Nick Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hey crawler nuts, We could do with some guides to be stickied in this area, crawling is such a deep area of RC when it comes to dig, 4wds/4wd, diff locking etc. Is anyone up for writing a few? It would be much appreciated! Then we can sticky them at the top for everyone to read, they will be read by thousands. Let me know if anyone is keen. Thanks, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 As always , I'm In buddy Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorin Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Haven't we already got the "jargon buster"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 as per pm, ill get some started over the weekend mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Haven't we already got the "jargon buster"?? It isn't that in depth, doesn't tell you how to do some of things only what they are. A beginners guide to rock crawling would be good. Shout out what you are doing, just to make sure people don't duplicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 well ill do a populars electrics guide, and a guide on the scx10`s and ridgecrests nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorin Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It isn't that in depth, doesn't tell you how to do some of things only what they are. A beginners guide to rock crawling would be good. Shout out what you are doing, just to make sure people don't duplicate. I'll have a think of some topics then aswell and hopefully contribute in some form! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TWINSET Posted October 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2013 Any help? DIY Suspension/steering links Not quite as tidy as kit-issue, but great for real bashers or prototyping First off, the hardware (UK sourced);Pipe cutter; http://www.screwfix.com/p/tube-cutter-3-28mm/49428M4 nutsTaps http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/drills_taps_&_dies.htm6mm x 4mm thru Alu tubing and M4 steel studding from B&Q (about 2 quid a metre I think for each)Ball-ends big enough to take studdingTools;Drill (not critical, just makes life easier)Decent side cuttersVernier/Set of calipers An allen key or something to fit thru the ball in the ball end2 Tamiya tools or a couple of spanners etc to fit nutsStella Ok, the fun bitThe pipe cutterDecide/measure length of link (remember to allow for 2 nuts in overall length)Then, lock vernier in place so jaws won't moveHook one jaw over the end of tubing, and use point of far end to scratch a line on the tube wall - Doesn't need to go thru, just be visible Use mark for setting cutter in right place.Tighten up cutter and rotate tube to start cutting - You may have to re-tighten cutter 4 or 5 times to cut all the way thruFor a bit quicker turnaround, use the drill to do the turning SLOWLY) Ok, tube is cut to length.Next, thread 3 nuts onto the studding Use the 2 nuts nearest the end to reflect tubing length, remembering to leave enough sticking out to go into ball-endThe third one (far right) is to cut up to - between nuts 2 and 3Cut between nuts 2 and 3. These side cutters will cut thru in one go, but you may have to just bite into studding, rotate it 90 degrees, then bite again, depending on the cutters.You'll end up with this;Cutting the studding wrecks the thread, so now you need to unthread the nut from the cut end to re-form the thread.If need be, take the other nut off of that end too, just to make sure thread is good.Then (and this is the PITA bit) thread one nut back on the cut bit and down to the other end .This is just to make sure you CAN get the nut back on!Now, remember the third nut? That is to reform the thread on the offcut - in case you need to make more than one link See, mashed gooood!Ok, so with a nut on one end, slide the tube over the studding, and put the 2nd nut on the end, then tighten them upTap the ball ends (M4 in this case) - GO SLOW WITH THE DRILL!!Use the allen key to help stop the ball-end spinning in your fingers Thread the ball-end on (using allen key again and a Tamiya tool to turn link)Ball-end on the other end and vwaaaallaaaaaYou can also use tubing for making travel limiters for shocks - Limits articulation to stop your tires rubbing the body 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AX10 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Great thread. So clear with the photos. I'm loving all these guides from you vets and learning a lot. Keep them coming please. Soldering speedo's and plugs seems like a black art to me, so can you cover that too, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIFKILL Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Great idea for novice crawlers like me and excellent post from Twinset also. Edited October 26, 2013 by GRIFKILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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