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05-05-2009, 11:15 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Time for yet another BJ build. I think this is my 4th full rebuild in 2 months, catching up with Dboy now.  Received the chassis today after much anticipation. The finish came out really good after bead blasting. Main components carry over from my other build. BJ proto chassis DX3r Mamba Max JR 8711 45t handwounds VP DH pro comps Panther Cougers    Last edited by ol' gravy leg; 07-08-2009 at 04:41 PM. |
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05-05-2009, 11:17 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Trying to figure out how to cram all the electronics in there. Started by drawing up a dig plate template and cutting it out of .085" lexan. I will eventually paint the plate to match the body panels.   That's all for tonight, I'm going to bed. Last edited by ol' gravy leg; 07-08-2009 at 04:42 PM. |
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05-05-2009, 11:17 PM
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| THE Y-TOWN OG   Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: yuma
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looking good  maybe one day i will finish mine |
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05-05-2009, 11:45 PM
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| ghetto fabulous newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: with your mom
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Ive seen a dig plate like that before |
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05-06-2009, 08:17 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: laying low
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I really dig this chassis! great looking set-up...and nice parts list too!  |
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05-06-2009, 08:44 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters
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We should just call you Dbiscuit, since its not sticking down here. And you have the rebuilding tendencies. This is your theme song |
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05-06-2009, 09:50 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Made some more progress tonight. This is my third version of the dig plate, made room to mount the Rx underneath it. Had to rewire the switches, as well. Antenna is tucked into Rx case.  I wanted the servo towards the rear of the cockpit, but i couldn't get it done with the limited space. It was a very tight fit, but it's all in there and working. 12 3/8" wheelbase, 2 7/8" belly.       Hope to have the panels cut and painted tomorrow. I also have a fresh set of beadlock rings on the way. Will post more when it's all done. Last edited by ol' gravy leg; 07-08-2009 at 04:43 PM. |
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05-07-2009, 11:32 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Finally got her finished. Thanks to dboy for the new VP rings and the idea for the body. Proline mini rock crawler body.     Last edited by ol' gravy leg; 05-08-2009 at 05:39 AM. |
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05-07-2009, 11:39 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters
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Looking good. Only one thing to worry about. What if your at a comp and I fart and the wind moves your chassisplate .000001" and your car comes out of spec and then the Navy seals parachute down from the sky and kill everyone just because my beef was strong that day. I will avoid Teakwoods before all comp from now on just in case.
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05-07-2009, 11:40 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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fin.      Last edited by ol' gravy leg; 05-10-2009 at 07:32 PM. |
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05-07-2009, 11:42 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Tan Valley
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Very clean build and the mini bug body idea is way cool!
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05-07-2009, 11:43 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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thanks brian. ted, your are out of your mind. |
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05-07-2009, 11:49 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Having fun again...
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Wow doug that Looks great. Good job now some video tomorrow
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05-08-2009, 12:12 AM
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| Gold Star Baby!  Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona
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LOOKS GREAT !!!! Building furiously...bug body looks FANTASTIC...makes me want a mini bug body...well the weekend hopefully will be the first pull of the trigger. Impatience is driving me BUGGY  |
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05-08-2009, 12:25 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mesa az
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how did you get that done so fast you picked that body up at like noon or 1 this afternoon
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05-08-2009, 05:37 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ
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hard to tell from the pics, but I only have the top of the side panels spaced out. the bottom is flat against the side plate. I didn't have long enough screws to space out the bottom, but I think I may leave it as is. Quote:
Feeling it today.
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05-08-2009, 07:45 AM
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| THE Y-TOWN OG Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: yuma
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looks great doug |
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05-08-2009, 11:18 AM
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| 20K Club   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time.
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I like the profile, glad they brought the bug body back.
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05-08-2009, 04:37 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: VA
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The rig looks great , should work well also . Nice color choice  .
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05-08-2009, 04:59 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO
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Rig very nice...love how you mounted body etal....great idea |
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