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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
Posts: 19
| Wanted to post a build of my Fc101. The project goal was to see what could be built on a S T O C K Ax10 chassis. Only the body mounts will be changed. I may try a custom chassis down the line but for now, its staying stock. I will post photos when I am allowed to. What are the rules? DH |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
Posts: 19
| Model shots and details: All the AX10 suspension parts will be blacked out when I begin painting the model. A canvas top will be stiched up and draped over the brass frame. Access to the body mounts is through the rear drop canvas. The interior will be a basic bust design. Final wheels will be modified Tamiya Hummers ![]() ![]() |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amarillo, TX
Posts: 495
| Based off the tank you did (very nice detail) this should be one heck of a good build..! I would worry about it being top heavy, with that said I sure hope that brass will hold up the weight on roll overs... |
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryville, TN
Posts: 411
| Unless you make frame and shock changes, I think you are going to have some severe body roll. Body looks awesome though! |
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| I am a Liar! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica
Posts: 3,557
| great start! |
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg
Posts: 1,727
| Outrageous work sir!! Your going for scale correct? So by the looks of the 1:1 rig top have looks to be Its M.O.!!! Keep up the good work, And keep those pics commin!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.. |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
Posts: 19
| I have tested the rig with the body on and its more than adequate for scale running and crawling. The front springs will need to be changed out before its done but other than that, no issues. Approach and departure angles are great for a large subject too. Last night I did cross brace the frame with more soldered brass. DH |
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nampa
Posts: 163
| sweet truck |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA.
Posts: 510
| That rig is awesome! you did some nice work on the rc18 too |
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: belgium
Posts: 80
| this 101 is awesome !!! |
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mobile
Posts: 96
| that thing looks kool |
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg
Posts: 1,727
| Quote: Cant wait to see the top.. | |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
Posts: 19
| That's true but I'm always open to readily available parts.I will build that darned shovel someday.....As for the top, I have my dad sewing it up next week. Should look real nice. I plan to have the rear opening untied so you can reach in to remove the body. DH |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
Posts: 19
| Some photos of the progress. Finished the fuel tank and decided to add one on the other side. It may be a bit out of scale but helps to hide the chassis. The green paint is a metal etching primer and will be sprayed on the tanks too. The bust interior is started. Will have a steering wheel and a couple of details. Tamiya wheels added also. Darrin ![]() |
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| Powered by Awesome ![]() Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado
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| Quote:
Looks great | |
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal.
Posts: 19
| It makes the paint stick better to brass and solder. Otherwise, you can chip it off with a fingernail. I have been using it for years on my RC submarines. We use a lot of brass on them. Darrin |
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| Throwing Grenades ![]() Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time.
Posts: 16,252
| I applaud your patience and skill. Great job so far. |
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