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85burbanator · 11-14-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fischerry

well if you do a blazer or a bronco they came from the factory with soa strait axle's to 91...in 89 they brought out the option of soa or ifs...so...ok on that note im ready to see the body!!!!!

on blazers they had straights till 91 till they swapped over to ifs. no option for ifs unless it was a 2wd. the pickups and burban also stayed solid up front till 91 with the exception of the 1/2 ton p/u which went ifs in 88. not sure on broncos since im a chevy guy.

back on topic, this is a bad arse build up. the workmanship is awesome and everything looks so clean. i cant wait to the finished product.

JAdOGG · 11-14-2006, 05:05 PM

Ya i cant wait for the finished outcome too, and the other thing that is the works. You know "The Winch" Did you mention that yet or did I Spoil the surprise.

Metal Masher · 11-14-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JAdOGG

Ya i cant wait for the finished outcome too, and the other thing that is the works. You know "The Winch" Did you mention that yet or did I Spoil the surprise.

SSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!!!! Don't give away my top secret stuff!

Jneves · 11-15-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Metal Masher

Just an FYI: although the Losi and Pede Shafts look Identical, you can not mix the male and female sections. The dimensions and ever-so slightly off. Also the pede universal in the Losi Yoke works but is a little sloppy

I'm using losi males into traxxes females... but I have a XX-T tranny so the shafts may be different from what you have.

Metal Masher · 11-15-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jneves

I'm using losi males into traxxes females... but I have a XX-T tranny so the shafts may be different from what you have.

Yah mine is a gen 1 tranny. Circa 1987

foodstamp · 11-16-2006, 03:24 PM

sweet

Metal Masher · 11-16-2006, 10:29 PM

Ok, I guess I’m done torturing everybody, it’s time to reveal the secret body!

I’ve always been on the search for the most scale realistic RC car and reading how people are “denting” there lexan and poly bodies to create “trail damage” , as cool as it is, made me say F-that! If I want trail damage I want to get it ON the trail! So that, combined with the fact that I’ve been working on this idea for years no and that I’m a crazy Mo-Fo, ( just ask anyone that knows me) I came up with this creation.

Yes, you guessed it. That body is all metal! Aluminum to be exact, and trust me it dents just like the real thing. Now does the tires and chassis configuration make sense

So in fact everybody was wrong! It wasn’t the type of body (I actually gave that hint a while back when I mentioned an F-150) but the material that was top secret. Everything on the body was formed by hand over wooden molds and I’ll detail the process later.

Now this didn’t just come out of the blue, I’ve been making cars out of aluminum for almost 25 years (and I’m only 30), everything from matchboxes to RC’s. I already have 3 2WD trucks with the same bodies that I’m preparing to race at a local dirt track next summer.

Here is a sample of one:

And what the damage can be like

This is just the first 1/10 scale crawler I’ve tried.

It should be in paint by the end of the weekend and I’ll get some quality pics when it’s done.

If you think this one is crazy you ain’t seen nothing yet! My next body will be even more detailed with opening doors, lights, and a complete interior and will be a replica of my 1:1 truck

A 1976 full size Cherokee. Ultimately I’ll be making 2 trucks. One that will be nearly exact in scale for light trail duty and one that’ll sport a 4 link with coils and either 1.9 or 2.2 wheels and tires for heavy trail use.

well I hope it was worth the wait for everyone. I can’t wait to get it out there and make some dents!

4stAir · 11-16-2006, 10:32 PM

holy ****...... i want one now..... that would be tits for bronco tuber.

Jamus · 11-16-2006, 10:40 PM

It looks really wide but the carnage is awesome. Make yota bodies for us all to mangle and you'd be set to retire by 35.

twisted · 11-16-2006, 10:51 PM

as once said on south park "niiice"

4stAir · 11-16-2006, 10:54 PM

we need to hang out... i have bunch of ideas and you have a bunch of tools.....

Metal Masher · 11-16-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamus

It looks really wide but the carnage is awesome. Make yota bodies for us all to mangle and you'd be set to retire by 35.

Yah but it was the only way to fit the chassis.

I have a Mountaineer body here that i've been thinking about making molds of. Hmmmmm

snook · 11-16-2006, 11:06 PM

awesome

Metal Masher · 11-17-2006, 05:32 AM

Well, working with this material isn't without it's risks. Last night while I was making the last body preperations before paint I was drilling the last hole for the rear panel and the bit caught some of the glue holding it together and this happened

I sat there in disbelief for a few minuts Then I got so mad it made me sick! :-( After throwing some thing and going for a walk I decided I guess I needed to fix it so instead of getting it painted, I spent the whole night fixing the damage.

First I removed the offending material

Here is what the piece looked like after I removed it and tried to un roll it

Then I fixed the floor and made a patch panel.

Once glued in place It looked pretty good for a patch but not as nice as it was:-(

Well Sht happens and you gotts move on. At least I did this before I painted it

either way it'll be ready for the comp this weekend.

microgoat · 11-17-2006, 05:45 AM

You got some skills, buddy

How thick is that aluminum? Looks like it's not much thicker than foil?

1BadJeepBruiser · 11-17-2006, 05:47 AM

WOW man, thats impressive. I love how it looks after its gets smashed up a bit

totally realistic

STANG KILLA SS · 11-17-2006, 06:50 AM

wow must be THIIIIIIN aluminum. why not make it thicker?

Mirage · 11-17-2006, 07:03 AM

Man that is awesome. Like everyone else said, the damage looks very realistic. Would suck putting all that time into make it just to see it get destroyed, but atleast it looks good while it happens, lol.

Metal Masher · 11-17-2006, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the props guys

The aluminum is actually baking pans. Like the disposable ones you buy for cooking. It's much heavier than regular aluminum foil. Scale wise it's about perfict as far as i'm conserned. I can handle the body without it caving in on me until it's mounted. you wouldn't pick up you're real car with the fenders would ya?

JAdOGG · 11-17-2006, 10:44 AM

Why not?

11-14-2006, 05:05 PM	#82
JAdOGG Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: York Posts: 3	Ya i cant wait for the finished outcome too, and the other thing that is the works. You know "The Winch" Did you mention that yet or did I Spoil the surprise.

11-16-2006, 03:24 PM	#86
foodstamp Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: woodpile aka HELL Posts: 702	sweet

11-16-2006, 10:29 PM	#87
Metal Masher RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Oxford PA Posts: 1,290	Ok, I guess I’m done torturing everybody, it’s time to reveal the secret body! I’ve always been on the search for the most scale realistic RC car and reading how people are “denting” there lexan and poly bodies to create “trail damage” , as cool as it is, made me say F-that! If I want trail damage I want to get it ON the trail! So that, combined with the fact that I’ve been working on this idea for years no and that I’m a crazy Mo-Fo, ( just ask anyone that knows me) I came up with this creation. Yes, you guessed it. That body is all metal! Aluminum to be exact, and trust me it dents just like the real thing. Now does the tires and chassis configuration make sense So in fact everybody was wrong! It wasn’t the type of body (I actually gave that hint a while back when I mentioned an F-150) but the material that was top secret. Everything on the body was formed by hand over wooden molds and I’ll detail the process later. Now this didn’t just come out of the blue, I’ve been making cars out of aluminum for almost 25 years (and I’m only 30), everything from matchboxes to RC’s. I already have 3 2WD trucks with the same bodies that I’m preparing to race at a local dirt track next summer. Here is a sample of one: And what the damage can be like This is just the first 1/10 scale crawler I’ve tried. It should be in paint by the end of the weekend and I’ll get some quality pics when it’s done. If you think this one is crazy you ain’t seen nothing yet! My next body will be even more detailed with opening doors, lights, and a complete interior and will be a replica of my 1:1 truck A 1976 full size Cherokee. Ultimately I’ll be making 2 trucks. One that will be nearly exact in scale for light trail duty and one that’ll sport a 4 link with coils and either 1.9 or 2.2 wheels and tires for heavy trail use. well I hope it was worth the wait for everyone. I can’t wait to get it out there and make some dents!

11-16-2006, 10:32 PM	#88
4stAir RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Amish Ghetto Posts: 1,932	holy ****...... i want one now..... that would be tits for bronco tuber.

11-16-2006, 10:40 PM	#89
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	It looks really wide but the carnage is awesome. Make yota bodies for us all to mangle and you'd be set to retire by 35.

11-16-2006, 10:51 PM	#90
twisted I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,386	as once said on south park "niiice"

11-16-2006, 10:54 PM	#91
4stAir RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Amish Ghetto Posts: 1,932	we need to hang out... i have bunch of ideas and you have a bunch of tools.....

11-16-2006, 11:06 PM	#93
snook Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sacramento Posts: 373	awesome

11-17-2006, 05:32 AM	#94
Metal Masher RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Oxford PA Posts: 1,290	Well, working with this material isn't without it's risks. Last night while I was making the last body preperations before paint I was drilling the last hole for the rear panel and the bit caught some of the glue holding it together and this happened I sat there in disbelief for a few minuts Then I got so mad it made me sick! :-( After throwing some thing and going for a walk I decided I guess I needed to fix it so instead of getting it painted, I spent the whole night fixing the damage. First I removed the offending material Here is what the piece looked like after I removed it and tried to un roll it Then I fixed the floor and made a patch panel. Once glued in place It looked pretty good for a patch but not as nice as it was:-( Well Sht happens and you gotts move on. At least I did this before I painted it either way it'll be ready for the comp this weekend.

11-17-2006, 05:45 AM	#95
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	You got some skills, buddy How thick is that aluminum? Looks like it's not much thicker than foil?

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11-17-2006, 05:47 AM	#96
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	WOW man, thats impressive. I love how it looks after its gets smashed up a bit totally realistic

11-17-2006, 06:50 AM	#97
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	wow must be THIIIIIIN aluminum. why not make it thicker?

11-17-2006, 07:03 AM	#98
Mirage RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 1,366	Man that is awesome. Like everyone else said, the damage looks very realistic. Would suck putting all that time into make it just to see it get destroyed, but atleast it looks good while it happens, lol.

11-17-2006, 10:36 AM	#99
Metal Masher RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Oxford PA Posts: 1,290	Thanks for the props guys The aluminum is actually baking pans. Like the disposable ones you buy for cooking. It's much heavier than regular aluminum foil. Scale wise it's about perfict as far as i'm conserned. I can handle the body without it caving in on me until it's mounted. you wouldn't pick up you're real car with the fenders would ya?

11-17-2006, 10:44 AM	#100
JAdOGG Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: York Posts: 3	Why not?

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