Rampede's Bronco Trail Finder Build "Mud Cow"

[Rampede]

Well, I finally collected enough parts to start my build. So, far, everything was purchased in the classified section.

Silver Trail Finder Chassis:


T-Rex Aluminum Axles:



Chino'd Springs:


I pretty much have a roller now. Still waiting for a few parts. It has a 12" wheelbase and I want to do my first scaler project, so I am still up in the air about which body to use. Ford Bronco, F-350, or Dodge Ram seem to be in the lead right now.
More to come later as the parts come in. Waiting for a RC4WD 2speed Dig tranny, should be here any day. Thanks to everyone who sold me parts so far!
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05-11-2010, 08:51 PM #2 Rampede
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Anaheim
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Another pic:



I won't be using this body for this project.
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05-11-2010, 09:32 PM #3 losimini760
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: wrightwood
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Great start!! im gunna have to keep up on this build.

on the body, personally i like the bronco or even check out a blazer body

[Rampede]

OK, some progress, it's always nice when you actually get the parts that you pay for. First, I experimented with a Blazer body that I got on the super cheap.




Then, when my Bronco body finally arrived, I got it trimmed up, not perfect yet, but:









OK, so there it is for now. Please let me know what you think of the paint. I was thinking White/Black Mud Cow for the Bronco, but I am also thinking maybe a custom mixed dark color with Cobra racing stripes.
I also am going to be using Dark Soul black scaler wheels.

Please feel free to comment or ask questions. Thanks for looking.

[FROADER]

I think the dark color with Cobra stripes would look good with the DS wheels.

If it's a runner yet, come out to Corona Del Mar tonight and test it out!

[Rampede]

Not running yet. Waiting for drive shafts. Where do you guys run them over there?

[FROADER]

Right on the "Pirate Cove" rocks. Usually every wed. night.

Green arrow:
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[spookyseven]

Just out of curiosity, where did you get your name from? Does it have anything to do with the origional mud cow?

[Rampede]

I didn't know there was an original Mud Cow. I used to have a 1:1 Landcruiser that I named Sand Cow for Glamis.

[Rampede]

Originally Posted by Rampede

OK, some progress, it's always nice when you actually get the parts that you pay for. First, I experimented with a Blazer body that I got on the super cheap.




Then, when my Bronco body finally arrived, I got it trimmed up, not perfect yet, but:









OK, so there it is for now. Please let me know what you think of the paint. I was thinking White/Black Mud Cow for the Bronco, but I am also thinking maybe a custom mixed dark color with Cobra racing stripes.
I also am going to be using Dark Soul black scaler wheels.

Please feel free to comment or ask questions. Thanks for looking.

OK, I have made a decision on the paint scheme. I am going to make a Boss 302 Bronco. A tribute to one of the coolest muscle cars ever made. I will be painting it a custom mix orange and will use flat black vinyl stripes to keep it looking as true to the Boss 302 Mustang as possible.

[jetdog racing]

bth colours you have picked would go well on this body good luck bro

[Rampede]

Originally Posted by jetdog racing

bth colours you have picked would go well on this body good luck bro

Thanks bro.

Cheers!