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Old 03-22-2015, 11:01 AM   #1
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Default Pardonmyn00b's Blizzard Patrol TF2 SWB RC4WD Challenge Giveaway Build

Courtesy of the good folks at RC4WD, and the brilliant minds of a n00b and a guy, I’m proud to announce a special giveaway for the entrants of ALL 3 RC4WD Scale Challenges. N00b and I will be building up two brand new RC4WD Short Wheelbase TF2’s with all the goodies, creating a custom lid for them, competing in Class 1, and then giving them away at the awards banquet at the East Coast Scale Challenge! If you compete in any of the three events this year, in any class (Except for TTC), you’re automatically entered to win one of these custom, one-off creations. No strings attached, a fully RTR rig, babied through the gates could be yours, just for being a part of this awesome community. It’s our way of giving back, and thanking each participant for the commitment to this hobby, RC4WD, and their love of toy trucks.

So follow along, this truck could be yours!

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These toy trucks are custom build bodies with all the scale options you would ever need. They are built on the RC4WD TF2 SWB (Short Wheel Base) Chassis.

THESE RIGS WILL BE RUN AT THE CANADA AND EAST COAST SCALE CHALLENGE EVENTS THIS YEAR!!!

How do I win one of these awesome rigs?

  • Disney Event Registrations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3
  • Ontario Event Registrations for Class 1, Class 2 and TTC
  • ECSC Event Registrations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3
  • King of the "" Runs are not eligible.
  • TTC Entries for Disney and ECSC are not Eligible.


You can only win once.
Winner will be the name on the ticket registration only.

Winners will be chosen by Random Integer Generator on video. Winners will be contacted.

If you are at ECSC and win, you will take it home.



Here we go. Unlike n00b, I have chosen a non-Toyota with which to start this build.



The classy looking Nissan Patrol SWB 260. Super popular in Europe. Never heard of in North America. Sad really.

The base for this truck will be the leaf sprung RC4WD TF2 SWB kit. Perfect wheelbase to match a 1/9th build and adds a ton of scale points for Class 1.



Nice box. And right side up for once. Thumbs up to Shipping Department.

Chassis all built up with a few bonus add-ons for nice truck making.



ARB diff covers front and rear, XVD's for enhanced steering angle.



Metal driveshafts included in kit!



35T Boost motor and waterproof high torque servo with Outcry ESC and BEC.




Nice Bead Lock wheels and Dick Country Fun Cepeks in 1.55 form.



All in all, a nicely put together kit. The short wheelbase makes for some inspired driving. Great break-over angle, but takes more skill to keep from tumbling down a hill. Integrated body mounts, made for the Wrangler body, will definitely aid this custom build.

Starting with a printout to the proper scale of a photo I took while on vacation in Barcelona, I started thinking through the body construction.



I opted for a technique that I haven't tried before. Skeleton boat maker technique for adequate response transposition.



Rather than build the whole thing as one element, I started on everything rear of the front door seam. The front clip requires a bit more thinking so I can integrate some angles, so I thought I'd do it separately. Same with cab and ute cover top thingy.

Here it is after some construction time.



More to come.
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Old 03-22-2015, 11:37 AM   #2
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well, that is one special of a special giveaway.

Thanks to the guy, a n00b and RC4WD.

And funny you post this, I saw a sultry black and gold mitsubishi 2 door trooper driving around town yesterday. Reminds me.
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Old 03-22-2015, 01:40 PM   #3
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The 1:1 rig reminds me of the Dodge Raider/ Mitsubishi something-or-another from the late '80's.
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Old 03-22-2015, 02:29 PM   #4
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Outstanding! Thanks RC4WD, "that guy", & "noob".
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Old 03-22-2015, 05:04 PM   #5
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Is that body made from 20mm
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Old 03-22-2015, 05:13 PM   #6
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well, that is one special of a special giveaway.

Thanks to the guy, a n00b and RC4WD.

And funny you post this, I saw a sultry black and gold mitsubishi 2 door trooper driving around town yesterday. Reminds me.
2 Doors are the new 3 Door. RC4WD is definitely the one to thank, all I'm doing is bonding styrene together.

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The 1:1 rig reminds me of the Dodge Raider/ Mitsubishi something-or-another from the late '80's.
Yeah, some of the same lines. Definitely a Datsun though.

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Outstanding! Thanks RC4WD, "that guy", & "noob".
Thank you!

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Is that body made from 20mm
Uh, no. A combination of .060 and .030.

A bit more progress today. Front clip begun.



Now I just need some good pictures of the rear. Every time I google "Rear End" I get everything but trucks.

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Old 03-22-2015, 05:25 PM   #7
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Absolutely brilliant idea all the way around. Will be watching attentively (while realizing that my little styrene project of the moment is not so scary after all).


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Every time I google "Rear End" I get everything but trucks.

That must be how people find avatars for this site.


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Old 03-22-2015, 05:43 PM   #9
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Say What??? LOL

GREAT START...
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Look at this guy go! Go, guy, go!
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Old 03-22-2015, 06:08 PM   #11
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Look at this guy go! Go, guy, go!
I'm confused...
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Old 03-23-2015, 07:00 PM   #12
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Absolutely brilliant idea all the way around. Will be watching attentively (while realizing that my little styrene project of the moment is not so scary after all).


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Nothing is scary if you do it ten seconds at a time.

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Look at this guy go! Go, guy, go!
I'm going as fast as I can!

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I'm confused...
That means it's working.

More progress. Back end is shaping up.


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Old 03-23-2015, 09:32 PM   #13
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I'd imagine that your new construction technique should save some overall weight on the body.
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Old 03-24-2015, 04:34 AM   #14
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Lookin' good n00b
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Old 04-05-2015, 08:17 PM   #15
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I'd imagine that your new construction technique should save some overall weight on the body.
Without a doubt. It's new to me, but I've seen a few guys use this technique to some very impressive ends.

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Lookin' good n00b
Thanks guy.

All finished!



Not really, actually. But I did manage to make it look more truck like. This building technique really makes things easy on keeping things square, light and most importantly, accurate. More to come.
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Old 04-12-2015, 09:05 PM   #16
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The styrene fairy showed up, and in exchange for all my teeth, she made me a couple things.







Lots of layers of styrene go into making these shapes, and keeping them that way. And as a by-product, it's actually gaining some much needed weight. Now to focus my attention on making the rear top part thingy...

Don't forget, if you've signed up for nearly any of the events at any RC4WD Scale Challenge event this summer, you might have already won this truck.
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Looking good dude !
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Step Six: Add a step to a different thread on another forum.
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Excellent build so far. My dad had a Nissan Patrol when we lived in Saudi Arabia back in the 80's. Always wished he had shipped it back when we came back.
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Looking good dude !
Thanks Mike!

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Excellent build so far. My dad had a Nissan Patrol when we lived in Saudi Arabia back in the 80's. Always wished he had shipped it back when we came back.
I was pretty smitten when I saw one for realsies. I kinda wanted to bring it home too.

So it looks like a truck after all!



Nearly there on major body work, almost time for details.
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