Suzuki SideKick
 

Okay, This was/is my First Crawler rig.
I bought the body 5yrs ago since it was a Suzuki and I have a 1:1 Suzuki.
3yrs ago I found this sight and research for the best chassis to begin with.

Started with a SCX-10 Dingo..
Sooo..
Shorten the front and rear chassis hang over.. (really short body)

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...d3&oe=5A0A83D2

painted it to match my 1:1.
Wheeled it and working on adding more detail.

First local Comp and scratched up the Fresh body but good times..
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...17&oe=5A118645

Stripped the paint off of the windows and added Driver and Passenger.
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...04&oe=59C4C257

Phat Axles for lower COG.
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...psqc0z7a17.jpg

SSD Brass Knuckles for more lower weight.
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...psc7t6yzmj.jpg

Now working on lighting..
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...pssuxp9qfo.jpg
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And taillights.
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...pskjd2vrpw.jpg

Now working on side marker lights..

Now...
What will be the best way to glue or screw the headlight buckets in??
This has been and will be a countinueing work in progress since I joined 3yrs ago.. :D

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

This is how I did the headlights..
A axial light bucket set glued together with some extra Flat stock.
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I think this is matching my 1:1 pretty well soo far.

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Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

I'd use shoe goo for attaching the lights? Hey, did you have any issues mounting the pit bulls on those wheels?

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Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

i dig it.

want better cog ditch the axial seats for some dinky cheap seats. you will lose a TON of weight.

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

Not too much trouble at all. Just used longer starting screws and kept an
eye on the bead..
I used superGlue to glue the lights together.. I'm not sure how Shoe Goo
will show thru the lenses..
Still thinking..

Good Idea, I'll have to look into them.. The People weigh Enough But I'm not
telling Hit Girl she's heavy.. LOL..

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

Truck looks awesome, not thread jacking but wanted to post a pic of mine with my Homebrew chassis.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7ecdabf20a.jpg

"GOD SPEED"

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

That's fine and Dandy,
The More SideKicks the better I say.. :D
That looks unstoppable.
Great looking Paint job too.

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

got the headlights mounted and on. :D
Will need to hide the screws or glue them in and remove the screws later.

I will need to reshape the drivers side headlight, it just doesn't look right.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...pscxdgdchu.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...psby0ifzso.jpg

This one will always be a continuing build.. :D

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I don't remember the light kit I bought but...
It came with 6 3mm red lights for the rear, 4 amber 3mm and 2 5mm clear for the front.
I had to double up the 3m red for the taillights since I only had 4 spots available on the 1:1.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...psd4uoykr8.jpg

Had to make a Wedge for the headlights so they didn't point upwards once installed..

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4qkwbmr1.jpg

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

Light kit fits the truck perfect, if you ever remember were you got it let me know cause I would like to get a set for my truck.

"GOD SPEED"

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

RC4WD LED Basic Lighting System For Mojave Body Set
Plugs straight into your RX.

And Axial Light Bucket Set to house them..
Basic, Cheap and Functional :D

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

Ok so sho goo or Bob smith glue gold won't fog the lenses as it drying.

149 r/c worx team driver

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

Thanks,I will give those a try.
In the Mean time, screws will help hold it tight till I'm ready for gluing..

One minor issue I found.. headlight buckets and inner fenders don't quit
get along.
Had to do some trimming and will find a way to pretty it up.. :)
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I hope the tires will clear the headlight buckets..:O

That Grill decal will have to go next..;)

Little light test drive in the Kitchen.. :D

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Minor things I have ran into..
I need a good tire in the 4"inch tall range and a good front Bumper that is 6"inches wide..
And...
A way to narrow the Track width from 9"inch to 7.5 would be Frinkin Awesome. :D
Too wide for scale I say. backyard test run..

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps83r6epzl.jpg

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Not a big deal by most but i found some side mirrors that look about right..
Minor modification and are screwed to the body and added a washer. Hopefully it doesn't
get torn off or hold me up.

Mirror set.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...23&oe=5A0A3200

Looks like this headlight needs some more work on Positioning.
I'll get right on that.
I just fill the screw hole with some extra Plastic and drill new mount hole..


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This is kind've a big deal for me since I Rarely (never) put side mirrors on the
model kits i build.. ;)

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which axial light bucket set did you use, trucks looks awesome, I love the attention to detail.

"GOD SPEED"

Re: Suzuki SideKick
 

Thanks. It's a Slow project.
When I can think of something scale To add.



Axial Light Bucket Set (Black)

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Check out scalerfab.com they have some awesome bumpers

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Shoe goo . It's super strong and is easy to use

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What inner fenders are you running on truck? "thumbsup"