Crawlorado719
Quarry Creeper
Hello all,
Well this rig has been a blast to build and watch evolve into the rig it is today. It started life from a mainly c2 scx10 with a bronco body slapped on and some scale things here and there.
You can read up on that ones build here:http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-scx-10/468218-crawlorado719-scx10-build.html
Ever since I got into this hobby I wanted a D90 hardbody to fit onto a scx10 chassis, but I was either broke or didn't know where to start with the build. Finally I had the cash and the guts to 1. Buy the D90 body and some accessories and 2. Sacrifice my Bronco/scx10 rig.
I measured a bunch and made the cut...took maybe 1'' off the tail of the chassis. I also made up some links to bring the rear axle in along with some drive shaft shortening.
Wanted and interior but not hacked to bits to fit the tall axial transmission...some careful planning and ninja dremel love I ended up with a nice fitting interior.
The interior got some styrene treatment to cover up the carved out areas to keep the dust down on the inside.
Ok so now it's time to paint....Mind you it's 15 deg outside and all. So I decide to make a paint booth lol. I used a decent sized Rubbermaid tub and a bathroom exhaust fan and a few feet of ducting out the doggie door...don't judge me.:lmao: Fitted with a fluorescent light and a towel it was go time, especially since the kid was at grandmas and the wife was out with the girls.:roll:
The booth worked awesome and drew out the fumes very well. It did smell but not super strong like one would think.
Final product...
Snorkel and windows painted and installed!
First run in new form...did pretty good for a maiden voyage.
Got my roof rack on finally and started loading it up lol.
Didn't like my homemade bumper and had to splurge a little, also picked up some metal emblems."thumbsup"
New drive as well...Wild west maybe?
At this point I was having a hard time figuring out what the rig was missing...hmmm needed to look more scale. I think I got it...:mrgreen:
Picked up some RC4WD Tango Down wheels and spare from a local scaler guy...you might know him cpb27 (Killer scale D90 pick-up)
Clayton was getting rid of some SDI scale doctor tires....yep I bought them.
Did great even in the snow and mud!
This thing handles darn good for what it is..
Had a buddies girlfriend make up some plates for the rigs..
Few months pass as I play with my new TF2 a bunch, and neglect the D90..
So I'm fixing to go to a scale comp up @ Red Rocks hosted by The Crawl Space. At the last minute I pickup the D90 and roll to the comp. Keep in mind I haven't touched this thing for atleast a month and a half.
The Crawl Space Scale Comp SCX10 D90 - YouTube
Took 3rd in class one that day...not to shabby considering.
Another month passes and with spring in the air and D90's blowing up in the local scale scene I had to try and step up my d90's game lol.
So I got the lights working and gave her some weathering.
This weekend was kinda crappy soooo...d90 work. Made a "floor" for the roof rack and tree/branch guards.
I made a scale course in our backyard per permission of my awesome wife. The course has been a work in progress for the past month or so.
Just need to hook up some more spotlights front and rear and I think this badboy is done....maybe:roll:
I'll keep this thread updated with anything I do with the D90 so....stay tuned and I hope you enjoyed the show."thumbsup"
Well this rig has been a blast to build and watch evolve into the rig it is today. It started life from a mainly c2 scx10 with a bronco body slapped on and some scale things here and there.
You can read up on that ones build here:http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-scx-10/468218-crawlorado719-scx10-build.html
Ever since I got into this hobby I wanted a D90 hardbody to fit onto a scx10 chassis, but I was either broke or didn't know where to start with the build. Finally I had the cash and the guts to 1. Buy the D90 body and some accessories and 2. Sacrifice my Bronco/scx10 rig.
I measured a bunch and made the cut...took maybe 1'' off the tail of the chassis. I also made up some links to bring the rear axle in along with some drive shaft shortening.
Wanted and interior but not hacked to bits to fit the tall axial transmission...some careful planning and ninja dremel love I ended up with a nice fitting interior.
The interior got some styrene treatment to cover up the carved out areas to keep the dust down on the inside.
Ok so now it's time to paint....Mind you it's 15 deg outside and all. So I decide to make a paint booth lol. I used a decent sized Rubbermaid tub and a bathroom exhaust fan and a few feet of ducting out the doggie door...don't judge me.:lmao: Fitted with a fluorescent light and a towel it was go time, especially since the kid was at grandmas and the wife was out with the girls.:roll:
The booth worked awesome and drew out the fumes very well. It did smell but not super strong like one would think.
Final product...
Snorkel and windows painted and installed!
First run in new form...did pretty good for a maiden voyage.
Got my roof rack on finally and started loading it up lol.
Didn't like my homemade bumper and had to splurge a little, also picked up some metal emblems."thumbsup"
New drive as well...Wild west maybe?
At this point I was having a hard time figuring out what the rig was missing...hmmm needed to look more scale. I think I got it...:mrgreen:
Picked up some RC4WD Tango Down wheels and spare from a local scaler guy...you might know him cpb27 (Killer scale D90 pick-up)
Clayton was getting rid of some SDI scale doctor tires....yep I bought them.
Did great even in the snow and mud!
This thing handles darn good for what it is..
Had a buddies girlfriend make up some plates for the rigs..
Few months pass as I play with my new TF2 a bunch, and neglect the D90..
So I'm fixing to go to a scale comp up @ Red Rocks hosted by The Crawl Space. At the last minute I pickup the D90 and roll to the comp. Keep in mind I haven't touched this thing for atleast a month and a half.
The Crawl Space Scale Comp SCX10 D90 - YouTube
Took 3rd in class one that day...not to shabby considering.
Another month passes and with spring in the air and D90's blowing up in the local scale scene I had to try and step up my d90's game lol.
So I got the lights working and gave her some weathering.
This weekend was kinda crappy soooo...d90 work. Made a "floor" for the roof rack and tree/branch guards.
I made a scale course in our backyard per permission of my awesome wife. The course has been a work in progress for the past month or so.
Just need to hook up some more spotlights front and rear and I think this badboy is done....maybe:roll:
I'll keep this thread updated with anything I do with the D90 so....stay tuned and I hope you enjoyed the show."thumbsup"
