NiDarby 22 Posted February 13, 2015 Hi guys, I'm currently building a scratch build scorcher and thought I'd show you how far I have got so far. I started with the gearbox. All the shafts have been made from titanium. The final gear drive shaft is now a one piece titanium shaft too. The driveshafts are also made from titanium, as are the hinge pins on the wisbones The rear cage is made from 1/4 titanium bar and was a real pain to bend and get right!! The front axles are now made from titanium and I have bored out stainless bar and fitted ballraces (ive not seen anyone else do this yet) The chassis took me a while to design as I wanted it to be different to others available. I have machined it from 3mm aluminium to get my holes right. once happy I have a nice piece of grade 1 titanium to make it out of. I have fitted new shocks. I have still got lots of work to do. I have designed a battery holder and im currently designing a titanium gear cover and front bumper. This is how the car looks at the moment... Any feedback would be appreciated Neil 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 13, 2015 I love what you're doing! I'm not a huge fan of those shocks - preferring something more scale perhaps? - but your machining work (especially that rear cage) is beautiful! Can't wait to see more! Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finman 69 Posted February 13, 2015 Brilliant work love the ballraces on the front axles should improve stability - I've suffered with holes elongating in the upright which gives sloppy front suspension. Rear cage is excellent work - will you be able to get the motor cover on? Looking forward to following this. Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted February 13, 2015 Looks superb - must be nice and light too what with being made from ti? Agree with Jenny RE> shocks, they just look a little out of place on what is otherwise a beautifully machined piece. Some internally-sprung shocks designed for crawlers might improve the aesthetic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted February 13, 2015 Great work. Can't help noticing you have a bit of a titanium habit... you might want to talk to someone about that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted February 13, 2015 All this noble metal and the poor pot metal gearbox? You must built a 7075 lightened rear gearbox by yourself. Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted February 13, 2015 That looks fantastic. I love the work you did to the chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiDarby 22 Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for the kind replies guys. On the matter of the shocks, im not really a scale modeller and went with something i liked the look of. Im really building the car to do a video as im an amateur photographer and now have hd video capability. The car will only run on sand i expect. It is coming along now though. Im currently trying to make a titanium front bumper....im on my third attempt!! Once the video is finished im probably going to sell the car to buy an astute or something of the like as my background in rc is 1/10th off road. I will post spme more pics when o have completed tje next stage of the build.. Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiDarby 22 Posted February 20, 2015 Here's some more pix of how far I've progressed... Thanks for taking the time to look Neil 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE SMOOTHEE 56 Posted May 28, 2015 Man this is rad. Lovin the work you've done here. My feedback for you would be :- Make your parts available for me to buy. The ball raced, titanium shafted front end setup is killer! Keep it comin! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted May 28, 2015 thanks for bumping this thread as i missed it at the time. Fantastic work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted May 28, 2015 I would love to see someone graft a sway away adjuster onto the front beam, same as the 1/1 version. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiDarby 22 Posted May 31, 2015 Hi guys Thanks for the comments. It's still coming on, just a little bit slower now because of being busy at work. I have machined the rear arms to accept ballraces on the inside now, a dual bearing setup. Ive also made some wheel adaptors from aluminium and fitted them to the titanium driveshafts. They will be anodised soon. I did machine a titanium chassis but it is almost impossible to bend the wings on the sides without distortion. I have gone with a 3mm aluminium one instead which will be anodised. the battery cage is finished and im really happy with it. I'm currently working on designing a skid plate and the titanium front bumper... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scapelnz 204 Posted June 3, 2015 This build is awesome!! Your custom work is amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted June 4, 2015 The battery clamp is a piece of art! You're huge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted June 4, 2015 WOW WOW WOW !!!! amazing work, Really liking all your titaniumn parts, ANY for sale I'm sure you can build some awesome scale shocks that fit perfect to the SRB's. Looking forward to the next update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiDarby 22 Posted June 6, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments. I would love to sell some parts but the nature of where I work wouldn't allow it unfortunately. I am looking into the possibility of designing my own shocks (a long way off yet though). I've had a go at a skid plate. The picture shows it in development state. It will be a nicer finish when completed. Im not sure I like it. The cutouts may need changing. Sorry about the picture quality, It was a quick one on my phone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted June 6, 2015 Skid plate looks good, disappointed to hear you can't make any copies of your great parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted June 6, 2015 Fitting a sway away is something I've thought about a lot for years . I lack the skills but in theory a piece of thin spring steel strip let into the ' torsion tubes ' would work . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smegs 1 Posted June 8, 2015 your work looks awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neverfollow 599 Posted June 13, 2015 Outstanding work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted June 16, 2015 Fantastic engineering work! Guessing CNC and nightshifts? ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiDarby 22 Posted June 16, 2015 All cut by hacksaw!!! No, seriously, I've been very lucky to get this far. We're busy at the moment so things have slowed up a bit on the scorcher. Hoping for the body to be finished soon though. Neil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiDarby 22 Posted June 16, 2015 If anyone's interested in a trade, I'm after an Astute, Dyna storm or Top Force..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted June 16, 2015 That's very VERY nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
