My second cage/buggy build. ***Picture intensive***

[KennethXJ]

I am already tired of my first build. This weekend I started this one. I wanted it to look like a southern buggy, but not copy one in particular. I did not want to attempt to build a true buggy, so I just built it off the scx10 frame. I cut the frame 1" in the front and 1/2" in the back.

Started with this body.




Not much left of the body












Not done yet. Just want to see it mounted on the frame. Not sure what color I am going to paint the cage. Not sure if I am going to make any panels.
I am open to thoughts and suggestions.

[THX_138]

Good looking start. Are you planning to keep building on to the tube work and doing away with the stock frame?



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[KennethXJ]

Originally Posted by THX_138

Good looking start. Are you planning to keep building on to the tube work and doing away with the stock frame?



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Probably not with this build, but it would not take much to do it with this one. I might build a third buggy and just get a scx10 skid plate and build it around the skid plate..

[KennethXJ]

I added a few more short pieces of tube to improve the look.
Then I spent 3 HOURS sanding!!! That part of the build SUCKED! Now its ready for paint. I tested a small piece. What do y'all think?

[2manyprojects]

Great start!

[KennethXJ]

Got a the paint done and got my 2.2s on! Can't wait to try it out. I think I am going to need more weight on the front axle.

[rook21]

this is basically what i had pictured in my head for my 1st crawler build. mainly, the custom chassis. i love it, what kind of tubing did you use? sorry if its common sense, but im still a noob on rc's! lol

[KennethXJ]

Originally Posted by rook21

this is basically what i had pictured in my head for my 1st crawler build. mainly, the custom chassis. i love it, what kind of tubing did you use? sorry if its common sense, but im still a noob on rc's! lol

This is just brake line. It is the most common thing used for cages.
Good luck on yours!

[adamargue]

That's awesome man looks great. Looks like some of the big buggies up in Canada.

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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Turned out good any plans for an interior?

[KillerBlackbird]

I like it with minimal body panels. You can show off your hard work better that way too. Great color choice!

[Case182]

Wow, looks really good. Love the paint color choice.

[ronny]

looks cool , would love to have a workshop like that

[KennethXJ]

Thanks for the compliments guys!! This was a fun build. Love the way it turned out. Just made it the garage. Using a $4 brake line bender and random other tools I have had for years.

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Turned out good any plans for an
interior?

I would like to do something. Not sure what to be honest. Might do one panel per side. Just on the bottom half of the door. But I would like to cover the electronics and motor maybe battery too.