Drifter 851 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 After finishing up my giant 1/5 scale monster truck build back in the spring I had told myself that was going to be the last project/build for a very very long time. Guess that idea lasted all of maybe 6 months :lol: I really couldn't help it though. I have been wanting a set of Freestyle Rc axles for numerous years now, but they are so popular with guys in the Rc MT scene because they are so durable that there's actually a wait list dozens of people long at almost any given time. So when these popped up on a FB rc group last week I jumped on them. So starting to collect parts for this project now. Just got the axles and also picked up a set of Imex Pullers tires which I have always wanted to use on a build. Also ordered an RJ Speed 50's Sportsman body for it which looks a lot like a 55 Chevy. Plans are to build another tube chassis out of steel tubing and probably run a Castle brushless system. Will post pics of the build as it progresses. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenFengge 1,042 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I love these builds you do! So, been wondering if you have ever seen this guy's work? Classic Wrecks: hand made junker car art by classicwrecks on Etsy WWW.ETSY.COM You searched for: classicwrecks! Discover the unique items that classicwrecks creates. At Etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Each Etsy seller helps contribute to a global... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-142240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 I think so. I have seen a guy in the past that has done some very realistic diorama type scenes like old gas stations and junkyards withe cars like that. Probably the same guy I bet. His stuff is really nicely done. RenFengge 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-142243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Had a bit of a lull in this project. Lots going on for one thing, then I spent the last month really sick with the rona, and also taking care of my 77 yr old Mom who also has it and spent 10 days in the hospital. Trying to care for her right now is a very time consuming thing. But I'm feeling better myself lately so I finally got back in the shop to do a little work on this to help relieve some of the stress I have right now with everything going on. 3D printed the motor and other related motor parts, made an air filter for the super charger scoop as well as some blower straps and some plug wires made out of PLA filament. Plumbers Crack 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-143435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Finished the racing seat & driver for the new truck build project I'll be starting soon. I couldn't find a 3D STL file for a driver I liked, so I used a WW2 pilot file I found that had proportions I liked and then modified it a bit. I printed it at 65% infill so that it would be sturdier to work with so I could heat it up and bend it to the positions I liked then ran cold water over it to re-harden it in that position. Sanded down the helmet and added a visor to it to give it more of a race look. Painted up a drivers suit, and made a 5 point harness out of some nylon strapping. Steel tubing should be here by the weekend so I will be starting bending/welding up the chassis soon for this project. Diddums, G_dub52 and Plumbers Crack 2 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-143495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 After a few months of parts collecting it's time to dive into this new project. Have pretty much everything now except the esc/motor and parts to make the 4 links, but now can start building the chassis probably tonight. Diddums and Plumbers Crack 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-143566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Still long ways to go but managed to get some more progress done on this one tonight. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-143578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Got some more done on the latest build this morning. I like to do a bit different design on each tube chassis I make so did a bit different lay out of the gusset/support bards on the side plates on this one and like how it turned out. Looks funny right now without the cab/upper cage built, but will start on those in a few days when I get time, gotta do some "real work" over the next few days G_dub52 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-143585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_dub52 559 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 This is awesome dude! I can't wait to see what it looks like completed. Super cool! keep up the good work 🙂 Twitch : gdub_5252 follow to help me on my road to 50 followers 🙂 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/9183-new-project-rc/#findComment-143588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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