Mattzilla/Lentsnh2012 build: Birth of a Cruiser

[fr8cture]

Originally Posted by Lentsnh2012

More than likely, I'll have to scoot the chunk over to the center more. You're using an SCX10 frame correct?


I'm hoping the same thing; I've been on his behind for the last few weeks about it.

Yeah scx10 frame.

That's good. Hopefully it comes through.

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

Yeah scx10 frame.

That's good. Hopefully it comes through.

Okay, good. That means I have a frame that I can go off of. Being that the SCX10 frame is more narrow than a Bruiser frame, it should be pretty easy to get everything right.

Me too. Me too...

[Lentsnh2012]

WOOOHOOOOO! Lue is a master.

I've made new fenders and grille that will match the hood.

[fr8cture]

So it's on its way to you? woohoo

[Lentsnh2012]

Yes sir! I think Lue said that he was going to do some finishing touches on it today and have it shipped out soon after.

[dmtfabrication]

WOW!!! I am blown away. that is soo cool. I never could find those pics at the time I said I could. I finally found them:




























It had a soft top toward the end too.

[fr8cture]

gotta get a soft top for it lents!

[Lentsnh2012]

Awesome pictures, Dave! Those HD pictures will allow me to get the scale details JUST right, so that you wont be able to tell which is the 1:1 and which is the scale model.

I'll need to get/make the Powertank, ammo boxes, the 'pane tanks, soft top and all of the other goodies. Hopefully, I can get cracking on it after I get the chassis later this week.

[Lentsnh2012]

Since the RockStompers didn't look right, I thinking about getting some Locked Up RC 1.9s with TSL SX XL tires. I also mocked up the axles and they were a little too narrow for both ends.. oh well. Good thing I have easy access to a lathe!

[fr8cture]

TSL's should look good. the wild peaks look too skinny imo.

[Lentsnh2012]

I haven't abandoned this build, just incase anyone was subscribed or interested with it. Life has gotten in the way of my hobbies and my free time, but I will slowly get back up and running. It hasn't helped that I was kind of burned out on the hobby. It seems that modeling with styrene and being more involved with the scale appearance has sparked my interest back.


I have an update too, it isn't much of progress, but nonetheless, it is an update.

-I'll be remaking the axle tubes and will be buying the new RC4WD D44 axle pumpkins to help make it look like a D60 axle.
-Bruiser Leaf spring mounts and HiLift lef spring packs
-RC4WD 2 Speed transmission or single speed

[fr8cture]

I agree wider hubs for sure.

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[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

I agree wider hubs for sure.

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I've got those .350 hubs on the Duuuude wheels, but I havent mocked them up yet. Tires will need to be mounted as well as a new set of axles

[Lentsnh2012]

Whew! I'm happy to report that the axle width is FINALLY right and is complete, along with a 304 stainless steel tie rod.

Next up:

-Buying a transmission and building the mounts
-U-bolts and leaf spring perches
-Finishing up the interior and the scale accessories

[fr8cture]

I think you are missing some fenders.

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[Bananaclip]

This one is going to be good. Looks awesome already brother... Love the axles.

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

I think you are missing some fenders.

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Hush. It's getting there..

Originally Posted by Bananaclip

This one is going to be good. Looks awesome already brother... Love the axles.

Thank you Mr. Banana! I hope I can keep up the progression.

[z71baja]

What up Lent!!! Glad to see this bad boy is still alive

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by z71baja

What up Lent!!! Glad to see this bad boy is still alive

What's happening, brother?! How have you been? Glad to see you on the forums again.


It's alive and well! Other than the scale stuff and electronics, it's pretty much done. (fingers crossed)

[Lentsnh2012]

Leaf spring perches!