Hello All, I just subscribed to rccrawler after lurking for some time and am excited to share my own very first build; a TRX4 Sport Unassembled Kit with a SCX10.2 2017 Wrangler body. I picked the Unassembled Kit because I knew I wanted to choose my own components, for it's quality of parts and for the detailed instruction guide. I was not disappointed with my decision. As for the body it took me longer to decide on one. I went back and forth on a few options but finally decided to go with an unfinished Axial 2017 Wrangler Unlimited. I realize there are many other Wranglers already out there but I couldn't deny my love of Jeeps. I also have a love for graphic design so I will be creating some of my own parts as well as using some parts from other designers on Shapeways. My first custom part is a new tail light that will fit inside in the Knight Customs Smittybilt Rear body armor. I have a few more parts in the works as well. More to come.
I want to thank carpetfuzz17 for answering my questions and for documenting so much of his process to fit this body on his TRX4 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-trx-4/600488-trx-4-2017-jeep-jk.html; and I also wanted to thank rpm for his build threads http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-scale-rigs/591353-rpms-traxxas-trx4-jk-wrangler-build.html and http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-trx-4/590952-rpms-trx4-jk-wrangler-build.html. They both have provided much needed inspiration, ideas and advice! Thank you guys!
I have a little wiring left to finish, to test the electronics and then I can start working on the inner fenders. I will be posting my modifications as often as possible in this build thread, as I enjoy building just as much as anything else, but progress will be slow as we had a new member of the family join us three weeks ago. I have found myself with a bit less free time lately!
Attached some images of the body roughly sitting on the chassis. I also made myself a component/wiring diagram - see attachments - to keep it all straight in my head and to share with other newbies.
I want to thank carpetfuzz17 for answering my questions and for documenting so much of his process to fit this body on his TRX4 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-trx-4/600488-trx-4-2017-jeep-jk.html; and I also wanted to thank rpm for his build threads http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-scale-rigs/591353-rpms-traxxas-trx4-jk-wrangler-build.html and http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-trx-4/590952-rpms-trx4-jk-wrangler-build.html. They both have provided much needed inspiration, ideas and advice! Thank you guys!
I have a little wiring left to finish, to test the electronics and then I can start working on the inner fenders. I will be posting my modifications as often as possible in this build thread, as I enjoy building just as much as anything else, but progress will be slow as we had a new member of the family join us three weeks ago. I have found myself with a bit less free time lately!
Attached some images of the body roughly sitting on the chassis. I also made myself a component/wiring diagram - see attachments - to keep it all straight in my head and to share with other newbies.
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