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04-05-2009, 04:20 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England
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|  "Scale" Mangler Build
I have built one Mangler already and although happy with the results, in the end, the poor proportions of the body always bothered me. So like others, I have attempted to modify the body to be as scale as possible. Sorry I did not document from the start but here we are about 35% through. Look forward to any comments, critiques, etc. Parts List: RC4WD Tranny RC4WD Killer Case RC4WD Steelies Tamiya Shocks for now MFM Racing Chassis TLT Axles Punisher Shafts Stock Mangler Body First shots are the chassis, 4 link in place. Just starting to mock up component placement, etc. Last edited by FLB; 05-09-2009 at 04:21 PM. Reason: Parts have changed. |
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04-05-2009, 04:26 AM
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Now for the body. I basically added approx 1" but centered the door openings between the two fender wells-close to the real deal. I had a donor Mangler that I used for extra door panels. I wind up with a 10" wheelbase. Interior was gutted and replaced with my own floor. Detailed dash in the works and brazed cage. Fixed the tailgate as well. Body has a lot more finishing work to go.
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04-05-2009, 07:12 AM
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If you haven't noticed  , I am a newbie to this site as well-got a lot of good inspiration from here to get me back into the hobby after a few years off-lots of great talent out there!!
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04-05-2009, 07:33 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On The Lake
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Looks great so far  |
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04-05-2009, 11:28 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fernley
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Nice job on the body work. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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04-05-2009, 04:19 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake elsinore
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nice work man looks great |
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04-05-2009, 04:36 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England
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Thanks-I will post some new pics soon-appreciate the comments!
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04-05-2009, 05:01 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: college grove
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oh wow cool body, cant wait for more pics. great job so far.
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04-06-2009, 08:11 PM
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Got the wheels and tires on. Shocks as well-still futzing with ride height and angles. Started to mock up locations for tranny and case. Brazed a step bumper for the rear. Shots of the steering wheel I made as well. Having too much fun by myself-  need to get back in the house before the wife forgets what I look like. Thanks for the feedback so far!!
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05-07-2009, 08:15 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England
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Update-although not much to talk about. Chassis is better-different shocks, more drive train installed I am fabing up a chassis mount for steering servo-will show later. Body is getting smoother-made a hood scoop as well.
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05-07-2009, 08:40 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arvada
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Look'n real good so far, curious to see finished project, keep up the good work |
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05-07-2009, 12:39 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary
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Damn thats looks hot  . I want a Mangler so bad but cant find one.Wink wink, nudge nudge |
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05-07-2009, 01:45 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL
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looks good
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05-07-2009, 02:01 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England
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Thanks for all the feedback-!!!!
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05-07-2009, 03:51 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Radio-Shack-Earl...3A1%7C294%3A50 Mangler looks good. | |
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05-07-2009, 04:29 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica
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that looks great! One of the locals also did one and its impressive what an inch will do... edit: here's a little inspiration (the local's bronco at one of our gtg's):  |
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05-07-2009, 09:23 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: santa rosa
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yeah i likey
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05-07-2009, 09:39 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baden
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Can't wait to see what that looks like done. And I am a newbie as well, and I am getting some great ideas on mine as well. Keep up the awsome work.  |
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05-09-2009, 03:37 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England
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Brazed up a chassis mounted servo bracket. Installed the electronics/radio. Got everything running, after a few bolts came loose . I am not using the dig for now-might later. Got it so everything tucks under the body.
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05-09-2009, 03:41 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England
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Got a set of the RC4WD Steelies-painted in primer white-they will look good after some paint fade and rust. Chassis has pretty good flex for a trail truck.
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