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12-31-2009, 07:48 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North NJ
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|  Blue Bronco Build
I've had an original SCX-10 for a while now in stock form and felt it was time for a new look. I liked the look of the Tamiya 73 Bronco body. Painted it up and begain to customize the chassis. Body Painted  Built all new links from 1/4 steel tube and 8/32 rod. Except for rear uppers - I brazed 3mm nuts to the tube worked well, but ran out of 3 mm nuts. Rear of chassis is trimmed 1 in.    Body mounted on lexan with velcro. Need to trim the front of the frame and fab up bumpers. Shortening the front links causes major issue with the cross members and fit of the radio box etc. Next up I am going to switch to LiPo , as the 6 cell is just too big and heavy to mount anywhere easily.   |
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12-31-2009, 11:27 AM
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| Sinking with the ship   Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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Nice and simple build  |
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12-31-2009, 11:57 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oregun
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looks good just the way it is.
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01-01-2010, 01:07 PM
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| Pebble Pounder  Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Quakertown PA
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That looks great.
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01-03-2010, 09:13 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North NJ
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Thanks all. Here are some pics of the front bumper I have been putting together. It's out of 3/16 tube and 1/8th rod. 1/2 way done shot -  Up and mounted. I need to trim the C channel in the front some. Might add some skit plates.   |
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01-03-2010, 10:13 AM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dirty Jerzee
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Looks good. I like the bumper.
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01-03-2010, 10:17 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: your back yard
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Nice work with the bumper.. Really makes the Bronco..
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01-16-2010, 02:28 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North NJ
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Just a few updates. Created an aluminum skid plate Chassis mounted the servo Went from NiHm batt to LiPo 3s 1350 mAh To come - rear bumper, rock sliders, jerry can , spare    |
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01-16-2010, 03:33 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mccalla,Al
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I love the Bronco she is sweeet, are you going to put fender wells in and an interior?
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01-16-2010, 05:31 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area (RWC)
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Very Cool. Great job. I like how you did the bumper
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01-16-2010, 08:46 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA.
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Man that looks great. love the color
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01-18-2010, 08:58 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North NJ
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Thanks for comments, they keep me motivated many firsts with this rig and a lot to learn from the many talented folks on the board.Quote:
I made a read bumper and also for some reason I thought it would look good with a spare, so here is what I came up with. It's made from 3/16 tube, 1/8 solid square, brass square for the hitch holder.     The nut and bolt that hold the tire on needs some more work. Of course more to follow, maybe license plate, cb antenna.. etc. | |
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01-18-2010, 09:31 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Auburn
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I'm really liken that body. looking really good. |
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01-18-2010, 11:44 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temecula, CA
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Its looking great and The tire rack came out sweet. |
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01-19-2010, 07:09 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jerome
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Like the bronco body. It is one of my favorites.
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01-20-2010, 05:33 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar
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nice job!
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01-20-2010, 05:47 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Very very nice work!!!
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04-04-2011, 10:00 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: anywhere my two feet are standin.
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broncos are the coolest body around. second only to jeep XJs  |
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04-04-2011, 10:03 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St.Clairsville
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Awesome Build i really like the blue...the early broncos were def the best !!
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04-05-2011, 07:59 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lowell Massachusetts
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I wish Tamiya would make a hardbody of that truck. It would sell.
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