GateCreeper build

[cdstatz]

Got enough parts in this afternoon to start in on my GateCreeper. I'm running most of the Rock Pirates line up for the Element. A HH crawlmaster 550 10t with a HW1080. Not sure yet on whose servo or tires. and of course the Creeper cab. Should be a fun build

 

[cdstatz]

trying to get idea on how the body's going to look on the chassis

 

[cdstatz]

Guess I should have started this over in the RC Garage and Projects.... any way to move it? or should I just delete and start another thread?

 

[Doom!]

I'd say it's fine where it is. Don't think anyone will call you out on it, it's a crawler.

 

[cdstatz]

well ok then..... Got a little more done on the build. I got the transmission built, went with the 11.8% overdrive option. Installed the HH Crawlmaster 550 10t bolted on. went with a 13t pinion for now. Have 14t-16t as other options if needed. Got both diffs built and greased with Lucas red n tacky. Also I went ahead and replaced the battery connection on the 1080 to a IC3 and added a led for my servo (YTD) Up next, building some links and shocks

 

[Jimbobjr]

Nice looking build so far! I just bought the kit. The sale, free shipping plus a 15$ coupon put it over the edge for me.

 

[cdstatz]

The Memorial day sale got me on this one just been saving up for the the Rock Pirates shock towers and rock sliders before I started to build. Now saving up for their Bed and battery tray. good Luck on your build.... post up pictures and ask if you have any questions on your build, there are a few of us here that done a few Gatekeeper build.

 

[WickedFog]

Looks like a fun project!

 

[cdstatz]

Got a little more done on the GateCreeper. Got the links and shocks built. Installed a HH SHV500 servo. Instead a spare/ temporary radio and receiver. Did a little testing to see if everything works..... so far so good. also a temp set of wheels and tires just for testing

 

[Jimbobjr]

Hows this running? I have mine nearly built. Going mostly stock but with a Jconcepts Gozer body and some garage made bits (bumper, body mounts, sliders...) Its a quality kit with pretty good instructions.

 

[cdstatz]

Hows this running? I have mine nearly built. Going mostly stock but with a Jconcepts Gozer body and some garage made bits (bumper, body mounts, sliders...) Its a quality kit with pretty good instructions.

Thanks for asking but still working on the build. Did some test runs just to make sure it all works right but that's about it. More updates to follow
ok more progress on the GateCreeper build..... I had ordered the offset panhard mount from Hardcore RC and got it installed. Looks and works great. Clears the front diff with no issues. Also installed the Rock Pirates Hardline bed. Ended up making my own front mount to help support the front of b the bed. now on to mounting the cab and coming up with a front bumper.

 

[Jimbobjr]

Looks great! I’ve been running mine and starting to get it dialed in. I had to shorten the lower front links to get the panhard to clear the pumpkin. Going by the directions my suspension was not even close to full range before binding up. The one you have there is the way to go.

 

[cdstatz]

Thanks.... I at first I was running a small spacer between the pan hard bar and the mount on the diff to get some extra clearance. So far these are working great. got one on this build and my first Gatekeeper build.

 

[cdstatz]

well I'm no painter by any means but this didn't turn out as bad as I thought it was. to heavy handed with the candy apple green paint and my tape lines blead through but for a crawler it's not too bad.....

 

[Tunedfrog]

Great looking rig.

 

[Doom!]

Love the colors, Ya done good! how has it handling for you? I'm liking the rock pirates bits.

 

[cdstatz]

So my ScalerFab front bumper showed up this afternoon while I was at work. Had some free time this evening while Lori was out with friends sooo I ran with it. Trimmed back the frame rails and the mounting brackets on the bumper, drilled some new mounting holes and got it mounted up. still need to do some final trimming and touch up the paint. Still haven't had it out much, just enough to do some basic testing, still need wheels and tires.

 

[WickedFog]

Damn fine rig man! Love it!

 

[Doom!]

Really is badass!

 

[cdstatz]

thank you gentlemen .... couldn't stand it any longer not having a nice set of rims for it so I ordered up a set of Treal wheels this morning... shgould be here Tuesday.... now down to what tires???