07-16-2007, 10:09 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye Brook, NY
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| Land rover Defender UPDATE 1
Hey guys, well this is my second attempt at a scaler. My first did not really turn out that good but i have high hopes for this build. I am using a Diaz Dtrail 12 chassis with bruiser springs. HPI land rover shell with loads of scale accessories. Stealth transmission driving 1.9 moabs on stock car wheels. i plan on getting this complete this week so expect an update. If you have any suggestions or criticisms feel free to let me know. Now onto the pics: Body was painted by USAtorque55. He did a great job, if you ever need something painted you should definitely contact him. Last edited by bemmermazda; 07-17-2007 at 06:09 PM. |
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07-17-2007, 02:16 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flint/Mt. Morris
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Wow no replies?? I think it looks great. The scale accesories are really nice. I even like the yellow lol.
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07-17-2007, 02:28 PM | #3 |
~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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well some awesome parts to start with! i bet this one comes out nice!
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07-17-2007, 02:32 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: kent,uk
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tbo i like it, the only thing is the body cos i think the lexan bodies dont really work but my stubornness not to use it is meaning i am having to get a kamtec shell, and adding the detail myself
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07-17-2007, 02:52 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England, Where the birds fly backwards.
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that thing looks darn gosh nice! the only thing is if you mount the forest wires on the outside of the light and actually on the wing tops it would look perfect! but i may be being picky |
07-17-2007, 05:53 PM | #6 |
I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL
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nice lookin ride you got goin.
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07-17-2007, 06:08 PM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye Brook, NY
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I got to work more on the body today. i cut some pieces of diamond plate for the hood, rear and side i first started with a big piece of plastruct double diamond plate then added paint and started cutting. here are a few pictures of the final product. Tell me what you think! i do have to give credit to HILUX for the idea. |
07-17-2007, 06:23 PM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye Brook, NY
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Thanks man. I ran out of the right hardware to mount the rear axle. So frustrating seeing this half complete on my workbench.
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07-17-2007, 06:35 PM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 2 miles from nowhere MO.
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Love the diamond platting that you added Looks Great |
07-18-2007, 01:11 PM | #10 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye Brook, NY
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finally got the rear axle and body mounted. Here are some pics. i need to put some lock-tight on the screws and then hit the dirt. i will get trail pics up as soon as possible. |
07-18-2007, 02:16 PM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Really nice build, it looks ready to go on vacation. |
07-18-2007, 03:57 PM | #12 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England, Where the birds fly backwards.
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That bumper looks sick! this is an amazing build!
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07-18-2007, 04:09 PM | #13 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC
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hey there If its a scale build, this is a Stage I Landrover (basically a Defender with leaf springs). It does look great. |
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