Szczerba's Comanche
 

Got a Dingo kit as a base for a new build. Chopped up a Comanche body and cut up a Honcho bed. Dingo flares.
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Very cool. I just traded for a Dingo. Going to follow this thread.

Thanks man.
Got a package from JC Auto Designs. Some production and prototype 3D printed ABS parts for the SCX chassis. Rear 4 link, front 3 link with panhard mount, rear chassis brace, electronics tray, rear upper link chassis mounts and. Double CMS for servo winch and steering servo. These will get painted. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/ety2ahus.jpg


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Robinson trans gears, 56p spur pinion. Holmes Hobbies CrawlMaster Sport 540, Close to a 27 turn.

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JC Auto Designs parts painted with Krylon Fusion. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/zeqyqunu.jpg


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Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

Just curious Shane, what section of the cage is that from? It looks pretty at-home in the bed there. I only ask cause I've never had a stock honcho or dingo. Are you going to add any down tubes where the cage mates together near the cab?

Szczerba's Comanche
 

I just bought this, started cutting, fitting the body around the new bed. Cut up some of the rear supports to give it a different look. then drilled through body into the cage. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?I=LXYWV8&P=8

Not sure where you are talking about for down tubes. It's in its final state unless someone points out an issue.


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Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

Awesome idea. Maybe I'll do this instead of an XJ. Might be able to do a simpler interior too. Following this one.

Proline cherokee interior and floor pan will be used.
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Two scx bumper mounts stacked with Carbon fiber supports.
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Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

Cool concept, I'm sure it will be as excellent as all your builds are, watching!

Thanks Rowdy. We'll see where it goes. I usually change my mind at least once during a build.

Roller with possible wheel/tire combo of RC4WD Mud Bashers on some old delrin beadlocks modded for SLWs. Mock up parts here and there. Still want paint some pieces orange too.

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1.55 Pit Growlers with Crawler Innovations foams on GearHead beadlocks.
1.9 RC4WD MTZ's with Crawler Innovations foams on SLW modded Axial beadlocks.
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Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

Looking good so far!

How strong are those printed pieces do you figure..?

I know there were software printing issues with the rear upper link risers but JC Auto Designs will be coming out with metal versions soon. Check out some of his threads on the products, as several guys are running the parts. It's all ABS so we'll just have to wait and see when I start driving.
Not much of a floorpan left.
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Mounted up about 90%. Gotta figure out how to pull the lower sides of the jeep body in. They stick out a little bit due to the fender flare setup.
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Szczerba's Comanche
 

I have been running JC Auto Designs front inner support tubes for at least 6 months now. No issues and still hold everything good. These probably wont see production. These axles came out of my SCX-EXO build.

Install pic from a while ago. GripFab AL locker pictured. Been replaced with the ARB style GripFab locker now.

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Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

Nice car ! And a good dingo conversion !


greets Thomas

Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

That body looks great.

Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

since my main truck is an MJ, perhaps ill follow along to this rather unique build :)

good work so far. you have my attention

Thanks guys. A little update.

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Re: Szczerba's Comanche
 

I like the looks of this. A buddy of mine had a truck like this when we were in high school. Fun times!