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Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco

I had some other drivers in mind, but the Tamiya guy fits so well and I had one in the parts bin, so...

I was originally going to name this fella Theodore (you could call him Teddy). Then my wife noticed that the primed figure has a striking resemblance to Alan Alda. I couldn't argue. Alan it is.

Meet Mr. Alan Man, owner of a pretty sweet restomod '73 Bronco...


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr
 
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Inner wheel well time! $2 of fun, here...


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr

I also lengthened the front links by about 3.5mm to reduce some body rub. I used some plastic nuts from a leftover Axial parts tree...


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr

Lengthening the front links had the front shocks laying down to much, so I flipped the front shock towers. The shocks are pretty much dead vertical now. That was lucky!


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr
 
forgot how great the motor position is on these.
and the color you did for the body is perfect! cant wait to see the full reveal in its natural habitat ;) looking good!!!
 
Now the good stuff...

GCM Mini-Mags!
RC4WD Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs!
Locked Up scale hardware!
SSD scale hubs!
Spending more money on wheels and tires than I did on the rest of the rig!
Not caring because it's totally worth it just look at them so purty!



MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr
 
Enough, already. I still need to figure out a rear bumper (not a fan of the one molded into the body, so I chopped it off) and the reverse lights burned out after the first test runs up and down the hallway. I'll deal with those issues later. I want to drive!

We had a long stretch of rain. I was stuck inside for a bit. I have some pictures of this thing on the kitchen table, but that's not what you want to see. Right? Maybe? I dunno. Once the skies cleared a bit I took the baby Bronco out into the yard for some glamour shots before it gets all scratched up. These are those photos...


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr
 
That looks fantastic! I'm having a hard time deciding whether to go with the Tamiya Bronco body or the MST Jimny.
 
OSRC said:
Love it, the wheels/tires look perfect!
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Woo! This makes me feel slightly less bad about how much they cost me.

soze said:
That looks fantastic! I'm having a hard time deciding whether to go with the Tamiya Bronco body or the MST Jimny.
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Thanks! Like I mentioned before, I originally picked up the kit for another project with no intention of using the body. The Bronco just spoke to me, though. I had to build it. I really like that Jimny, too. If I could pick up a chassis kit and body for the same price I paid for the Bronco I'd do it in a heartbeat.
 
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