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Fracture · 01-08-2008, 01:58 PM

well i never thought id get that kinda response!

spose everyone is counting on me to finish it off good now

Pity im in nz so it wont be showing up at any comps:-(

well ive entered the contest, thanks for the support!
now i better go work on it eh?

sloppy · 01-08-2008, 02:10 PM

wow that is awsome. way to make a entrance.

obijuan · 01-08-2008, 02:27 PM

definately gotta say you have talent. crafsmanship is top notch, keep it up. you really have blown us all away. i think we can all apreciate a well built, unique truck like this.

Fracture · 01-08-2008, 02:39 PM

well if this is gonna be a 'build-up' then i gotta post some more pics from the beginning to keep you guys happy

here are some of the better ones from the early stages:

inside of the hood & outside of the mold ie ugly side up

thats epoxy reinforced with sawdust

bogged up some star rims to get what i wanted:

before, during and after on the bed detailing:

CAD is extremely useful for getting chassis etc the right shape:

gotta love the rust

heres the winch closeup (high res) - most of it is made from aluminium with some wooden dowel on one end and blazing star shock parts on the other:

And finally, heres the start of the bench seat (this mornings work) - polystyrene covered with cloth then brushed with PVA, it should look better after some more coats and some paint

once again, thanks for the support

ur making me want to do a good job of it... instead of putting it on the shelf and buying a hilux

hey obijuan - I love ur doublecab with the horns!

braceysdad · 01-08-2008, 02:43 PM

You have my vote for Newb of the year...

Anymore detailed pics of the tires

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 01-08-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braceysdad

You have my vote for Newb of the year...

Newb of all time.

clarkrw3 · 01-08-2008, 03:28 PM

that's just sick

TURTLE · 01-08-2008, 03:31 PM

What are you joking???
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen!
Keep the ball rollin I expect lots of great builds in the future. Keep it up!

62PYRO · 01-08-2008, 03:39 PM

If you enter that contest,it would no longer be one.You could win this without a doubt.That is some of THE nicest fabbing I've seen on here.I can't wait to see more pics.

Pat

chip cross · 01-08-2008, 04:10 PM

That thing is sweet makes my scalers look like P.O.S

Fracture · 01-08-2008, 04:42 PM

update time again

I managed to get 1 of 3 deck panels hinged, i gotta get some more 5mm square steel to run along the top of each panel (thats why the vertical struts are overlength.
I may also get some nice countersunk screws to make it all a bit more flush.

The seats are almost ready to be painted, just gotta give them some more glue and chop them in half so the motor fits:-(

no, they wont stay red...

oh and i got some better pics of the tires, will these do?

notice the join is cracking slightly (only had normal ca), the join is reasonably clean when ground though.
the rear doesent have wheel nuts as i havent threaded my 5mm shaft yet...
these tires take 2 pumkin tires for each one cause those tires have a thick and a thin sidewall (different each side) and only the thick sidewall is strong enough.
the current front tires on this rig are made with thin sidewalls, they only reason they arent collapsing is cause i got rock hard foams in them.

Leo

mississippirocs · 01-08-2008, 05:05 PM

This has got to be some of the best fabrication work that I have seen on this site.

By the way, I am gonna copy your rims for my truck. I have been wanting a set of "steelies" for a while now and didn't know how to get the look. Thanks.

bigblazerboy · 01-08-2008, 05:17 PM

hey fracture, you killed the contest

, i know you will win, but i dont have a thread like this so i guess you deserve to win. awsome build

STANG KILLA SS · 01-08-2008, 05:38 PM

more info on the wood bed detailing. what color stain (cant remember if you mentioned the type of wood) and how you did the stains/weathering.

funboy · 01-08-2008, 05:39 PM

Am I the only guy thats envious of his shop? Thats the part that got my attention!

Oh- nice truck BTW...

Fracture · 01-08-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

more info on the wood bed detailing. what color stain (cant remember if you mentioned the type of wood) and how you did the stains/weathering.

Hey Stang killa ss i dunno what wood i used for the bed, it may have been new zealand beech. any wood should work fine i spose. As for the detailing i just used my imagination, attacked it with the angle grinder and the blow torch and soem sharp nails then used mainly black paint in thin washes to dirty it up. theres a bit of red and green splashed on there aswell and for the large oily stains i just thined some more black paint and let it sit for a while before rubbing it off

Mainly just beat up the wood and give it lotsa stain;)

I dunno about the shop

its pretty grotty but it does suit the build

I wanna see some more 1/8 scalers running BFGs... they may work alright on a masher sidewall

just a note, there aint much rc stuff where i live, almost all my stuff is fabricated or tamiya parts (thats about all the LHS can get)

NoblesvilleKid · 01-08-2008, 06:14 PM

Incredible detailing, you've got my vote

51WillysJeep · 01-08-2008, 06:42 PM

As If it hasn't been said enough.....WOW..!! Simply AMAZING..!!! One HELL of a fantastic job..!!!

Another vote for Newbie of the Year..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE KEEP THE PICS COMING.!!!!!!

ColquittCustom405 · 01-08-2008, 08:05 PM

How did you hear about RCCrawler?

Again rig looks amazing.The rust on the bumper is awesome.

XSRCdesign · 01-08-2008, 08:13 PM

i just threw all of my rigs away....

I'm going back to quilting with my grandma...

that thing is AMAZING!

01-08-2008, 02:39 PM	#44
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	more pics well if this is gonna be a 'build-up' then i gotta post some more pics from the beginning to keep you guys happy here are some of the better ones from the early stages: inside of the hood & outside of the mold ie ugly side up thats epoxy reinforced with sawdust bogged up some star rims to get what i wanted: before, during and after on the bed detailing: CAD is extremely useful for getting chassis etc the right shape: gotta love the rust heres the winch closeup (high res) - most of it is made from aluminium with some wooden dowel on one end and blazing star shock parts on the other: And finally, heres the start of the bench seat (this mornings work) - polystyrene covered with cloth then brushed with PVA, it should look better after some more coats and some paint once again, thanks for the support ur making me want to do a good job of it... instead of putting it on the shelf and buying a hilux hey obijuan - I love ur doublecab with the horns! Last edited by Fracture; 01-08-2008 at 02:41 PM.

01-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#53
bigblazerboy Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: richmond, va Posts: 766	hey fracture, you killed the contest, i know you will win, but i dont have a thread like this so i guess you deserve to win. awsome build

01-08-2008, 05:39 PM	#55
funboy Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 48	Am I the only guy thats envious of his shop? Thats the part that got my attention! Oh- nice truck BTW... Last edited by funboy; 01-08-2008 at 05:41 PM.

01-08-2008, 01:58 PM	#41
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	well i never thought id get that kinda response! spose everyone is counting on me to finish it off good now Pity im in nz so it wont be showing up at any comps:-( well ive entered the contest, thanks for the support! now i better go work on it eh?

01-08-2008, 02:10 PM	#42
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	wow that is awsome. way to make a entrance.

01-08-2008, 02:27 PM	#43
obijuan I had the hottest girlfriend at the MSD Nats Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hecho en Tejas Posts: 2,399	definately gotta say you have talent. crafsmanship is top notch, keep it up. you really have blown us all away. i think we can all apreciate a well built, unique truck like this.

01-08-2008, 02:43 PM	#45
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	You have my vote for Newb of the year... Anymore detailed pics of the tires

01-08-2008, 03:28 PM	#47
clarkrw3 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,262	that's just sick

01-08-2008, 03:31 PM	#48
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	What are you joking??? This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen! Keep the ball rollin I expect lots of great builds in the future. Keep it up!

01-08-2008, 03:39 PM	#49
62PYRO Built, not bought Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gresham Posts: 4,504	If you enter that contest,it would no longer be one.You could win this without a doubt.That is some of THE nicest fabbing I've seen on here.I can't wait to see more pics. Pat

01-08-2008, 04:10 PM	#50
chip cross ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In tha Bush of Louisiana Posts: 4,343	That thing is sweet makes my scalers look like P.O.S

01-08-2008, 04:42 PM	#51
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	update time again I managed to get 1 of 3 deck panels hinged, i gotta get some more 5mm square steel to run along the top of each panel (thats why the vertical struts are overlength. I may also get some nice countersunk screws to make it all a bit more flush. The seats are almost ready to be painted, just gotta give them some more glue and chop them in half so the motor fits:-( no, they wont stay red... oh and i got some better pics of the tires, will these do? notice the join is cracking slightly (only had normal ca), the join is reasonably clean when ground though. the rear doesent have wheel nuts as i havent threaded my 5mm shaft yet... these tires take 2 pumkin tires for each one cause those tires have a thick and a thin sidewall (different each side) and only the thick sidewall is strong enough. the current front tires on this rig are made with thin sidewalls, they only reason they arent collapsing is cause i got rock hard foams in them. Leo

01-08-2008, 05:05 PM	#52
mississippirocs RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MS Coast Posts: 1,535	This has got to be some of the best fabrication work that I have seen on this site. By the way, I am gonna copy your rims for my truck. I have been wanting a set of "steelies" for a while now and didn't know how to get the look. Thanks.

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01-08-2008, 05:38 PM	#54
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	more info on the wood bed detailing. what color stain (cant remember if you mentioned the type of wood) and how you did the stains/weathering.

01-08-2008, 06:14 PM	#57
NoblesvilleKid Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 265	Incredible detailing, you've got my vote

01-08-2008, 06:42 PM	#58
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	As If it hasn't been said enough.....WOW..!! Simply AMAZING..!!! One HELL of a fantastic job..!!! Another vote for Newbie of the Year..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE KEEP THE PICS COMING.!!!!!!

01-08-2008, 08:05 PM	#59
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	How did you hear about RCCrawler? Again rig looks amazing.The rust on the bumper is awesome.

01-08-2008, 08:13 PM	#60
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	i just threw all of my rigs away.... I'm going back to quilting with my grandma... that thing is AMAZING!

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