XXX Project JawDroppinJeepCrawlin - Page 3

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #41 01-16-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nw~hummer

i was thinkin of gettin the revell jeep.. how much would you sell another chassis for??

Not sure yet, It's pretty complicated and I will post photos once it's furthur along. Probably tonight or tommorrow.

nw~hummer · #42 01-16-2009, 05:15 PM

cool! well when you get it all figured man, let me know cuz im really interested!

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #43 01-16-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nw~hummer

cool! well when you get it all figured man, let me know cuz im really interested!

no problem, Just be sure to check here to be sure you like the finished chassis.

amorton94 · #44 01-16-2009, 05:47 PM

WOW! talk about ground clearence! lol

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #45 01-17-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by amorton94

WOW! talk about ground clearence! lol

Hell yeah. Okay here are some more mock-ups of the TRI-XCK (Crawl King CF Chassis) Of course I mock-up with Lexan. I can't wait to get the CF chassis cut, but it will probably be 2-3 more days until the design is ready. Remember this is the first mock-up and I don't know if it will need changes or re-design yet. So here are some pix of the rear end of the chassis so far.

wadethejuggalo · #46 01-17-2009, 11:36 AM

how thick is your lexan?? where do you get it? and what do you cut it with? sorry for all the questions

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #47 01-17-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wadethejuggalo

how thick is your lexan?? where do you get it? and what do you cut it with? sorry for all the questions

It is PARMA .040 x 8" x 9" (#10422) I get it at my local RC Hobby Shop for $4.49. You should be able to find it easily. You can cut it with a hobby knife and scissors. Here is a link for the same stuff online. http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...er=10422/137.0

xmodkidd33 · #48 01-17-2009, 12:47 PM

How much can it articulate?

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #49 01-17-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xmodkidd33

How much can it articulate?

There is no limit, you can set it to how much to want it to articulate. Check back at the photos to see where mine is set.

bigez · #50 01-17-2009, 01:23 PM

that is shaping up to be a nice chassis i may have to get one when you finich them that is a lot of space and what kind of batts are you going to use

Lancer_Man · #51 01-17-2009, 02:38 PM

How is 4WD gonna work? Good idea, but looks a little complicated to get 4WD working with that.

Keep it up!

BulletsRain · #52 01-17-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancer_Man

How is 4WD gonna work? Good idea, but looks a little complicated to get 4WD working with that.

Keep it up!

I kind of wondered that too....

I really like the design though.

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #53 01-17-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancer_Man

How is 4WD gonna work? Good idea, but looks a little complicated to get 4WD working with that.

Keep it up!

For now 4x4 still works as normal. Drive shaft which is not on right now. I am working on 2 different alternatives and will post which I decide on after I work it out.

***The work up on the XCK Chassis.

I've been testing the flex shaft system today and it seems to be working very well. I will post updates and photos as usual when I get there.

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #54 01-17-2009, 07:38 PM

Well the Pen Tube mock-up is going well (refer to XXX free modding service for more details). The system definately works, but for now is a bit rough on the gears. I am working all that out and plan to get it running smoothly before the weekend ends. (I can't mockup the belt and shaft system until the parts I ordered get in.

PS- With this chassis the mock-up is a little harder because the Lexan flexs, as you can see in the photos. I can't wait to get done with the mock-up and cut the CF so that stops.

bondo · #55 01-17-2009, 08:08 PM

pretty wild ideas for the shaft but IMO your overlooking the obvious.
1:18 scale aluminum dogbones.
they would be alot more practical and probably alot more durable in a bind.
fabbing cups would be the easy part.

TAKEO · #56 01-17-2009, 08:12 PM

thats one big jeep
haha

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #57 01-17-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bondo

pretty wild ideas for the shaft but IMO your overlooking the obvious.
1:18 scale aluminum dogbones.
they would be alot more practical and probably alot more durable in a bind.
fabbing cups would be the easy part.

Yeah your right. I did think about a setup like that, but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. If you have a link I would definatly check into that again.

nw~hummer · #58 01-17-2009, 08:33 PM

awesome! i was thinkin of dogbones aswell, as soon as i seen the flex tube i was thinkin why not put dog bones and fab a shaft in the middle LOL but still pretty creative!

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #59 01-17-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bondo

pretty wild ideas for the shaft but IMO your overlooking the obvious.
1:18 scale aluminum dogbones.
they would be alot more practical and probably alot more durable in a bind.
fabbing cups would be the easy part.

Well this is the problem I have with 1/18 dogbones. They look very cool, but are to long. I can't get any extra clearance without doing some SERIOUS modding. I can only fit 1 in yet alone a double ended coupling in the middle. Unless you have any ideas.

Donziikid · #60 01-17-2009, 10:29 PM

Try yourself a pair of these from ProBoat:

ProBoat MiniV U-Joints: $4.99.

I'm sure with a little shopping around you can probably find a larger pack for the same price or possibly the same sized pack for a little less.

Cheers,
Kyle.

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