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04-30-2009, 08:24 PM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfeild - Travis AFB- NorCal
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| Proline Tuber "Rock Willy"
I recently purchased my first crawler a AX-10 ARTR. Not long after I saw a thread in which the new Proline tuber was being tested and instantly saw some potential for a fun build. I spent about two months building it in the evenings and weekends. I already see some details I will improve at a later date, just like the 1:1 scale its never really "done" My goal with this build was to provide some nice details and at the same time keep the Axial chassis un-modified so that I can continue to make performance upgrades. Enough chit chat time for pics Well here it is my first scale build on my first crawler... [/IMG] Kind of bland right out of the box, out comes the knife [IMG][/IMG] The first big mod was to remove the rear cage. The "excess plastic was removed and styrene was added to create additional tubing. [IMG][/IMG] A new cover for the RX bay had to be created, time for a fuel cell [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Add a little paint and it starts to come to life [IMG][/IMG] Next I started to build the dash [IMG][/IMG] The small tabs built into the dash hold it in place [IMG][/IMG] The ever popular Recaro cell phone seats [IMG][/IMG] The seats had to be cut down to size to fit Willy and trimed to fit around the spur gear and tranny [IMG][/IMG] Final mock up of the seats and the intial mock up of Willy [IMG][/IMG] Willy required quite a bit of Dremel massaging to fit the seat [IMG][/IMG] Willy had to get butt implants to fill the gap when seated. I used Crayola's air drying foam clay and then a light coat of epoxy. Very light and easy to paint. Time for paint [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Next electonics [IMG][/IMG] RX in bay [IMG][/IMG] ESC shelf for the Rooster The finished product [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Finally got a chance to get some action shots. The set up needs some shock tuning, it sidehills just as good as it did with the Axial body but, exibits more body roll. Other than that it handles like a pro [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by FeilEOD; 05-03-2009 at 08:34 PM. Reason: New photos added |
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04-30-2009, 08:33 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: monson
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looks like a good start. Are you planning on running the body panels? I like that tuber kit looks sweet. looks like I jumped the gun. Awesome custom work. Last edited by 500swmag; 05-01-2009 at 06:40 AM. |
04-30-2009, 08:54 PM | #3 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfeild - Travis AFB- NorCal
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You caught me in the middle of posting everthing. Yes on the body panels, pics are up now
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04-30-2009, 09:00 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raaaaaiiiiinnnnniiiieeeerrrr
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awesome finished rig. I like the body panels.
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04-30-2009, 09:09 PM | #5 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central
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Great job in the interior |
04-30-2009, 09:12 PM | #6 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Strafford Mo
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Great job, looks killer
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04-30-2009, 09:13 PM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuck on a Rig in the middle of nowhere Utah.
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That came out awsome. Great work .
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05-01-2009, 12:52 AM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary
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wow that looks cool. Great work on the dash |
05-01-2009, 05:52 AM | #9 |
Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :(
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Nice Job, simple clean and not over cluttered. |
05-01-2009, 10:07 AM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Do I look like a freaking people person?
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WOW that looks awesome! |
05-01-2009, 12:17 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange City
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Very nice I was waiting to see someone add those seats on the side nice work |
05-01-2009, 07:14 PM | #12 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a very dark cave can't you tell...
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I love the detail of the rig. Great job. |
05-01-2009, 07:53 PM | #13 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been
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rig came out great, good job on the details.
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05-03-2009, 08:58 AM | #14 |
I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Between a rock and a hard spot!
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dude weres my car? Just kidding. You really made this kit into something special. How about some lites? ( you know the L.E.D).
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05-03-2009, 08:38 PM | #15 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfeild - Travis AFB- NorCal
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Yeah I was thinking about that, maybe some rock lights to! I'll take any suggestions or tips. I have seen kits but, I bet you veteran scaler pros out there build light set ups from scratch |
05-05-2009, 01:54 AM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: B.C.Canada
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| i like it! nice job,makes me wanna build one |
07-18-2009, 05:29 PM | #17 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Texas
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That came out great. I was seriously considering the Proline tube kit. How did you make the dash and where did the seats come from.
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07-18-2009, 10:38 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Wayne
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That looks awesome! I love the attention to detail on it.
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07-20-2009, 01:52 PM | #19 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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looks wicked awesome body |
07-26-2009, 11:28 AM | #20 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfeild - Travis AFB- NorCal
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| The seats are cell phone holders purchased off E-bay and the dash was scratch built from styrene. I finally responded to your PM, sorry it took so long.
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