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Hey everyone!
Gonna try and keep this short and sweet so we can get on to the discussion!
So here's what I got:
This is a Maisto Rockzilla (I know I know... it's just a toy, not worth it. Just having fun here
).
I've already talked about it a little bit over in the electronics and the suspension. But basically.. I want this to be my all around good time rc. I'll be converting everything to a 3s lipo except the motors. I know they'll burn out eventually, I'll just change them then. I've got the rx and the steering servo already. Just wating on the esc to arrive via amazon.
Took a while to find a body that would fit, but turns out the clodbuster is a pretty close fit. So I'll be going with this one:
The Ford B50
But I will be hollowing out the bed so that it can carry a dirt bike. I've been checking out color pallets for the shell with my map pencils and I think I came up with a pretty good one:
I want to pay homage to the fantastic 70s paint jobs, with all the earth tones, while updating to more modern times with the really bright neon colors right beside the duller brown. I'm thinking gold trim around the brown as well. (I really get into the art side of this hobby if you couldn't tell
)
The idea is to have two different set-ups. One for bashing with the original shell. Different wheels and tires. Then the "nice one" for trail riding and hauling.
I'll also be mounting custom shock mounts to Gypsy so I can upgrade the suspension. So stay tuned for that.
That about covers it for now. But obviously I'll be back as I progress. This thread will be an excellent way to keep track on my progress
I welcome ANY AND ALL comments, advice, or constructive criticism. I'm super new to all this so i will be asking a metric ton of question too. Lol
Thanks for letting me hang with yall...
Cheers
-Justin
Gonna try and keep this short and sweet so we can get on to the discussion!
So here's what I got:
This is a Maisto Rockzilla (I know I know... it's just a toy, not worth it. Just having fun here

I've already talked about it a little bit over in the electronics and the suspension. But basically.. I want this to be my all around good time rc. I'll be converting everything to a 3s lipo except the motors. I know they'll burn out eventually, I'll just change them then. I've got the rx and the steering servo already. Just wating on the esc to arrive via amazon.
Took a while to find a body that would fit, but turns out the clodbuster is a pretty close fit. So I'll be going with this one:
The Ford B50
But I will be hollowing out the bed so that it can carry a dirt bike. I've been checking out color pallets for the shell with my map pencils and I think I came up with a pretty good one:
I want to pay homage to the fantastic 70s paint jobs, with all the earth tones, while updating to more modern times with the really bright neon colors right beside the duller brown. I'm thinking gold trim around the brown as well. (I really get into the art side of this hobby if you couldn't tell

The idea is to have two different set-ups. One for bashing with the original shell. Different wheels and tires. Then the "nice one" for trail riding and hauling.
I'll also be mounting custom shock mounts to Gypsy so I can upgrade the suspension. So stay tuned for that.
That about covers it for now. But obviously I'll be back as I progress. This thread will be an excellent way to keep track on my progress

I welcome ANY AND ALL comments, advice, or constructive criticism. I'm super new to all this so i will be asking a metric ton of question too. Lol
Thanks for letting me hang with yall...
Cheers
-Justin