Dorkstar Productions #1: Race Bronco
 

Hello!

Over the next few months I'll be building a few 1.9" Scale trucks which will be available for sale. Only one of each style will be produced, and each one will be unique. They will be inspired by King of the Hammers, and may include different setups/accessories depending on what the look dictates.

The truck will be built up as a roller with a painted chassis but clear body, and it will be sold as a CHASSIS/BODY only! Essentially, I'll be unbolting the axles, tranny and links, and you'll be able to re-assemble the chassis using your favorite tranny/axle/link combo. The foundation for the build is a RTR Honcho. This method allows me to retain my initial infrastructure investment (axles/tranny/links) expediting the build process, therefore letting me build more chassis overall.

UPDATE: It's currently on EBAY! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_562wt_1166

CHASSIS #1: Race Bronco

Stay tuned for build pics!

Thanks,
Dorkstar Productions

how many will be sold?
can't wait!!!

Hey Ryan, will you be posting this up on ORCRC also? or do I need to keep watch here. I was just thinking about building a KOH type truck so I'm very interested in what you come up with.

I'll post on the ORCRC board too.

Every chassis will be a one of a kind, and I'm hoping to crank out a few...

Cool cant wait to see what ya got.

tease much?

They will sell like hot cakes!!! Cant wait to see one...

Yes.

Worthless without pics:lmao:
Seriously though , can't wait for this build.

cant wait to see what you come up with..i need to dust off that piggy bank

PM sent!

Alrighty, we're off and running!

Here's what we're starting with:

Proline's NEW Bronco CGR, minus cage.

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We're going for simple but sexy with attention paid to approach angle, CG, and clearance.

The Axial Honcho RTR base:

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Planning the fenders:

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Chassis prepped for welding, first tube cut:

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BZZZZZZZZZZ!

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That's 5 hours of work, and all done for today! More tomorrow.

Thanks for looking!

Diggin' it Ryan! Looking forward to the progression.
Something tells me my account may shrink when ya build up an XJ!

That there looks purty!"thumbsup"

Thanks people! I'd also like to note that the Full-bodied Bronco will fit too, as might the other CGR bodies...

DO WANT!!!! Is it going to be first come first serve or are you taking orders?


Pro-line XJ hint hint8)

XJ is leading the running for chassis #2...

Haven't decided how to sell them yet... Almost seems like an auction would be appropriate?

Put 2 hours into the bumper this morning:

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I also began the cage mount. The whole upper cage will bolt to the lower supports for easy removal.

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Cage work begins tomorrow!

Ryan

Hot damn thats looking good. I can't wait to see the cage work, keep the pics coming"thumbsup".

Is this going to be inspired by BroncoLoupy's rig? This seems exciting. "thumbsup"

Or save the XJ for a fellow Ryan (aka me!!):shock:"thumbsup"

Which truck is that? Honestly, I just sit in the shop and bend tube, although I have the last issue of Crawl to look through. I'd like to see a pic of his rig though. :)

Thanks!

*drool* loos awsome!

Another 4.5 Hours into it this morning, and it's starting to look coooooool! :D

Beginning the cage:

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LIGHTS!

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Cool-guy go-fast holes:

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Roof:

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Support:

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As it sits now... Looks like that'll be all the work for the weekend, I'll have to resume on Monday.

Thanks for looking!

Ryan

Awesome as always, looks killer!

Here is a pic. The half hoop in front of the grill and the fender tubes tied into it reminded me of BroncoLou's.

Interesting rig, thanks for posting! Kinda has the "Euro-ugly" look to it.

Without a doubt. :ror:

More like "stupid looking" look to it.

Homer Simpson speed holes! I like em!

What do you all think- Snork or no Snork?

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No Snorkel.

No Snorkle

I was leaning toward no snork too... :)

Who needs a snorkel in the desert?

What color to paint the body? I was going to leave it clear for the future owner, but I dont think I can resist seeing it painted...

How about a nice 70's chocolate brown?

Blue... and paint the wheels gold. :D