Backwoods Bomber

[Duuuuuuuude]

Its finally time for my winter build!

I did some trading and got a scx10 frame set to be the base for this one. The plan is to keep everything removable in case I decide to build another, which I'm pretty sure I'll do. When that happens all I've got to do is remove a bunch of screws/bolts and I'll have a clean slate to work with again without buying another frame.

There is no body going on this one, just a bunch of tube work and a few mostly flat panels. Going to try to keep this a Class 2 rig. It'll get a full interior, driver, lights, and a winch or two. I'm going to try really hard not to get too crazy with the tube work. The goal is clean and simple.

A quick rundown of the parts...

SCX10 frame set
Axial axles and transmisison
CDW outputs
Beef toobs
Axial c's
VP zero ackerman knuckles
Mayhem wheels
TP steering servo
Hitec 5645 servo winch
Jones'n light kit (x2)
Holmes Hobbies 14t Puller
GCM transfer case
Stampede driveshafts w/Axial rings


On to the pics!

Cage is mostly done, mocked up at guesstimated ride height. Wheelbase is about 12.5".



Check that spacious interior!



Not sure on tire size yet. I'm setting it up for the SX's, but the Boggers will most likely find their way on at some point.



I'm hoping to ditch the star shaped bead rings and find some like this to replace them with.



Pulla Powa!

[Jester666]

Very clean braze job on the cage, I look forward to seeing more.

BTW, I have a set of Mayhem wheels with similar bead lock rings, minus the dimples. Let me know if you want to swap?

[Zeks05]

Indeed nice work on the cage.... any exo? in the future?

[701 Technique]

Duuuuuuuude.... sweeeeeeet....

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Jester666

Very clean braze job on the cage, I look forward to seeing more.

BTW, I have a set of Mayhem wheels with similar bead lock rings, minus the dimples. Let me know if you want to swap?

Thank you sir. I must say, its not too bad for someone that was a little loopy from not eating for three days (had the stomach flu).

I made it a point to not eyeball everything this time around. On my various trips to town I've been picking up some odds and ends to help me keep things square and level.

I may take you up on the swap.

Originally Posted by Zeks05

Indeed nice work on the cage.... any exo? in the future?

Thanks. Maybe...in the future.

Originally Posted by 701 Technique

Duuuuuuuude.... sweeeeeeet....

Maaaaaaaaan.....thaaaaaaaaaanks.

Originally Posted by J&JFab

Tube work is starting off awesome!

It usually does. Where it will go from here is anybodies guess.







Seriously. I haven't planned anything out past the cab.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Small update. If I had spent as much time building as I have staring at this damn thing it would have been done long ago. I'm thinking I should rename this thread the "Duuuuuuuude's Lost His Mojo Build". I want it done but can't find the inspiration or motivation to do so, nor can I decide how I want to do the tube work. It seems that I've run myself into a creative rut.

Got the cab mounted and a couple rear bars attached.



Where the spare will probably sit. I'm thinking about a swing-away carrier for it.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Got a driver. He's not a happy fellow. I think he expected it to be done by now.



"Maybe I didn't make myself clear. I said build."

[Die-Laughing]

Cool.. I like the idea of having it all removable

[Mighty1]

Duuuuuude I know where this is going and so do you. Dont stop and just build it!!!!

Very nice clean work so far!!!

[sweli]

Originally Posted by J&JFab

Tube work is starting off awesome!

x2
Like the tranny mount. Simple, clean and nice!

Sorry if I missed it..... what body panels or cab?

[CREEPERBOB]

Update? , at least you are farther along than I am .
Most of my build is still in a drawer.

[S ARR T 8]

Nice cage work DUUUUUDE this thing is gonna look good and with the pulla power its gonna I bet its going to perform well also. I think you should go with the TSL for tires they look soooo scale. Keep the pics comming NICE WORK so far

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Small update. If I had spent as much time building as I have staring at this damn thing it would have been done long ago. I'm thinking I should rename this thread the "Duuuuuuuude's Lost His Mojo Build". I want it done but can't find the inspiration or motivation to do so, nor can I decide how I want to do the tube work. It seems that I've run myself into a creative rut.

I have got like that with Hogans rig, until I saw the new tire RC4WD is coming out with that will fit my rig perfect, now I'm pumped again.

[helhedded]

It looking good Chris. You may be in a creative slump now, but I'm sure that you will get your groove back. Just like Stella.

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

stella

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by die-laughing

Cool.. I like the idea of having it all removable

I thought it was a good idea too. We'll see how that works out.

Originally Posted by Mighty1

Duuuuuude I know where this is going and so do you. Dont stop and just build it!!!!

Very nice clean work so far!!!

Nope, still don't have a clue where its going.

Originally Posted by sweli

x2
Like the tranny mount. Simple, clean and nice!

Sorry if I missed it..... what body panels or cab?

Thanks. Body panels will be minimal. Mainly just a few panels to cover the engine area, a firewall, and halfway up the rear of the cab.

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

Update? , at least you are farther along than I am .
Most of my build is still in a drawer.

Hey, they've all got to start somewhere.

Originally Posted by S ARR T 8

Nice cage work DUUUUUDE this thing is gonna look good and with the pulla power its gonna I bet its going to perform well also. I think you should go with the TSL for tires they look soooo scale. Keep the pics comming NICE WORK so far

Yup, the puller has never let me down. Although with me being me, it'll probably see a few different motors just to keep it fun.

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

I have got like that with Hogans rig, until I saw the new tire RC4WD is coming out with that will fit my rig perfect, now I'm pumped again.

That rig is a beast! I'm really looking forward to seeing that one done.

Originally Posted by helhedded

It looking good Chris. You may be in a creative slump now, but I'm sure that you will get your groove back. Just like Stella.

Thank you sir. This slump sucks. Its like I lost an arm or something.

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

stella

Maybe that'll be its name...

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I'm thinking I should rename this thread the "Duuuuuuuude's Lost His Mojo Build"

I have one of those in the 2.2 Scaler section

Great job so far...nice and clean

[punkfan]

I am liking the cage work as well. Nice clean lines and a minimal but functional amount of tubing. I always wondered why the truggy guys cut of the back of the scx frame. Seems like it would create a weak spot IMO. Are you going to use some mounting tabs to connect the front to the cab, or are you going to have the front as a stand alone? not sure if that makes sence.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by punkfan

I am liking the cage work as well. Nice clean lines and a minimal but functional amount of tubing. I always wondered why the truggy guys cut of the back of the scx frame. Seems like it would create a weak spot IMO. Are you going to use some mounting tabs to connect the front to the cab, or are you going to have the front as a stand alone? not sure if that makes sence.

Its only weak if you don't have a good solid joint. Otherwise its a non issue.

All of the cage work will be one piece. Pull out a few screws and the whole thing, interior included, will come off of the scx10 chassis.

I thought about making it modular, with the front/cab/bed being separate, but that's more work than I want to do right now.

Although...it might not be a bad idea to make the front an individual piece...

[Duuuuuuuude]