Buzzard's Wraith Thread..

[Nitrobuzzard]

I screwed the pooch on this one guys as I didn't take as many pics as i would have liked to during the transformation process...my apologies. The few i do have was taken with my phone so please be kind...lol

It was the RTR Wraith, still running stock electronics with the exception i swapped receivers to my Spektrum.

I chopped the rear part of the cage off as i really didn't like the look of it being that long.

Made a "bed" to cover the rear. Adding this made changing the battery a pain as i would have to take all the screws out. So, I removed a bit of the battery tray to allow it to slide out the rear. Covered it back with another body panel (next pic) Works great.

Then decided to make some body panels and a new roof for it. The bed and panels were made from sheet metal for duct work. I was going to use aluminum but figured that would be too easily demolished...this stuff is tough...lol

The metal look was all fine but i decided to go flat black...also it's sitting on Pitbull Rock Beast II tires with Junfac Beadlocks that i received from HPI-Killer.

Then i thought i'd would represent a bit...

Tried painting the front diff cover but face it, hands are too shaky and my eyesight not that good anymore so, i only done this one...lol

More to come as more happens...

-NB

 

[SMaxxin]

Looks sick bro!

 

[HPI-Killer]

Hell yeah lookin sweet Tony, I like the RCNT rep on the metal panel shown through the f-black!

 

[slowngreen]

Yep, looks bad ass!

 

[WoodiE]

Then i thought i'd would represent a bit...

Best Wraith body I've ever seen.

 

[Rolex]

Beauty. A really nice piece of work.

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

Thanks all, glad you like it!


Hope to have new links on it in a few weeks. Haven't decided if i'll make a set or just buy them beings the price of the STRC setup is so low.

-NB

 

[hamz9561]

STRC makes good stuff. I use their links on my mERV.

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

Having a few things machined for it...pics to come by end of week.

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

Finished the rough set today. Here's a sneak peek. Have to work out just a few minor things before running the rest.

 

[Alexander_0_1]

I like that you used alumiunum for the body panels, and then painted them

 

[SMaxxin]

I love the rings!

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

I like that you used alumiunum for the body panels, and then painted them

Thanks Alexander but it's not aluminum, it's sheet metal. Just a touch heavier than aluminum but alot more durable...

I love the rings!

Thx bro! I finally finished up the program for the bed and it should be done sometime next week. Depends on when my buddy has to time to run it at the machine shop. Then it's paint time again....


Also got my STRC links in and am waiting on the ends for them. Got the steering done but ran out of ends...lol

Pics to come after I get the bed finished

 

[HPI-Killer]

Sign me up for a bed panel set, ill drop some coin your way if needed! Also if you need ends still text me I got a sh*t load I can send you.

Also, love the rig man looks great!! If I ever get mine done I could stop being so damn jealous of yours!!

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

Sign me up for a bed panel set

I'll post up a pic once I get it finished bro, then you can decide if you want one...lol

Hope to have it done sometime next week...along with another goodie for the Rubicon....hehe


And thank you!!

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

Still working on getting some goodies designed and on the waterjet table...hope to get the bed cut and finished by end of week.

 

[WoodiE]

This is my favorite wraith!

 

[Nitrobuzzard]

Finally got time today to get the bed cover cut for a mock up to check fitment. Have a few minor adjustments to make before cutting final. Hopefully within the coming week I'll have it all sorted and installed.

Now to start designing next item.....hehe


I know...all this talk with no pics...patience young grasshopper

-NB

 

[hamz9561]

Pics or it didn't happen!

 

[HPI-Killer]

I have seen this bed panel via text message and the proof is within my gallery, but sneak peaks arent for everyone and I can't spoil the fun because its not my thread. But I can tell you it is SICK!!