PLEASE make sure your 3D printer is able to print a minimum size of 180x235x205mm. before purchasing.
Designed specifically for the Cat 1 “Mammoth”, this one is for those who have built or are planning to build a 6x6 Mammoth.
If you haven’t seen the 4x4 Cat 1 Expedition build yet, you should check it out here:https://www.aheadrc.com/custom-builds
The Cat 1 6x6 Expedition Cab is an addon attachment for the Crawler Cat 1 “Mammoth”. (The truck cab is sold separately)
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/crawler-cat-1-mammoth-1-10-rc-body
It is pretty much identical to the original Cat 1 Expedition Cab, but designed for a 6x6 chassis. Specifically, Traxxas’s TRX6 wheelbase will be a direct match. i.e. 324mm from front to middle axle, and 130mm from middle axle to rear axle. The Expedition cab mounts designed for the TRX6 are also included to make mounting easier. You will still need to design a mount to secure the rearmost part of the Expedition cab however.
The 4x4 version of the Expedition Cab can be found here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/crawler-cat-1-expedition-cab
Physically the external dimensions of the Cat 1 6x6 Expedition Cab and the original Cat 1 Expedition Cab are the same. Departure and breakover angle are improved though, compared to the standard 420mm wheelbase 4x4 configuration for our trucks.
The features on the Cat 1 6x6 Expedition Cab, naturally are very similar.
Wide track and standard width fenders are included to provide either a more aggressive or a more stock kind of look.
Similar to the Crawler 4320 Expedition Cab, this one is also packed with a ton of interchangeable modular accessories. These mainly being a fuel carriage with fuel can, antenna mount with 2 antennae of different lengths, multi purpose box, rear visor, and more. But the coolest accessory added to this cab are traction boards and an externally mounted functional tray with door, to store 2 traction boards.
There is really a lot of detailing on this cab, including different mock hinges for the windows and mock compartments. Along with that, side vents and a power socket similar to the one from the 4320 Expedition Cab are also designed.
LED lights can be mounted to the cab side and the taillights to make this a truly realistic looking cab. All you will need are; 6x Orange 3mm LED, 2x White 5mm LED, 2x Orange 5mm LED, 2x Red 5mm LED.
The side door can also open and lock as you turn the door handle, small model hinges are required for this to function.
Polycarbonate sheets can be cut according to the included .DXF files and can be mounted in the grooves, which function as the windows! A sunroof is also designed so you get the option to either cover it permanently or open it to let the air in.
Assembly instructions:
View the link below to download the assembly instructions (same instruction manual as the “Crawler Cat 1 Expedition Cab”. Steps are slightly different but are easy to understand. Feel free to contact us if you find the instructions unclear.)
https://www.aheadrc.com/manual
There are also a few options for easier printing and personal preferences:
- Cab: (Ideal to print in upside down orientation)
- Cab full (cab is a 1 piece print. Requires a printer that can print a minimum of 180x235x415mm)
- Cab split(splits the cab into 2 halves, a 2 piece print. Requires a printer that can print a minimum of 180x235x205mm)
Fender:
- Standard (standard width meant for 240mm width outermost tyre to tyre)
- Wide track (meant for 265mm width outermost tyre to tyre)
- Full (full length, 1 piece print. Requires a printer that can print a minimum length of 310mm)
- Split (split length, 2 piece print. Requires a printer that can print a minimum length of 170mm)
Cab rear panel:
- Visor (The rear panel designed for use with the rear visor)
- Non visor (The rear panel designed for use without the rear visor)
Rear antenna:
- Short (For use with or without the rear visor)
- Long (For use without the rear visor)
There are also some files that will need to be printed multiple times:
Cab joiner inside x2
Cab joiner outside x2
Side vent x2
Cab side light lens x6
Cab side hinge x3
Window hinge x15
Tail light x2
Tail light lens x6
Traction board x2
A .zip file containing all the print files is also included for convenience. DXF files for the windows are also included.
The Crawler Cat 1 6x6 Expedition Cab requires an additional of two M3x10mm screws on top of the ones listed in the manual.
It is highly recommended to read the instruction manual before purchasing, to ensure you have all the required tools and hardware to assemble this body.
Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact us!
