Bondo's ZJ Scaler replica

[BONDONUTZ]

Heres pics of what I'm starting with, also showing how I'm going to join the pieces by sleeving the ends in each other. Each rail will also be plated on both sides with .32" brass strips once they are complete.

[17dean]

Subbing to see this great build come together! Always wondered how would brass hold up to some scaler punishment!

[bayareaaxial]

I am down to watch this one!

[BONDONUTZ]

List of some of the parts to be used for this new build

RC4WD R3 2 spd trans
RC4WD 1.5 steelies
RC4WD 1.5 MT Baja's
Castle SW V2 ESC
55T Novak (probably)
3s power (def)
Castle BEC Pro
Dual Hitec Robot servo's for 4WS
Hitec 5645 shift servo
Axial SXC10 axles, w/HD ring and pinion/front over driven, Steel lockers
GH Alum C-hubs & Spindles F&R
Integy HD center shafts
Integy Lower links 129mm, Uppers ??
PL 92 Grand Cherokee body painted to match my 1:1
My Jeep is a ZJ where as the PL body is a XJ, close enough F-it.

[ScaleDustin]

Your screen name needs to be "The Brass Beethoven"

[BONDONUTZ]

Originally Posted by ScaleDustin

Your screen name needs to be "The Brass Beethoven"

I like that, maybe "BrassHole" instead ?

Hey how about hooking me with up with a couple HH decals for the windows of this build ?

[BONDONUTZ]

Finished one of the rails today, plated with 3/32" and the bottom was plated also with 3/32x1/2" for skid protection and a little more weight down low.

One side done, need to get more 1/2x3/32" strips to finish second rail then
once I figure out exactly where the center skid is going and install the shock mounts I'll do the finishing soldering and final mock up hopefully soon and then off to powder coating !

I'm open to comments and questions

[bayareaaxial]

Originally Posted by BONDONUTZ

I like that, maybe "BrassHole" instead ?

Hey how about hooking me with up with a couple HH decals for the windows of this build ?

BrassHole that's the one with the ring to it.

[wmartinlsmith]

nice work sunshine. i like it.

[LoneRanger]

lookin real good~!

L.R.

[BONDONUTZ]

Originally Posted by wmartinlsmith

nice work sunshine. i like it.

Thanks Bill !

Originally Posted by LoneRanger

lookin real good~!

L.R.

Much appreciated LR !



I completed the 2 rails and all the finish work on them today, heres a few pics. As you see these are not light weights LOL
Now on to making cross braces and figure out where the center skid is going ?











PIGS

[BONDONUTZ]

I think this is all I'm doing tonight, gonna catch up on my DVR movies and relax

[wmartinlsmith]

lookin good, cant wait to see it on the wall, i mean trail..

[BONDONUTZ]

Originally Posted by wmartinlsmith

lookin good, cant wait to see it on the wall, i mean trail..

Hahahaha, Pretty funny. You ben talking about building a scaler for 6 months, I bet the Wraith is still in your cars trunk after it falling the creek 2 months ago ?

[wmartinlsmith]

actually it made it to the garage a few weeks ago.. LOLOLOLOL

[BONDONUTZ]

Originally Posted by wmartinlsmith

actually it made it to the garage a few weeks ago.. LOLOLOLOL

You need to duct tape up the mouth and hands of the wife and kids and lock them in the closet for a few hours so you can work on the RC's.

[BONDONUTZ]

I kicked some major azz on this thing the last 24hrs, It's a ROLLER !
Onto the pics


What the heck is this thing you ask ?

[BONDONUTZ]

[BONDONUTZ]

[BONDONUTZ]

I still have to figure out where the trans shifter servo is going and install the rear steering servo mount. Also have to figure what I'm doing for a radio box and battery tray and where the hell their going ??
I think the battery will ride shotgun next to the trans parallel with the frame.

Plenty to do yet, once the mock up is complete I will dissasemble everything and deanodize the colored aliuminum piecse and then decide weither I get it powder coated or try the brass aging/tarnishing chemical I bought ?

Any questions or comments please post up !