Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
A ROC412 and 3S...should have enough plums to pull the kids around the neighborhood. :lmao:
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Bulldog/Mattzilla "Mountain Buggy"
A ROC412 and 3S...should have enough plums to pull the kids around the neighborhood. :lmao:
Rok Out
Quarry Creeper
Looking sick those bead rings make it pop
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
More pics.
So here are the top secret body panels. This build isn't overly scale, but I had to do some scale bits just for fun. The panels are fit to the tubework...nice and clean.
And then they are held on by magnets from the back side...hence the thin plates on the chassis.
And then, the faux panel bolts finish the effect. This is just a scrap piece of plastic...but you get the idea. RC4WD 2mm hexes, cut down so they are flush with the back of the panel.
No need for windshield wipers. I figured I would make them disappear before someone on here called me out!
This is one of those harbor freight finds that I really like. It's like a dremel, but slower and underpowered. Great for doing body work where you don't want your tool to get away from you. I think it was like 9 bucks! One of my favorite finds.
First coat of filler.
That's it for now. Thanks for looking. New shocks on the way. 8)
So here are the top secret body panels. This build isn't overly scale, but I had to do some scale bits just for fun. The panels are fit to the tubework...nice and clean.
And then they are held on by magnets from the back side...hence the thin plates on the chassis.
And then, the faux panel bolts finish the effect. This is just a scrap piece of plastic...but you get the idea. RC4WD 2mm hexes, cut down so they are flush with the back of the panel.
No need for windshield wipers. I figured I would make them disappear before someone on here called me out!
This is one of those harbor freight finds that I really like. It's like a dremel, but slower and underpowered. Great for doing body work where you don't want your tool to get away from you. I think it was like 9 bucks! One of my favorite finds.
First coat of filler.
That's it for now. Thanks for looking. New shocks on the way. 8)
STANG KILLA SS
~THE SCALE SHOP~
tell me more about that bit in the HF dremel.
killer build as usual! :shock:
killer build as usual! :shock:
Solid94
Quarry Creeper
This build I turning out awesome bro! I like the attention to detail. Can't wait to see more!
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Thanks guys. Cory, here is the bit. I don't know if this came with the harbor freight kit or not. I've got so many dremel bits it's not even funny. I have a similar bit that is actually a dremel bit, but on close inspection, it's a little stronger of a tooth pattern. In general, the bit in the underpowered rotary tool will bog down instead of chewing up what you're working on. That's why I like it. And for 9-12 bucks, you can't go wrong. Here are the pics.8)
Lentsnh2012
RCC Addict
The build is delicious, Gregg! Keep at it, man! "thumbsup"
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Me slackin? Hell no! I'm the fastest builder on the site!:lmao:
Long story short, sold a project and parts raped the buggy. Vanquish has had some issues over the holidays and I'm waiting for new axle parts and wheel options from some vendors. I could do some body work possibly this week...it's supposed to be warm in San Diego. Don't worry, I'll have it done by next Christmas!8)
muddywaters
RCC Addict
Sick build brother, love that style of Jeep buggy. Looking forward to the finished project.
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kakachille
Rock Crawler
Any updates
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Still waiting on parts. Maybe a cheap and sleazy update this week. 8)
JeepExplorer
Newbie
well that is an awesome Jeep, the Jeep guy inside me wants to point out that the Jeep you are building is not exactly like the Jeep in the picture. The 1:1 is a TJ front end. (97-06) and the grille on the RC is a 07-present.
that being said, I would totally love to have one. the rc or 1:1.
that being said, I would totally love to have one. the rc or 1:1.
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Good eye sailor! They should have you looking for icebergs on the Titanic.:lmao:
I never intended to make this a clone of the 1:1 I wanted a fun 2.2 rig to build and I've had that picture in my head for years, ever since I first saw it. The overall look was what I was going for. I researched the Mountain buggy and didn't dig the lines in the back, so if you've seen it, you'll see it's not close at all. All in all, it will end up pretty sharp once I get back on it. Thanks for looking! Greg
I never intended to make this a clone of the 1:1 I wanted a fun 2.2 rig to build and I've had that picture in my head for years, ever since I first saw it. The overall look was what I was going for. I researched the Mountain buggy and didn't dig the lines in the back, so if you've seen it, you'll see it's not close at all. All in all, it will end up pretty sharp once I get back on it. Thanks for looking! Greg
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Anyone remember this rig?
Update. I've been working hard on another big project, so this had to wait, but I got a little time on it today. The shop pics are horrible. Sorry about that.
Painted the hood. Of course, paint woes. It's not a showpiece, so I'm not concerned. After a few coats it actually got a little better. I may do some wet sanding to buff it out.
The lexan side panels have a bunch of residue from the painter's tape. That will go away. The paint is on the backside.
Here you can see the scale bolts in the side panels. They will attach by magnets on the backside.
The goody box...just waiting. TOP SHELF from VP, Supershafty, Carterfab, etc. Just need to throw it all together.
Should have another update by Christmas! Greg:shock:
Update. I've been working hard on another big project, so this had to wait, but I got a little time on it today. The shop pics are horrible. Sorry about that.
Painted the hood. Of course, paint woes. It's not a showpiece, so I'm not concerned. After a few coats it actually got a little better. I may do some wet sanding to buff it out.
The lexan side panels have a bunch of residue from the painter's tape. That will go away. The paint is on the backside.
Here you can see the scale bolts in the side panels. They will attach by magnets on the backside.
The goody box...just waiting. TOP SHELF from VP, Supershafty, Carterfab, etc. Just need to throw it all together.
Should have another update by Christmas! Greg:shock:
Solid94
Quarry Creeper
Looking good man! I've beet waiting to see an update lol. Looking forward to the next one too!! "thumbs up"
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Small update:
So I went to glue the magnets on the backside of the panels and the shoe goo (specifically amazing goop) ate through the paint! No Bueno! i used Krylon fusion on the lexan. I've never had that problem before. Hmmm.
Didn't matter much because the sheen of the lexan was too shiny for the panel compared to the hood, so I repainted the outside and mounted them up. they look great and aren't going anywhere.
That's it for now!8)
So I went to glue the magnets on the backside of the panels and the shoe goo (specifically amazing goop) ate through the paint! No Bueno! i used Krylon fusion on the lexan. I've never had that problem before. Hmmm.
Didn't matter much because the sheen of the lexan was too shiny for the panel compared to the hood, so I repainted the outside and mounted them up. they look great and aren't going anywhere.
That's it for now!8)
kakachille
Rock Crawler
Things sweet can't wait to see it finished
mattzilla
RCC Addict
Thanks G Dogg,
U bought my favorite beer on Sunday. Yes the free beer, knew I could always count on ya.......
U bought my favorite beer on Sunday. Yes the free beer, knew I could always count on ya.......
Bulldog
I wanna be Dave
Well,
I finally got this back as a roller. It's been too long! Nothing we haven't seen before. Just to keep this thread going.
More updates soon. I need to get some new shocks from supershafty and some sexier wheels and tires from Lucked up.8) Greg
I finally got this back as a roller. It's been too long! Nothing we haven't seen before. Just to keep this thread going.
More updates soon. I need to get some new shocks from supershafty and some sexier wheels and tires from Lucked up.8) Greg
