Rc Roll Cage Diy
Shown here is a visual difference between your basic 4 point roll cage and an 8 point roll cage from the chris alston s chassisworks catalog.
Rc roll cage diy. Here is the video of me brazing an aluminum roll cage for my project of a trophy truck. An 8 point roll cage is the most basic and therefore probably the best option if this is your first build. Jadpes rc car model roll cage chassis frame black diy rc steel frame car roll cage tube metal body chassis frame for axial scx10ii ax90046 1 10 scale rc crawler car 5 out of 5 stars 1 80 53 80. Part 1 overview teardown.
The basic 4 point roll bar consists of a main hoop behind the driver two rear struts and an optional cross brace on the main hoop should you need it or the rules. If you go steel get 3 16 brakeline. Here is video with strength test of brazed aluminum. Beyond this there are 10 12 and 14 point designs that provide more structural integrity.
They have the best brass tubign i have found. An 8 point roll cage includes a main hoop a windshield brace across the roof a back brace sides subframe struts and gussets. First you said you need plans and know what materials now you say you know how to build it but dont know what materials to use. New mini rc drift build converting a model car to rc.
If done correctly soldering brazing and welding are plenty strong for a roll cage.