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Brandon · 03-22-2011, 09:49 PM

Dang it Bender!! That is all...

On a side note I have always had a fascination with scale RC, Sand, and solid axles.

First came the PRP Tlt I bought from Freq E Tag way back in 2005? First thing I did was throw some paddles on it because it didn't crawl for crap

EDIT: Part 1 Complete!: http://www.axialracing.com/blog_posts/6374

Brandon · 03-22-2011, 09:50 PM

Then the Blazer ended up getting broken in at the Florence OR dunes. Had a blast but couldnt keep the brushed motors running smoothly with all the sand.

Brandon · 03-22-2011, 09:50 PM

Wasn't sure what to start off with for this new build. Though about taking the old Gimbal tuber and stretching the wheelbase. Battery fitment would be a major issue with that little cage though.

Was going to go the SCX10 route but wanted to try something different.

Time to dust off the wreckluse chassis that never got finished

Brandon · 03-22-2011, 09:57 PM

Tires:

Going to give the HPI sand throwers a try up front. These tires look awesome on narrowed wheels.

Sticking with the Pro-Line Sand Paws in the back. Once I get this finished I am sure Bender will have me convinced that the Panther paddles are the way to go but I already have these

Sparky J · 03-22-2011, 09:58 PM

Cant wait to see what you come up with buddy

slobin3d · 03-22-2011, 10:14 PM

the HPI tires look Mean, I can imagine what this thing is going to do

BENDER · 03-22-2011, 10:56 PM

You can't outrun the virus dude! Can't wait to go hit Allred, going to have to start packing a lunch.

Mr Glassman · 03-22-2011, 10:59 PM

Not you too!!!!!

Thanks Brad now we're all building more trucks that we don't need

Brandon · 03-22-2011, 11:01 PM

Super quick 5 second mock-up. Ignore the backwards paddles, the axles are mounted to the gimbal tuber still

I think I am digging the rust look on the cage! Although to follow the FOFF theme it needs to be some bright color with a completely mis-matched body right?

Brandon · 03-22-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky J

Cant wait to see what you come up with buddy

Thanks J!

Quote:

Originally Posted by slobin3d

the HPI tires look Mean, I can imagine what this thing is going to do

Yeah I really like the look of them. I know in dunes the quads handle much better with the V'd paddles, they just dont get the power down like the straight "haulers".

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

You can't outrun the virus dude! Can't wait to go hit Allred, going to have to start packing a lunch.

Haha I already do

I mocked up a 5000 3S, fits great under the hood. Plenty of run-time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Glassman

Not you too!!!!!

Thanks Brad now we're all building more trucks that we don't need

Yeah I couldnt resist. Saw Brad's a few weeks ago and had the idea kickin around since. BTW, it was great meeting you at RCX this weekend!

BENDER · 03-22-2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Glassman

Not you too!!!!!

Thanks Brad now we're all building more trucks that we don't need

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon

I think I am digging the rust look on the cage! Although to follow the FOFF theme it needs to be some bright color with a completely mis-matched body right?

Make some lexan body panels, and velcro them on. Then, when you do have a big roll over, all the panles will fly off like the real thing.

drumbeater · 03-23-2011, 12:34 AM

Nice Brandon. Thinking turning one of the scalers into Formula Offroad also.

Shoei1 · 03-23-2011, 01:08 AM

Dang it Brad and Brandon! Now I have to do one! Luck me I have a set of heavy duty WK axles waiting to be put to use.

See you soon guys

arcticjeff · 03-23-2011, 11:34 AM

You guys really need to stop making these. I can't afford the one I have let alone having to build one of these. Just not fair.

Harley · 03-23-2011, 11:44 AM

You suck. I gave away my set of WK axles

I guess I'll have to start thinking so I can have yet another build thread that is longer and cooler than yours

MrNate · 03-23-2011, 11:51 AM

Man, that's going to look sick! I just started to mock one up last night with a Bronco project I quit on. With the tube chassis, it's going to look great!

ColquittCustom405 · 03-23-2011, 01:34 PM

Glad you're bringing this back to life Brandon...

Dillpickle · 03-23-2011, 02:18 PM

Done yet?

jayboogie · 03-24-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Glassman

Not you too!!!!!

Thanks Brad now we're all building more trucks that we don't need

*Thanx mica you took tha words out my mouth!! the bug has bitten US too.... (Insert sarcasm here)!! should be up and runnin within 4days or soo. Body undecided but here we go..

TSK · 03-24-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley

You suck. I gave away my set of WK axles

I guess I'll have to start thinking so I can have yet another build thread that is longer and cooler than yours

Where's it at? I am get bored with all these ho-him build threads

03-22-2011, 09:49 PM	#1
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Brandon's Formula Offroad Build Dang it Bender!! That is all... On a side note I have always had a fascination with scale RC, Sand, and solid axles. First came the PRP Tlt I bought from Freq E Tag way back in 2005? First thing I did was throw some paddles on it because it didn't crawl for crap EDIT: Part 1 Complete!: http://www.axialracing.com/blog_posts/6374 Attached Images Last edited by Brandon; 10-26-2012 at 10:28 AM.

03-22-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Then the Blazer ended up getting broken in at the Florence OR dunes. Had a blast but couldnt keep the brushed motors running smoothly with all the sand. Attached Images

03-22-2011, 09:50 PM	#3
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Wasn't sure what to start off with for this new build. Though about taking the old Gimbal tuber and stretching the wheelbase. Battery fitment would be a major issue with that little cage though. Was going to go the SCX10 route but wanted to try something different. Time to dust off the wreckluse chassis that never got finished Attached Images Last edited by Brandon; 03-22-2011 at 09:54 PM.

03-22-2011, 09:57 PM	#4
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Tires: Going to give the HPI sand throwers a try up front. These tires look awesome on narrowed wheels. Sticking with the Pro-Line Sand Paws in the back. Once I get this finished I am sure Bender will have me convinced that the Panther paddles are the way to go but I already have these Last edited by Brandon; 03-22-2011 at 10:13 PM.

03-22-2011, 11:01 PM	#9
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Super quick 5 second mock-up. Ignore the backwards paddles, the axles are mounted to the gimbal tuber still I think I am digging the rust look on the cage! Although to follow the FOFF theme it needs to be some bright color with a completely mis-matched body right? Attached Images

03-22-2011, 09:58 PM	#5
Sparky J RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DODGING ROCK CHUCKERS Posts: 1,137	Cant wait to see what you come up with buddy

03-22-2011, 10:14 PM	#6
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	the HPI tires look Mean, I can imagine what this thing is going to do

03-22-2011, 10:56 PM	#7
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	You can't outrun the virus dude! Can't wait to go hit Allred, going to have to start packing a lunch.

03-22-2011, 10:59 PM	#8
Mr Glassman Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rock-throwing country Posts: 847	Not you too!!!!! Thanks Brad now we're all building more trucks that we don't need

03-23-2011, 12:34 AM	#12
drumbeater RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,852	Nice Brandon. Thinking turning one of the scalers into Formula Offroad also.

03-23-2011, 01:08 AM	#13
Shoei1 Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 581	Dang it Brad and Brandon! Now I have to do one! Luck me I have a set of heavy duty WK axles waiting to be put to use. See you soon guys

03-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#14
arcticjeff Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay City Posts: 365	You guys really need to stop making these. I can't afford the one I have let alone having to build one of these. Just not fair.

03-23-2011, 11:44 AM	#15
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	You suck. I gave away my set of WK axles I guess I'll have to start thinking so I can have yet another build thread that is longer and cooler than yours

03-23-2011, 11:51 AM	#16
MrNate Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Racine Posts: 476	Man, that's going to look sick! I just started to mock one up last night with a Bronco project I quit on. With the tube chassis, it's going to look great!

03-23-2011, 01:34 PM	#17
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	Glad you're bringing this back to life Brandon...

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03-23-2011, 02:18 PM	#18
Dillpickle Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chapin, South Carolina Posts: 666	Done yet?

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