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Old 07-08-2011, 12:27 PM   #41
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LOVIN' the video!...

..and dont think i didnt notice you ran into your own camera BUSTED! lol

i loove the out takes after the fact, VERY NICE!

hey what are you using for a video editor? the transitions and titles are great!
Thanks bud, yep, just glad I didn't knock it over. Ruining a $1500 Canon 60D SLR setup would put a damper on my day. I'm a film editor and I primarily use Final Cut Pro 7. I did this one in FCPX, which was a tremendous letdown for my business needs. Still does good work with small projects that go straight to YouTube like this one.
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Old 07-09-2011, 10:55 AM   #42
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So the tires were that bad huh? I've got rock crushers on the way that should look good, but the tread pattern is close to the mil spec. I dont do a lot of rocks, but I want a reasonably capable truck.

PS sweet looking rig. I dont mind the 1.9s. Very scale and not really that small. Looks like lots of people are running iroks. I might try putting on my scx10 iroks and seeing how she runs.
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Old 07-09-2011, 07:18 PM   #43
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Still rocking the IROK's for now, finished up the rear panel and fuel cell. Made some nets for doors.


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Old 07-10-2011, 07:32 PM   #44
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Wanted to get a couple better shots of the fuel cell.





Also, started work on my driver. It's a Wild Willy body, but I just couldn't bring myself to use that awful head that comes with it. I got in touch with James French over on TamiyaClub and ended up buying all his super-detailed heads. I'm going to start a new thread detailing the process. That said, they're amazing.


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Old 07-17-2011, 03:32 AM   #45
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New video from a couple of days ago over at Headquake's place!

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Old 07-17-2011, 09:46 AM   #46
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Thanks! I'm pretty sure I was first to put a Bronco body on a Wraith. First at something! Too bad the Mil-Specs suck arse.

So I've been struggling with tires. I've spent a fair bit of cash on other things as of late so I'm trying to recycle a few parts here and there. What you see here are 1.9 IROK's on 1.9 steelies. They're close to the size of the Mil-Specs that I had on there, but I dunno. I took it out for a quick drive in the driveway and it still seems quite capable.

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Old 07-18-2011, 05:04 AM   #47
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always been a jake and elwood fan got a question tho in the movie the bluesmobile was a caddy that was trade for a microphone and later he got the cop car from a police auction so what did u trade to get this rig or did u just use the money u got from gettin the band back together to build it love the build also if u could get some one to make a jake and elwood driver and passenger figures it would with out a dout be one of the best rigs on the forum
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Old 07-19-2011, 12:33 AM   #48
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Video from yesterday.

As much as I love that wheel and tire setup. Its degraded your Wraiths performance SO much. Throw your stock tires on and see....
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Old 07-19-2011, 09:33 AM   #49
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As much as I love that wheel and tire setup. Its degraded your Wraiths performance SO much. Throw your stock tires on and see....
Wish I could put the stock tire on, but in the process of baking them off the wheels, I had a little accident. But, check the 2nd vid. I threw my 1.9 IROK's on and it helped immensely. Check the thread later today to see what came in the mail today.
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Old 07-19-2011, 12:08 PM   #50
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Wish I could put the stock tire on, but in the process of baking them off the wheels, I had a little accident. But, check the 2nd vid. I threw my 1.9 IROK's on and it helped immensely. Check the thread later today to see what came in the mail today.
Even so, I was watching that video, and the stock tires perform better.

Maybe some rovers? I imagine replacement tires will flood ebay soon
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Old 07-19-2011, 12:11 PM   #51
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Maybe some rovers? I imagine replacement tires will flood ebay soon
I think any of the scale 2.2 tires available these days would be a better option for a rig like this.
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Old 07-19-2011, 08:14 PM   #52
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Even so, I was watching that video, and the stock tires perform better.

Maybe some rovers? I imagine replacement tires will flood ebay soon
Sure, STOCK tires perform well, but looking at this build, I'm not really interested in using them.

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I think any of the scale 2.2 tires available these days would be a better option for a rig like this.
Agreed!

I think I'm calling this one pretty much finished. Mickey Thompson Baja Claws back on the CAC EZ-Locs and my finished driver make this build IMO. I might get a few items, but I like my builds clean. I'll have to trim the front fenders so I don't get the rub that seems so prevalent on all my rigs...





I also got a new lens today for my camera. It's a 50mm 1.4 and it's my new best friend. The shallow depth of field is AWESOME.
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Old 07-25-2011, 09:39 AM   #53
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Can't believe I forgot to embed the latest vid.



Shot on my Canon 60D SLR at 60fps. Cut in FCPX.
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Old 07-26-2011, 05:23 AM   #54
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Been a while since I dropped in,,,turned out great
Looks badass in the vid with the Claw's,i'm sure you'll find they work even better flipped backwards.
Only had my Wraith out a few times and i'm amped to rework it as parts come in,good inspiration here
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Old 07-26-2011, 04:29 PM   #55
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Wow that is a much better looking nogg'n then comes with the Willy. Is that guy easy to get a hold of? Shoot me a PM with his info if you would.
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:00 PM   #56
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Couple of updated pix, and a question for you all. I just upgraded my SC10's motor/esc, and have a 3300KV Reedy brushless motor and XP SC450-BL Brushless esc and I'm wondering if this might be an interesting upgrade. Thoughts?





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Old 09-07-2011, 03:37 PM   #57
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that is the stock sc10 esc\motor? not good enough for sc10. forsure not the wraith. Wraith is too heavy and with another axle to turn=heat.
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Old 09-07-2011, 06:30 PM   #58
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i am really loving this build..your rig looks awesome..cant wait to get mine have so many plans and alot of good ideas..great job on an awesome rig..
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:46 AM   #59
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I reckon that's about the best Wraith I've seen so far. Looks great.
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Old 09-08-2011, 08:29 AM   #60
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love thhe build man..really unique and the albert is awesome just recieved a couple myself..as for the painting i think im gonna go with his book for tips...lol


i still dont see how you painted that thing so well i seen your thread on crawlcanada its so dang small..i guess i need the helping hand with some strong eye glasses lol...great work man
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