Uncle Fred's WK tuber

[caymin last]

My WK has been through some changes, from stock to a semi scale fun truck, and now I handed it over to Uncle Fred (the old guy with glasses) and his crew, The Lazy Bunch, so don't expect too much.
(BTW the date in the camera was messed up till I corrected it, so pay no attention to it, some pics were lost also and I will get more, sorry!)

This is what it looked like before they got hold of it:
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/loco8WK/Picture040.jpg

This is what they have so far.
WK axles, only rear is locked so far
Same wheels and tires, for now anyway
Rustler trans
Brazed 3/16 brake line tube chassis.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6282.jpg
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Fred and Vinny checking over the front end, Fred, says there are problems, but they can be fixed.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6363.jpg
Got the hood from my old trashed T-Maxx CJ-8 body.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6369.jpg
test coat of paint
I gave them news about the shop they will be moving to
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6481.jpg
They got it all mocked up, and didn,t take any pictures of the process?
(But they still have to take it apart again to fix some stuff, will get some then)
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6483.jpg
Fred smokes too much!
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6485.jpg
Calling for some more parts
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6487.jpg

I know the shop looks a little empty, but more tools ect. will be coming soon.
The lazy bunch says thanks for taking a look

[sub-zero]

ummmm...wow, I really don't know what to say. That's a real nice chassis build, but are you currently taking any psychotropic medication? You might want to up the dosage.LOL:shock:

[caymin last]

:lol:Methylphenidate 50mg twice daily
Trazodone 50mg just before bedtime:ror:
:roll:It's not nice to make fun of crazy people!

[smm_cbf]

wow,much improvment..ill have to take that thing over to sanford one day"thumbsup"

[PCK_4xCustoms]

that tube work is stellar wish i could do stuff like that. wouldnt know the first place to start

[MOVIN-SLOOOOOOW]

tubular man:-P

[caymin last]

Gee wiz! Thanks for all of your kind words:oops:
The guys got a little more work done.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6489.jpg
working on rear steer lockouts
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6490.jpg
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locking the diff in the tranny
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6390.jpg
Fred is cleaning the roof rack for paint, and Vinny's off to go do some biz'ness.
I will post some more soon, thanks for taking a look.

[caymin last]

Well, I checked in to see how the crew are coming along and they have been dragging a$$, but they got some stuff done on the interior.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6570.jpg
Instead of going to the LHS to get styrene, Vinny went to Home Depot and got one of those large 'for sale' signs to make up parts for the tranny cover ect.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6571.jpg
Slowly it seems to be coming together.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6577.jpg
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The driver will have to sit on top of the ESC
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6574.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6573.jpg
Some final fitting and sanding needed on the various parts, the battery will have to sit under the dash, a tray or some way of securing it needs to be worked out.
More to come soon. Thanks for taking a look.

[booey]

nice build, love all the scale stuff you have.

[chris akhay]

very nice!!!!

[caymin last]

nice build, love all the scale stuff you have.


Thank you! , making and finding scale stuff is my other hobby, LOL.
And, Thank You too Chris.

Uncle Fred and the crew, have been doing a bit more work, and are close to the end.
They got all the electrics hooked up and tested, so it's a runner.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6583.jpg
Fitting the tranny cover and the hood.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6584.jpg
Getting all the body panels in place, got the dash in and smiler is adjusting the rear panel.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6586.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6587.jpg
Final adjustments
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6588.jpg
Almost done except for some lights ect.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6589.jpg
The driver Andy seems happy with it.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6590.jpg
"Time to take her out for a spin", the lights are not installed yet, better wait till morning.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6591.jpg
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I will try to take a few outdoor shots, and post them soon, thanks for taking time to have a look.

[chris akhay]

man this is some very nice work. cant wait to see the pics....maybe even a video!"thumbsup"

[HAAS599]

Awesome build. I need those guys at my house.

Keep those scale pics coming. Maybe one on the trail with one guy driving and another spotting.

[psychosammi]

Nice build. can't wait to see them take it for a spin outside.

[buju]

I know it takes a lot of time and patience , nice one.

[brokenb4]

great work

What did you use for the rear body panels?

[cobra98]

WOW ! Great looking rig "thumbsup"

Enjoy your posts,please keep 'em coming:)

[BlakeM020]

Man, this is the most awsome build i've ever seen. You can send some of those guys over to my place to work on my rig anytime.

[EvoKin]

One of the best built photos I've ever seen. Better than some real 1:1. "thumbsup"

[TONKA TOY]

"thumbsup" Good lookin rig. Fred & Vinny do some nice work.

[Mudman]

wow! that's so cool! haha I love the characters- kind of like a little comic book without the words. "thumbsup"

[caymin last]

Thank you all, you are too kind.

Brokenb4: What did you use for the rear body panels?
The sides are thin styrene sheet, the roof and interior are also styrene, only the little panel at the back and the skid are Aluminium.
I got called back to work so spare time has been short recently. I will update later today. Thanks again for taking a look.

[caymin last]

Sorry for the delay! I got tied up with the wiring,
The boys got busy and here we go.
Fred and Vinny found a battery powered LED striplight and decided to scrap the existing tube roof light bar for a lighter one.
They cut took the light apart and cut it to size.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6372.jpg
Then proceeded to build a styrene box to house the new system.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6373-1.jpg
Vinny got an idea, "let,s call the little piggy 'Christmas' mmmm! pork chops"
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6378.jpg
Fred, " Listen knucklehead, you wanna play or build a light bow huh!?"
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To make up for getting Fred pissed off and scrapping the first light box, Vinny got his young nephews to come over and help with the sanding on the new design.
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Both the kids are into skateboarding so Vinny called and got them a membership to the local skate park, what a nice guy.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6384.jpg
Now Fred was a little less grumpy (hangover was wearing off) and the kids did a fine job with the sanding, he sent them on their way, "Bye! thanks for the help guys!" " Yea! now this looks better."
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6386.jpg
Ok, let's get serious again, Charlie and Fred started to fit the lights and fix the wiring.
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Then Fred fabbed up a fuel tank (battery holder).
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Got the paint on, wired up the box and lights, front and rear (dollar store LED clip on reading lights, Radio shack red button lights,ect)
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6610.jpg
Got the light bar fitted to the roof, Andy(the driver) likes them a lot.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6611.jpg
Test the lights!
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6612.jpg
No smoke or sparks! They all work fine. Hard to see the rear lights with the flash, and Hey! I noticed they started decorating the walls too.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6614.jpg

It's raining outside today so can't get action pics right now, but I will post some as soon as I can.
Thanks for stopping by to take a look. More as soon as I can!

[chris akhay]

i gotta fly these guys over to hawaii so they can start helping me with my build


.....good job!!!"thumbsup"

[grizz]

Looks awesome"thumbsup"

[Mudman]

Thanks Caymin, I truly enjoy reading your posts! it's like reading a comic. You definitely make it fun to see this building process. "thumbsup"

[caymin last]

Thank for the great comments and encouregement. This build would'nt be possible without the help and tips I've got from you guys.

Andy got to take 'Nasty" for a spin.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/DSCN6617.jpg
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She seems to handle pretty well, just a few kinks to iron out.
Here is a little video, Please! don't laugh too much, my driving skills leave a lot to be desired.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/th_DSCN6628.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/albums/rr145/cayminlast/scale%20shop/?action=view&current=DSCN6628.flv)

Thank again to all of you guys.

[chris akhay]

looks good....is andy okay???

[caymin last]

Thanks Chris, yea Andy's ok, just had to go change his trousers. I was more worried about the camera Hee! Hee!

[aj6502]

That looks awesome. Is the front diff open?

[caymin last]

That looks awesome. Is the front diff open?


Yes the front diff has'nt been locked yet, I was in a hurry to get it all done.
No time for building recently, but parts are being collected for another one.
Fred needs another project ?

[ptbrc1]

this is the best build ever you should make a little movie or something what are the guys building next

[HAAS599]

You, Sir, are awesome

Uncle Fred 4 Life

[darfsman]

congrats! indeed a very unique animated presentation! two tumbs up"thumbsup""thumbsup". keep it up. MABUHAY!

[fernando]

I love the rig, but I would change to better detailed wheels and bigger tires."thumbsup"