1.9 eBay Jeepster

[Shinjari]

Definitely like the slw options. Pm me more batch info. =)

[french_connection]

update, got to braze today. This is my very first ever attempt at brazing. I am using bronze coated rods, flux and mapp.


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gonna keep going with a few more 1/4 rod part then I'll add all the smaller ones.

[french_connection]

Another small update, I ran out of 3/16 rods, I am heading out to get more. I am pretty proud of how this is coming out, considering I had never worked with metal before yesterday.


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Still tons of work left, but I feel the momentum moving forward. Its good for my motivation that its working well.

[french_connection]

*The rear links are still too long, I need to remove half and inch off them but I keep waiting because I dont want to cut my MIP... I might move the transfer case plate forward instead, Have not settle on the solution yet.

[french_connection]

I finished the cage today and its very strong. It feel great to know how to braze and I learned all of that because of RCC. Thanks Y'all!

comments/feedbacks welcome on my first cage.


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[french_connection]

Cage 1:1 reference so you guys understand how OCD I had to be... lol


Jeep Jeepster - BUILT from eBay Motors by ebaymotors, on Flickr

[Antisimplistic]

The cage is powdercoated black now, by the way. It should be at my house next week and I can give you any reference you need / want.

[french_connection]

Damn!!!! I was so carefull because it was bare metal... lol.

yeah all the updates are also important. Let me know... thinking of it... I might be selective on the updates, I like the raw cage. thinking now... ocd is not a fun thing. lol

[french_connection]

I recieved 6 RC4WD Out Cropper 1.9 tires. (Nitto Mud Grappler alike)

they are looking a bit small based on how used I was to see the RC with taller tires. But they are scale at ~4.18 inches 1:10 scale --> ~41.8 inches 1:1


I just ordered from RPP a bunch of the leftover things I need.

King 100mm front
King 70mm rear
2x corbeau bucket seats
Axial black interior parts
RC4WD wireless winch (Black)

Almost done now, I only need to order the 5 custom wheels and get proper serial LIPO that can fit on my sliders.

then after that my bank account get a rest. lol

[Antisimplistic]

Meanwhile, she's homeward bound...

[french_connection]

i'm assuming the front bumper got the black treatment also right? I'm going to build the front bumper tomorrow.

[TheScaleAddict]

Great work. This is one of my favorite builds.

[Antisimplistic]

Originally Posted by french_connection

i'm assuming the front bumper got the black treatment also right? I'm going to build the front bumper tomorrow.

Yep. And sliders added. I'll send pics when it arrives.

Looking forward to the next updates!

[french_connection]

Originally Posted by cephas

Great work. This is one of my favorite builds.

thank you, it means a lot to me. I think what is awesome is that Antisimplistic is the 1:1 rig owner and he provides me with awesome reference and moral support.

[Shinjari]

Yeah its pretty sweet =)

[french_connection]

Got a good head start on the front bumper. I need to do the flat braces and do some shackles brackets. I had to use the specs of the winch to design the final bumper dimensions. I ended up having to do it ~5% wider than the 1:1 to account for the long/engine side of the winch. Its made from body panel steel and 1/4 steel rod. I actually made a CAD model on this one, unlike the rest of the build where I just eye ball everything.


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I'm gonna wait to receive the winch before I do the underside holes and the front cut for the fairlead.

[TheScaleAddict]

I was flipping through the eBay motor photos... That pho-rothmans porsche is sooooo sweet!

[bigman009]

that a kewl looking body can't wait to see the finish product

[french_connection]

Just got back from my weekly trip to my LHS, Picked up some Tamiya primer and Tamiya black paint. Also picked up a CC BEC; now that I run the hitec servo its going to be much better with it. I almost picked up a Dingo kit, they are so cheap at 250$. I am kinda wanting a truck that is not my project so I can run it all the time. I managed to fight the urge for now. lol

[Valreesio]

I don't know how you have resisted it for this long. I drive my truck almost every single day and would go nuts without it for a week, let alone as long as you have been doing this. It is looking good though and almost there. The big question will be when it is finished, will you be able to bring yourself to actually drive it and see her get scratched and banged up?