Mercedes Benz 310d 4x4
 

Attachment 324053Greetings , starting on this build since its too Damn hot to hit the trails down here in Baton Rouge , La. .Decided to build me something different that I haven't seen. Plus my building skills are ok , I was inspired by Headquakes yt video #76 .Attachment 324054Attachment 324055

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So I looked around and had my guy do me some plans and blueprints done up.Attachment 324058

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Time to get it in!!!!Attachment 324067Attachment 324068Attachment 324069Attachment 324070Attachment 324071Attachment 324072

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Dean...............................SICK........... ....................:shock:

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I'm trying being in the midst of all the talented builders here on Rcc. Being this is my virgin from the ground up build , I had to try something truly doable. Easy enough lines and all. I must have watched the same inspirational body build on Youtube at least 5 times daily on my free days. Plus , while every one is thinking this is styrene !!! Stay tuned for more !!!!"thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

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Looks like it's gonna be a Cool build..
Not Styrene?

I'll Be watching to find out. :D

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More progress pics.....Attachment 324138Attachment 324139Attachment 324140Attachment 324141

If you haven't seen it yet ,I will be attempting to have a sliding side door!!!

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Effin amazing man!!!!!!!!!

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Attachment 324390Slow weekend but more progress!!! Also started putting the Scale Shop extra fabulous chassis together to start getting this project moving for real!!! Shout out to Shinjari for all the pep talks and help!!!Attachment 324391

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This is what I am using.
Sintra PVC Foam Board


> Lightweight yet rigid and durable
> Easily formed into just about any shape imaginable using wood and foam board fabrication techniques
> Heat formable and chemical resistant
> Superior dent and scratch resistance

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I've heard of Sintra, does it sand like styrene? Looks interesting, will follow this, cool looking - unique build!

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Looking good.
I think I know what Sintra is.
Got a chunk from a friend of mine and used it to mock build a winch bumper.
Just for looks tho.. ;)

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Very much so, just a tad easier and lighter in weight .

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Dang dude looks cool glad to see your still here. ive been away for awhile. hoping to start again."thumbsup"

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Oh hell yeah! Love it! How do you like working with Sintra? I'd like to try my hand at it one of these days.

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Thanks bro , I take me hat off to all the great scale builders here on the forum and truly see the time plus efforts in making bodies by hand . I do have styrene here and there on this rig but it will be 97 % Sintra. I was skeptical at first because how light it is , I did some stress test and realized its the business! "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

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Thanks my dude , been wondering where you was. I had thought of you when I was researching the 310d , because I know you are the Mercedes Benz expert. Holla if you need some assistance.

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A little bit more done. Attachment 325089 That's the steel tabs that will keep the sliding door on the van.
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My front grill 3d printed!!!
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Had to print in 2 pieces ,but I am happy with what I have!!! More progress pics coming soon...

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chassis and grill look great!

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Cool build, i dont think i have ever seen one of these done before so hats off to you man... liking the look of that chassis too... be interested in how it performs compared to a SCX10, i see on the scale shop website they've built it trying to improve on where the SCX10 is out dated now, certainly seems like a cost effective way to make the SCX10 more effective