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mrgrimm 05-07-2016 05:13 PM

Nothing like an old stocker brought back to life!

Can't decide on paint, so it's going to stay white for a while longer I guess

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/...9656bfb1_z.jpgIMG_20160507_092109 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7685/...26f3e3d3_z.jpgIMG_20160507_160439 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

And why not some pics of it's modified brother, a bit dusty after a quick run.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7617/...cf52deaa_z.jpgIMG_20160507_160519 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/...f0080a24_z.jpgIMG_20160507_160527 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

kyleman7 05-08-2016 06:25 AM

I've been thinking about getting a clodbuster recently. It looks like fun, but I'm kinda torn between the the clod and a txt-2

mrgrimm 05-08-2016 11:31 AM

I really like all the other Tamiya monsters too. In fact the others are even neater because they use a more realistic drive line. I go with Clods because they are a bit cheaper, more available, and I am familiar with them. Maybe one day I will get a TXT or Jugg but don't know when.

Post up some pics of whatever you get!

Maxximize 05-09-2016 03:29 AM


Originally Posted by mrgrimm (Post 14519077)
SHOOT! I linked the stock motors for a cheap price, and forgot to link the ESC I run. Anyways, here it is. The WP-1040. Lipo capable to 3s, waterptoof, and does a good job running mild twin brushed motors - You don't need a specific dual motor/battery esc if you wire things up correctly.

The stock Tamiya ESC I am unsure of because I have never tried it.

http://www.redcatracing.com/HW-WP-1040-BRUSHED

Ah yea that makes more sense now:lol:. I did find one other ESC that looks promising. The Hobbywing Quicrun WP 860. That on 3s with a pair of 20T Orion Methods sounds like a killer combo for the price. For the price of that ESC, it would be worth a shot I think!

Maxximize 05-09-2016 03:35 AM


Originally Posted by mrgrimm (Post 14523052)
I really like all the other Tamiya monsters too. In fact the others are even neater because they use a more realistic drive line. I go with Clods because they are a bit cheaper, more available, and I am familiar with them. Maybe one day I will get a TXT or Jugg but don't know when.

Post up some pics of whatever you get!

Nice looking trucks ya got there! I agree with you, I someday hope to own a TXT-2. That is the best looking MT ever made IMO. Much easier to upgrade the motor/ESC on that one than a clod as well:D I'll throw a nice sensored brushless set up in it if I ever get one.

mrgrimm 05-09-2016 03:38 AM


Originally Posted by Maxximize (Post 14523839)
Ah yea that makes more sense now:lol:. I did find one other ESC that looks promising. The Hobbywing Quicrun WP 860. That on 3s with a pair of 20T Orion Methods sounds like a killer combo for the price. For the price of that ESC, it would be worth a shot I think!

Wow man that WP-860 looks great! I may have to try that one out, dual motor leads sure does make setup a little easier, and it looks to be spec'd out to handle the larger heavier trucks.

Maxximize 05-10-2016 02:11 AM

For sure! I stumbled onto that awhile back when looking into a Clod, before I decided to start my Tamiya collection with a Lunchbox instead. It looks like it was actually meant for trucks like the Clod or maybe even Traxxas brushed trucks. The amperage ratings on it look promising, it should have no issue running 20T mod motors I'm thinking. I have an Orion 15T double I use for my Revo, and that's rated at 22 amps under load.

mrgrimm 05-22-2016 09:32 AM

Lets not leave out the Clodbuster's little (big?) brother - THE MIGHTY BULLHEAD!

It's complete and rtr with 55 turn motors installed, but I stole the fuel tanks for another truck and eventually the body will be used on another truck too - but for now it can cling to a few moments of glory!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7669/...dd5a74ef_z.jpgIMG_20160521_191137 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/...3d3f66cd_z.jpgIMG_20160521_141145 (1) by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7663/...91e0ed0c_z.jpgIMG_20160521_150348 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

spzero 05-24-2016 07:04 AM

Any ideas on a tough shell for bashing my Clod (its running twin brushless on 2s) I dont want to ruin the original chevy badged one

werner sline 05-24-2016 01:55 PM

that bullhead looks nasty ! dual tires look meaaaan !

kyleman7 06-02-2016 09:12 AM

Just ordered myself a clodbuster. I can't wait to build it!

mrgrimm 06-06-2016 03:41 AM


Originally Posted by werner sline (Post 14543107)
that bullhead looks nasty ! dual tires look meaaaan !

Ended up taking them off because I thought they were better suited on other trucks - Here are pics of one of my Clods putting the single version of the tires through the test!


https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7510/2...7f146d26_c.jpgIMG_20160605_144405 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr


https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7447/2...48c7de4c_c.jpgIMG_20160605_172005_052 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7413/2...7d02f54c_c.jpgIMG_20160605_144919 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7303/2...9ba551a8_c.jpgIMG_20160605_144940 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7444/2...80926268_c.jpgIMG_20160605_144955 by mrgrimm1, on Flickr

werner sline 06-06-2016 03:43 AM

totally suited to mud !

kyleman7 06-29-2016 10:04 AM

I finally got my first Super Clodbuster finished up. I went with a box style paint job, I think it turned out pretty well.

As you can see I've already changed a couple things, t-maxx shocks, 3d-printed 1/2in lift (designed and printed by me) and 17.5mm offset pro-line brawlers.

I hoping to design and print up some axle bumpers with servo mounts next

http://i.imgur.com/VwrqPHu.jpg

SuperFastSnail 08-11-2016 10:03 AM

In the mist of doing a race Clod but thinking about abandoning it. Then again, it's a Clod....a real monster truck.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...psk05bzktg.jpg


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