Wyld Stallyn!

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It is time to build another 2.2 scaler. I had a hard time trying to figure out what to build off, I went back to my first 2.2 comp body, the HPI Bronco.

Shortly after Warpig posted his EB bronco for sale knowing that I could never afford that work of art ,I put it on myself to build my own. I have to give a lot of credit to Tim he built the Bronco of my dreams and I decided to make it my job to build my own version of it.

I started this project a few weeks ago, drawing plans, sketching what I wanted and figuring out where everything will go while still getting the look Im after.

I decided to go with a truggy style frame, using an SCX10 for a base, I cut the frame rails right behind the stock skid and brazed on some 3/16" solid rod.

Here are some specs:
Chassis SCX10/ 3/16 solid rod rear end.
Traxxas 5318 lower links in the front with jato rod ends
rears and uppers Custom links 8/32 all thread sleeved with brake line jato rod ends
Hand bros steering
Axial geared transfer case (raceway hobbies)
Axial transmission with slipper, custom motor mount
Axles:
shaved 3 racing housings
underdrive gears rear (43/13)
RCP spools
metal straight axles
Axial knuckles and C's
Hitec 5990 servo
RC4WD ultimate scale shocks (110mm)
Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro
Hyperion 2100 MAH 4S 25c battery
Trinity Monster Maxx 21t 550 can motor
Tranny geared 16/78
CAC EZ lock wheels (delrin hub, aluminum ring, with custom spacers)
RC4WD 2.2 Rok Lox
Team 3 Six seats (Black/Grey)

Wheelbase-12.5"
Width- currently unknown

Here is a Photo of the major inspiration for this build.



I'll have photos up soon of my current progress.

Thanks for lookin
Ty

[GySgt Hartman]

This should be a most excellent build...

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Originally Posted by GySgt Hartman

This should be a most excellent build...

Don't you roll your eyes at me!

I love those movies!

[dezfan]

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K......

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K......

Oh god, maybe I should of thought about all the movie buffs before I picked the name.

[dpdsurf]

Should be a sweet build. Where will you put the phone booth?

I found some drivers for you. http://cgi.ebay.com/1991-BILL-TED-an...item27b82869f6

[Team Tactical Bacon]

Most excellent!!

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Originally Posted by dpdsurf

Should be a sweet build. Where will you put the phone booth?

I found some drivers for you. http://cgi.ebay.com/1991-BILL-TED-an...item27b82869f6

I need to figure out how tall those guys are!

Originally Posted by Team Tactical Bacon

Most excellent!!

Thanks for the enthusiasm.

Alright snapped a few photos:
The whole chassis is made from solid rod, like most of the tube projects I have done lately, its just a lot easier to work with.
Where the chassis is so far.



Rocker panel

Back

Front

Its still got a little more to go. I have to put in a brace for the shocks and another for the B pillar as well as figure out some type of mount for the transmission.
I picked up 40 of the RCP 3mm threaded welding tabs for this and another project and they work really well and are saving a ton of time. So far there are 24 on the chassis.

Here is the transfer case and the axial center gear made by Robinson. The other two gears are Axial top gears.


The 3 racing housings I think turned out pretty well, but took a long time just using a hand file.




A little mock up with just the axles sitting under it.








Still a little bit to go, I have most of the pieces here I just have to get them together and build a dash, interior, radio box, front bumper, servo winch mount, tranny mount, make a windshield and figure out some where for lights. But its coming together.

Thanks for looking and party on!
Ty

[team3six]

The warpig prototype is looking good. Tim helping you on this?

[Harley]

Looks great Ty

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Originally Posted by team3six

The warpig prototype is looking good. Tim helping you on this?

Thanks Norm. Nope Im doing it all by myself, You'll find I can be pretty crafty when I put some time into it.

Originally Posted by Harley

Looks great Ty

Thanks Josh.

Here are a few of my inspirations on top of Tim's build.

[sally1800]

Nice work Ty,

I am guess you will use a dig? See how you have the rear locked. Did you fish eye all the joints?


p.s. the wheels look sweet

[clayton78]

Great job on the axles. It make them look so much better.

[Almighty Malach]

Lookin good girl pants. Can I suggest some more bracing though? The rear section of the cage looks like it might not hold up to much of your driving

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by Almighty Malach

Lookin good girl pants. Can I suggest some more bracing though? The rear section of the cage looks like it might not hold up to much of your driving

From what I hear can anything?

[Robbob]

and all this time I thought you just took pretty pictures ......

[RPMJ]

Looks great Ty The TTC is coming up pretty quick........

BTW the new watermark is cool.

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Originally Posted by saydee1800

Nice work Ty,

I am guess you will use a dig? See how you have the rear locked. Did you fish eye all the joints?


p.s. the wheels look sweet

Nope no place to put it. Its going to have a full drop floor interior and the back is going to stay pretty open. It may get rear steer down the line. but for now Im keep it somewhat simple.
And yes Every joint I make is fish mouthed.

Originally Posted by clayton78

Great job on the axles. It make them look so much better.

Thanks man.

Originally Posted by Almighty Malach

Lookin good girl pants. Can I suggest some more bracing though? The rear section of the cage looks like it might not hold up to much of your driving

Its on the list: Braces for the front shock mounts and the rear, plus another for the B pillar. It will make more sense in the next couple days.

Originally Posted by saydee1800

From what I hear can anything?

Have not had anything that could yet.

Originally Posted by Robbob

and all this time I thought you just took pretty pictures ......

Ha thanks man.

Originally Posted by RPMJ

Looks great Ty The TTC is coming up pretty quick........

BTW the new watermark is cool.

Thanks buddy. The new water mark is a new font called shogun, I found online. I kinda like it too.

Thanks everyone.

[Team Tactical Bacon]

Party on dude!

I like your take on the windshield / front hoop bracing.

[Rogue]

Looking good Ty!

You made a lot of progress on those axles since I saw them at the swap meet. They turned out much better then I would have though. Now with these axles and the planes, your going to get me into trouble with my wife!