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William
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test this account, then we'll edit mail and name ifi t's ok
Jchung007
pass is bond007
try it
Jchung007
pass is bond007
try it
Supreme Reign
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You know, I had the same problems when I used the proxy and other RCMT adress to log in, but it's fine now that the regular site is back up.
JChung, those parts are beautiful. Let's get building:willy
JChung, those parts are beautiful. Let's get building:willy
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William
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ok, I'll nuke that testing account now
Jchung
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Here's some new pics. I didn't bother putting in the servo yet since I don't have all the electronics yet. It also needs a few more alloy pieces: bumpers and wheels. Going to pick up some purple locknuts for the cantilevers.
I need to get some outdoor shots of this thing, it looks amazing now.
I need to get some outdoor shots of this thing, it looks amazing now.
offroadford4x4
Senior Member
Damn, that looks awsome! I wish I woulda bought it Lol
Hows about some RC4WD alumi axles case ;-)
Hows about some RC4WD alumi axles case ;-)
Jchung
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I wish I could afford a set of those:drool
To tell you the truth, in the beginning of this build, I only plan to use silver accents with a lot of black and purple. But apparently GPM doesn't make a lot of purple stuff for the TLT...and a lot of the stuff is getting discontinued. So I had to get them in silver.
Anybody know if it's possible to get purple anodized screws?
For electronics, I am saving up for a brushless system. But I still haven't decided on which combo yet. The most important thing for me is the motor must be anodized purple because I think that will really make the tubing stand out.:tong
To tell you the truth, in the beginning of this build, I only plan to use silver accents with a lot of black and purple. But apparently GPM doesn't make a lot of purple stuff for the TLT...and a lot of the stuff is getting discontinued. So I had to get them in silver.
Anybody know if it's possible to get purple anodized screws?
For electronics, I am saving up for a brushless system. But I still haven't decided on which combo yet. The most important thing for me is the motor must be anodized purple because I think that will really make the tubing stand out.:tong
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William
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trinity used to have purple screw packs you can try them
As for purple motor, maybe something from novak but if you come up against a mamba you'll be history. Castle Creations mamba motors and controllers make novak's brushless look well "tyco" :rof
As for purple motor, maybe something from novak but if you come up against a mamba you'll be history. Castle Creations mamba motors and controllers make novak's brushless look well "tyco" :rof
Supreme Reign
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JChung, that's a hot setup! I love the shocks. Don't forget that Hacker makes purple brushless motors.
Jchung
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Thanks Supreme!
The CC Mamba lower 2 models is actually what I am looking at. I don't want this truck to be overly ballistic because it will destroy it
The brushless idea is more for the looks really. If I can find a anodized purple can brushed motor, I would go for it. But something like a Feigao can is what I am ultimately after.
Also, anybody know if there's some sort of "principle" to designing cantilevers? I am in the process of designing(hand drawing) a second TLT project and I am looking to make some cants since the stock ones won't work with my setup. I am looking to make a prototype myself out of lexan and plexiglass(easy to cut with scroll saw and band saw) first to see if it works; if so, I will look for someone to replicate them in aluminum alloy for me.
The CC Mamba lower 2 models is actually what I am looking at. I don't want this truck to be overly ballistic because it will destroy it
The brushless idea is more for the looks really. If I can find a anodized purple can brushed motor, I would go for it. But something like a Feigao can is what I am ultimately after.
Also, anybody know if there's some sort of "principle" to designing cantilevers? I am in the process of designing(hand drawing) a second TLT project and I am looking to make some cants since the stock ones won't work with my setup. I am looking to make a prototype myself out of lexan and plexiglass(easy to cut with scroll saw and band saw) first to see if it works; if so, I will look for someone to replicate them in aluminum alloy for me.
Jchung
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I cut one side of my mini TXT chassis out today. Just an idea I had that I wanted to try out. The material is 3mm lexan. The design, as many can see, is based on the TXT chassis. It stretches the stock wheelbase a little, not too much, maybe under an inch. I still want to keep the monster truck look using the TLT axles. I hand drew the chassis to 1:1 scale on paper, then scanned 2 copies of it and glued them on the lexan and started cutting! I hope this works out, then I can get them made in aluminum.
It took me a couple of hours to cut one side. I will do the other side maybe on the weekend.
It took me a couple of hours to cut one side. I will do the other side maybe on the weekend.
Supreme Reign
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Cool:tmb Too bad Tamiya didn't do the same thing instead of the ugly stock chassis.
Jchung
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Thanks! Yes I agree, the stock chassis leaves a lot to desire for. I guess this is my version of "What Tamiya should have made" for the TLT chassis. This is going to be another loooong project since I design this for the RC4WD R2 transmission and I have to take a while to save up for that.:willy
Too little money, yet too many projects. I just received this couple weeks ago for another TLT build.:bang
Too little money, yet too many projects. I just received this couple weeks ago for another TLT build.:bang
Jchung
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Hi guys, I am just starting to prepare the body for mounting. I have 2 spare TLT bodies right now. One that I will use for a "cutting" template for the painter. The other will go for custom painting.
My question now, do you guys think I should cut away the whole rear bed and window for the tube frame to protrude out? Also, I searched around for real monster truck pictures and noticed their wheel wells are cut a lot wider, so I will be following that too. Just deciding on the bed right now.
Lastly, I am still undecided on the paintjob. At first I wanted to go with metallic purple as the main theme with white lightning streaks. But after seeing kjr2's chrome paintjob on his clod, now I want maybe purple chrome with some plain chrome accents.:willy:drool
My question now, do you guys think I should cut away the whole rear bed and window for the tube frame to protrude out? Also, I searched around for real monster truck pictures and noticed their wheel wells are cut a lot wider, so I will be following that too. Just deciding on the bed right now.
Lastly, I am still undecided on the paintjob. At first I wanted to go with metallic purple as the main theme with white lightning streaks. But after seeing kjr2's chrome paintjob on his clod, now I want maybe purple chrome with some plain chrome accents.:willy:drool
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William
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do the wheelwells first, then if it's not enough do the bed area:tmb
Jchung
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The bed have to be cut somewhat. Because the frame is suppose to stick out to the bed, or the body will be sky high:tong
But if I only cut what is necessary for the frame to clear. It is only half of the bed. That's why I thought cutting the whole bed would look nicer because I have never seen only half of the bed cut lol:rof
But if I only cut what is necessary for the frame to clear. It is only half of the bed. That's why I thought cutting the whole bed would look nicer because I have never seen only half of the bed cut lol:rof
Jchung
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Some updates.
I narrowed a set of stock Pajero XC wheels for my flywheels swampers, they fit perfectly. I doubt they will even need gluing because they are such a tight fit, my fingers still hurt from forcing them on the wheels.:willy
At the moment, I am not sure where I am going to use them. Maybe on the XC, or F350, or wait for my K2-3S build.:wnk
Also, I cut a two more pieces for my custom chassis. I might cut more tomorrow if time allows.
Lastly, here's some pics of the tires that I plan to use on my monster TLT. They are Flywheels that I picked up when I bought the swampers. But I only bought one of them for test fitting. I had to chop up the included toy wheel and a stock TLT wheel to make a new wheel that fit the tire and mounts on the TLT axle. They are only a little smaller than the stock tires. Look pretty good I think! But it took me about 1.5 hours to make one wheel. I still need to find and buy 3 more and spend another 4.5 hours to make them:bang
I narrowed a set of stock Pajero XC wheels for my flywheels swampers, they fit perfectly. I doubt they will even need gluing because they are such a tight fit, my fingers still hurt from forcing them on the wheels.:willy
At the moment, I am not sure where I am going to use them. Maybe on the XC, or F350, or wait for my K2-3S build.:wnk
Also, I cut a two more pieces for my custom chassis. I might cut more tomorrow if time allows.
Lastly, here's some pics of the tires that I plan to use on my monster TLT. They are Flywheels that I picked up when I bought the swampers. But I only bought one of them for test fitting. I had to chop up the included toy wheel and a stock TLT wheel to make a new wheel that fit the tire and mounts on the TLT axle. They are only a little smaller than the stock tires. Look pretty good I think! But it took me about 1.5 hours to make one wheel. I still need to find and buy 3 more and spend another 4.5 hours to make them:bang
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William
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that slick looks HOT