"Big Dummy" class one project.

[Oso787]

Here is my next project and probably last one for a while. I am still collecting parts but the body has been sent out already to give it the charasteristic paint scheme of this project. All I can say for now is, it will have some rust and a lot of junk in the bed. A Parma Ford 53 body will be used, Hummm?

Components gathered so far:
53 Ford Parma body
SCX chassis
Axial axles
RC4WD scale shocks
RC4WD R2 tranny
RC4WD 35t motor
Hitec 645mg servo
RC4WD Rock stomper tires
Tamiya Land Rover/Defender wheels

This build is just to have some fun with it so I have tried to keep the budjet low. We'll see what I end up with.

This is the closest body to the real 1:1 I was able to find.

[boosted4lyf]

You're gonna need a little driver clutching his chest, saying "this is the big one 'lizabeth"

[Oso787]

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

You're gonna need a little driver clutching his chest, saying "this is the big one 'lizabeth"

Boy I wish I could find one!

[STANG KILLA SS]

been waiting for ya to post this!

[boosted4lyf]

[Oso787]

Some inspiration:

[sweli]

Watch'n the build, but couldn't resist jumping in.......

You are going to have that soundtrack playing with your first video clip of this rig in action!

[Oso787]

Not much done with this thing, just gathered the parts to see where I am. Body is in good hands, pics should start coming soon. I started putting some rust on the shock bodies, will see how it comes out when it cures.

[Oso787]

I assambled the chassis and fixed the R2 tranny to the chassis. I also installed Hand Brothers steering kit and recycled the links from my Silver bullet Taco. Not much but I made some progress.



A little rust on the shocks:

[Oso787]

While I wait on the body I decided to try my luck with styrene. I want to make some items to put in the back of the truck. If you remember the show, Lamont was always picking up junk to clean it up and resale it as "comodities". I gave my best shot at this old school washer machine. The plan is to paint some rust on it and throw it in the bed along with some othe junk! Styrene gods, please don't judge me to hard.

[scorpion ax-10]

AWESOME, subscribed. i love that show

[Oso787]

Rusted and weathered:





Few more items:

[STANG KILLA SS]

holy crap! thats awesome! what did you use?

[papakev01]

I love the washer, it looks awesome!!

[Oso787]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

holy crap! thats awesome! what did you use?

I used this kit:



I applied both steps and left it outside over night. Also used a little of paint for the weathering effect.

[landon sigrist]

my wife was like they did not have side loaded wash machines back then. she said this looks like her wash and she wants a new one. so much for the new crawler.lol looks great

[squatch71]

"Pop" would love that!!!!

[Oso787]

I think they did but she probably knows more about washer machines than I do.

Originally Posted by landon sigrist

my wife was like they did not have side loaded wash machines back then. she said this looks like her wash and she wants a new one. so much for the new crawler.lol looks great

[jwalker]

Got some update pics for you on your body, i will have some more updates when i get the bed done and mounted then it is off to the paint part. To be able to clear the rear shock hoops i had to tub it but when you fill the bed you won't be able to see them.

[BigChevyTruckin]

Uhhh..... Stepside... shouldnt have wheel wells in the bed.... Just sayin.
But anyways, I love seeing these old beatup trucks. They always look great.