be the best at what you did. I moved up quicky through the ranks working my way to the goals that I had set for myself along the way. I knew within the first few months what I wanted out of the Navy and what I hoped to accomplish during my commitment. Complete at least a 20 year career to achieve retirement status at 38, make E-7/CPO/Chief Petty Officer, and become a boot camp drill instructor. Reaching each one of these goals came with hard work and dedication even in the face of resistance and having to overcome great obstacles along the way. Become a fighter and absorb every pit of information/education that becomes available. No one gave me anything, and I had to fight every step of the way to beat out the compitition. That is just the way it is. Now I can look back with pride in knowing that I did my best and it paid off in a big way.

[zueslilbuddy]

v8hatch what did you use to hold the bottom of the body on? Velcro?

[v8hatch]

No mate i used 2 of the bolts that go through the rear diff and then put 2 counter sunk bolts right at the front of the guard into the bottom of the chassis

[zueslilbuddy]

Originally Posted by v8hatch

No mate i used 2 of the bolts that go through the rear diff and then put 2 counter sunk bolts right at the front of the guard into the bottom of the chassis

OK I'm a little confused, (that was easy rite) could you post a pic, either here or in my thread.
Thanks