RC clod buster project

[xraycer]

So very cool, Steve!

I have no time for such projects, so I'll just have to stick to the manufactured stuff. Although I did make those sheet metal body panels myself

 

[Fat Homer]

I keep forgetting how long those cloud buster shocks are... looks seriously sweet!!!

 

[Steve_C]

Finished all four brackets for the shocks now to get them turned so the caps are not mounted flush against the plates. Tested it out and very pleased with the travel and smoothness of them now. No binding like before and have a solid 5-6" tire movement with each tires while the rest are still on the ground so that should be pretty well ample for what I plan on since I don't plan on doing crawling. Will be brazing the shock mounts as well as bolted so they will be very rigid. Also started on the interior & floor boards. Got the cockpit diamond plate in as well as seat mounts and seat. Moving onto the rest of the diamond plate flooring next.

 

[Steve_C]

Took a break from the daily grind stuff and spent the whole day relaxing' and working on the clod build. And yes, OCD can be a blessing & a curse at the same time

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Took a break from the daily grind stuff and spent the whole day relaxing' and working on the clod build. And yes, OCD can be a blessing & a curse at the same time

Love the detail

 

[Steve_C]

Working on making my adjustable reinforced link mounts today. Got one side done, still have to do the other. Once these are done then it's just a few more things to do on the scale interior, add some battery mounts, and then I can strip it down again and do the color on the chassis. Originally planned to paint/clear coat it but sent an email for a quote for powder coating. Haven't heard back yet from the place but hoping it will be somewhat affordable as powder coat would be a lot more durable.

 

[Fat Homer]

Seriously impressive build and attention to detail for a RC thats not a crawler...

 

[Steve_C]

Thanks Homer, Appreciate it. Still got some more detail items you will like seeing once they are done. Today I got some parts I ordered (autometer tachometer, steering wheel, MSD bix, shifter, and radiator with dual fans). Should look really scale inside once I get it all done.

Been lots of fine tuning to get the suspension to work the way i want but finally today I have it dialed in. Have the shock mounts redone so that the shocks are now at a bit of a canted angle which is giving it a nice smooth movement with a good deal of travel. Also added a second set of hole in the upper link mounts so that the axle housings sit level without the use of spacers on the bars. Added a flat mount in the bottom of the chassis as well which will serve as a lipo battery mount.

 

[Steve_C]

Now that I have most the chassis built and done I'm working on trying to get some of the smaller stuff finished so I can hopefully have it ready for powder coating in about a week. Working on getting the limiting straps on and the rear steer lock out all fabbed up and done.

 

[Fat Homer]

Love the way you mounted the shock limiter strap on as well...

Now im really dying to see videos of this thing when its up and running... looks like it will be an absolute beast!!!