New Bright Raptor Build

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Started this raptor Build a few weeks ago. Let’s start with a photo dump.


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Started on the bumper last night.


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[FANATICRC]

I like it, different than most Ford bodies

[nsimps]

Originally Posted by FANATICRC

I like it, different than most Ford bodies

Thanks! I hope to keep the momentum going on this one.


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[nsimps]

Bumper and winch mount


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[Slashcrazy]

Originally Posted by nsimps

Bumper and winch mount


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That bumper looks great did you fabricate it your self?

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[2mtech]

Definitely trick!

I've gotta learn how to braze....

[nsimps]

Originally Posted by Slashcrazy

That bumper looks great did you fabricate it your self?

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I did Still some fill and shaping to do though. I’d like to also add a couple d-ring tabs.


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[nsimps]

Originally Posted by 2mtech

Definitely trick!



I've gotta learn how to braze....

Thanks! This one is all tig.


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[2mtech]

Originally Posted by nsimps

Thanks! This one is all tig.


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Nicer still then! Not touching that, I've received enough humility from mig

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Originally Posted by 2mtech

Nicer still then! Not touching that, I've received enough humility from mig

I’m the opposite haven’t done much mig at all but love tig. I’m not terribly great at it but it’s fun to learn!


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[Teng]

Sick. This Raptor is so sick.

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Originally Posted by Teng

Sick. This Raptor is so sick.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by rcdriftmasterj

Really like the dovetail rear end. Very unique, it's the first raptor as a crawler that I've seen. Massive thumbs up!

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Thanks! I built one previous to this but left the body in tact. Decided to go for it in this one. Hope to get some more done this weekend!




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Decided to use the left over bed for a . . . Bed. Might hold the electronics to start. Might change along the way who knows.




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Test run success. Now to get back at it




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[2mtech]

Originally Posted by nsimps

Decided to use the left over bed for a . . . Bed. Might hold the electronics to start. Might change along the way who knows.




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Call that creative obvious repurposing ;)

Sure looks good in action! Need video now. Kthx.

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Originally Posted by 2mtech

Call that creative obvious repurposing ;)

Sure looks good in action! Need video now. Kthx.

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Wish I could easily post a video on here! I have a couple from the back yard rock pile. I need different tires/foams but overall it seems to do pretty well and minimal body/tire rub. It’s no comp crawler but should be a really fun trail rig.


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Got some new shoes. Rock beast small size (non xl). The rubbing so far is super minimal. Need to keep going on the chassis though. Too many projects haha.




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Got it out for a short trail run. Overall I love this little thing. Needs to be completed but so far so good.






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Took the hood off and decided to convert it to the .2 drivetrain from my other rig. It’ll need some custom links but should be able to get the hood working soon at least.




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