Axial SCX10 "1.5" Defender 90

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Re: Axial SCX10 Defender 90

So more work done today. Front/back bumpers, winch, brush/tree branch windshield guards, dirty windows, more weathering.

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Oh, and has enough flex for a good trail truck. All four wheels remained grounded.

The ride height remains scale for a 4x4.

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Started tail gate. Need to wait for putty to dry. Will start working on hinges.

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[TK421]

That is some stellar work bro!!

Lou

 

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Tail gate done, hinges made, paper clip for bolt.

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That is some stellar work bro!!

Lou

Thank you.

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Ok, tailgate done. Just need some limiter straps, or chains and locking latches each side.

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Ok, a lot more work done today. Made friction latches for tail gate. Added gas cans, hi lift jack, tools, gas cap, mounted spare tire and my dog upfront.

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So, not 100% sold on spare tire location. I could mount it horizontally in bed, but then lose "storage" space. Or, I could get a bumper mounted swing tire holder. Or just not run a spare?

 

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Ok, feel like I am back on track. Did not like the spare tire mounted upright.

So exterior / interior our done except for two items.
1. Rear tail lights
2. Driver

Now I need to do electronics, lights, etc. The boring, frustrating stuff. For me, anyways.

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The detail and custom work on this build is great, love the duct tape on the seats. It’s coming along really nice.

 

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The detail and custom work on this build is great, love the duct tape on the seats. It’s coming along really nice.

Thank you, I'm trying. I watch builds like your's and others to learn and broaden my knowledge. This hobby offers so much for everyone.

I just wish a electric wiz lived close by.

 

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Rear bumper/ swing tire carrier arrived today. Will have to replace screw knob to hold tire on for scale, but otherwise I think it looks good.

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[Postclanker]

Meh....loose the tire IMHO

love this truck "thumbsup"

 

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So, it's decided. I am going to cannibalize all of my good hop up parts off of this frame and add them to my Unimog build.

I just wanted to do this body to learn how to use styrene for fun. I will finish the body detailing because I do not like to leave things undone.

 

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So, this is the D90 on portals and larger 1.9 tires.

Just wanted to see it like this.

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Ok, so body is now done. I added rust to bed, rear lights and a mounting tab on the roof rack for a rear facing flood light (I do not have any small lights left to mount atm).

I could led lights later, but I doubt I'll ever run this body or do anything with it.

That wraps this body build up.

Thanks for looking.

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