1/6 Losi Hummer (CC1717) Build

I love your builds man. Get crackin' on it. I can't wait for the next installment.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by BIG-block

I love your builds man. Get crackin' on it. I can't wait for the next installment.

Thanks - I'd love to have the time to get this thing built quickly, but I think this will be a slow build.

I've already done some work on the motor mount, so I might get that installed before too long a delay.

-brian

[mikey84]

ya $20 was a steal they wand 70 for one twice that size
http://cgi.ebay.com/7075-T6-Aluminum...ht_1343wt_1139

[brian015]

Originally Posted by mikey84

ya $20 was a steal they wand 70 for one twice that size
http://cgi.ebay.com/7075-T6-Aluminum...ht_1343wt_1139

That's a larger sheet, so still a good price - they sold out of the one I bought.

[el tomaso]

I really like your plan. And its never a bad thing having more 1717-powered custom RC trucks in this world

TG

[brian015]

Originally Posted by el tomaso

And its never a bad thing having more 1717-powered custom RC trucks in this world

TG

I agree! I put together the rear diff tonight with some of these parts (and some others):




So I can get it installed with the rear center cvd and see where the cd/motor mount need to go.

[Bmr4life]

How are you cutting the aluminum?

[mjderstine]

why not some countersink bolts?

[brian015]

Originally Posted by Bmr4life

How are you cutting the aluminum?

All by hand:



Even the long 24" cut:

Originally Posted by mjderstine

why not some countersink bolts?

McMaster-Carr did not have M4 flat head bolts long enough - I needed these to be 70mm.

[mikey84]

takes alot of patience there

[Bmr4life]

Originally Posted by brian015

All by hand:



Even the long 24" cut:







McMaster-Carr did not have M4 flat head bolts long enough - I needed these to be 70mm.

Wow, so you wrapped a hack saw blade with tape and went to town huh? How long did that take?

[Jahay]

mate! you really do have patience to cut your own alloy... and so perfectly as well!!!

Nice job!!!

[brian015]

Originally Posted by Bmr4life

Wow, so you wrapped a hack saw blade with tape and went to town huh? How long did that take?

Actually, I was able to use the regular hacksaw with a 12" blade for about 9" in from either side. Then the frame of the saw got in the way of cutting further. It was only the center 6" or so that I needed the blade with the tape handle. It took a little time and patience, but with practice, I've found that I can cut very straight with a hacksaw - its long straight blade can serve as a guide once the cut is started.

[Bmr4life]

Well that's good to know.

[brian015]

Here's the motor mount I made out of 1/4" Al angle (1.5" x 2"):











I drilled the slots so that I could use the range of pinion gears I calculated I might need with the 50t and 54t spur.