Mutant Gorgon

[WickedFog]

Looks awesome! I like it better without the wing, but a smaller wing than what you had would look good on there too.

 

[bozo]

I like it better without the wing

Same here. Only reason to put one on is because the body has wing mounting stanchions molded in. I may just make a plate from 1/8" PVC just big enough to span the stanchions and use the existing bumpers on that.

 

[WickedFog]

Same here. Only reason to put one on is because the body has wing mounting stanchions molded in. I may just make a plate from 1/8" PVC just big enough to span the stanchions and use the existing bumpers on that.

That's why I suggested a small wing. Those uprights just stick out like that.

 

[9x19]

Nicely done!

 

[bozo]

Another saver bites the dust
Different failure mode, unrepairable.
Crappy design and proprietary.
I have one more factory one and a Kimbrough 124.
I'll try the factory one again then the Kimbrough.
Looking for a metal one with enough clearance for the tie rod ends.
Any suggestions?

Bug Body paint done, my glitter can failed so I used some lexan blue/purple flip paint. After it bakes out I'll redo the windows with holo film and attach all the bumpers and skid plates.

 

[Chubaka]

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/stampede-servo-saver.66293/

 

[bozo]

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/stampede-servo-saver.66293/

Thanks, that saver is next on the list to try.
Still will have to use adjustable tie rods, maybe not a bad thing.

 

[bozo]

Body is finished, just waiting on the titanium screws to permanently attach the front bumper.

 

[WickedFog]

Body is finished, just waiting on the titanium screws to permanently attach the front bumper.
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Another awesome RC man. Love it!

 

[luke66]

Body is finished, just waiting on the titanium screws to permanently attach the front bumper.
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it has 4 eyes....

 

[Doom!]

The color shift paint looks great!

 

[9x19]

Oh, my... that looks strangely good.

 

[bozo]

it has 4 eyes....

It IS a mutant, after all...

The color shift paint looks great!

It's Duplicolor, supposedly works on flexible auto bumpers and stuff. We'll see how it holds up on the bug PVC exterior. I think I have enough bumpers to protect against most scrapes.

Oh, my... that looks strangely good.

Strange is good. I like strange.
Two more packs yesterday and today and the saver is hanging in so far. If it fails again I'll put in the Kimbrough.
Anyone have any experience with Xray savers?
Pricey but looks beefy...
https://www.amainhobbies.com/xray-xstiff-composite-servo-saver-set-xra372503/p219462

 

[bozo]

Here's some mods to reinforce and use Redcat/ Summitlink or other 1/10 compatible bodies on the Gorgon chassis.
These bodies are PVC but really common and cheap. The problem is there is not enough support to stop the body from trashing itself on hard inverted landings.
Previously in this thread I listed what body mounts I used, here's what I added.
Two pieces of high density foam (made from Slash battery pads) and a piece of foam/Velcro on the front body mount.

One full size double stickied in front of the receiver box and one cut in half in front of the motor fan. These provide support for the rear of the hood and the front of the truck bed. I also fabbed up a 1/8" PVC plate with some Velcro padding that mounts over the body posts to support the rear of the truck bed.

I love the bug body but I think I'll keep running the truck bodies for a while. Some cement board tape, Flex Seal and these support mods should help preserve them better. Amazon had a overstock sale on a truck tiger body for $13, I got two of them. Now I have a Tiger team!

Here's all the bodies that fit the chassis.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Awesome rig @bozo

 

[Finesavageboy2]

Cool Stuff @bozo
Put A 6s spektum system in the Gorgon...

 

[Chubaka]

Excellent. Thanks for the r&d before I get mine!

Cool Stuff @bozo
Put A 6s spektum system in the Gorgon...

Then it would be named icarus as it flies to the sun.

 

[bozo]

Excellent. Thanks for the r&d before I get mine!

Not a big Elon fan but his approach of "fail fast, fail often" applies here...
You're gonna love it. If I want to just hoon around the yard and simply have fun this is my go-to. Besides the wonky servo saver this thing is about indestructible. There's people on the tubes doing some pretty brutal things with the Gorgon way beyond what's sane and it still takes it.
It'll be interesting to see what variants Arrma comes up with in the future - they sure have a winner chassis with a lot of 3s DNA and compatibility.
I'm definitely getting a second one as a roller if they eventually offer it.

 

[Chubaka]

Not a big Elon fan but his approach of "fail fast, fail often" applies here...
You're gonna love it. If I want to just hoon around the yard and simply have fun this is my go-to. Besides the wonky servo saver this thing is about indestructible. There's people on the tubes doing some pretty brutal things with the Gorgon way beyond what's sane and it still takes it.
It'll be interesting to see what variants Arrma comes up with in the future - they sure have a winner chassis with a lot of 3s DNA and compatibility.
I'm definitely getting a second one as a roller if they eventually offer it.

That sounds great. Turn between this and a Kyosho Fazer.
Think it can handle a ramp?

 

[bozo]

Put A 6s spektum system in the Gorgon...

Been done. This guy is hilarious