something different..................

Im using a AMT Dodge ram D50 as a base for my rock crawler. I am only using the cab and Im cutting the doors off and back wall out. All hand made aluminum frame and cage. Will have moving suspension and I will most likely have to make my own springs seeing that theres not much out there in the way of a low compression spring suitable for models. Looks like Im going to have to order some super swampers from RPPHOBBY and possibly scratchbuild the bead locks. Might go ahead a make the whole rim from scratch out of PE materials. This is going to be more of a flashy rock crawler if that makes sence. Meaning, shiny paint job, maybe grafix. Possible cowl hood, and tons of PE parts.

some pics...............

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5080086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5080087.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5080088.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5080089.jpg

alot left to do on the frame/cage!............enjoy!!!

looks awsome man! now is this gonna get finished? you got like 90 goin at once! :lol:

It really does seem a little different. Good job so far, esspecially on that hand made roll cage!

looks good. that cage design looks exact. what kind of material are you using? aluminum tubing?

Looks awesome, I can't wait to see this one move forward and maybe... finish? I have some springs out of some pens that might work well, they are very long and are pretty weak, so they might be just what you need.

wow! I like the looks of this one! keep it on the front burner, please
stevenski

It´s a real car or a model?? Man, it´s very cool! Congratulations!!

good to see you posting your work again, cool project

Hi,

great idea, great project, good start !!!!

:screwy:

Looks great so far. Ill be keepin an eye on this one. The chassis/cage work looks awesome.

Hey,

Holy hell! That rollcage is awsome!!! Good luck with this.

Frank X.

Rollcage looks killer man! Suggestion for the springs....try a pen? Take apart a pen that has a spring in it. I've used them before for shocks. Dont know if the scale will be right for what you want but cant hurt to take a look. Keep up the good work cant wait to see more.

David

love the detail on the engine. can't wait to see it finished

Hey its up here as well!!!! I am still working on my Escalade Rock Crawler as we speak. Having so issues with the trailing arms. But A-ok

Ben

how did you put that together did u weld it?

Very nice skills you have

Sounds very intressting! keep it up!

what does the suspension have is store? coilovers? leaf spring?

Thanks for the kinds words. I assemble the fram with super glue. Same as CA, or Zap. As for the suspension, will be moveable with coilovers. Recieved the superswampers today from www.rpphobby.com. Awesome wheels and tires! Perfect for this build! I cant believe how much they will bring to this build!

good job it looks amazing

been awhile!

updates........... got the front bars mocked up. Once again aluminum. pics tell the story!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5290098.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5290099.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5290100.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5290102.jpg

now i have to do the rears maybe tonite still, then finish up the shocks!


Thanks for looking!

Nice detail work, good luck!

super cool! Super skilled!
(wish I could do this kind of stuff - maybe in the next life :) )
stevenski

Looks amazing! Love your work dude! How thick aluminium rod have you been using?

more updates...........got the back done. Now onto the shocks and 4 wheel steer!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5300107.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5300106.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5300105.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5300104.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5300103.jpg

thanks for looking.........matt

nuts compeletely nuts you my friend have a very sick mind :lol:

looks awsome so far. Git-R-Dun. what color do you plan on painting it?

WoW! Absolutely crazy! I love it, keep the updates coming.

i've been waiting so long. But now i am happy.

Very nice work

toytundra- whats the machine in your sig? have a topic on it? maybe some progress shots? looks killer!

Impressed as always man, you're always pulling cool shit out to show us. Top work!

Thanks guys, for all the kind comments! Last nite i disassembled the suspension and started on the steering. Most of the steering components are scratchbuilt. I did however use 2 sets of steering knuckles from 2 super bee kits. The shocks are mostly built minus the lower mounts. Having trouble figuring those out. Not going with the coilovers, but more along the lines of oil shocks with nitrogen damening............... maore to come later!

Very impressive. :grinyes:

Gotta love when someone can replicate the function as well as the form! Nice.

Murray

Yet, more updates!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5310109.jpg
here, you can see the drivers side shocks installed. These are just mock ups to see how it will all go together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P5310111.jpg
and the begining of the 4 wheel steer. I used the steering knuckles from 2 super bee kits plus a little scratchbuilding to make them work.......

thanks for looking once again!

OHHHH 4 wheel steering!! It looks posable; even better.

I think the oil shocks with nitrogen damening will look awsome. I saw a few on 1:1 rigs and couldn't figure out why there was no coil :screwy:


toytundra- whats the machine in your sig? have a topic on it? maybe some progress shots? looks killer!
http://www.scaleautomag.com/sca/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16652

wow! thanks for the link toy!

:smokin: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P6010117.jpg :smokin:

keep the pictures coming

Will do Sir!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P6010115.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P6010116.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/customminatures/rock%20crawler/P6010118.jpg

request filled!

I have to tweak the suspension a little. The shocks dont line up correctly, and a few of the links are sticky, but this is just mock up. I have to make everything pretty and working perfectly before I paint it! I was thinking Testors black and blue pearl for the body and other pieces, and aluminum for the frame/suspension.

thats looks crazy cant wait to see the finished product!

:headshake
Some people just have waayy to much spare time..... :rolleyes:

Nah, only kiddin'..........
Man, this is absolutely awesome,... :ylsuper: :worshippy :cheers:
You've blown me away with the cage work, working suspension too.....!!
I don't get to check the "truck" forum at the other place too often, I can see that's about to change... :smile:

You have some serious skillz Mate, I'll be following this with ya...

cheers and good luck
stump :aus:

thanks stump, and same goes for everyone else. Lets see if I can get some more progress done on this, this weekend!

great work how are you connecting the aluminium frame together with solder or glue??

that thing is sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great work!