ANTIGACHO following the sendero

[antigacho]

one steep closer to finish this project, new tires

DuraTrax Deep Woods CR 1.9" Crawler Tires (C3 - Super Soft)


good looking and afordable tires compared to other brands
Im going to use the stock foams by now

I am also working on a custom 3d printed grill for the proline power wagon body

I will share this on thingiverse later

Now I have to find a way to mount the body I dont want to use exposed body clips


after that I have to paint the body, I would like a rusty look but I am not sure yet

 

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So I designed a magnetic front body mount for this project

I take a lot of measures but fortunately my first printing attempt was successful,

the fit between chassis rails is perfect but some sanding is required for squared post, anyway the sandind helps for better appareance

The STL file is available for free at Thingiverse

I recommend print it in PETG for durability 90% infill

It needs 3 neodymium magnets to be completed

INCHES
0.50 X 0.20
MM
12.70 X 5.08

you also will need 4 Knurled Brass Threaded Inserts (m3 size),

you can heat the brass insert using a lighter and then mount it in place

this project is close to be finished, Unfortunately I noticed that the "hey ok servo winch" fails, I definitely do not recommend that brand it was barely used and now it doesn't work now I am debatins If I have to buils my own servo winch or order the Reefs RC 422HDv2 Servo Winch instead

finally, for painting, I am planning something similar to this:

 

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I am a slow builder but this project is almost ready

I just need to install the custom spotlights
then trim and paint the body

some photos

powder coating to the recently build bumpers

winch upgrade (Reefs RC 422HDv2 Servo Winch) and skull cap for the 3d printed receiver box

I made some custom 3d printed spotlights, those LEDs work at 12v so I need more voltage from the receiver, that's why I'm using the MT3608 DC-DC Step Up Power Module for Arduino

more pictures soon

 

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I notice that the cable output on my previous 3d printed spotlight design was wrong
so I printed it again and finally installed the lights

some pictures

body paint update soon

 

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almost ready

 

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[mash914]

This looks fantastic - Paint, grille, metalwork - all of it. The wheels and stance look terrific too.

 

[Phildirt]

Agreed. Fantastic build.

 

[Juanito]

That paint job looks great! Any chance you have more pictures of soldering work? I have a lot of trouble keeping my parts in place, moving, etc. Keep up the great work!

 

[antigacho]

This looks fantastic - Paint, grille, metalwork - all of it. The wheels and stance look terrific too.

Thanks for your words,

I don't like the stock rtr crawlers, lol

 

[antigacho]

Agreed. Fantastic build.

thanks I also like your builds "thumbsup""thumbsup"

 

[antigacho]

That paint job looks great! Any chance you have more pictures of soldering work? I have a lot of trouble keeping my parts in place, moving, etc. Keep up the great work!

I have some pictures on page 3, sorry but I forgot to take more pictures
I am using stainless steel rod and silver solder
try to notch (fish mouth) the steel rod before brazig