From Catastrophic Failure To Print-Ready RC Chassis
390K views · Feb 24, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
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@CURV-LAB · 7 months ago · pinned
The files + full build guide are LIVE → <a href="https://curvlab.com/">https://curvlab.com</a><br>This chassis only got to this point because of all the feedback you guys gave me after the earlier prototypes — seriously, THANK YOU 🙌<br><br>I’ll be reading comments and will incorporate good ideas into future chassis updates!<br><br>And if you do build one, post a photo/video and tag me!
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@Hanstra · 7 months ago
If you ever decide to mix your channel's content up a bit, I would <i>totally</i> watch a silent 20-minute video of you just drawing with markers. That'd be seriously relaxing and satisfying.
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@myleswillis · 7 months ago (edited)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWU7tfwpoAk&t=313">5:13</a> Prop shafts are only round because they are made from bar or tube stock and turned down on a lathe. With 3D Printing we need to re learn design for manufacture. Just make it with a hexagonal cross section and it will print fine in one piece. Cool project. 👍I'm working on a 1/18 scale RC chassis that I can fit into diecast models.
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@furkanuner8989 · 7 months ago
why does this excite me so much. i don't even have a 3d printer
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@siegekeebs · 7 months ago (edited)
I really appreciate the walk back on <b>EVERYTHING MUST BE 3D PRINTED</b> - the most accessible version of this one is where <b>most</b> things are 3d printed, but things that are easily sourced, or would be much better if not 3d printed, are not. Honestly one of those is the driveshaft - threaded rod is very easily available and cheap and strong. It seems kind of silly to have that be 3d printed, but it's nice to have the option.
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@SoulExtinct-O_O · 1 month ago
Please make a 3-hour video explaining the assembly process and your thought process while designing it. HELP THE NERDS OUT !!!! 🤞
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@H_D_83 · 7 months ago
To controll the roll: add a sway bar
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@FreakyFast9000 · 7 months ago
We need a mini version!!! that would be phenomenal
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@NicolásMcCarthy-w5z · 7 months ago
yo those drawings are beautiful
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@tarunbana109 · 7 months ago
This is so impressive. You did all this solo. Insane. The best part. We as a community will use and improve this over the years. I can't wait to build this in a few months.
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@iMaximus_12 · 2 months ago
I am going to remember that I subscribed to this channel before 100k. This channel is a hidden gem.
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@Vcynix4 · 7 months ago
I don't have a 3d printer or any plans to make this but brought your model just to give support. Great work and well deserved.
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