Bazzokajoe Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 score and snap chris, score and snap http://www.ehow.com/how_2089221_cut-acrylic-plastic.html and http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091223235338AAGA9X0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 In all fairness, You an get an entry dremel 300 for a little more than a Cheapo one, I run one and for hobby stuff its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Lexan MMM mount update Holy cows this stuff is tough! I did read up on the most productive way to cut thick lexan and band saw, jigsaw etc were mentioned. I dont have access to either so thought I'd try the score and snap technique. Taped the template to the lexan and taped the whole leaxn peice up. After some work I'd scored around 3mm around the whole piece & tried to snap it...no luck. Decided after chatting to a few of the NLB lads that a dremel or cheap dremel copy (maplins) would be a better solution. With a dremel / or dremel copy, because of the high RPM's it can cause the plastic to melt (and it does trust me) so used a mediul setting. Lexan (in brown tape) and maplins rotary tool 1 broken attachment, 2 diamond cutting disc's later and the 3 side's were cut. I left a couple of mm on each side to sand down Like my mobile tree stump work bench? lol Not perfect but good enough for me Lexan mount on the LST2 chassis Another angle This is how I'll be looking to mount the MMM on the lexan Will a couple of extra holes in the chassis, then the lexan screwing to the chassis, then MMM onto the lexan Edited January 22, 2011 by 78.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Youre a better man than me doing that with a dremel mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Lol, it had to be done Gun's..and today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 cleanthe edges with a metal ruler/pair of scissors, give it a nice clean edge and its so much easier to get them straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1A1H Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 nice job!!! I like the clear lexan, it works well!!! Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Joe, its a straight as it going to get lol. Cheers Josh, another mod I picked up off the LST forums. So to fit the lexan on to the LST2 chassis I drilled a further two holes in the chassis and used the exsisting 2 servo holes. I then drilled 4 holes slowly in the lexan with a depth of around 7.5mm (by eye) and screwed it on. Feel's solid at the moment. To fit the MMM TRX plate (that holds down the MMM) on to the lexan I once agained drilled slowly around 4mm depth, again this feel's solid but will find out at the weekend Coming round to the thinking that I should rebuild the diff's and use oil instead of grease. The diff's and the tranny are the only bits I havent touched yet on this build. I mentioned that theres a flip you can do with the gears in the transmission to gain some extra top speed but I'm not too bothered about that TBH. Going back to the diff re-build, its so easy to get them out, once again using Fatbear's site for Diff Removal Then I can rebuild and shim if necessary following This link I've got the afternoon tomorrow to get the majority of the build complete so I can test before the NLB bash this weekend Edited January 24, 2011 by 78.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 ittle bits done 4mm shock mount screw mod The 4mm screws are huge, The lexan on the chassis with the TRX plate on the MMM screwed onto the lexan From underneath the chassis Moved both RPM adaptors on the front A arms. This gives a little more clearence for the driveshafts and shocks. Had a very quick blast on the driveway last night and today..loving it (even postman was mightily impressed - nearly fell off his bike ) but need to threadlock a few thing lol. Lost a wheel nut straight away, but blue stands out pretty dam well on tarmac but grub screws dont With the final set up / next to can of coke for size Still need to add (and threadlock) the skid plates Will see how well the set up run's this weekend, as said previously I'd like to move the TRX RX box a little further back from the lipo, will have a RCMonster battery box in the next week or so, also pick up a castle 1520 motor (off Joe :good:from the castle sales ) as I'd like to try 5/6s on the LST2. I may go with larger screws to screw through the shock towers & chassis so I can use lock nuts on them...thats my possible weakness I can think of at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyhabitz Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 It's so pretty Chris..will you really want to bash it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1A1H Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 so pretty! Those skids look kl too!!! Cant wait to see this in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamsodauk Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 wow, looking good! byw i know its a bit late but i have a bit of carbon fibre you could use for the mmm mount? can be cut with a hacksaw and cleaned up with a dremel pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappo Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 very nice indeed mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytheone Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Looks amazing Chris, cant wait to see her on Saturday. My boys coming down on Saturday and he is peeing his pants over your LST2, Like father like son i guess:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 It's so pretty Chris..will you really want to bash it? Yeah, I'm desperate to launch off Joe's ramp Built to use and abuse Andy so pretty! Those skids look kl too!!! Cant wait to see this in person! Not long Josh now wow, looking good! byw i know its a bit late but i have a bit of carbon fibre you could use for the mmm mount? can be cut with a hacksaw and cleaned up with a dremel pretty easy. Cheers Kris, I'll try the lexan this weekend mate and may get back to you, thanks for the offer very nice indeed mate, Thanks chappo Looks amazing Chris, cant wait to see her on Saturday. My boys coming down on Saturday and he is peeing his pants over your LST2, Like father like son i guess:P Thanks Jim, Sweet, would love to bring my lad but only he's only just gone two and would be in every ones pit box all the time lol the amount of screws or tools he's "borrowed" when I've not been around. Wouldnt mind but he's got a little plastic set of his own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgemonkey Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I feel ashamed to bring my lst2's out now that you've got this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 This is the hard part of the project, its nearly finished, now what!? Building and planning is more fun than using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36racing Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 yeh guns thats too true mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Electro Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thats an amazing build mate, you've made my mind up, the Muggy's getting the treatment when I can afford it, I'll have to go some to get something as fantastic looking as this though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 I feel ashamed to bring my lst2's out now that you've got this lol, see you and your LST2's saturday This is the hard part of the project, its nearly finished, now what!? Building and planning is more fun than using First off is to bash, only reason I've built it, I get a huge buzz from running the LST2. There's still a few things I'd like to do, single servo, adding a castle's bec, remount the TRX RX box, full skid plate. I do agree that reading up on parts, finding them, waiting for the postman to knock at the door with the parts and building is alot of fun, but for me nothing beats running your RC outside. At the begining of the build I was planning to do the same to the Losi XXL, but there's only 3cm difference in chassis length between the LST2 & XXL and err I'm skint. Thats an amazing build mate, you've made my mind up, the Muggy's getting the treatment when I can afford it, I'll have to go some to get something as fantastic looking as this though Cheers mate Cant wait for your build thread lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyhabitz Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yeah, I'm desperate to launch off Joe's ramp Built to use and abuse Andy That is the right answer Chris! I'll have the camcorder ready to get that first jump on..err..memory card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78.8 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is the right answer Chris! I'll have the camcorder ready to get that first jump on..err..memory card Andy, I couldnt build an RC & not abuse it...I mean use it lol. ...best not miss the ramp then ..I'll bring my camera & tripod Well I've mounted the Ford 250 shell, shell comes over the front bumper so no jumping but it looks the business. Now making a mess of a clear LST2 shell trying to spray it out side in this weather (frozen monkeys where I am today). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgemonkey Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Chris for the love of all thats holy don't do the single servo mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1A1H Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 But why??? Everyone knows that a single powerful servo is better than a twin setup.... what are your reasons ahmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 But why??? Everyone knows that a single powerful servo is better than a twin setup.... what are your reasons ahmet? This? Why wouldnt you want to do one? Maybe even a 1/4 Servo scale conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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