Sayer 742 Posted March 3, 2016 I've been delaying posting this until I was sure I had everything figured out and wasn't going to be halted due to cost or loss of interest. So, after my Bad Influence (Stag) Jugg/TXT build, I had a bunch of reasonably viable parts left over: Then another thread reminded me of a project I'd wanted to do before, but had abandoned due to lack of skill, so off it was to eBay - and with the help of waterbok nabbing some parts from Germany when my address was deemed invalid I ended up with this haul: I decided to go with Jugg2 axles instead of RC4WD Blackwells because they had the input offset I'd need to reduce driveshaft angle, it was cheaper for a matching pair, and I wouldn't have to purchase adapters to fit the Clod wheels. Also, I'm going to use the stock Jugg servo saver setup with a single servo for 4wheel steer (which may be changed depending on how many times I roll the truck). Yes, those are alloy Jugg E parts and a leaf spring bag. We're going old school. Then, it was off to Rhino - quite a bit of steam coming out my ears getting all the measurements right and double checking positioning but then I got this: Currently, according to Shapeways it'll be shipped on Mar 8, and then I'll be able to test fit things and see how wrong I got everything. Can anyone guess what the final product is supposed to look like? (there's a hint in the title of the thread) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted March 3, 2016 Will it be orange by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted March 3, 2016 Will it be orange by any chance? Possibly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 9, 2016 Awesome Kong II! That is what's in the crystal ball for your build 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted March 10, 2016 Ding! Ding! Ding! You are the winner! Parts are still stuck in customs though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 10, 2016 That truck is going be beautiful! Hope everything will go great with the project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 10, 2016 Oh, and by the way, once done you can also let Jeff Dane see the truck. I know the man has a FB page and I'm sure they'll be happy to showcase your creation there. Here's a couple of pictures for you: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TamiyaVancouver 5 Posted March 10, 2016 If you need any parts donations, let me know. I have all kinds of CR01 parts (stock) that I no longer need. Things like servo trays, chassis, 4 link, plastic driveshafts, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted March 12, 2016 Brilliant! Love the 80's (real??) monster trucks,not so looking at the cars that got crushed. Is that a 60's firebird?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted March 15, 2016 Thoroughly irritated. Parts came in and one of the chassis rails was warped (and the finish was uneven); shrugged since I figured I'd just paint it, and the crossmembers would pull it straight - except the rear battery holder wouldn't fit without some craft-knifery despite the fact that it was modeled with a boolean subtraction (which means the dimensions should be mathematically exact) then I broke off a screw in one of the rails because only some of the 3mm holes are actually 3mm. Called it a night. May have better luck tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted March 16, 2016 Better luck today. Drilled out all the holes in the rails to make sure (drill press earned its keep again) and got the main chassis together. The transmission mount is still wrong, but that's the bit I expected to be wrong since so much of it was guesswork. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 16, 2016 Exciting! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted March 24, 2016 Sorry, for the delay, just waiting for some bearings for the axles before I attach them, and figure out the transmission mount Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 3, 2016 Got the axles ballraced and mounted. still need to make the swing arms and work out the transmission mount 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted January 14, 2018 Arise from your grave! So I took so long with this that someone beat me to the Awesome Kong replica and did it better than I would have been able to. But In the interest of stubbornness, I got to work over the Christmas holidays and parts are once again on their way. I think I've worked out how to mount the Jugg2 transmission the way I want with all clearances, but we'll see when they get here. If it doesn't work, then I'll just revise again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted January 14, 2018 HE'S BACK At least you have a benchmark for your project now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted January 14, 2018 51 minutes ago, Grastens said: HE'S BACK At least you have a benchmark for your project now Might not be Awesome Kong, but that just opens up the possibilities for original ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tizer 606 Posted January 15, 2018 Cool project!! What material did you print the original chassis rails in, stainless steel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted January 16, 2018 16 hours ago, Tizer said: Cool project!! What material did you print the original chassis rails in, stainless steel? Thanks! Matte black steel. Had no real idea what it would look like when I clicked "order" the first time, but these projects are kind of all about risks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 18, 2018 I am sure there were other monster truck stepside Broncos in the 80's if you don't want to go the awesome kong route anymore (waits for Erichs input). Still keen to see your build nonetheless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted February 17, 2018 So the Shapeways stuff came in (finally!) already a much better product than the original print. Still have to drill the holes out though. Went much faster this time. You got a look at it in the first pic, but here's the test fit of my transmission mount. I'm taking advantage of the fact that the screw holding that heat sink on, screws into an aluminum shaft that runs from one end of the transmission to the other and screws into the motor mounting plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted February 18, 2018 Got it together with the transmission mount. Quite thrilled to finally have gotten that obstacle out of the way. It seems painfully easy in retrospect, but boy did it take a long time to figure out that I just needed a small piece of aluminum, Decided to go with some RC4WD numbers for a more scale look. Kinda wished I'd spaced out the mounts at the top a bit more in retrospect, but not enough for modification or reprints. Here it is with the planned body. I've ordered some new replica decals because these aren't particularly good, not to mention, the one on the hood has holes in it from mounting the body on the shortlived RC4WD Trailfinder SWB chassis. Still have to cut the original mounting points off the bottom of the transmission and fab up some swing arms out of threaded rod and aluminum tubing, but thought this was a good place to stop for today. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted February 18, 2018 It looks fantastic! Right now, like how one would imagine a Blackfoot would look 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks. I actually test fitted the wheels (still no swing arms) and rather like the low slung stance. Body placement makes my teeth itch a bit, but it can't be helped without a reprint or heavy modification to the chassis length. The dog is very interested. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites