Had a very enthusiastic individual stop by and visit with me this past Sunday regarding rock crawling. We talked at length and I have a little bit better understanding of what it is and what is involved.

I have had several others approach me regarding a rock crawling course and it looks like it's time has come. We picked out an area that should serve nicely. Jason (my son) spent last night moving the tv, gaming systems and couch to a new area. The pinball machines will follow. The entire area where these items were will be dedicated to a rock crawling course.

We are ready to start building. All we need are the hands and the materials. I will contact Jim next door at GR Gravel and see if they can be of any help.

Initial talk is that there is interest in forming a club that would be in charge of the course and competitions.

The indoor course will be followed up with an outdoor course in the area just off the parking lot across from the shed. For the outdoor course, the sky is the limit. Fire up the imagination.

I know some are going to be negative about my posting this on the heels of Fred's post, but this really was decided before he ever posted and I ever saw it. I was trying to wait until details were a bit more firm, but now need to put out there what has been decided and is already being done at this point.

Schane Fredricks (dasmonkeyboy), Jason Reckner (Lawndart), and Shawn Snow (TraxxasNewbie) have all expressed a willingness to get things off the ground. You can contact any of these individuals or post your thoughts, ideas and willingness to participate here.

Hey John

I called the guy that sent you the e-mail and he is very excited and wants to start building a coarse ASAP. I would like to get everyone together for a meeting tomorrow or next week if possible. Let me know

Hey John

I called the guy that sent you the e-mail and he is very excited and wants to start building a coarse ASAP. I would like to get everyone together for a meeting tomorrow or next week if possible. Let me know

That is awesome. I am assuming this is Schane, correct me if I am wrong. I know TraxxasNewbie is going to be out for practice tonight. I am good for whatever time as long as I know in advance. Let's set a day/time and make it happen.

That is awesome. I am assuming this is Schane, correct me if I am wrong. I know TraxxasNewbie is going to be out for practice tonight. I am good for whatever time as long as I know in advance. Let's set a day/time and make it happen.

I am in for tonite or tomorrow, As I have a free pass from the wife.

I am out for tonight and tomorrow so just keep me in the loop and I will do all I can to help out. Can't wait!!!!!!

Yes this is schane. I will call Brian and see if he can make it tonight and I will get back to you

Talked with my guy at the gravel company and he has rocks that we can get. They aren't free, but we do have a source and he is discounting them significantly from what we would pay elsewhere and they are available NOW!!!!

Sounds good! Would they bring them over to the door or will we have to go get them?

We might have to get them with a truck or trailer, but they are at the yard that he owns, only a block away. He hinted that he might be able to bring them over with a loader.

Since there appears to be a growing interst in rock crawling (by the number of posts here) do you think we should start a Rock Crawling forum?

Hey John I just talked to brian and he is going out of town tonight and wont be back until saturday night and said any time after that is good. So maybe we should have everyone meet next week. I am free any time. So maybe you can pick a time to get together since you know the BFG schedule better than anyone.

Sunday night after racing (about 5:30) or Tuesday night (anytime after 5:00) would be good times.

Everyone let me know which one works best.

Since there appears to be a growing interst in rock crawling (by the number of posts here) do you think we should start a Rock Crawling forum?

I think we can do our part to keep a rock crawling forum going, Hank. Sounds like we should have a course up and running around the first of the year.

From what I am hearing and seeing it is growing rapidly.

Both days will work for me and Brian so it is up to the others on wich day works for them.

Shawn says that Tuesday would work best for him. Something around 6:30. Sound good?

What About Logs And Such Also I Went To One In Indi Once Had Rock Logs And All Kind Of Stuff On It Hahaha Im Already Bidding On One

I will tell Brian thats when we are going to meet.

Talked with my guy at the gravel company and he has rocks that we can get. They aren't free, but we do have a source and he is discounting them significantly from what we would pay elsewhere and they are available NOW!!!!
SOUNDS EXPENSIVE???

At this point Keith the sky is the limit. the only hitch for the indoor coarse at this point is space

At this point Keith the sky is the limit. the only hitch for the indoor coarse at this point is space

WHAT KIND OF CRAWLER DO U GOT OR GETTIN???

I ordered the rock rider kit from rc4wd.com. I will have it on Monday.

If you have some ideas on a coarse you should come to the meeting

Way to go Jon, People like you really help keep the hobby alive with an open mind and hard work!!!

Way to go Jon, People like you really help keep the hobby alive with an open mind and hard work!!!

Thanks Alan. Sorry it hasn't worked out for you to join us up here. Hope that changes in the future!!!!!

SOUNDS EXPENSIVE???

You kiddin me xxx? With the amount that you spend on that Associated stuff, and this is expensive? hahahaha

Tuesday would be best for me also. We can also keep our ears open for some alternative material also. I think this will be a great thing and give us slow guys somewhere to play. lol There have been some amazing things on the internet with lumber, wire mesh and sakrete.

Ok, Tuesday, December 16, 6:30 p.m., at Battle Front Gaming and R/C will be the initial planning/organizational meeting for the rock crawling program/club to be started at BFG.

Anyone interested and or willing to help is welcome to join us. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm and we will make this happen in very short order.

See you there!!!!!!

I will plan on being there.

Im In as well. :thumbsup:

Mike and I will be there as well

this is what i was talkin about john http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AueUl_YXl4w&feature=related

Very cool. I can see it now, fountains, streams and running water. Would add some ambiance to the place, lol.

how do u score this or race or what is the point??

Its based on a point system. If you back up touch your rig or hit a gate marker you get a point for each infraction. Plus there is an overall time constraint to finish the coarse or if you go over the allotted time you get an automatic 40 points. The person with the lowest points wins.

Some people are starting to do rock racing. And just as it sounds guys are setting up race tracks with big rock on the track. If you do a search on youtube for rc rock racing you can see some events.

these guys know whats up http://www.nostr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=312

Hey Keith is that you behind the wheel?

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/sloppy12/freddies/n0str0809/100_0394.jpg

I have a Tamiya TLT that I rigged up as a crawler a few years back, but never finished. Might have to find the box it's hiding in.

Its based on a point system. If you back up touch your rig or hit a gate marker you get a point for each infraction. Plus there is an overall time constraint to finish the coarse or if you go over the allotted time you get an automatic 40 points. The person with the lowest points wins.


Here is a link to the USRCCA Rules. I think that this would be a good place to start. http://www.usrcca.com/rules2008.pdf

how do u score this or race or what is the point??
Its like golf sort of,But sense ASSOCIATED don't do crawlers!
I think u should be black balled or something from this part of
R/C. I'm just not sure if the crawling world is ready for (XXX)

Trying my new rig at table rock lake dam in Missouri.http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/attachment.php?attachmentid=71526&stc=1&d=1229228063
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Its like golf sort of,But sense ASSOCIATED don't do crawlers!
I think u should be black balled or something from this part of
R/C. I'm just not sure if the crawling world is ready for (XXX)

i bought a chassis and i emailed a guy about some clod axles im gettin there this big bastard has 16 in wheel base cant wait

Trying my new rig at table rock lake dam in Missouri.http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/attachment.php?attachmentid=71526&stc=1&d=1229228063
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is that yours?? HEY WERE THE HELL HAVE U BEEN???:confused:

so i just got off the phone with the guy that built my chassis for my crawler he said i need to run at least 3.2 tires which are 7 inches tall sounds likes its gonna be a monster heres his website if you guys are interested http://mnlart.com/

aight fellas i got my chassis coming and i just bought a pair of clod axles there also on the way im gonna go with 2 integy 65t motors and i found these servos http://www.jpcustomrcs.atomicshops.com/catalog/item/4457875/5381533.htm there supposed to be able to turn the big tires on the carpet the guy whos been helping me said these are the good stuff..

is that yours?? HEY WERE THE HELL HAVE U BEEN???:confused:
Yes thats mine for now till I can get the new LOSI.
Been out of it a while, tried a little oval in Nov. but
with my kid in school and my wifes new days off its
been a little hard to find time.
Hopefully this crawling thing will work with my free time.:cool:

Heres some pics of my rock pile.

Heres some pics of my rock pile.

nice if your gonna get a losi u gona sell this one? my buddy was gonna buy the same one but if your gonna sell i ll have him buy yours?:thumbsup:

Guess I need to get the Axial some more hop-ups!!!!

nice if your gonna get a losi u gona sell this one? my buddy was gonna buy the same one but if your gonna sell i ll have him buy yours?:thumbsup:

Not ready to sell yet, nobody can get the LOSI yet that I know of.
Are you going to the meeting Tue. 6:30 I will try to be there for sure.

EV2SLOW

Yup, don't forget the organizational meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday) at the track. 6:30 p.m. Hopefully the start of something big!!!!