My First scale build

[addictedtonitro]

Actually I'm shooting for a decent go anwhere trail truck. Always loved the Bronco's so Thats where I'm heading. Yea I know, nothing new. I've never made a build thread so bear with me here lol.
I made my chassis tonight out of 3/16 alum. Was going to use 1/8th but 3/16 was all that was available at the time.
I have most of the parts to complete this build minus some screws and steel driveshaft outputs .
Here's what I'm looking at
Home made chassis based off k2
Wheely King axles
masher 2k's m3 compound
axial black chrome beadlocks
axial trans
waterproof xl5
waterproof 2075 servo
Trinity 27t Green machine motor w/10 tooth pinion
Home made skid
Home made links out of 3/16 brakeline and axial ends
6 channel radio

Future mods will be
driver and recarro seats and hand made interior stuff.
I just want to get the basics done first so I can drive it lol
On with a pic!

pic is decieving the plates are identical
Inspiration for this build came from here
x trail "Tough truck"

[jetboat]

looking good, especialy since you are hacking it out with a bandsaw.

[bubbaracing]

Looks ok, LMAO! Where's mine!

[addictedtonitro]

Originally Posted by bubbaracing

Looks ok, LMAO! Where's mine!

I cut the alum out, I just need to cut the shape out for it. I think I might try and get some 1/8th. The 3/16 is hard to cut nice. Took me way longer than it should of. Plus I need wheel base dimensions man. lol Get r done!

[addictedtonitro]

I did get the skid cut out and drilled for the axial trans last night. I also cut the end plates but only got 1 installed. I cut the electronics plates out too but 1 broke when drilling so I have to go get more cutting boards lol





Just mocked up for now. When done it will all be Painted black and have black button head hardware

[Mnster]

Looks great

I helped a friend a while back make pretty much a replica of that chassis. Great job on the cut outs especially for not having any specialty equipment.

Whats the idea with the huge hole drilled on the shock mounts? Lightness, style or do you have plans to insert a rod through there to support the shocks.

[addictedtonitro]

Originally Posted by Mnster

Looks great

I helped a friend a while back make pretty much a replica of that chassis. Great job on the cut outs especially for not having any specialty equipment.

Whats the idea with the huge hole drilled on the shock mounts? Lightness, style or do you have plans to insert a rod through there to support the shocks.

Actually I wanted to make a cutout that kept with the contour of the chassis. unfortunatly I couldnt get anything in there to grind it down. What it was used for was inserting 2 3/8 bolts thry to keep the chassis plates together for drilling and grinding/sanding so that they are both identical.

The center cut out was the hardest to do. Had a hard time getting it even and smooth.
All in all....I need a mill lol

[R/CMaxximus5.0]

and then.... what happend?