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01-18-2013, 04:34 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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|  Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Nothing earth shattering with this re- build, but I figure I'll share a few things I did to address some issues with the PL body. Starting point, one well used Wraith.  I didn't want to cut the front grill like I've seen on most Bronco Wraiths to fit the servo. Flipping the plate and the servo mounts moves things back some. With the Robotronic arm, I needed more, so I milled down the horn a bit.  |
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01-18-2013, 04:39 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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Also had to mill off the back part of the horn to retain proper steering throw.  |
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01-18-2013, 04:54 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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The result is axle mounted steering that fits inside the front grill.  Gotta have an opening hood to easily change batteries.  |
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01-18-2013, 05:43 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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Cage mod for better aesthetics.   |
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01-18-2013, 05:50 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crawlerado
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Nice work! I really like the 'extended cab'. It's looking great. What color are you going to paint it?
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01-18-2013, 07:28 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island B.C.
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
I really like the cage mod! Havent seen one done that way yet  |
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01-18-2013, 07:44 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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Thanks for the compliments guys! I figure a new wheel and tire combo is in order. I'm very impressed with these RC4wd Hitman wheels.  |
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01-18-2013, 07:48 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crawlerado
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Cheaper, and by my count, built better. Motoworx Racing 10 Hole LE  Just for the record, it's only leaning against my SCX10.  |
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01-18-2013, 08:35 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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The Motoworx are sweet no doubt, price wise, they're the same as the Hitmans. Back on track... Metallic Bronze base coat applied, blacked out hood, grill and detail work to follow.  |
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01-18-2013, 08:46 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Marietta
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Looks good! I like the color and wait to see how it looks finished  |
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01-19-2013, 11:22 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Africa
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Nice looking rig. How you going to do the black hood ens, or are you painting on the outside of the shell? |
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01-19-2013, 11:22 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Africa
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Double post, sorry
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01-19-2013, 11:31 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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I painted the black on the outside of the body because I want it to be somewhat flat. I just leave the overspray film on and trim out what I want black. Fender flares:  And grill:  I glued in the light buckets with Automotive Goop.  |
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01-20-2013, 05:51 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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One thing I didn't like was how the stock front bumper covered the headlights.  I tried bending it with some heat, but wasn't happy with the results.  So I ended up making a very simple one.  |
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01-21-2013, 02:20 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lunenburg
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Couple poser shots as it sits now. Electronics to go in soon.   Light bar is from an old Tamiya parts tree I had sitting around. front bumper lights are Prolines from the parts bin.  |
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01-21-2013, 08:40 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 909 area
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
things sick
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01-21-2013, 09:06 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Peyton, Colorado
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Looks good! Love those bronco bodies!
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01-22-2013, 03:47 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Springfield, MO
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Nice job! You have any more pics of how you did the hood hinge?
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01-22-2013, 07:30 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Maine
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
Nice build and paint job, I'm thinking about doing a Bronco body also. Thanks for posting |
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01-23-2013, 08:46 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: garden city
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| Re: Wraith re-build with PL Bronco body
looks good. nice work
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