discussion N.I.B.

[grumpa]

Was:

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Is, for now...... I want to make a 'trial truck' eventually, with roll bars ect., maybe.
Mamma say's "aren't you goung to take her out and play?"

And I say "What!, and get her dirty!?"

 

[Guest]

Seat at the front please Jim.
Love the movable axle on those logs, this should be interesting.
What's the kit ? 1/35 in scale ?

 

[scottie3158]

Jim,
This should be good.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Jim
Looks great. I've seen these off road trucks performing on You-tube.
Jim

 

[grumpa]

Seat at the front please Jim.
Love the movable axle on those logs, this should be interesting.
What's the kit ? 1/35 in scale ?

Thanks John, "kit" is a RTR (ready to run r.c.) in 1/16 scale made by WPL RC.
I love watching 'truck trials' on u-tube, you should check them out if you don't already know about them
It's a Euro-thing (God bless em).

I've upgraded her to a much more powerful 280ma. motor (up from a 160ma. motor) and a 2000ma. duel battery system (stock battery was only 700ma.)
On battery is under the bonnet and the other is mounted on rear deck as there was not enough room for two batteries under bonnet.

Also replaced plastic drive shafts and knuckles with white metal replacements to handle extra power and torque.
Chains are wired directly through foam filled tires.

Will make up a basic roll over protection bar system when I can find a suitable dowel or tubing to work with.

N.I.B. name comes from guess where?
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[grumpa]

Hi Jim
Looks great. I've seen these off road trucks performing on You-tube.
Jim

Thanks Jim, just getting a start on something a bit different,
Love the "trials" guess they are outlawed now though, along with just about everything else...:angry:

Thanks for looking in, I always need a side project or two when working on a larger project so I don't
go stale on it.

Got a little something else coming on the side so to speak, I think I'll call it "Grumpy Bear".

Jim.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Jim for the explanation. Quite a size then, shall enjoy this .

 

[Mini Me]

That's CRAZY Jim......that thing is a beast! :thumb2: I'm sure it will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Post up a video of it when you run it if you are able. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Happy thanksgiving Jim. Nice to see something a little different. Lovely work all round

 

[grumpa]

Thanks Jim for the explanation. Quite a size then, shall enjoy this .

That's CRAZY Jim......that thing is a beast! :thumb2: I'm sure it will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Post up a video of it when you run it if you are able. Rick H.

Thanks guys, for those who were wondering about the size of her, I compared her to some 1/35 scale stuff just so
can get an idea. Even the mighty Hunting Tiger can be toted about quite easily.

Size does matter...apparently. :flushed:

 

[Guest]

Well at least you have plenty of room Jim :smiling2::smiling2:

 

[monica]

very nice build hear,but cannot wait to see what you do to the old girl,looking forward,