joeling 1649 Posted September 11, 2021 Working on a blue body but I am out of stickers. Will use the silver canopy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted September 11, 2021 rework the 6 x 6 to give it 4 links and sway bars. Found that the sway bar really helps with traction roll (or the reduction of). The 6 x 6 suffers badly from this. Notice 3 new 6mm holes on each chassis plate. These are for the flanged bearings for the sway bars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted October 7, 2021 Stickers just arived. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted October 7, 2021 Some progress on the 6 x 6 4 link clod / bullhead Unfortunately, custom CF parts struck at Asutralia Post. Some issue with postage to Malayisa. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted October 8, 2021 19 hours ago, joeling said: Stickers just arived. That orange looks fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted October 9, 2021 Red one was done a while ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted October 24, 2021 Worked on tire gluing today. Skill level up :-) 1) use very low viscosity glue 2) squirt onto tires bead. Massage all round 3) let excess glue gather at the rim / bead interface 4) use both hands to squeeze the tire onto the rim leave no gaps 5) most important bit - while holding the tire against the rim, swirl whole tire in a circular motion let the excess glue cover the rim / tire interface evenly 6) do the swirl + hand clamping for 2 minutes. Viola ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted October 30, 2021 6 x 6 rebuild making major progress. 1) 4 links installed 2) Shock fluid redone with lower viscosity shock oil 3) sway bars installed 4) Steering links modified 5) Tribute wheels with JConcpets tires installed 6) Custom battery tray installed 7) Custom CF rear battery tray on the way from Australia 8) 7.5T motors installed Initial test run - Fantastic. No more traction rolls. Sway bars work their magic. Turning radius still too big. Rear steering needs to increase travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted October 31, 2021 Some photos in day light 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted November 7, 2021 Jconcepts regulator chassis & 3D printed parts Axles & Gear boxes Ladders & links Steering Chassis brass weigh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted November 18, 2021 Hey Joe, that Regulator Clod is looking pretty sweet. The gearboxes, links & ladders are 3D printed with JConcepts branding? Who designed them and what kind of plastic are they? Also did you use custom body posts? Great looking truck! edit: never mind - found the answers! https://blog.jconcepts.net/2020/11/jconcepts-new-release-regulator-option-parts/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted November 19, 2021 Yes, designed by Jconcepts & sold at shapeways. No idea what sort of plastics though. I use 4mm aluminum standoffs with 4mm grub screws. Will use some schumacher battery hold down knurled knobs to keep the body in place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted November 19, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 3:13 AM, joeling said: Some photos in day light Contsruction here is fantastic. I don't usually like the Bullhead, but on six wheels it just works. Could I make a suggestion, and apologies if you've already considered it, but moving the cab forwards, and then installing a rear tipper? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
