krazykrawler's RC4WD Scaler Build-off entry..."Redneck mud slinger"

[krazykrawler]

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/gene...ial-rcc-scaler-build-off-sponsored-rc4wd.html

This is my choice for the buildoff.This would be considered a class 1 or just a normal southern mud truck that you would see going down the road..more to come.Im going out to the shop now..hehe

 

[Rckcrwlr]

Subscribed.....Good Luck

 

[krazykrawler]

This build will still be 2.2 but it will be kinda oversize as the body is about 1/8 scale.Its a Nikko Harley-Davidson F-150.It will resemble the 1:1 pic but the paint will be flat black with some gloss black accents..

 

[krazykrawler]

Subscribed.....Good Luck

Thank you,sir

 

[team3six]

Subscribed and good luck "thumbsup"

 

[krazykrawler]

I like the big Nikko trucks,they have a very detailed interior

.Got the body disassembled and stripped

I almost went a different direction with this build....then i figured it would be useless in this form

More to come later

 

[krazykrawler]

Got a piece of 1/2 x 1/2 tubing bent up for the frame rails.The original idea was to make my own rails

.But then i thought about my OG Bruiser from the mid-80s.I picked this up from a non-rc guy one day when i was out working

.I know what youre thinking...."the wheelbase doesnt line up"....well,i plan on cutting it in half and extending it 4 inches.I know the Bruiser guys hate to hear that,but it wasnt a complete Bruiser so i see no problem.More to come

 

[Absurd]

subscribed "thumbsup"





Also the low riding speed f150 would of looked kick ass also:mrgreen:

 

[krazykrawler]

I have started the disassembly and cleaning stage and here is where im at

 

[Jeepfixer1]

I hope you followed the correct procedures for discharging the airbags power on that scale interior. Hate to see someone get hurt! :lmao: seriously that truck is one b e a u t I f u l f150. Great start

 

[krazykrawler]

I hope you followed the correct procedures for discharging the airbags power on that scale interior. Hate to see someone get hurt! :lmao: seriously that truck is one b e a u t I f u l f150. Great start

Thanks for the vote of confidence

 

[krazykrawler]

Did the Chino mod to the leaf springs

 

[krazykrawler]

Got the frame painted and put back together,only this time i used all 3mm button head hardware.Also,im using RC4WD HD R2 trans(RC4WD part #1

As soon as it was together i measured for the cut.I am going to add some extra frame rail right in the middle

Once its cut theres no going back

and now we have the frame in two pieces.

 

[krazykrawler]

Worked on the frame extensions today and here is where im at .I took the 1/2 x 1/2 square tube and cut it down the middle to make two frame rails.Then i blew it all apart and sandblasted it for the last time,then brazed it all back together.Ill get it back in paint soon.

 

[krazykrawler]

Got the frame repainted and reassembled.I painted it a semi-gloss black to go with the flat black that will be on the body.

I also got my new RC4WD Yota axle installed under the truck(RC4WD part #2)

 

[krazykrawler]

Time for an update.I have the body mocked up and i wasnt happy with the way the tires stick in the fenderwells

.I installed some Junfac wheel extensions 2.2" Wheel widner (4) (Offset: +19mm) [J51033] : JunFac.com and got the width i was looking for.These adapters are the 19mm ones and really pushed the wheels out.Heres a shot of one side installed to show the difference

.Some pretty good flex for a full leaf spring rig

 

[The Doc]

Krazy.

Your camera sucks lol.....I want clear photos!!! :mrgreen: I'll bet no one cought what you did here but I cought it, your a pretty smart cookie....dude. So far I.... have not seen this before. Following fords tradition....STEM shocks "thumbsup" Thats cool......Great job

 

[krazykrawler]

Krazy.

Your camera sucks lol.....I want clear photos!!! :mrgreen: I'll bet no one cought what you did here but I cought it, your a pretty smart cookie....dude. So far I.... have not seen this before. Following fords tradition....STEM shocks "thumbsup" Thats cool......Great job

Thanks for the compliment.I know,my camera sucks.Its my cell phone.But my wife has a nice Canon Rebel with all kinds of different lenses and stuff.Ill start using it and get her to upload them for me.I always just send phone pics to photobucket,so they are not the best quality.Sorry to everyone.

 

[krazykrawler]

Havent posted in a while,been doing some body and paint work

Filled in the dimples on the hood

Filled in the sunroof

and finally 3 coats of black and 4 coats of automotive grade clear.Came out pretty shiny and no runs or specks

 

[Hoosierdady]

Nice job man. The paint and chassis both look great.