Build a Chassis WITH ME! - Moonbuggy Build Along

[@jsseehorn]

I get not wanting too many people going at once in the build along with you trying to keep up and help everyone along but I think you should consider putting everything back up with a new video for an into once you have it all done all the kinks worked out for sure. This seems like it would be an extremely great way to introduce people to fab their own chassis with you having all the templates and everything already completed and videos for building it and doing the detail work you will put on it. Once it is done it will be like a blueprint to building a full custom truck with all the design work done and tutorials available for the fab work. Seems like a great resource and it would be a shame for it to vanish forever after the week is up.

[@220swift]

I’m all in ,my carbon X one arrives this week !

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

This will be a perfect break in 😁

[@220swift]

My first printer probably overkill. Maybe not, definitely looking forward to doing more builds

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It just takes all the fiddling out of the equation. It’s the best first printer!

[@wingnutbert9685]

Interesting, using the printed fixtures. I've used wood to build bending jigs and fixtures. Wood only gets burnt from tacking, but one can wet the wood to lessen it to a degree. Bit smokey, but works well and can hold up to dozens of builds. Anyone printing this could, when possible, grind back the plastic at the tube junctions enough that the plastic doesn't burn as bad. Could also try a bit of aluminum tape once ground back as extra protection. Could be worth it by extending the number of builds one gets per fixture. Tube bender is easy to build with a small pulley wheel. And small tube like that, one could bend it around a small piece of metal or plastic pipe or wood dowel and just there fingers. Neat idea. Look forward to seeing how it goes. Thanks! Bert the Weldor

[@meirdeaph]

The full size one is flipping dinomite 🤸‍♂️🧨Your mini version is gonna be just as Banging 🎉 cage looks delicious ❤

[@forrestcrabbe]

Being a good fitter will make you a better welder. It's all important to the process 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘🍻🤘 Edit: harley designs, i think you offering build plans is a great idea 🤘

[@wingnutbert9685]

"Grinder and paint...." as the saying goes! LOL!!! :) You can get the fit nano accurate all you want. Welding it well is completely different. As another saying goes..." You can lead a horse to water...." 😁👍

[@forrestcrabbe]

@@wingnutbert9685 do you really believe what you just said?

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@forrestcrabbe Yes. Not sure how grinding and/or cutting a work piece has anything to do with ones welding ability? Wasn't meaning to be unfriendly. Just thought it was a bit funny to think one skill has to do with another. 👍

[@forrestcrabbe]

@wingnutbert9685 the better the fit, the better the weld. Ask a pipe welder how important a good fit is. You are not allowed to grind yer welds pretty on a pipeline. A perfect weld is a must, no inclusions, no undercuts, and no grinding. A good fit is one of the most important aspects of welding 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘🍻🤘

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@forrestcrabbe For sure. Absolutely no augment on that. I guess my point, more correctly was you can have the fit perfect, but if all you can do is a bird poop weld, that fit-up ain't gonna help. LOL! I've worked with both. Great eye for fit, welds like Stevie Wonder after two pots of coffee. Or, could weld the crack of dawn shut with a battery and a coat hanger but couldn't cut something to fit even if you drew the line for him. 😆I guess my point is having both makes the build and the product easier. And a good weldor can make up for a bad fitter, but not the other way around. (And of course, there's a big diff between pipe fitting and welding and these little things. ) 😄😁👍 Hell, I'm just happy to see someone actually hand making something and not printing it!

[@Toodles77]

Dude I just figured out my F10Ts from TOF are dark earth!!!! Geeesh! Don’t know why I never realized it. I guess since I didn’t know of their existence! So I got a fordyce with purple 101s and delta rings and dark earth axles!! What a box man!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Haha, you scored and didn’t even realize!

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Good stuff Josh. Fabrication is something I've been thinking about getting into within RC. Caged vehicles like rock bouncers and others similar are like works of art. So again, good stuff and thank you for sharing. I look forward to the Vanquish Bomber release. 4WS or not it's going to be a win. Kidding kidding. Have a good week man, cheers!!!

[@alans4281]

I wish you and those that join you luck with this venture . Personally I am not quite ready to use tubing and brazing to build chassis. For me at 65 plus years of age I am still messing around with 3 mm flat aluminium rails. Currently on the trail at a distance of 20 feet my existing flat rails projects look ok to my eyes. I hope you all get your projects to a stage where you can get them dusty/ muddy. ❤ from Australia.

[@Axial32]

This is so awesome. Idk if I'd have the extra time to build along. But definitely want to

[@1LACOSRC]

Moon buggy on f10s..f’n right Doggy..that shits rad!🤘

[@jameskauffman8405]

Stock car steel also has chrome moly tubing in the sizes you are using for the real scale person. I love what you are doing. I need to get a 3D printer to participate.

[@JThelen1031]

This sounds amazing. I've got some portal axles I swapped out of a Phoenix, so it looks like this is going to be where they end up. Thanks for putting in the work!

[@kennethrobinson9008]

The mad scientist has indoctrinated us all. Thanks! Josh, you ROCK!!!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I think those of you that join will have great success with the methods!

[@kennethrobinson9008]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Looking forward to the build process.

[@hotboyracing]

Sounds like there’s going to be a army of Harley design moon buggies in Colorado

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’d freaking love that.

[@sp3cia1k94]

Hopefully the plans / jigs will be available later in the year once we move house, don’t want to take up a spot to not build along. Also unfortunately sendcutsend is US and Canada only, so would need to send the files to my local laser workshop instead.

[@SheldonPace]

Hell ya I’m hoping to go with my son!

[@markvasseur961]

Definitely very interested in this

[@HoundStuff]

Pretty cool project and sweet you are putting this on!

[@Papa_Shorty]

Just brazed my first bumper due to watching your brazing video. It might be too soon for me to start jumping into this. But I’ll eventually get to it.

[@e_estep]

1pm est Wednesday. I definitely want to get in. Have all the tooling ready

[@alexaparicio12]

Maravilloso!!! Estos vídeos de construir tu propio vehículo son geniales 👏👏

[@clintonlloyd8561]

Highly recommend. The fordyce build was very fun

[@Chunkiie_Customz]

Nacho … release the files or drawings for your design !!! I’m so close to finishing mine haha!!

[@cherokee1995]

Oh, what a surprise. Josh has a battery in a rig on the shelf! LMAO

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

This was purely for demonstration…

[@cherokee1995]

@@HarleyDesignsInc sure...

[@scalebuilder_sweden]

This looks like a super fun project!! I will check your webb at Wednesday !!

[@Sysiphos]

So when are we getting a video of the first build-along truck 😆 Would be nice if there were cage/buggy jigs for a less weirdness build, maybe I can design one some day

[@slowboat_8651]

I wish I had a 3d printer! I'm a welder by trade and really want to build a moon buggy! But as you say the design takes a long time, I'm going to build one out of stainless tube though, Dom is a great choice as I have built some bumpers and other stuff with it...

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video and nice group project build

[@the4hunters]

Awesome

[@michaelstinson8047]

This is awesome I have the ability but not the equipment. Maybe one day I will be able to do it.

[@RDMcK22]

I just hope these files will be available in the future so that I can "build eventually" and not "build along."

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

After the build along is complete and we’ve determined everything is good to go, I’ll then consider the availability of the files again.

[@GreyGhost_40]

I really hope so. This is going to be a great build

[@NLiteNRC]

Hey josh. I want to build a moon buggy with you guys but I am slammed for the next couple of weeks. If I pay for it will I have access to it later?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

@@NLiteNRC it sold out in less than an hour, something I never expected.

[@NLiteNRC]

@@HarleyDesignsInc wow that is awesome. Congratulations. Maybe I can catch you in the next one

[@chedisme]

I would love to do this, iv been dying to get into real fab in the RC realm. But with family and work obligations there's no way i could do it at the build along pace. I really hope you make this available for the future.

[@ssamssamssamsson]

Very informative video! Quick question, do you or anyone you know have a VFD transmission/skid for sale?

[@michaeltompkins9133]

Super sad you sold out! Just got off work and saw the disappointing news 😞 hope there will be more spots in the future!

[@NastyNateRC]

I don’t know if I missed it or not, but what is the price on this build along? I’m very interested in joining as I’ve been doing rc fabrication for about 6 years now building different cages, bumpers, and whatnot. I’ve only ever built 2 full tube chassis’ and I am interested in building more of them.

[@eddytoy9496]

Ah yes, the good ole chainsaw file is my favorite stone dremel makes.

[@gertballyhead]

i would love to do this. I'll get a filament printer before the next one

[@sethb1973]

I want to do this build along but I’m afraid I won’t be able to actually get the tubes bent and welded in the same time frame but I’m gonna try.

[@RUSERIOUS76]

If a person buys in will they have access indefinitely to the jigs? Like 6 months down the road they want to build another?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

You’ll have the files saved, so yes. They just aren’t to be used for commercial use per the Creative Commons license.

[@polarbear7676]

Is the jig going to be available after the build? I didn't know about it until i saw your rig when i was watching your runs at the comp. I watched older videos to see how to build it. Would like to try to build one myself.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Yes I will, hopefully within the next week!

[@jmitch3008]

Been talking about a tube chassis buggy since I got my tig machine a few months ago and have way more than 40 hours into it

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

This looks like great fun. I can fabricate I just don’t know that I can afford this right now.

[@Gibsonlife573]

So we have to print these all off or you're going to have them in a package because if that's the case I don't have to print them I could possibly build this

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

You have to print the fixtures yourself. The package is just the digital media needed to print.

[@YotaRcCrawler]

What size DOM do you use?

[@Hairy_and_Scary]

Is there a way to scale this for SCX6 sizing?

[@trialnterror]

Build plans 👍👍👍

[@RCwallRaceTeamOfna]

Can I mig weld it?

[@imthejaybird]

I’m very interested! I’ve tried a couple times to build a buggy and just can’t get the fit up right. Those jigs will be super helpful! I’m just curious what the buy in is.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

This really takes all that hard work out of the equation! Makes life smooth!

[@WestDesertRc]

How big is your plate on your printer u used

[@daveday439]

Where's the links for the products. I'm looking for the tubing bender off etsy

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ll add more of the links soon. I have been working on putting everything in the discord for the participants first.

[@nouse4aname_]

When is the 1/18 or 1/24 scale vanquish rigs coming out?..😁

[@scottoblander9419]

I want to do this, but leaving AZ next week so won't have access to the metal shop until the fall. Better to wait for the build on your own?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Probably so Scott, your timing will likely work out well for that.

[@chedisme]

Is HF start and a pedal a must for welding these cages? Or will scratch start suffice? I can MiG and get by with stick but iv never even touched a Tig machine before.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

A lift TIG will do, the HF start is just a bonus. My first machine was a lift TIG and I built a lot of tube with it!

[@SoggyBread_83]

What do you think about using ar44's on this chassis? I have a set of capra axles but was thinking about doing a sporty with them. Lol

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Probably not a good fit as this type of chassis is best suited for axles with a BTA steering servo location. It is best suited for F10 portals.

[@kevinlamotte6103]

Maybe you covered it and I missed it, but what size tubing did you use on this project?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

3/16 x .035wall

[@kevinlamotte6103]

Thanks

[@corydehaan8349]

Shoot, i don't have a 3d printer. Have a tube buggy build going on SBG that i just used the old eyeball check to make sure it was close to being the same.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

That’s the way I’ve done it for many years. But we all know how much time that takes. This is just a bit of a cheat code.

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

Hell yeah, brother! I love Mullet.

[@SaltPondRC]

I've done a bit of brazing. Never welded. Any recommendations on a starter Tig welding set up?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I haven’t had a starter TIG in awhile and the one I had was way worse then most of them these days. If you can get about any TIG with HF start, you’ll be better off than I was when I started. It’s really all about your budget.

[@SaltPondRC]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Thanks for the information.

[@kip197682]

Already sold out that’s a bummer . Any chance you are going to add more spots?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’m contemplating it because I’m a little overwhelmed that it sold so fast. I am going to think about how to handle it. It’s very unexpected.

[@michaeltompkins9133]

Was sad it already sold out 😞

[@phormyka]

Any decision on if you're going to add some spots? @@HarleyDesignsInc

[@WreckitRalphie]

I want to do this but I don’t have a 3d printer yet

[@jacobguthrie6973]

Why do you not like mig welding them?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

MIG welds never look good on a RC chassis. I see them done all the time, they just don't look nearly as good as brazing or TIG welding.

[@jacobguthrie6973]

@HarleyDesignsInc I've got the stuff to braze them but I wonder how strong it really is? Will it withstand impacts on a basher cage or barrel rolls and flips and all of the rough stuff

[@Waffle8915]

can we buy the files for the jigs to kinda build at our own pace ?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Yes, after the build along is over. Many of the files get developed as we progress as a group. Once it’s done, I’ll drop them all at once for all of you.

[@Waffle8915]

Awesome I appreciate it been buying your power wagon parts they are killer cool and fit perfectly

[@JDHitchman]

I have been looking for an excuse to buy a TIG welder, this could be it.

[@Toodles77]

Try griots for tubing bender

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ll search that.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Doesn’t look like they have anything on their site.

[@Toodles77]

@@HarleyDesignsInc it’s been a long time since I bought mine. Actually my uncle did! So lemme look into it..I’ll get u actual name/brand

[@Shaunyota]

If this is an April Fool’s this is got to be the best or worst one all in one.

[@trialnterror]

Do you think this chassis would support the Capra 4ws?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It wasn't designed around that servo position. It's made to specifically use BTA servos with an offset axle.

[@trialnterror]

@@HarleyDesignsInc well I’ll have to follow along and hopefully I can buy the parts needed in time. Waiting for tomorrow!

[@TheLilhulk1111]

How close to a 1/10 scale is it really to the original design you went off of

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Specs of the full-size buggy were not posted, so the design is a visual representation made to fit the size of the vehicle I wanted to build. How it would exactly scale in comparison isn’t something I could accurately calculate with the info available.

[@TheLilhulk1111]

@@HarleyDesignsInc thank you for the answer👍

[@marcusmanley2986]

Maybe I missed it, but how long after the files are released will the build along start?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Pretty much right away. But there will be a delay for people to order materials, laser cutting, printing etc.

[@marcusmanley2986]

Gotcha, that’s what I was curious about.

[@marcusmanley2986]

Wow I was surprised to see it sold out when I remembered earlier today. Hope to catch the files later on.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

@@marcusmanley2986 I was absolutely shocked. I will definitely release the files separately later. I’m a little shocked still.

[@JRLawson1234]

Man I was busy at work all day and once I was able to see about buying into the project, it shows sold out. 😢

[@lancephelps4871]

Matt, I get paid Friday. Well, now i am just confused. Sold out? Thanks.

[@douglasperry1226]

Don’t see any links for tubing? Sup? Hook me up with that company. Thanks

[@gunnarnissen6202]

I want to build along but I don't want to pay you lol

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I also accept favors…

[@gunnarnissen6202]

@@HarleyDesignsInc did you mean "flavors", I've got meat in all kinds of flavors

[@Blacksheeprc2024]

Following along dont have time to build

[@jesseweed2144]

nope most couldn't duct tape a connection ...this and most only help people like me........i can weld,lathe,mill,and bend

[@Spor777]

Oh, look, Josh has a battery in the truck. Weird

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Maybe I installed it just for the video… 😁

[@cherokee1995]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Lies!

[@Spor777]

Lol 🤣 . I'm just joshin ya.

[@redndeyes]

😂 first comment means the least. Is vanquish going to 1 up redcat and make an rtr with semi decent electronics? Or better yet a slider. Id vote not, the fanboys will buy anything 😂😂😂 and you know it. Kits lives matter let the babies turn a wrench.

[@meirdeaph]

😂❤

[@rabidbobcat1621]

Link goes no where

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I mentioned in the video that the link will be live on Wednesday at 10AM pacific.

[@JPDoesLLC]

Broken link

[@whatalias]

Ugh Apartment living. If I had the space I would be doing more metal work.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I got in trouble in my first apartment after college for welding on my balcony 😂

[@whatalias]

@@HarleyDesignsInc 🤣🤣 but I am 4 minutes away from 4 crawling spot so I'll take the trade off. Oh and my roommate just corrected me it's a condo not an apartment.

[@cherokee1995]

I have an oxy mapp Smith little torch and a welding table in my apartment... Don't tell the landlord! LOL