BOWTIE's TXRCRCA Build Off entry - Hilux Truggy..

[fa1rch1ld]

Just caught up on this...Amazing build. Just curious...LB's is this rig?

[BOWTIE]

Originally Posted by fa1rch1ld

Just caught up on this...Amazing build. Just curious...LB's is this rig?

as it sits right now with lipo.. 8.2lbs

[2manyprojects]

Great looking rig!

[sierrajim]

Watch out with the nylon coated wire, we've found that while it looks great when new the coating soon comes loose and jams stuff up.

If you're looking for scale winch rope take a look at the 50-80lb braided fishing line. The stuff you were using earlier looks like dacron which doesn't like abraision, the braid will take a lot more abuse.

Much like this stuff

[BOWTIE]

Originally Posted by sierrajim

Watch out with the nylon coated wire, we've found that while it looks great when new the coating soon comes loose and jams stuff up.

If you're looking for scale winch rope take a look at the 50-80lb braided fishing line. The stuff you were using earlier looks like dacron which doesn't like abraision, the braid will take a lot more abuse.

Much like this stuff

thanks for the tip.. i'll keep an eye out for wear.

[THEWHITEZOMBIE]

the wheels are turning in my head now! sweet build man

[d1105]

I just love this truck I'm definitely taking notes for my build.

[801RYAN]

very cool looking dash

I have ordered your dash decal kit from u and was wondering if the guages fit in the rpp bezels good or did u need to trim the decal any ?? also what was used to glue the bezel to the dash ? thanks

Originally Posted by BOWTIE

cb mounted and wired..





i gave the dash a little more depth with some bezels from rpp.





all it needs now are some drivers and i can call the interior done.

[brazwewn]

awesome detail

Wes

[Jeepin-Paul]

It is great to see a high detail scale truck that is actually used in comp & scratched up from use. Super build.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by BOWTIE

i had a spare hitec 7955 in my parts box that i kept for my comp berg and since the 7955 don't seem to cut it these days for comp rigs i went ahead and slapped it on the truggy.

that left me with a 5645 servo that i needed to do something with. perfect! convert that sucker into a winch and find a spot for it in the truck. anyone that has a heavy scaler well knows that the 3racing winch can't handle the load.

after a few hours i had the truck apart and back together again with better steering and a strong winch that can now handle the pushing 9lbs rig.

now on to pics..

first, placement for the winch servo? after i studied the truck i found a nice spot for it. easy enough since i had the fatbatt long tray installed. you can see the tube CA'd to the bottom of the plate. it will route the line. Also in the pic you'll notice the relocated mounted holes. i had to move the tray 6mm back so the furthest servo mount could be mounted.

Hey Ric,

Did you screw the sewing spool to the round servo arm? If not, how did you attach the spool to the servo?

Thanks and the rig is looking great!

[BOWTIE]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Hey Ric,

Did you screw the sewing spool to the round servo arm? If not, how did you attach the spool to the servo?

Thanks and the rig is looking great!

yes, the spool is screwed to the round servo horn. you can see part of the screw in this pic.

[BOWTIE]

Originally Posted by 801RYAN

very cool looking dash

I have ordered your dash decal kit from u and was wondering if the guages fit in the rpp bezels good or did u need to trim the decal any ?? also what was used to glue the bezel to the dash ? thanks

the decal fits in the bezel just fine as is. as far as glue, just regular CA is what i used after i trimmed off the back of the bezel and made it flat.

[BOWTIE]

Originally Posted by brazwewn

awesome detail

Wes

Originally Posted by Jeepin-Paul

It is great to see a high detail scale truck that is actually used in comp & scratched up from use. Super build.

thanks guys!!!

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by BOWTIE

yes, the spool is screwed to the round servo horn. you can see part of the screw in this pic.

I figured as much, but just wanted to confirm. Thanks, Ric!

[BOWTIE]

still undecided on the new claw.. tires work very well, i'm just not sure if the size fits the look.

[dezfan]

I think it looks pretty slick!

[blakeski]

this was a great build!! i just read through the whole thing! awesome work! and i like the black wheels with the chrome rings..slick looking!

[team3six]

Wow, these look great Ric. Now that I see them on your truck.

[S ARR T 8]

I think the claws look right at home on there This is one nice yota