Indoor 1/24 Rock Crawler Course

[Doom!]

I have to wait for the credit card to cool back down, I have my sights set on the furitek tegu, haven't decided on the motor yet. I wanted to confer with @Pat_ranch before I make a decision though.

 

[WickedFog]

Not trying to hijack your thread but this is very cool and I am most definitely going to do this mod.

Yeah, that is on my list of upgrades. The Teko combo kit should be out this month.

I have to wait for the credit card to cool back down, I have my sights set on the furitek tegu, haven't decided on the motor yet. I wanted to confer with @Pat_ranch before I make a decision though.

Pat likes the Surpass Hobby motors from what I have read.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I've never researched the 24s but have started a day or two ago. Getting more and more interested in them.

 

[Doom!]

Just be ready for some tiny screws!

 

[WickedFog]

I've never researched the 24s but have started the day or two. Getting more and more interested in them.

Warning: These are the most addicting rc's I have ever owned!

Not trying to hijack your thread but this is very cool and I am most definitely going to do this mod.

Oh, and if we were all sitting out in the garage while building this, hanging out, shootin the , some off topic discussion would be no prob. So pull up a chair, grab a brewsky, and hijack away. Topic of the day is RC stuff

 

[Tunedfrog]

Oh, I believe that, I don't own one yet and I'm already addicted lol.

 

[Greywolf74]

After my last micro, I swore Id never own another one but not only did I buy one of these, I'm contemplating buying a second one to modify the crap out of. First though I need some Manfrotto camera mounting gear. That will be my next purchase.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Just be ready for some tiny screws!

Dropping down from HO scale to N scale railroad is quite eye squinting to see those little guy's.
I keep my tiny screw drivers magnetized with an old speaker sitting on my bench. Also works wonders holding extra screws.

 

[WickedFog]

Dropping down from HO scale to N scale railroad is quite eye squinting to see those little guy's.
I keep my tiny screw drivers magnetized with an old speaker sitting on my bench. Also works wonders holding extra screws.

N scale was what I modeled in. Loved it. If you can work on 1/160 scale, 1/24 will be a breeze.

 

[Doom!]

After 30 years of handling large quantities of paper daily, My fingers are very dry, and I have worn most of my finger prints down to non existent, great for crime, but lousy for getting a hold of small objects, not much traction.

 

[WickedFog]

Little update. Got a couple more layers done. Two layers down from the top and everything is glued. I wasn't going to glue all of it yet, but I figured if I need to make changes my hot knife is long enough to make a hole. The tunnel is roughed in, but will set about 3 levels higher. And the rockin bridge is going to actually be just on the edge of this table. That is the only place I could balance it

 

[Tunedfrog]

Man, it's really looking awesome Wicked. Just another thing I used to do on my train layout is the paint I used was just cheap water based paint in flat colors. White, brown, black, grey and tan. Instead of those pain in the arse lids on a metal paint can, I poured the paint in glass canning jars. So much easier to work with.
I really want a couple 24s now and I can definitely make room for a crawler course.
What is the exact width of the 24s at the wheels?

 

[WickedFog]

Man, it's really looking awesome Wicked. Just another thing I used to do on my train layout is the paint I used was just cheap water based paint in flat colors. White, brown, black, grey and tan. Instead of those pain in the arse lids on a metal paint can, I poured the paint in glass canning jars. So much easier to work with.
I really want a couple 24s now and I can definitely make room for a crawler course.
What is the exact width of the 24s at the wheels?

This is with a 10mm wider track with with the Treal hubs.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Perfect thanks. The reason I asked is I have about 6000 popsicle sticks in the shop, I use them for my popsicle stick models I build, and they just might work for a rope bridge.

 

[WickedFog]

Perfect thanks. The reason I asked is I have about 6000 popsicle sticks in the shop, I use them for my popsicle stick models I build, and they just might work for a rope bridge.

That is about the scale, but they might be just a little short (I think). I think I looked at popsicle sticks. I had one of those random grab bags of basswood and balsa wood that I think I got at Menards, so I used wood from it. The thickness and width is probably the same as popsicle sticks though except for the wider ones I threw in there.

 

[Xraycer]

After 30 years of handling large quantities of paper daily, My fingers are very dry, and I have worn most of my finger prints down to non existent, great for crime, but lousy for getting a hold of small objects, not much traction.

This guy has a similar problem

 

[Tunedfrog]

I've got enough of them, I could glue them up for more length. Good gawd, looks like I projects in my near future...

I've also thought about selling all of my train stuff but shipping would kill me.
I know there is big money in model trains.

 

[WickedFog]

I've got enough of them, I could glue them up for more length. Good gawd, looks like I projects in my near future...

I am glad my little project (HAHA) has inspired you man. It is hard to kick that scratch build bug once it takes hold. But it's ok. Your X-Maxx won't be taking up near enough of your time

 

[WickedFog]

Possibly a fun little obstacle

 

[Tunedfrog]

That is looking great Wicked..