Project: sand monster

[stangdude94]

so i was diging around in some of my old toys and i found this

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2206/dscf0100hu1.jpg

so i thought what the heck. I am going to try to mount this on my xtruck chassis. And turn it into a dune buggy . i think this is going to be the only one of its kind . well atleats i havent found a dune buggy xmods yet.

so without further to do i present PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/7426/dscf0101ee0.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/299/dscf0102no4.jpg

this thing is just a little biggeer than the f-150 body so i shuld have not to many mounting troubles.

thanks for ur time

[TheB1GDude]

Hmm interesting... can we get a side by side picture shot of the new body and the f-150?

[stangdude94]

yep u sure can

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/907/dscf0103fb9.jpg

enjoy

[TheB1GDude]

Well would you look at that! In your second photo the scale looked crazy different but side by side you are right they are pretty similar!

How about its weight compared to the F-150?

[stangdude94]

its a little heavier

[Dark Knight]

and what about the wheels?

[XMDrifter]

if you're gonna be sanding, try to make some paddle tires. i haven't seen a dune buggy before either. good luck.

[youngxmodder]

this would be awesome once its finished.

[Dark Knight]

yeah, im not sure a 130 would handle it though.

[stangdude94]

i am not sure a bout the tires yet but i might get some of theses

http://www.xmodsinternational.com/USA_STORE_FRONT_IROKSUPERSWAMPERTIRES.htm

or maby these

http://www.xmodsinternational.com/USA_STORE_FRONT_SUPERSWAMPERTIRES.htm

what do u guys think

i might also do the supercharged motor pod

[theruns]

i think id go with the m/ts and id get the supercharger. o and by the way im advanced member now:headbang:

[stangdude94]

yeah the m/t tires are only 2 bucks more

[AJB32690]

Wow, that has got to be one of the most unique projects Ive seen here... Cant wait to see the finished product!

[stangdude94]

Wow, that has got to be one of the most unique projects Ive seen here... Cant wait to see the finished product!
thanks i think its is pritty unique to

[stangdude94]

UPDATE!!!!!! LOTS OF PICS

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4404/dscf0104ia7.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4211/dscf0105xy8.jpg

Some custom work done to the roll bar^^^^^

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3974/dscf0106ny9.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2433/dscf0107wb4.jpg

Inside mock up with paint^^^^^^

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/9793/dscf0108cg8.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4739/dscf0109je8.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/55/dscf0110mp0.jpg

outside paint and mock up pics

[AJB32690]

Haha, that thing actually looks kinda cool! Im usually a nut for realism, but something about that strikes the right chord with me.

[stangdude94]

lol thanks dude

[xmods1993]

looks like your gonna have to strech the chasis to have it sit right


ps sorry for the spelling

[DRFTKO]

Interesting. It reminds me of an offroad Batmobile!:lol:

[stangdude94]

yeah ik it needs lenghtend

lol i like the batman comment

[meme405]

Interesting. It reminds me of an offroad Batmobile!:lol:

I just saw the Dark knight...

Nice car very original...

[XmodzICON82]

your project looks pretty good...keep it up, cant wait to see your finished sand monster....and it does look like an offroading batmobile....

[XMDrifter]

looks cool. i like those tires.
i was thinking of making a buggy with my truck that had widened dogbones and a-arms(made of brass from my LHS) but it seemed like too much work. and besides i need to go buy myself a new ep >.<
hope to see more progress.

btw, how well does the supercharger pod work?

i'd love to see the thing flying over sand dunes. lol make a sand track in your backyard.

[amorton94]

lol nice project i would have never of thought to do something like that, are you going to do anything to keep sand out of the chassis?

[stangdude94]

no more batmobile

PICS

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/9179/dscf0111yx8.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4970/dscf0113vh3.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/2870/dscf0114co2.jpg

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9466/dscf0115cr3.jpg

an i dont have super charger pod yet and im not sure about sand proofing it yet

thanks for watching

[c1v1c]

Looks cool, but imo the wheels need to go.

[stangdude94]

thanks for the comment and ik i need to change the wheels

[theruns]

nice man r u going to even out the stance?

[amorton94]

i think those tires would work perfect, unless in really loose sand , then they'd probly stink in it

[stangdude94]

BIG UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok mods as of now

wide axel stubs
custom dune buggy body
custom lego tires

ok enough talk here are da pics

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2760/dscf0001rl2.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1160/dscf0002ny7.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/781/dscf0003dt8.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/544/dscf0004vt2.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9971/dscf0005sn9.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1278/dscf0006kg5.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2379/dscf0007bx2.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3644/dscf0008zi3.jpg

and thats all of them

commets and questions welcome

and yes if i get it done in time it will go in the comp

[crawlin duckies]

so i noticed...... no gears on that motor:D

[stangdude94]

yeah i working on a gear reduction for another project

[theruns]

i love it man!

[crawlin duckies]

yeah i working on a gear reduction for another project

sweet are you gonna make it be quick? and are you actually gonna drive it in sand or somethin>?

[spitfire]

it looks awesome. it looks like something from durasice park.

[wadethejuggalo]

thats awsome makes me want to go look in my olld toys hehe:bigwink:

[HUMMER H4]

Nice umm dune buggy Stangdude how long did it take u 2 make it??

[bondo]

for loose sand you would actually be doing better to use your first set of leggo tires.
the second set looks to have better grip but they're skinnier.

the wider tires would keep you ontop of the sand instead of digging into it.
when you dig in with skinny tires, your chassis digs and then your putting more strain on your chassis if you dont get stuck.
if you were so inclined, you could make some small paddles to insert into the wider tires to help with traction.
sand tires work by keeping the majority of the actual tire ontop of the sand and the paddles are what penetrate the surface for traction.
the paddles are curved to optimize drag the same way your hands work when swimming.
if you had 3 more arms on each side and could spin them at 20,000RPM,you would literally skim the surface of the water instead of sinking in.....:lol:

overall it looks great!
other then the wheels,i would'nt change a thing;)

[XMDrifter]

love the progress.
i'm trying to make an offroad rallyer myself.
hope i can get mine to come close to what you've got there

[BulletsRain]

Looks good :) . I want to make an off-roader....but first I got to get a truck...