B-MOW's Garage...Misc. Projects and Random Rig Builds

[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by indybama

Cant wait to see this new build come around. I was on the fence of buy that chassis, good to see it found a nice home!

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I almost passed on the RPRC chassis, but I liked the accessories it came with. I didn't have a Hardline bed in my fleet. Looking forward to building this.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

You certainly like your orange. I can dig that as orange became my new favorite color in the past year or two and really took off when I bought my Harley. That Ecto body is perfect. Nice job! Still no Element in my stable.

I do and did like orange. The Tamiya Pure Orange is a great color. I used that orange and the bright gun metal on quite a few rigs in the past. Orange has always been a fav color of mine.

Thanks on the Ecto. I believe everyone should have at least one or two Element RC's in their stable! It's hard to beat the Element rigs for their buildability and price.

[B-MOW71]

The Rock Pirate RC chassis arrived today from @Fricker08. She’s a little rough as is, but it’ll be getting a makeover soon.








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[hnoroian]

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

She’s a little rough as is

That’s just character…looks like a fun project, can’t wait to see more.

[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by hnoroian

That’s just character…looks like a fun project, can’t wait to see more.

This is true.^^^

Thanks. Hoping to have its own thread started soon.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

I almost passed on the RPRC chassis, but I liked the accessories it came with. I didn't have a Hardline bed in my fleet. Looking forward to building this.



I do and did like orange. The Tamiya Pure Orange is a great color. I used that orange and the bright gun metal on quite a few rigs in the past. Orange has always been a fav color of mine.

Thanks on the Ecto. I believe everyone should have at least one or two Element RC's in their stable! It's hard to beat the Element rigs for their buildability and price.

You’re welcome! I would like an Element kit, but center mounted transmissions are so last decade. I prefer everything about front motor chassis.

[Speedy-Triple]

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

The Rock Pirate RC chassis arrived today from @Fricker08. She’s a little rough as is, but it’ll be getting a makeover soon.








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nice start you got yourself there Bmow ... I saw it in the adds and was tempted but ill get a hardline bed at some point.... and even though you mentioned its not perfect im sure you will do justice on the build.

looking forward to see whats the plan for that one. low and slung

[JimrC]

First seen these on a YT channel called WDW, have always like the Rock Pirate stuff since then. I'll be following this build BMOW

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by JimrC

First seen these on a YT channel called WDW, have always like the Rock Pirate stuff since then. I'll be following this build BMOW

That guy seems super sponsored so I take what he says with a grain of salt. Great crawling terrain though!

[indybama]

Cant wait to see this one all done up. Still kickin my butt for not snatchin it up lol

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[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by JimrC

First seen these on a YT channel called WDW, have always like the Rock Pirate stuff since then. I'll be following this build BMOW

The RPRC stuff is really nice. What I like is that they (RPRC) also post great videos of them out on the rocks and also product vids showing how to install. If you haven't checked out their YouTube page, I do recommend.

Thanks for following along. Be on the lookout for a new build thread in the future.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

That guy seems super sponsored so I take what he says with a grain of salt. Great crawling terrain though!

I watch West Desert Wheeler for them spectacular Utah red rocks. Someday in my dreams I'd like to pack up my rigs and head out west!

Originally Posted by indybama

Cant wait to see this one all done up. Still kickin my butt for not snatchin it up lol

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I'm sure if I would have waited, then I'd be kicking my own butt for not jumpin' on it!

[twade984]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

That guy seems super sponsored so I take what he says with a grain of salt. Great crawling terrain though!

Not to get too far off-topic on a relatively insignificant matter, imo wdw is one of the most transparent in the rc crawling YouTube world. He definitely gets support from some companies, but a big part of his videos is that he drives stuff constantly. Lots of video creators out there getting their free trucks, driving just enough to make one video and then never again.

I haven’t tried any rock pirates stuff myself, but I look forward to seeing what you do with that chassis Brian

[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by twade984

Not to get too far off-topic on a relatively insignificant matter, imo wdw is one of the most transparent in the rc crawling YouTube world. He definitely gets support from some companies, but a big part of his videos is that he drives stuff constantly. Lots of video creators out there getting their free trucks, driving just enough to make one video and then never again.

I haven’t tried any rock pirates stuff myself, but I look forward to seeing what you do with that chassis Brian

I do like how Logan does his play-by-play commentary while rock crawling. His camera angle and slow crawling is what makes these vids good.

Thanks for following along Tom. I started out with the Rock Pirates RC shock towers on one of my rigs. They add a great look and provide multiple shock mounting positions. My addiction to their products spiraled out of control after that!

[JimrC]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

That guy seems super sponsored so I take what he says with a grain of salt. Great crawling terrain though!

Agreed, like many on YT though but I do like his feedback on his rigs and lines he's taking ... and them red rocks for sure

[B-MOW71]

Thanks to @smog for his latest build, he has inspired me to tackle a project that I've been wanting to complete for over a year now.

So I believe it was last year sometime, I made a jig to silver solder a set of bumpers for my VP Rock Pirates RC Interceptor portal build.

Today was the day that I finally tacked this project head-on and got'er done! Looking back on how easy this really was, I wish I would have finished this sooner.





More can be seen here along with these newest pics: B-MOW's BF VP Bundle Build - VS4-10 Style

[indybama]

That turned out nice brian! Guess i need to learn a new trade in metal workin lol

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[JimK]

Well done B....that bumper looks great! Can't wait to see it mounted.

[JimrC]

Nice lil jig Brain, I like it a lot ... and of course the bumper itself.

[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by indybama

That turned out nice brian! Guess i need to learn a new trade in metal workin lol

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Not so sure on you learning a new trade. I've seen your metal working artistry on your 6x6. You already have the trade mastered!

Originally Posted by JimK

Well done B....that bumper looks great! Can't wait to see it mounted.

Thanks Jim. You can see it mounted here: B-MOW's BF VP Bundle Build - VS4-10 Style

Originally Posted by JimrC

Nice lil jig Brain, I like it a lot ... and of course the bumper itself.

Thanks Jim. Something I threw together quickly and it works pretty good. Even adjustable for different widths.

[indybama]

I wouldnt say mastered brian lol. But i have done quite a bit of welding n fab work on full size stuff. Plus a little body work too. Its supposed to rain tomorrow, so i may go to the shop n work on the 6x some more

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[smog]

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

Thanks to @smog for his latest build, he has inspired me to tackle a project that I've been wanting to complete for over a year now.



So I believe it was last year sometime, I made a jig to silver solder a set of bumpers for my VP Rock Pirates RC Interceptor portal build.



Today was the day that I finally tacked this project head-on and got'er done! Looking back on how easy this really was, I wish I would have finished this sooner.



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More can be seen here along with these newest pics: B-MOW's BF VP Bundle Build - VS4-10 Style

Nice! The jig is a great idea. Always a bonus when the bumper is straight

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