roll cages

[dj_collins]

could someone please give me some pointers on how I can make a good roll cage for a 1/10th scale 4wd nitro powered monster truck

befoe I grind all of the roof off :\

cheers

i will be putting a picture up but my computer and laptop are both screwing up

 

[dj_collins]

an external roll cage

how do i post the pictures if when i click on the insert image button and nothing heppens what could i do

ignore that please i was just trying to post the picture and failed

 

[syphon68]

Olds97_lss can spout some knowledge your way about making homemade roll cages he has had several revisions on his Savage and it looks pretty good. below is a link to the thread. Also if you use the search feature you can find some info. Me I am lazy so I just bought mine.


https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70255&highlight=roll+cage

 

[dj_collins]

thanks for that

is it possible to get ones that can sit around the whole cover instead of just the engine

 

[dj_collins]

here are the pics of my truck

 

[dj_collins]

sory if they are a bad resolution/ quality

 

[syphon68]

Haven't heard of anyone haveing luck with exo cages and for that truck you probably aren't going to find an aftermarket cage so looks like you need a welder and some round bar.

 

[ncpopeye]

Roll Cage

Hi
You mite want to look at RC Solutions thay make a lot roll cages for RC Cars and Trucks Here is the web link http://www.RC-Solutions.com

 

[olds97_lss]

Bodies are a throwaway/wear item just like tires. Part of the purpose of a body is to keep crap from ending up on your engine, servos and chassis. Another purpose of a body in a wreck is that it allows the truck to slide on the ground vs stick into the ground. Sliding dissipates impact energy much better than something sticking in the ground halting the movement. (trust me, I know!)

As already noted, I build mine pretty much to protect the engine and rear shocks (if possible), since 90% of the time when landing badly, it's on the top or the rear.

Hard core bashers also make them out of delrin rod. An older member here (skip) made the first ones I had seen many years ago. I've seen another guy making them on here but for the life of me I can't recall his login to search them up.

A quick search on google took me to this:
http://ma1n5t.blogspot.com/2009/01/infin80-savage-xl-nylon-roll-cage-this.html

Found these too just for ideas:

Delrin is about the only way I'd go if I didn't want to run a body. Adds a slick contact and protection. Gives the truck a more "rugged" look that makes it look less like a truck though.

 

[MaxxRollcage]

1/4" 316 SS tubing its just tacked together probably have an hour of finish welding
Bolt on aluminum body panels will be next.

 

[Doom!]

Welcome to the forum, some really nice work. Do you start with a diagram?

 

[MaxxRollcage]

No I just bent it to match the lines on the truck and what i thought looked nice.

 

[Greywolf74]

Looks good. I need to develope some welding skills! lol