halo warthog build (power wheels)

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 7, 2013

• #21

thanks guys. Yeah i dont think we will get rid of this thing. I didnt get to the shocks but i managed to start on the rear bumper.

i think a 4" aluminum bumper will handle the beating it will be getting.

 

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 12, 2013

• #22

had to make a reinforcement plate so the bumper doesnt fall off.

added the plate for the step in the bumper, some tie down hoops, and welded the parts together

Rear bumper complete

 

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 14, 2013

• #23

I made shock tabs, mounting plates, and installed the shocks.

standing all on her own.

 

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Zaff

Well-Known Member

Colonial Regiment

• Nov 14, 2013

• #24

Making some fasts progress here. Any particular reason why you opted for a "weaponized" 'hog instead of a troop transport? It's one of my "pipe dream" projects to turn maybe a Jeep Liberty or something similar into a drivable TT Hog.

 

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 15, 2013

• #25

Zaff said:

Making some fasts progress here. Any particular reason why you opted for a "weaponized" 'hog instead of a troop transport? It's one of my "pipe dream" projects to turn maybe a Jeep Liberty or something similar into a drivable TT Hog.

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no real reason just wanted to try it. im finding a lot of kinks in the mini. so as i work through them i will know what to expect for the full size.

 

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 15, 2013

• #26

just cut some holes and added some light. had to test them. wow they are stupid bright.

 

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Zaff

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Colonial Regiment

• Nov 15, 2013

• #27

Good plan.

 

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Guard1an

Active Member

Southern Regiment

• Nov 16, 2013

• #28

this is really cool, keep up the great work, I plan on doing something like this for my son (even smaller version lol) when i get back from deployment but outta composites, don't quite have your metal fab skills good sir lol

 

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 17, 2013

• #29

Guard1an said:

this is really cool, keep up the great work, I plan on doing something like this for my son (even smaller version lol) when i get back from deployment but outta composites, don't quite have your metal fab skills good sir lol

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FIRST OFF: THANK YOU for your services! I look forward to your build please send me a message when you begin. Its fun to build but more valuable seeing the kids faces and the kids faces come out of grown men and women as well.

 

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MysticMakings

New Member

Southern Regiment

• Nov 18, 2013

• #30

made a custom drive link. so I can now use any motor i choose. Button the motor in and now tech. i can put batteries to it and it should go. only right now it will throw all the power at once... i dont want that. I will be testing it sooner than later now.... i hope.

 

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MysticMakings

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Southern Regiment

• Nov 26, 2013

• #31

i think these will look nice mounted to this machine!

 

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Runemaster117

New Member

• Nov 26, 2013

• #32

Have you ever thought of using a potentiometer or something similar attached to the gas pedal, so you get control of the amount of electricity delivered to the motor, effectively mimicking throttle?

 

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MysticMakings

New Member

Southern Regiment

• Nov 27, 2013

• #33

Runemaster117 said:

Have you ever thought of using a potentiometer or something similar attached to the gas pedal, so you get control of the amount of electricity delivered to the motor, effectively mimicking throttle?

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I have but didn't know what it was called thank you!

 

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colbs

Jr Member

Canadian Regiment

• Nov 27, 2013

• #34

is that gun removable ?

 

CaptainKrole

Jr Member

Southern Regiment

• Nov 28, 2013

• #35

Wow looks awesome! Can't wait to see it when it's done!

 

EVAkura

Well-Known Member

Southern Regiment

• Nov 28, 2013

• #36

On your first page pictures, you gave us an idea of what the articulation of the suspension could potentially do (crazy btw!). Did it get limited much when you added the shocks?

And wicked build by the way! I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Bioshutt

Member

Pacific Regiment

• Nov 28, 2013

• #37

you should have the gun light up when the barrels reach the 12 position with sound as well

 

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colbs

Jr Member

Canadian Regiment

• Dec 1, 2013

• #38

hes using an old golfcart

 

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MysticMakings

New Member

Southern Regiment

• Dec 3, 2013

• #39

EVAkura said:

On your first page pictures, you gave us an idea of what the articulation of the suspension could potentially do (crazy btw!). Did it get limited much when you added the shocks?

And wicked build by the way! I can't wait to see the finished product.

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YES, I was so mad that the only shocks i could find have 6" of travel. 3" up 3" down. Stinks. I could always just install bump stop cans and let her rip.

 

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MysticMakings

New Member

Southern Regiment

• Dec 3, 2013

• #40

colbs said:

is that gun removable ?

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yes i am making the gun removeable so i can change it back an forth from a rocket launcher and the gun