Mini-X Monster.... possible?

Swavey · #1 02-02-2003, 11:37 PM

Anyone ever thought of making a Mini-X Monster truck,
Im a T-Maxx fan, and wanna make a bit char-g and a mini of some sort match the t-maxx......

not really into street race cars.
I would love to hear your opinions

binaryterror · #2 02-03-2003, 06:22 AM

Youd have to do a ton of self fabrication, but it could be done im sure.

Swavey · #3 02-03-2003, 06:39 AM

wouldnt the main thing just be the power.....?
the chassis would need a few modifications, but that should all be able to be done......
i dunno, lol Im a newb

binaryterror · #4 02-03-2003, 06:42 AM

Right now there is no real ground clearance, nor room for massive tires.

The power is the last thing i'd worry about.

Swavey · #5 02-03-2003, 06:44 AM

The massive tires should be easily findable on a similar sized toy id figure.... as for ground clearence once just lowered axels lik ethe T-maxx has..... maybe, lol

binaryterror · #6 02-03-2003, 08:13 AM

Right now....hold on ill post pics when i get home of a current Mini-X and show you my main concerns with making it monster truck like.

binaryterror · #7 02-12-2003, 05:55 AM

Wow...how'd they turn a 1/24th scale into a 1/32, that would be really hard. And they need to do something about the huge servo. Looks really good though.

I would rather make one myself for that price, but it is still a ready to run car.

Swavey · #8 02-12-2003, 07:02 AM

you said you were gonna post pics of why it wouldnt work................

......................then didnt, lol...

binaryterror · #9 02-12-2003, 08:40 AM

here are some pics i found. i didnt post mine since my cam is slightly dead (no batteries and im broke)

Sorry for the delay. It appears he cut alot of the chassis away, and possibly made a new chassis and used just the mini x diff holers / suspension parts. this is no different thant what been done. i find it odd he made is smaller...from 1/24th to 1/32. i contacted him about more pics ans explanations.

The stock wheel wells are mighty tight to the wheels, so you have to make the arms wider for tire clearance.

binaryterror · #10 02-12-2003, 08:54 AM

here's his pics for easier reference. Maybe he'll email me more pics.

I really think this is a neat idea. I am working on making my own chassis' right now out of many different materials. Mainly PETG (flouro blue) and then i'm trying some fiberglass called Garolite G-10 recommended to me by avenan i believe. I would like adjustable wheel base (which is really hard with the 1 motor center shaft idea.

I currently have it all ready to be fabbed (designs seem good) for a 2wd version with a 6cell AAA flat pack with an upper deck for electronics/motor, all while keep a pretty low height and skinny frame. I'll get his up when i finish the fab process.

crusader4x · #11 02-17-2003, 12:23 AM

Here's the solution:
Head over to THIS site and check out their Micro Monster! I've seen the prototype and it was awesome. The first batch of production Micro Monsters were released just a couple of weeks ago (I haven't seen them b/c I haven't been able to make it to their track yet) and I have mine on order. Hopefully I'm gonna be able to pick mine up Tuesday. I'll post pics and do a review here if there's some interest. Apparently the demand for those trucks locally is pretty high so it might be a couple of weeks before they're made available to "the masses". Check out the pics they have on their site. Man, I just can't wait to get mine!

DaRkKeNHeArT · #12 02-17-2003, 01:10 AM

Can`t wait for mine too

turtle · #13 02-17-2003, 09:43 AM

that thing is awsome!!! im think goin to buy 1. i only need another $160. lol

DaRkKeNHeArT · #14 02-17-2003, 11:56 AM

Hey brother tell me about your set-up on your mini-x

turtle · #15 02-18-2003, 02:00 PM

me? manly stock w/ supra body and wheels