2-shot's BGR Fabrications Bomber Build - "Bombdiggity"

[2-shot]

Originally Posted by dpcardoza

Just finished your thread. Just have a couple of questions for you. In the end, what shocks are you using front and rear? Think I read Pro spec buggy rear on the front but not sure about the rear. Second. How is the skin holding up? I'm thinking about grabbing one but am curious how durable it is.


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I'm running the Pro Spec short course rear shocks in the rear, and the Pro Spec 1:10 buggy rear shocks in the front. The Pro Spec 1:10 buggy rear shocks are a few mm longer than the short course front shocks. They're the same diameter and same bore size.
The skins are holding up pretty good. I've had a couple of roll overs, and no major damage to the skins. I've not had it on rocks yet to know how well they'll hold up to something like that. The thing is with skins, you gotta keep in mind what they are. Don't get me wrong, they're durable for what they're made of. Bill (BGR) and I wanted this build to be BGR themed, so that's the main reason we decided to do custom skins on it. Plus, you have to team new mounting holes in the stock body panels to mount them on the BGR chassis. So, the skins hide the stock mounting holes in the panels.

If I were going to use aluminum body panels, and it not be BGR themed, I don't know if I would've used skins. If you choose to go with skins on yours, FreQeskins are about the best, in my opinion.

Hope that answers your questions.


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[dpcardoza]

Originally Posted by 2-shot

I'm running the Pro Spec short course rear shocks in the rear, and the Pro Spec 1:10 buggy rear shocks in the front. The Pro Spec 1:10 buggy rear shocks are a few mm longer than the short course front shocks. They're the same diameter and same bore size.
The skins are holding up pretty good. I've had a couple of roll overs, and no major damage to the skins. I've not had it on rocks yet to know how well they'll hold up to something like that. The thing is with skins, you gotta keep in mind what they are. Don't get me wrong, they're durable for what they're made of. Bill (BGR) and I wanted this build to be BGR themed, so that's the main reason we decided to do custom skins on it. Plus, you have to team new mounting holes in the stock body panels to mount them on the BGR chassis. So, the skins hide the stock mounting holes in the panels.

If I were going to use aluminum body panels, and it not be BGR themed, I don't know if I would've used skins. If you choose to go with skins on yours, FreQeskins are about the best, in my opinion.

Hope that answers your questions.


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I planned on eventually using aluminum panels one my lexan is done for. I don't however really like the raw aluminum look but am pretty certain paint won't hold up either. I guess the advantage is you can sand them down and re-paint.


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[2-shot]

Originally Posted by dpcardoza

I planned on eventually using aluminum panels one my lexan is done for. I don't however really like the raw aluminum look but am pretty certain paint won't hold up either. I guess the advantage is you can sand them down and re-paint.


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You could always do powder coat on the aluminum panels. That'll hold up better than regular paint, but more expensive.
Like you said, the nice thing with paint, it's easy to sand down and repaint. Even if you get tired of the color, you can easily paint it a different color!


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[Markchristie1978]

Very nice build hopefully you enjoy it

[2-shot]

Originally Posted by Markchristie1978

Very nice build hopefully you enjoy it

I love my BGR Bomber! I do enjoy running it! I don't beat on it, but I do run it! It's a blast to drive!!


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[Fookison]

Beautiful build!! I Really like what you have done with this rig to make it your own!


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[2-shot]

Originally Posted by Fookison

Beautiful build!! I Really like what you have done with this rig to make it your own!


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Thank you!


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[315RCandScale]

Is there any shot of rear driveshaft? I'm using center pumpkin on rear to, did the rear driveshaft (transmission section) got caught on spur/pinion cover??

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[rattmobbins]

Sorry for bumping such and old thread but I just wanted to say

A. KILLER build!!! I can only dream of making my Bomber this nice!

And B. Where did you get the window nets??? They look SO much better and more scale than the hard plastic “nets” I can find.

[durok]

Originally Posted by rattmobbins

Sorry for bumping such and old thread but I just wanted to say

A. KILLER build!!! I can only dream of making my Bomber this nice!

And B. Where did you get the window nets??? They look SO much better and more scale than the hard plastic “nets” I can find.

Lego Rope String Cargo Net 10x10 Square Part 71155 & 10 X 18 Rectangle

found here:

https://www.ebay.com/p/671710744

[angrchair]

Originally Posted by durok

Lego Rope String Cargo Net 10x10 Square Part 71155 & 10 X 18 Rectangle

found here:

https://www.ebay.com/p/671710744

I run those also, just order 3, because I ordered 2 and each was a slightly different diameter rope. It bothers me but I never got around to ordering another to match one of the other two.