Warthog is done

[robmob]

Here are the completed pics before it's maiden run.

It was a fun build and all I can say is thank god for the Dremel tool.

Started with Axial ARTR

• HBZ Warthog Pro Comp SS Chassis
• Holmes Hobbies 7T Puller Motor
• MaxAmps S3 2000mah Batt
• Castle BEC
• Mamba Max ESC
• MIP C-Drive Splines (No. 08101)
• Losi Crawler Shocks (No. LOSA5082) with Losi Yellow Springs (No. LOSA5148) in the rear and HPI shaft ends (No. 85050)
• Losi Rock Claws
• Proline 8-Shooters
• GH Racing Silver Aluminum Servo Mounts (NO. 04038)
• Hot Racing Hard Anodized Tranny Gear Set (No. SCP1000T)
• East End Machining Motor Mount
• East End Machining Delrin Tranny Mounting Plate
• CDW Chromoly Tranny Outputs
• STRC Black Aluminum Lock Out with Steel Driveshafts in the rear (No. STA30494BK)
• STRC Black Aluminum Upper Suspension Link Mounts (No. STA80015BK)
• STRC Black Aluminum Hub Carriers (No. STA80012BK)
• STRC Black Aluminum Steering Knuckles (No. STA80004BK)
• Axial Universal Set (No. AX30464)
• Axial Heavy Duty Bevel Gear Sets F/R (No. AX30395)
• Axial Upper Link Plate (No. AX30497)
• Axial Slipper Clutch (No. AX30414)

The 7T Holmes Hobbies Cobalt Puller Motor is insane with the 3S lipo I am using. If I can't climb over it, I can just jump over it.

Shortly after these pics, it got it's first rock rash followed by much more. She is no longer nice looking on the underside.

I have already started ordering parts for my next build which will use the Bender chassis and the RS4 bug body.

 

[RC Addict]

Insanely cool! I haven't been bitten by the crawler bug yet but you are tempting me into it. Would I be considered a candy-ass if I started with an Axial RTR?

 

[h8z2luze]

OOOO AHHHHH WOW That is so sick!!! I am about to order my Axial ARTR That is one of the best looking builds I have seen rob Very nice. What servo is that?

 

[robmob]

Insanely cool! I haven't been bitten by the crawler bug yet but you are tempting me into it. Would I be considered a candy-ass if I started with an Axial RTR?

Not in my book.


After running the Warthog, I can see the benefit of rear dig. It takes some real estate to turn around.

My next one will use a DNA dig unit which I ordered last night. I plan on having the best of both worlds.

OOOO AHHHHH WOW That is so sick!!! I am about to order my Axial ARTR That is one of the best looking builds I have seen rob Very nice. What servo is that?

It is a Hitec 5955 TG. 333oz of torque at 6V.

 

[slowngreen]

333oz??? holy damn i bet thats awesome. great looking rig man.

 

[h8z2luze]

Ahh I got excited for a second cause I have the 595MG but its only like 60 oz. haha Thought I might be able to use it but I guess not lol.

 

[savon]

Very nice looking crawler rob

 

[Lessen]

That's one cool lookin rig Rob!

 

[sweetdiesel]

Very very nice rig Rob! I love the paint scheme on the warthog chassis.

 

[chip cross]

Insanely cool! I haven't been bitten by the crawler bug yet but you are tempting me into it. Would I be considered a candy-ass if I started with an Axial RTR?

You gotta start somewhere.

333oz??? holy damn i bet thats awesome. great looking rig man.

I run a Jr 8711 on my comp rig it is rated at 403 oz at 6v


Very nice rig you have there.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

Rob, it's beautiful. I've really been waiting on the pics of this build. The skidplate looks great on that chassis. How are you liking it so far? I think I run my claws the other way on my rigs. I wonder if I run them backwards from how they're supposed to be.

Insanely cool! I haven't been bitten by the crawler bug yet but you are tempting me into it. Would I be considered a candy-ass if I started with an Axial RTR?

The Axial ARTR is a lot more truck for the money, and a whole lot more capable on the rocks. If you need help with the electronics I can help you get what you need without spending too much money on them, if you're on a budget.

333oz??? holy damn i bet thats awesome. great looking rig man.

That's pretty much the same servo that I run in my comp rigs Lloyd.

Ahh I got excited for a second cause I have the 595MG but its only like 60 oz. haha Thought I might be able to use it but I guess not lol.

You can get by temporarily with about 140 oz/in, like the HiTec 645MG, but you really need something above 200 oz/in with metal gears in a crawler. If you're on a budget, the towerpro is a great servo. For about $12 shipped, it puts out 210 oz/in of torque and has metal gears.

I run the HiTec 7955TG in my comp rigs, and the Towerpro MG995 in my test rigs.

 

[slowngreen]

I run a Jr 8711 on my comp rig it is rated at 403 oz at 6v

damn, thats a good servo lol.

Have u been crawlin with it rob???

 

[RC Addict]

The Axial ARTR is a lot more truck for the money, and a whole lot more capable on the rocks. If you need help with the electronics I can help you get what you need without spending too much money on them, if you're on a budget.

h8z2luze and I were mulling that over last night and he suggested the ARTR as well. As I know as much about crawlers as I do about women (don't know that I will EVER figure them out thus two divorces) I sure could use some pointers. I have a JR XS3 so I could use that for a radio if thats a good idea. If you have suggestions for a respectable budget-basher I am all ears. Thanks!

 

[robmob]

Rob, it's beautiful. I've really been waiting on the pics of this build. The skidplate looks great on that chassis. How are you liking it so far? I think I run my claws the other way on my rigs. I wonder if I run them backwards from how they're supposed to be.

Skidplate worked out great.

Since it raised the tranny slightly, it caused some interference with the CF side plate mounting screws. I ended up cutting down the motor mount plate to make it clear. I took my time and polished it up after cutting. If you didn't know any better, you would think it was made that way.

I have no idea whether I have the claws mounted in the right direction. I just matched the way they are mounted on my Losi mini and how Austin Dunn had them mounted on his in the Oct 08 issue of XRC.

 

[BOUTCH]

That is one SICK rig Rob!!!

 

[Rolex]

Wow, that's really nice!
It looks like something really mean, waiting to scramble out of the shrubbery with the ease and agility of a rabid killer spider.

 

[Racer 1966]

Awesome work Rob, I love it! I too have not been bitten by the crawler bug. My theory is if I don't drive one, I won't get bit. Pics like this strain that theory!

 

[robmob]

Added a list of the major parts used on this project.

 

[SmokeDogg]

I've had my eye on the chassis. How well does it crawl??

 

[NluvWithXLR8ing]

Awesome rig. Nice job. Didnt see this before I posted up the skidplate review for the one I just installed on my HBZ chassis.

Didnt run into the tranny problem though :