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[Lucifur10]

And it's a roller! Pretty basic build, nothing too high tech. Rigid rear and kingpin front suspension. Next is electrical and steering links
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[WickedFog]

So glad somebody grabbed that bad boy. Looking forward to this one.

Was really wanting to see better pics of that '41 Chevy body if you can get a couple

 

[Lucifur10]

So glad somebody grabbed that bad boy. Looking forward to this one.

Was really wanting to see better pics of that '41 Chevy body if you can get a couple

It's pretty sharp.

 

[WickedFog]

Hell ya it is. That was what I loved most about this kit.

 

[Tunedfrog]

This is going to be sweet.

 

[Lucifur10]

Electrics going in.

 

[Lucifur10]

Ordered aluminum stand-off's to replace the cheap plastic one's that tie the chassis together, I think it will add a custom touch. Aluminum servo mounts in blue are coming in. Planning the paint is becoming the most stressful part. One color with chrome trim, fade two-tone with chrome. Flat patina?

 

[WickedFog]

I always do a google for inspiration. Chrome, or no chrome, that body looks great. Single or two-tone, shiny or rusty - all good.

 

[Lucifur10]

I always do a google for inspiration. Chrome, or no chrome, that body looks great. Single or two-tone, shiny or rusty - all good.
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Lol, I did the dame thing. Found a couple single color and chrome that looked sharp.

 

[Lucifur10]

Mocked up an aluminum servo mount. Still thinking about replacing the plastic pieces that tie the chassis plates together although it will be a bit of work. I will need to cut the aluminum standoff to length, then drill and tap one end with a 4/40 thread. It would look sharp though.

 

[Lucifur10]

Steering servo mounted. Radio tray is next. Progress is showing. Started cutting the aluminum stand offs/chassis supports.

 

[Lucifur10]

Steering locked in, receiver is mounted. Now need a battery tray.

 

[Lucifur10]

Chassis braces are cut, drilled and 4-40 tapped. These will replace the plastic pieces the kit came with. Once chassis halves are apart I'll install battery tray and reassemble. Then the daunting task of painting the body. There's no second chance on the body.

 

[WickedFog]

Chassis braces are cut, drilled and 4-40 tapped. These will replace the plastic pieces the kit came with. Once chassis halves are apart I'll install battery tray and reassemble. Then the daunting task of painting the body. There's no second chance on the body.View attachment 184537

Just remember, the paint will come off the body fairly easily til it sets up for a few hours

Could you not have just sourced some aluminum standoffs and cut them to length? I know you can buy them in all different lengths. That was a lot of drilling and tapping!

 

[Lucifur10]

Just remember, the paint will come off the body fairly easily til it sets up for a few hours

Could you not have just sourced some aluminum standoffs and cut them to length? I know you can buy them in all different lengths. That was a lot of drilling and tapping!

I couldn't get the length I needed. I have a machining background so it wasn't horrible. Kinda felt good to do that again. Gives it that "custom homebuilt" feel!

 

[Lucifur10]

It's a runner. Off to paint now.

 

[Lucifur10]

Getting the stance right.

 

[Lucifur10]

Paint is on. Just going to tint the windows. Not bad!

 

[Lucifur10]

And it's finished. Stance is great. Lights work. Happy Happy.

 

[Xraycer]

Purty!