Merged Optima

[DennisM]

I really don´t know why - perhaps I´ve got too many Optima´s

[Hcp22]

Intresting Dennis!

[DennisM]

Thanks Lars, that´s a mild way of putting it

[EvolutionRevolution]

Now make it into an Optimazer RBXS-6...

[Coelacanth]

Why not? Looks good! I've seen other Optimas modded similarly, to alter the wheelbase primarily. The issue for me is the problem with dirt contaminating the gearboxes; unless you want the belt/chain to hang loose, it'd take quite a bit of careful fabrication to seal out the dirt. I've seen one mod where the guy used plastic tubes to fabricate chain-guides.

[rccars4sal]

Perhaps buy up a couple sets of repro mid belt covers, and overlap them to make long enough?

[j0pp3]

That's very creative Dennis. Love it

[Hcp22]

Thanks Lars, that´s a mild way of putting it

I like your innovative way of thinking Dennis

[Kyoshojoe]

you could also use light gauge aluminum and bend up some c-channel using a small metal brake. harbor freight sells a 18" bench top brake that works quite well and you can get a sheet of aluminum from home depot or hobby shop for cheap. I also use the aluminum and brake to fab alloy wings.

[mugenbulldog]

I've seen one optima somewhere where they handled the dirt problem by spltting open the diff cases and basically having nothing sealed. Not sure about that though.

[DennisM]

Thanks for the kind words.

As for the belt protection, the lower one for the LWB mid fits fine - I tested it when I did the mockup.

I´ve lowered the top deck so the upper belt runs over it in its entire length.
Right now I´ve got lazer arms fitted and the WB is ca. 281mm.

I´m not sure if I´m going with std. saddle pack or the LiPo ones. The topdeck will need a cutout if I go modern.

[DennisM]

Shocks fitted

[GoMachV]

Lookin good! What did you craft the tower mounts from? Looks like a front bulkhead of some make?

[DennisM]

Thanks Jeff,
Well spotted on the mounts, they´re cut from bulkheads of a Schuey Mi 3,5

[GoMachV]

I was pretty sure you hadn't bought a mill yet nice repackaging of those. Is there enough meat for the camber rod screw/ball?

No, i didn't just call you a screwball