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Well I figured it was time to make a build thread for my first crawler. The plan is the keep the stock electronics as long as I can, and replace them as they go bad. So for now it is all exterior stuff.

It started its life as a RTR Trail honcho.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pse270dec8.jpg

First thing I did besides taking most of the stickers off was to make a bracket to raise the front bumper up.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps8369209a.jpg

After that I used some 8/32 all thread and 1/4" brake line to make up some custom lower links.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps6f40d9be.jpg

I ended up not using the front links and bought an Axial steering link kit.

After that my first big move was the Pro Line Ford superduty body.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps6ca1b70a.jpg

That was painted with Tamiya gun metal paint with a backing layer of black. When I bought the body I also bought a set of Dingo front and rear bumpers.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pse8b2de0e.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps0a0104c6.jpg

Very soon after that I got a set of Proline TSL XL tires from a member on here. Paired those with some Crawler innovations deuces wild closed cell foam and Axial 8 hole bead locks.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps8605c49f.jpg

Then came the Dinky bed side kit.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psfbdc7dfd.jpg

And at the same time I changed the rear bumper to a poison spyder rear from the JK. And added the red tow shackles.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps38bcad0d.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps5a97909e.jpg

As of right now this is how is sits. I have a 3racing winch that is waiting to get put on after I get a controller for it.

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That Dinky bed side kit looks great "thumbsup"

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Looks great!! do you like the Dinky rc bedsides? ANy plans for Leds in the headlights or anything for that scale look?

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I really like the bed sides, I had to do a lot of trimming to clear the XL tires but it still looks good. And I would love to run headlights in the body but just dont have the skill to make light buckets that would look good in them.

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^ the Dinky "Honcho" interior can be fitted nicely "thumbsup"

besides having installed the Dinky bedsides...
you could now donate more dolla' 2 Dinky :twisted:

Might as well locate a driver figure as well !? Lol

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The interior is on my list to go in it. As soon as I get my winch all sorted out. And im not sure what driver I want to put in it.

one option
 

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if only he didnt have the big cartoon like helmet lol

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That's the best part, haha!

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well... you could replace the head with a helmet-less Tamiya Guy figure
or any other doll head that will affix.

I think so too...
I've put Ole' Willy's in a bunch of my rc's over the years...
Willy looks less cartoonish... if your paint skillz are up to it.

sadly... mine are not.

But I did go back and paint in some shadowing on 'is face...
and I think he looks more serious and less cartoonish.

Tho' the helmet may look somewhat over-sized...
IMO... it's better then the "Pin-Head" look I see on some driver figures.

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64abb8e1.jpg

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6181502b.jpg

yes... the mohawk makes it more silly

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/...ps80f94803.jpg

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Been a while since I updated this. I changed my mind and ended up scoring a new C/R wrangler body off a member. So I trimmed my honcho bumper, mounted the body got the lights all hooked up and also got a nice soft to with the body.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psa5081f9a.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps9a237633.jpg

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New parts!!! Huge thanks to R2J for these sliders. The fit is fantastic and build quality is top notch!
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psacd22afc.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psebeae5c5.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psd78a48c1.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps2d45d7a8.jpg

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Oh also I hate running stickers and crazy decals but I will proudly use this one.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps4232e5ae.jpg

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Jonnn Scott where from upstate NY are you from? I like the changes to the 4 door .

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I live in the Ballston Spa/ Saratoga Springs area.

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looking cool! nice work!

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Just have to send a PM to this gentleman here and he will hook you up!"thumbsup"

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/scale...rs-%2A%2A.html

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That's the first time I've seen one of the super duty bodies used that I like...must be the bedsides haha !

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Got bored this morning and did the 4 link switch in the front.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps36e51d44.jpg

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Hammer,I can't put my finger on it BUT.....I think I've seen your signature some where before....lol :lmao: