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06-14-2006, 10:35 PM
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i thought they were nylint tires also.
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06-14-2006, 11:22 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest
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It begins! I felt it was time to feed the scale urge that seems to rekindle itself in me every 2.6 weeks or so. Hmmmm, something different, something cool, with lots of tubing perhaps. Havent seen a Tamiya XR311 custom rig yet, so off we go!  Built up some TLT axles with bearings. I did the general minimal assembly of the XR body, since I'll be hacking on it. Hmmm, my standard scale frame rails arent going to fit very well this time if I want to keep the body mostly intact. Looks like an integrated frame will have to be built. I definately dont want the body to 'sit up' on top of a chassis. I want it low and mean, but lots of center clearance.  Pede tranny looks like it should fit in there lay-down style.  Git 'im Dremy!  Bzzzzzzzzz. Began welding frame.  Bzzzzfraaaapppzzzz!  Fitting like a glove so far!  Added the rear chassis/shock mounts.  Kydex extended servo/link mount.  Rear end linked.  I had to cut away a bunch of the rear of the XR to make room for the proportionally large meats.  Front end linked and servo mounted.  The tubing needs to be welded to the frame, but the body also has to be able to come off to access the inner goodies. Time to start bending!  Bend!  Some super-coolness. Narrowed Imex Claw Dawgs on Front Narrow 2.2" Dark Impact wheels. Stay tuned for more burning masking tape and flat black primer! RYan |
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06-14-2006, 11:38 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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 Now considering you posted that teaser pic which is clearly the finished product means you're holding out on us!!!! Post those pics dammit!!! Please??? | |
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06-14-2006, 11:39 PM
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| I wanna be Dave   Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA
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Hey, wanna narrow some imex claw dawgs for me? haha if so do I get a nearby discount? Im from washington!!
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06-14-2006, 11:49 PM
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going to be bad *** btw the tires look like nylint tires
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06-14-2006, 11:50 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest
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Actually, the Teaser pic is the truck at about 50% done! I'm about 75% done now. More pics to come! |
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06-15-2006, 12:48 AM
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Makes you wonder why Imex didnt make them narrower to begin with, they look loads better like this, I reckon they look better than nylints but i think theyre both based on the same 1.1 mickey thompson tread? ha punchin above my weight as a noob here I think! Wicked rig rbgerrish |
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06-15-2006, 05:33 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Great idea Ryan, always thought the XR had potential as more than a collector's piece. I love this hobby. Next we'll cut up a NIB Sand Scorcher  |
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06-15-2006, 05:59 AM
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That's gonna look awesome when you're done building it,Ryan. Git 'er done... |
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06-15-2006, 06:13 AM
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Why dont you do it yourself? Thats the only way you learn. Quote:
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06-15-2006, 07:09 AM
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For everyone saying those look like Nylint tires, stop. Now. They look like Mickey Thompson Baja Claws. Nylint tires look like the Baja Claws. Fun Rise didn't invent a new tread alright? I'm sorry to be so harsh, but it's driving me nuts. PS. Truck is going to look killer. Can't wait to see it done. Last edited by mrwonderful; 06-15-2006 at 07:14 AM. |
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06-15-2006, 07:51 AM
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I LOOOOOOVE those Nylint looking tires!!!! (JK)  (Mr. Wonderful... this is the time you officially go nuts... heheh)
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06-15-2006, 08:02 AM
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| Sinking with the ship   Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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Ryan you did a killer job on the tires dude! I can't even tell where you sectioned them. Mike |
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06-15-2006, 08:12 AM
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x2 I second that one,,those tire's looks great..... KickA$$ rig ....Ryan. |
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06-15-2006, 08:24 AM
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I'm scared  That's superb!!!!! Well done Last edited by Rikpal; 06-15-2006 at 08:26 AM. |
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06-15-2006, 08:29 AM
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that is looking really cool and i going to be watching this post more. rich |
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06-15-2006, 09:39 AM
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looks awesome, wish you could have brought it out this weekend, but maybe I will see it on the 9th? never know who will show up.
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06-15-2006, 11:18 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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That's why they are refered to as "Nylint" tires. | |
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06-15-2006, 12:37 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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You're an *** get some more pics up ASAP!
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06-15-2006, 12:47 PM
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ha, i knew those wheels for a df-03 were gonna be useful when i was building mine! nice job on everything there...
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