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Old 12-31-2009, 08:48 AM   #1
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Default 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

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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.

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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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Old 12-31-2009, 12:27 PM   #2
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Nice and simple build
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Old 12-31-2009, 12:57 PM   #3
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looks good just the way it is.
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Old 01-01-2010, 02:07 PM   #4
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That looks great.
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Old 01-03-2010, 10:13 AM   #5
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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.

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Up and mounted. I need to trim the C channel in the front some. Might add some skit plates.

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Old 01-03-2010, 11:13 AM   #6
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Looks good. I like the bumper.
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Old 01-03-2010, 11:17 AM   #7
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Nice work with the bumper.. Really makes the Bronco..
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Old 01-16-2010, 03:28 PM   #8
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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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Old 01-16-2010, 04:33 PM   #9
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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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Old 01-16-2010, 06:31 PM   #10
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Very Cool. Great job. I like how you did the bumper
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Old 01-16-2010, 09:46 PM   #11
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Man that looks great. love the color
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:58 PM   #12
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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.

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I love the Bronco she is sweeet, are you going to put fender wells in and an interior?
I will line the wells, the interior is a maybe.

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.

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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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Old 01-18-2010, 10:31 PM   #13
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I'm really liken that body. looking really good.
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Old 01-19-2010, 12:44 AM   #14
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Its looking great and The tire rack came out sweet.
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Old 01-19-2010, 08:09 PM   #15
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Like the bronco body. It is one of my favorites.
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Old 01-20-2010, 06:33 AM   #16
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nice job!
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Old 01-20-2010, 06:47 AM   #17
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Very very nice work!!!
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Old 04-04-2011, 11:00 PM   #18
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broncos are the coolest body around. second only to jeep XJs
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Old 04-04-2011, 11:03 PM   #19
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Awesome Build i really like the blue...the early broncos were def the best !!
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:59 AM   #20
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I wish Tamiya would make a hardbody of that truck. It would sell.
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