Madman740's Axial Wraith

[Madman740]

Finished the first upgrade.

Rear axle before:




Rear axle after:




Front axle before:




Front axle after:



And found some lights too:




Test run maybe this weekend.

[Madman740]

And finally the Bronco arrived.

[Madman740]

Body on chassis. I have to cut a lot to fit it.















Tomorrow painting day.

[Flyingfinn]

Looking good! Where did you get those Boom racing upgrades? From Asiatees or do they have a distributor in EU? Had to register here after seeing your thread. I just ordered the Poison Spyder rtr set too, will get it probably on Tuesday. I have about the same plans as you but I will cut the bodypanels from 0,75mm steel plate I've been flying multis for two years but haven't had an rc car for over 10 years.

[Madman740]

Originally Posted by Flyingfinn

Looking good! Where did you get those Boom racing upgrades? From Asiatees or do they have a distributor in EU? Had to register here after seeing your thread. I just ordered the Poison Spyder rtr set too, will get it probably on Tuesday. I have about the same plans as you but I will cut the bodypanels from 0,75mm steel plate I've been flying multis for two years but haven't had an rc car for over 10 years.

Thanks.
I bought it from Asiatees.com I think you have to change a lot to use it normally. After I change only the steering links, the front C hubs and knuckles I could drive it more precisely.
My styrene bodypanels was just an intermediate station to the Bronco.
I'm curious about your bodypanels.

[AsiaTeesHobbies]

Originally Posted by Madman740

Thanks.
I bought it from Asiatees.com I think you have to change a lot to use it normally. After I change only the steering links, the front C hubs and knuckles I could drive it more precisely.
My styrene bodypanels was just an intermediate station to the Bronco.
I'm curious about your bodypanels.

Awesome!

Btw if anyone has any questions looking for stuff on our site, man just feel free to PM me or something. Always happy to help.

[Madman740]

Hy all,

Today I got the last part before the painting.
The light bar:










Now I could cut the hood and replace the batterie to the front.

At the weekend: Painting days.

[ossipeecrawler]

love the bronco body!!! do you have a part number for it?

[Brickman]

Originally Posted by ossipeecrawler

love the bronco body!!! do you have a part number for it?

Pro Line Racing 3373-00 1973 Ford Bronco

Pro-Line Ford Bronco Body 3373 for Rock Crawler

Looks like PL doesn't make it anymore. eBay looks to be the only place to get one.

[oldpunk]

I bought one on Amazon last week. It was a little cheaper than eBay.

[Madman740]

Originally Posted by oldpunk

I bought one on Amazon last week. It was a little cheaper than eBay.

Yes, unfortunately Proline doesn't make it anymore. Therefore I bought it on ebay.

[Madman740]

The result of today's work:












Started the back lights:







To be continued...

[oldpunk]

Nice work. We're in the same boat, essentially. You're a little further than I am. I haven't cut mine out yet. I took the last decade off from RC and I'm a bit rusty. I'm trying to practice on other stuff before lay waste to the bronco. I'm also going for the yellow and black look. I'm hoping to watch where you cut the hood so I have a vantage point before I cut mine.

Did you have to notch out the front because of servo clearance?

[Madman740]

Originally Posted by oldpunk

Nice work. We're in the same boat, essentially. You're a little further than I am. I haven't cut mine out yet. I took the last decade off from RC and I'm a bit rusty. I'm trying to practice on other stuff before lay waste to the bronco. I'm also going for the yellow and black look. I'm hoping to watch where you cut the hood so I have a vantage point before I cut mine.

Did you have to notch out the front because of servo clearance?

Thanks. I'm curious about your Bronco.
At the moment I think I won't cut the hood. I haven't got a really precise hand so I will asks a little help from Latya.

Yes, I have to cut the lower front because the servo touched the body when its moving.

[Madman740]

Finally done.












Further plans:

- lights
- Integy front bumper
- alu lower arms
- Brushless system

[TAT76]

Nice work but their never done..lol
I feel like your tires stick out, do you have longer hubs or wideners? Could just be my eyes this morning and not enough coffee!!

[Madman740]

Originally Posted by TAT76

Nice work but their never done..lol
I feel like your tires stick out, do you have longer hubs or wideners? Could just be my eyes this morning and not enough coffee!!

Thanks. Yes, its never done.

When I bought it was an RTR, and after painted the wheels, I used the wide 20 mm hubs which was in the box too.

[Termite Toothpick]

Originally Posted by Madman740

- I have to change alot of stuff, to finished in the 1-3th
- the OEM 2.2 BF Goodrich tire is a sh*t
- the body is still alive

The stock BFG's are not the R35 compound so they are really hard/stiff. I got the same RTR a while back and when I picked up a Spawn for my son I noticed the big difference with the R35 compound (much more sticky and pliable)... I now have the BFG's in the softer rubber and it is a world of difference. Now I am waiting on my VP method 105s and some Crawler Innovations Double Deuce foams. I do like the look and the tread is great in the softer stuff. I have done all the small mods and run Holmes Hobbies electronics, so now I am stepping off and starting the big(expensive mods). Good thing I really only crawl with my son, so not much need to modify until we break something.