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[B-MOW71]

Making some nice progress! Cage looks great!

 

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Hello, hello. It has been too long since I updated this thread. I ran out of space in my RCC albums and so have needed to find a different way to post pics. Decided to give Tapatalk a go. Using my phone for this feels restrictive but whatever.

Build was mostly complete but it sat on the bench all summer because when it's warm out I just simply don't build tiny trucks. It's usually deck, cabin and home repairs. Bench time in the summer usually means broken parts and burned out servos.

So I finished the paint on the latest Enduro Ectoish




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Decided to use the Harley Designs 3D printed interior which consists of a cage, seats and dash.

Managed to screw a Sand Scorcher driver to the chopped up seat. Need to go this route to clear the spur gear. I think Josh designed these pieces with the VFD in mind so mods were required here

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As you can see I decided to go with a set of Pitbull Rock Beast XL tires mounted up to some Incision Method Wheels

The stock foams feel too stiff for this rig. Will see how they break in, but I suspect they will need some tuning

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Here is the rig sitting next to a box stock Fordyce.

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[JatoTheRipper]

Wow that's a great looking truck! Nice work. Looks low and mean compared to the Fordcye.

 

[twade984]

The ecto looks down right mean. I very much dig it!


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[emoji482] Cheers guys. I high sided the body some to bring it down. The front bumper was Mad Max inspired for sure.
Be lying if I didn't say I now wish I would have finished this in the spring. Because it is so light and low there are a few trails and lines I would have loved to test this on.


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Taillights. Mounted led lights directly into the end of the stock chassis using grommet washers for a holder. They are fixed in place using the e6000 hence ain't going nowhere

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[B-MOW71]

Man smog, you built another masterpiece! I'm always impressed with the little details that you add to your rigs. The metal work is spot on perfect and I always dig the way you detail your drivers.

Well done sir, well done!"thumbsup"

 

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Thank again B, much appreciated. I do really like this one. The Ecto body is such a killer body for a crawler

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[Speedy-Triple]

fantastic paintjob... the scheme and metal work makes all the details like the interior and cage and the b HR bling pieces shine where they need to. All metal work is killer I like the brushed look its got at the end. Also looks pretty capable. I always like the ecto but the release yellow was not my cup of tea.

 

[xwaz]

Beautiful looking rig! Great work on the cage and bumper. I alway like seeing Rock Beasts out there!

 

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Thanks for popping in guys, appreciate the feedback. I am quite pleased with has this one has turned out

I hear ya Speedy, such a vibrant yellow was definitely an odd color choice for the Ecto.

I forgot how massive the Rock Beasts are in their XL variety. I am much more familiar with the shorter sibling. It truly is a beastly looking tread

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[JatoTheRipper]

COMPLETE and PAINTED

I was so stunned by the body that I intially overlooked the cage. I just went back through the thread and this cage is a stunner! :shock: Beautiful work! "thumbsup"

 

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I was so stunned by the body that I intially overlooked the cage. I just went back through the thread and this cage is a stunner! :shock: Beautiful work! "thumbsup"

Thanks Jato, yeah, it worked out well. Tried to keep it simple and just follow the body lines.

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Cookin' up somethin' new that's more of the same. It's a '64 Toyopet Stout, a needle in a haystack unless it's made from polycarbonate. Here we have the Carisma Coyote. Stout in spirit, wild in name.

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Here's what they look like today(photo nicked from the net)

First bend. The plan was to start by brazing a bed.

It's an Enduro chassis kit, of course. My first v2. I like the included bent links. Liked the v1 shocks better. They included the aluminum caps and were blue. Otherwise they are the same awesome shocks.

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[B-MOW71]

I've heard of the Toyota Stout, but not Toyopet. Interesting.

That is a good looking body from Carisma. Can't wait to see all the smokin' details you have planned for this!;-)

 

[twade984]

Looks good so far, I’m in!