I had another, general thread going about this in the RC Rock Crawlers forum, but since I am actually working on the build now I figured I would start an official build thread.
My first build ever
I'll call it Dirty Dom
It's a FEDCO SCX24 LCG Chassis Carbon Fiber Chassis - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCS4XV7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
with a what I call a Dead Gladiator wheelbase - Deadbolt front, Gladiator rear - not common, not sure if it has even been done.
Right now it's just the chassis and the Injora High clearance links -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKPPJR3H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKQ2GDFK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Currently sitting on stock shocks, axles and wheels - just a mock up, those will all be upgraded.
As this is my first build ever, I just threw the factory parts on from others I had that I upgraded from my other crawlers. I really haven't even worked on these things much, my other two, my JLU and Basecamp, I had the work done my a friend - I call him my mechanic. But I figured it was time to learn how to do this, and what better way than a build form scratch. So by using some of the factory parts I have, it gave me experience on how they go together.
Next I'm going to do all the electronics to get it moving, then I'll upgrade the factory parts - wheels, tires, shocks, axels. I did get an Injora INJORA Brass Skid Plate-Heavy , 15g. But I am just gong to wait until I put the motor/tranny in and install them all at once. I also have the appropriate length Meus drive shafts that I will install then, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4YFYRVG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4YGHQDW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Here's how it sits currently
I have all the rest of the parts picked out, just need to order as the funds come in.
As I said, I'll start with electronics. I am going brushless, which will be my first brushless rig as well.
I plan on playing around with different shock lengths, I will be getting 43mm and 51mm, as well as brass rings for the wheels so I can adjust the weight bias, and different softnesses of the silicone tire inserts. I will be doing a 4 wheel steer set up (another 1st), with the Meus isokinetic axels.
I really want to play around, experiment, and learn. Going for a comp build, not necessarily budget, but not sky's the limit, either.
It will most likely be a long winter where I am - right on Lake Erie in PA, so I will have plenty of time to wrench.
I don't have the cool 4 corner scaled or a set up table, but I do have my own, home made obstacles I can at least do testing on.
Right now by biggest concern, as discussed in the other thread, is fitting gall of the electronics. I have some ideas thanks to help I received in that thread.
My first build ever
I'll call it Dirty Dom
It's a FEDCO SCX24 LCG Chassis Carbon Fiber Chassis - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCS4XV7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
with a what I call a Dead Gladiator wheelbase - Deadbolt front, Gladiator rear - not common, not sure if it has even been done.
Right now it's just the chassis and the Injora High clearance links -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKPPJR3H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKQ2GDFK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Currently sitting on stock shocks, axles and wheels - just a mock up, those will all be upgraded.
As this is my first build ever, I just threw the factory parts on from others I had that I upgraded from my other crawlers. I really haven't even worked on these things much, my other two, my JLU and Basecamp, I had the work done my a friend - I call him my mechanic. But I figured it was time to learn how to do this, and what better way than a build form scratch. So by using some of the factory parts I have, it gave me experience on how they go together.
Next I'm going to do all the electronics to get it moving, then I'll upgrade the factory parts - wheels, tires, shocks, axels. I did get an Injora INJORA Brass Skid Plate-Heavy , 15g. But I am just gong to wait until I put the motor/tranny in and install them all at once. I also have the appropriate length Meus drive shafts that I will install then, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4YFYRVG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4YGHQDW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Here's how it sits currently
I have all the rest of the parts picked out, just need to order as the funds come in.
As I said, I'll start with electronics. I am going brushless, which will be my first brushless rig as well.
I plan on playing around with different shock lengths, I will be getting 43mm and 51mm, as well as brass rings for the wheels so I can adjust the weight bias, and different softnesses of the silicone tire inserts. I will be doing a 4 wheel steer set up (another 1st), with the Meus isokinetic axels.
I really want to play around, experiment, and learn. Going for a comp build, not necessarily budget, but not sky's the limit, either.
It will most likely be a long winter where I am - right on Lake Erie in PA, so I will have plenty of time to wrench.
I don't have the cool 4 corner scaled or a set up table, but I do have my own, home made obstacles I can at least do testing on.
Right now by biggest concern, as discussed in the other thread, is fitting gall of the electronics. I have some ideas thanks to help I received in that thread.
