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Old 06-19-2014, 05:42 PM   #1
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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.


First thing I did besides taking most of the stickers off was to make a bracket to raise the front bumper up.


After that I used some 8/32 all thread and 1/4" brake line to make up some custom lower links.


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.


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.



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.


Then came the Dinky bed side kit.


And at the same time I changed the rear bumper to a poison spyder rear from the JK. And added the red tow shackles.



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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Old 06-19-2014, 06:52 PM   #2
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That Dinky bed side kit looks great
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Old 06-19-2014, 08:46 PM   #3
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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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Old 06-19-2014, 09:30 PM   #4
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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?
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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Old 06-19-2014, 10:00 PM   #5
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^ the Dinky "Honcho" interior can be fitted nicely

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

Might as well locate a driver figure as well !? Lol
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Old 06-19-2014, 11:44 PM   #6
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^ the Dinky "Honcho" interior can be fitted nicely

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

Might as well locate a driver figure as well !? Lol
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.
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Old 06-20-2014, 12:54 AM   #7
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Old 06-20-2014, 09:48 AM   #8
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if only he didnt have the big cartoon like helmet lol
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Old 06-20-2014, 09:57 AM   #9
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if only he didnt have the big cartoon like helmet lol

That's the best part, haha!
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Old 06-20-2014, 11:24 AM   #10
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if only he didnt have the big cartoon like helmet lol
well... you could replace the head with a helmet-less Tamiya Guy figure
or any other doll head that will affix.

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That's the best part, haha!
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.





yes... the mohawk makes it more silly


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Old 07-19-2014, 09:27 PM   #11
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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.


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Old 07-25-2014, 05:59 PM   #12
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New parts!!! Huge thanks to R2J for these sliders. The fit is fantastic and build quality is top notch!



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Old 07-25-2014, 06:00 PM   #13
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Oh also I hate running stickers and crazy decals but I will proudly use this one.
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Old 07-25-2014, 10:57 PM   #14
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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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Old 07-26-2014, 07:44 AM   #15
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Jonnn Scott where from upstate NY are you from? I like the changes to the 4 door .
I live in the Ballston Spa/ Saratoga Springs area.
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Old 07-28-2014, 02:49 AM   #16
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looking cool! nice work!
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:52 AM   #17
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Looks good! Where did you get those sliders? Might have to get a pair myself if they arent too much.
Just have to send a PM to this gentleman here and he will hook you up!

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/scale...rs-%2A%2A.html
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Old 07-28-2014, 01:28 PM   #18
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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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Old 07-29-2014, 01:06 PM   #19
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Got bored this morning and did the 4 link switch in the front.
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:50 PM   #20
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looking cool! nice work!
Hammer,I can't put my finger on it BUT.....I think I've seen your signature some where before....lol
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