Show us your crawler in Action

[nzdans]

Originally Posted by CD

I think you need bigger rubber on the TJ

I have had way too many R/Cs including 1:8 monster trucks with ridiculously over sized tyres, I'm really enjoying the idea of scale for a change. As it happens I do have a full set of 2.2 tyres and wheels to suit, have had them for a couple of years (on the off chance I got a crawler) - doubt I'll fit them to the TJ.

[CD]

Originally Posted by nzdans

I have had way too many R/Cs including 1:8 monster trucks with ridiculously over sized tyres, I'm really enjoying the idea of scale for a change. As it happens I do have a full set of 2.2 tyres and wheels to suit, have had them for a couple of years (on the off chance I got a crawler) - doubt I'll fit them to the TJ.

Fair enough, I just thought that 1.9's didn't look very scale on a 1:8 scale shell. Just my 2 cents.

My 2.2's look like crap on my Dingo.. I've now changed them to a different 2.2 that's got a more realistic look.

[Macca007]

Stock Losi - for now.

[Aaronsjeep]

Originally Posted by nzdans

These are the first action pics of mine. Just swapped out the honcho bumpers for these complete with lights- I now can't get onto the bike tyres from the flat (had to climb over my shoe), funny thing is I thought the approach angle would be better with this bumper.

For those that didn't read my other pic whore post with the below images the bike tyres will be part of the Jambo crawler track - should be fun with a bit of moisture!

looks awesome.. resembles a tj on 35s or 37s.. nice work

[AJ]

definately makes me want to get my AX10 back out again. What TJ body are you running NZDans? And is that with the scx10 rollcage?

[nzdans]

That's the HPI shell designed to fit 1:8 monster trucks, the wheelbase is pretty close to that of the Honcho. Yep that's the SCX10 rollcage/tray/spare grafted to the TJ shell.

[nzdans]

Ok folks, time for me to spam!

I reckon this event is as good as an excuse gets to buy yourself a toy Jeep. Other than a few finishing touches the track is now done and fully drivable. Actually I didn't drive the bog hole wet which could be an issue with climbing the A-frame with muddy tyres, if so I have plenty more wire mesh to attach.

I couldn't get my crawler up the steep side of the A-frame (could we call that the Matterhorn Jimmy?) although going down it is just as much fun as the swing bridge.

It was a fun days building and an awesome turnout from MJOC getting Lardner sorted for what is going to be one hell of an enjoyable weekend. Thanks to everyone that's lent a hand!

This is the sweetest venue; has 240V, lighting, BULK seating, nearby toilets and a pretty view of the dam.