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createacrawler · 09-29-2010, 04:28 PM

Hello everyone!

It's been quite a while since I've had a chance to actually sit down and get a project under way but finally I have a bit of time to get one going. For the longest time I've wanted to build another JK 4 door. I know there are alot of them but it's by far my favorite body so here goes......

I'm kind of backtracking a bit here since I already have the basic chassis modified and the body mounted. I still have a bunch of stuff left to do.

(Please excuse my cluttered work bench in this pic)
I really like the way the SCX10 suspension works in the stock setup and I didn't want to extend the links further so I chose to extend the frame rails instead. I wanted some separation in the links as they project from the center of the chassis. I would actually like to move the links even further like the 1:1 JK's but that will be a later task possibly. For now the goal is to make something I can get running so I can enjoy some fall-crawling/scale-ing.

The usual "Flex" shot.....

I made the frame extenders from some 1/2" square steel tubing I had laying around. I drilled out the needed mounting holes, cut the tubing in half, and milled out the center so it would fit over the orignal rails.

more to come.......

mfishr · 09-29-2010, 05:36 PM

Neat idea and looks alot better than the long link solution - what was the dimension between existing chassis rails - end 2 end? I got a body in the closet collecting dust

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h2oboy21 · 09-29-2010, 05:38 PM

Is that the 4-link in the rear?

How tall are your body mounts?

createacrawler · 10-06-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfishr

Neat idea and looks alot better than the long link solution - what was the dimension between existing chassis rails - end 2 end? I got a body in the closet collecting dust

....

I ended up extending the chassis 1.5". Thanks for the compliments

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2oboy21

Is that the 4-link in the rear?

How tall are your body mounts?

Yep. It's Axial's 4-link set up. Works great. The rear body mounts are all the way down and holes were drilled just behind the rear seats. The front body mounts are made from a single hole TLT bracket with one ear cut off. Then I mounted them onto the body and screwed the brackes onto the side of the frame rails. It works pretty slick. I will try to post a closeup pic of how I did it.

axialnut · 10-07-2010, 03:43 AM

just curious my friend where you get that jeep body?

Rook82 · 10-07-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by axialnut

just curious my friend where you get that jeep body?

They used to be available at WalMart, RadioShack, Target etc. But that exact model is discontinued I believe. It just came back out with a slight change with mud added and a different color. But it seems to be the exact same. It would just take some work to get the silly mud stuff off. It is a cheapo rc that happens to have a very nice scale body on it made by "NewBright". You may be able to find one of the red and black ones around on ebay etc, or Radio Shacks seem to just be getting the new one.

1:8 JK back in stores...

topgun542 · 10-10-2010, 07:13 PM

i like the build! my dad has a jk and i read the forums all the time! im thinking about buying the proline body when it comes out to do a build like this!

createacrawler · 10-24-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axialnut

just curious my friend where you get that jeep body?

Sorry for the late reply. I lucked out and got mine at Radio Shack. Someone returned it with no battery or radio. If the person that returned it would have posted it on ebay he would have doubled his money.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rook82

They used to be available at WalMart, RadioShack, Target etc. But that exact model is discontinued I believe. It just came back out with a slight change with mud added and a different color. But it seems to be the exact same. It would just take some work to get the silly mud stuff off. It is a cheapo rc that happens to have a very nice scale body on it made by "NewBright". You may be able to find one of the red and black ones around on ebay etc, or Radio Shacks seem to just be getting the new one.

1:8 JK back in stores...

Thank you Rook for replying. I hate it when you ask a question on a thread and it gets ignored. I owe you one

Quote:

Originally Posted by topgun542

i like the build! my dad has a jk and i read the forums all the time! im thinking about buying the proline body when it comes out to do a build like this!

Ya. The Proline one looks promising. The best thing about the N/B JK body is the interior and the uncanny "fitability" to the SCX10 chassis. If you're starting from the ground up, it's a great way to get one together in a hurry.

createacrawler · 10-24-2010, 07:58 PM

A few pics to update:

Here's how I attached the body to the frame rails.

The goal here is to attach the interior to the frame rails and make some type of waterproof area for the electronics.

Here is how I attached the back part of the interior to the frame

createacrawler · 10-24-2010, 08:02 PM

I don't know if anyone has had any luck with this idea but I injected the tires with water. You can flick the tire sidewall and all you hear is a "thunk". The Proline TSL's are super soft so the added "fluid" weight helps them conform to anything. So far it's worked pretty good.

createacrawler · 10-24-2010, 08:09 PM

I have a 12 year old son who does some awsome body/Bondo work!!! here is a sample. Thanks "B"

YingYang · 10-25-2010, 10:34 AM

Thats freaking awesome!!!

Much better than the Proline body - so much more scale details.
I just picked up a New Bright from Radiosnatch this morning.

What type of primer did you use???

ser3100 · 10-25-2010, 11:20 AM

DAMN thats dirty! ha ha Im diggin the new paint scheme and wonder if the plastic is all molded black.

YingYang · 10-25-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ser3100

DAMN thats dirty! ha ha Im diggin the new paint scheme and wonder if the plastic is all molded black.

It does seem to be all molded black, other than the interior.

createacrawler · 10-25-2010, 09:06 PM

I finally got some color on the body. I still have alot of detail work to do.

YingYang · 10-26-2010, 12:28 PM

Im diggin the OD green. I have to paint mine red to match my 1:1

Got mine sanded and primed. How did the bondo stick to the flares? I want to bondo the fenders then cut lilke you did.

createacrawler · 11-01-2010, 09:33 PM

I used glazing putty. The redish/orange stuff. It works good but be sure to use it sparingly. It attacked the plastic but not bad enough to deform it. I just let is sit for a couple days so it dried really good then handed the body to my son so he could sand the hell out of it. I'm pretty sure it stuck cuz I trimmed a bit more off the flares after the bondo work and nothing flaked/chipped off.

createacrawler · 11-07-2010, 07:01 PM

My son and I painted the door handles and minor details today. I "scrapped" in one of those PL-C floor pans inside. The reason I say "scrapped" is because I had to cut it in half and trim the heck out of it to fit. My next rig will definately be a SCX10 with one of those XJ bodies and floor pan.

here's a pic of our progress....(not much different other than the door handles etc

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riz · 11-07-2010, 07:36 PM

I'm really diggin' the looks of that! Keep up the good work and keep sharing progress pics.

RIZ

Jslick · 11-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Getting ready to do the same thing. I need a picture of how your tranz is now mounted. I saw the other with the split skid plate. How did you fab up the center to bolt it up? Great job so far, this is the start of my winter project.

Thanks John

09-29-2010, 04:28 PM	#1
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	My "Project-JK" Hello everyone! It's been quite a while since I've had a chance to actually sit down and get a project under way but finally I have a bit of time to get one going. For the longest time I've wanted to build another JK 4 door. I know there are alot of them but it's by far my favorite body so here goes...... I'm kind of backtracking a bit here since I already have the basic chassis modified and the body mounted. I still have a bunch of stuff left to do. (Please excuse my cluttered work bench in this pic) I really like the way the SCX10 suspension works in the stock setup and I didn't want to extend the links further so I chose to extend the frame rails instead. I wanted some separation in the links as they project from the center of the chassis. I would actually like to move the links even further like the 1:1 JK's but that will be a later task possibly. For now the goal is to make something I can get running so I can enjoy some fall-crawling/scale-ing. The usual "Flex" shot..... I made the frame extenders from some 1/2" square steel tubing I had laying around. I drilled out the needed mounting holes, cut the tubing in half, and milled out the center so it would fit over the orignal rails. more to come.......

11-07-2010, 07:01 PM	#18
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	My son and I painted the door handles and minor details today. I "scrapped" in one of those PL-C floor pans inside. The reason I say "scrapped" is because I had to cut it in half and trim the heck out of it to fit. My next rig will definately be a SCX10 with one of those XJ bodies and floor pan. here's a pic of our progress....(not much different other than the door handles etc)

09-29-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
mfishr Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rockport, TX Posts: 188	Neat idea and looks alot better than the long link solution - what was the dimension between existing chassis rails - end 2 end? I got a body in the closet collecting dust ....

09-29-2010, 05:38 PM	#3
h2oboy21 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 107	Is that the 4-link in the rear? How tall are your body mounts?

10-07-2010, 03:43 AM	#5
axialnut Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: western mass Posts: 77	just curious my friend where you get that jeep body?

10-10-2010, 07:13 PM	#7
topgun542 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: st.louis Posts: 19	i like the build! my dad has a jk and i read the forums all the time! im thinking about buying the proline body when it comes out to do a build like this!

10-24-2010, 07:58 PM	#9
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	A few pics to update: Here's how I attached the body to the frame rails. The goal here is to attach the interior to the frame rails and make some type of waterproof area for the electronics. Here is how I attached the back part of the interior to the frame

10-24-2010, 08:02 PM	#10
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	I don't know if anyone has had any luck with this idea but I injected the tires with water. You can flick the tire sidewall and all you hear is a "thunk". The Proline TSL's are super soft so the added "fluid" weight helps them conform to anything. So far it's worked pretty good.

10-24-2010, 08:09 PM	#11
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	I have a 12 year old son who does some awsome body/Bondo work!!! here is a sample. Thanks "B"

10-25-2010, 10:34 AM	#12
YingYang Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 16	Thats freaking awesome!!! Much better than the Proline body - so much more scale details. I just picked up a New Bright from Radiosnatch this morning. What type of primer did you use???

10-25-2010, 11:20 AM	#13
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	DAMN thats dirty! ha ha Im diggin the new paint scheme and wonder if the plastic is all molded black.

10-25-2010, 09:06 PM	#15
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	I finally got some color on the body. I still have alot of detail work to do.

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10-26-2010, 12:28 PM	#16
YingYang Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 16	Im diggin the OD green. I have to paint mine red to match my 1:1 Got mine sanded and primed. How did the bondo stick to the flares? I want to bondo the fenders then cut lilke you did.

11-01-2010, 09:33 PM	#17
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	I used glazing putty. The redish/orange stuff. It works good but be sure to use it sparingly. It attacked the plastic but not bad enough to deform it. I just let is sit for a couple days so it dried really good then handed the body to my son so he could sand the hell out of it. I'm pretty sure it stuck cuz I trimmed a bit more off the flares after the bondo work and nothing flaked/chipped off.

11-07-2010, 07:36 PM	#19
riz Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hudson Posts: 319	I'm really diggin' the looks of that! Keep up the good work and keep sharing progress pics. RIZ

11-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#20
Jslick I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stowe Posts: 3,987	Getting ready to do the same thing. I need a picture of how your tranz is now mounted. I saw the other with the split skid plate. How did you fab up the center to bolt it up? Great job so far, this is the start of my winter project. Thanks John

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