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Krawler Konceptz · 10-18-2011, 05:19 PM

Wow can't even start to express the detail and all the hard work. I know the long hours that are needed to make something you want a reality.

Rob

j-bird · 10-18-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic Concepts

Tonight, I assembled the mold components and pulled a few test bodies for John to check fitment. The front and rear are meant to be trimmed and glued to the main body. The intent was to be able to create a body with maximum detail, yet allow the body to strip off the mold without unwanted parting lines.

Once fitment is verified, John will create an assembly guideline, and I will be picking up the Lexan sheet order, and pulling some bodies. John or I will update the thread when we know more in a day or two.

I have been burning the midnight oil on the project in spite of 50+ hour work weeks plus part-time teaching, and will continue to do so until the orders are out the door.....

Ah man that's slick... I knew you'd blow it outta the park.. Great work and I can't wait to get a couple of these bad boys.. Great work and we all appreciate the late and long hrs I hope to grab one b4 my next big gtg

J-bird

Dynamic Concepts · 10-19-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jason

How can I guarntee myself a spot on the first shippment list?

I am picking up a large order of Lexan tomorrow, and will pull a few test bodies for final inspection in Lexan. The parts I pulled in .040" PVC last night fit together and on our Wraith chassis perfectly. I don't foresee any issues with forming with Lexan.

The only thing missing were Lexan conical standoffs to act as spacers between the body and the chassis. I machined those into the mold plate this evening, and they will be included with the body.

Aside from sending an order of bodies to Corey @ RPP, RCC is the only place I have given the Blazer any exposure. The members here are my top priority for getting their orders.

With little unforeseen issues, I plan on beginning pulling bodies, starting a sales thread, and shipping Friday afternoon / Saturday morning.

I see light at the end of the tunnel on this project........

Dynamic Concepts · 10-19-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by team3six

Wow kurt! Just freaking wow! Its actually a lexan body I can't wait to own.
Im just asking this to see, but do you guys plan on making a styrene body eventually?

By Styrene, do you mean an injection-molded body?

Johnsinski · 10-19-2011, 02:02 AM

Well, good news and bad news...

The good news is it trims out great and fits great.

The bad news is that I paint like crap. (This is not lexan, it's a PVC test shot).

transambill · 10-19-2011, 02:59 AM

SWEET
More Pics Please

chip cross · 10-19-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnsinski

Well, good news and bad news...

The good news is it trims out great and fits great.

The bad news is that I paint like crap. (This is not lexan, it's a PVC test shot).

Simply amazing!

boolean21 · 10-19-2011, 08:22 AM

Nice!

j-bird · 10-19-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnsinski

Well, good news and bad news...

The good news is it trims out great and fits great.

The bad news is that I paint like crap. (This is not lexan, it's a PVC test shot).

That's looks sweet on the wraith chassis it's gonna look even better on my modded one... Nice work dc

J-bird

kdrodworks316 · 10-19-2011, 11:13 PM

I cant wait to wrap one of these around my wraith! That is so sharp, you guys have done a great job.

nut_up_racing · 10-20-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic Concepts

Currently, we are creating a '72 Blazer for the Axial Wraith. Since I let the cat out of the bag, I have gotten a few requests from pics, to how the progress is going.

So here are a few spy pics showing different profiles. My partner John built a 3-D scanner for this project to digitize a Wraith chassis in order to draft the tube chassis representation easier.

I will add pics as I make them, and time allows.

Feel free to ask questions, as long as it doesn't pertain to why it isn't done yet.......

here is a redneck version that I made from hacking up my 72 wheely king body...

Johnsinski · 10-20-2011, 04:20 AM

I'm digging the tires...get it?...digging the tir...nm.

XDR · 10-20-2011, 07:02 AM

Can't wait to order! Any plans for add on assecories like a grill variety pack?

XDR · 10-20-2011, 07:03 AM

Another thing, will it have a removable hood mounting options for us with the battery mounted in the front.

nut_up_racing · 10-20-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnsinski

I'm digging the tires...get it?...digging the tir...nm.

On the styrene thing: We can't injection mold it. I think we could pull styrene shots in .050 or .060 or higher, but it probably won't have the strength of an injection molded part and won't be as tear/crack resistant as Lexan.

We need to finish up a few little pieces of tooling and I have to get the instructions and masks done. I was thinking a nice 5-10 minute Youtube video close up on my hands while I trim one out would be usefull, I'll edit out the swears. Hey maybe I'll get an acting career out of this. I can see it now..."You talkin' to me?...You talkin' to me...Are you talkin' to me?! Well I don't see anybody else here."

It's late, I'm rambling.

Lol, I get it, and I dunno if I said it, but I want a body when there ready.

Can I get one without the holes cut in the grill for the front bumper? cuz I took mine off.

Thanks dude

DiEzel · 10-20-2011, 08:36 PM

Let me know if ya need someone to beat up on one for ya.

Can't wait for another option. Look's Killer.

THW · 10-20-2011, 10:37 PM

I am salivating at the chance to get one of these bodies. I'm in for one.

Johnsinski · 10-21-2011, 01:41 AM

On the Wraith, making a flip up hood should be no problem I designed the hood to fall directly on the four mounting points. The Wraith's front bumper extensions locate the body on the frame pretty well. And with using two lower side mount screws it should be solid. You can also use the two rear/upper screws for really solid location, but I don't think it will need them. If you are going to do the hood mod I would also use the upper front fender mount point.

C41xracer · 10-21-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnsinski

Well, good news and bad news...

The good news is it trims out great and fits great.

The bad news is that I paint like crap. (This is not lexan, it's a PVC test shot).

in my opinion the front bumper has to go

XDR · 10-21-2011, 08:20 AM

Are there any tire rubbing issues on the front? Right now my front tire hits the front bumper at full lock, looks like the fender could be in the contact zone.

10-20-2011, 04:20 AM	#152
Johnsinski Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reality Posts: 35	I'm digging the tires...get it?...digging the tir...nm. Last edited by Johnsinski; 03-11-2015 at 09:46 PM.

10-21-2011, 01:41 AM	#158
Johnsinski Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reality Posts: 35	On the Wraith, making a flip up hood should be no problem I designed the hood to fall directly on the four mounting points. The Wraith's front bumper extensions locate the body on the frame pretty well. And with using two lower side mount screws it should be solid. You can also use the two rear/upper screws for really solid location, but I don't think it will need them. If you are going to do the hood mod I would also use the upper front fender mount point. Last edited by Johnsinski; 03-11-2015 at 09:46 PM.

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10-18-2011, 05:19 PM	#141
Krawler Konceptz I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Eastcoast CANADA Posts: 4,395	Wow can't even start to express the detail and all the hard work. I know the long hours that are needed to make something you want a reality. Rob

10-19-2011, 02:02 AM	#145
Johnsinski Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reality Posts: 35	Well, good news and bad news... The good news is it trims out great and fits great. The bad news is that I paint like crap. (This is not lexan, it's a PVC test shot).

10-19-2011, 02:59 AM	#146
transambill Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Commiskey Posts: 585	SWEET More Pics Please

10-19-2011, 08:22 AM	#148
boolean21 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: singapore Posts: 531	Nice!

10-19-2011, 11:13 PM	#150
kdrodworks316 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ldaho Posts: 132	I cant wait to wrap one of these around my wraith! That is so sharp, you guys have done a great job.

10-20-2011, 07:02 AM	#153
XDR Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wichita Falls Posts: 193	Can't wait to order! Any plans for add on assecories like a grill variety pack?

10-20-2011, 07:03 AM	#154
XDR Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wichita Falls Posts: 193	Another thing, will it have a removable hood mounting options for us with the battery mounted in the front.

10-20-2011, 08:36 PM	#156
DiEzel RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA Posts: 1,258	Let me know if ya need someone to beat up on one for ya. Can't wait for another option. Look's Killer.

10-20-2011, 10:37 PM	#157
THW Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saginaw Posts: 74	I am salivating at the chance to get one of these bodies. I'm in for one.

10-21-2011, 08:20 AM	#160
XDR Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wichita Falls Posts: 193	Are there any tire rubbing issues on the front? Right now my front tire hits the front bumper at full lock, looks like the fender could be in the contact zone.

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