NIRC junkyard build/prize.

[Mega Fattie]

What about this idea..its not really an event, but more of a junkyard build that we all pitch in on, and then use as a prize for an event this summer/fall.

Here is how it works:

Im sure we all have some parts laying around that never get used, and really arent worth the time in selling or whatever. What if we all donate something towards a class 2 or 3 junkyard roller. If you donate something towas the rig, that is your buy in to potentially win that rig in the event we all agree to have it as the 1st place prize.

For example: i can donate 5 barely used proline Flat iron's G8 1.9 tires and weighted beadlock wheels off my old honcho, and some proline scale accessories.

The idea is to build a rolling chassis that all the winner would have to do is put in electronics of their choice into (unless someone donates electronics) and start using the rig.

If you dont have parts, you can donate time in assembly, or you can source some cheap parts to donate. You can donate as much, or little as you want (within reason) donating 1 m3x8 screw is not a donation, but donating a small container of assorted screws and hardware would be a great donation.

The object is to all have fun, be honest about it, and we can all put into something that could be a really cool event prize that we would all like to work for in a comp.

What do you guys think?
Any ideas or opinions?

Updated Junk yard list with actual donations as of 3/25/12

*Frame rails:

Skid plate: (hot racing aluminum scx10) JHTreyIII
Shocks: (scx10) Die-Laughing
Driveshafts:
Axles:
Trans:
C-hubs/knuckles:
Ring/pinion/lockers:
Links:
Wheels:(honcho beadlocks) Mega Fattie
Tires: (1.9 flat irons) Mega Fattie
Body:
Motor: (axial 27t) Die-Laughing
ESC: (Novak Crawler 2s) badhoopty or an (XL-5) JHTreyIII
Hardware:
Servo: (645mg) Die-Laughing
Assembly: Die-Laughing

Everything without a part, and screen name listed to the right of it is still waiting on a donation.

[neillarson]

Sounds like an idea. I have a full Honcho Body with a nice Blue Flame paint job. I am sure I can come up with other stuff too.

[neillarson]

Oh yeah, I also have a set of 4 Pro-Line Titus wheels with weights.

[Die-Laughing]

I think that's a great idea.

I think I've dealt with damn near everybody in the club as far as business transactions go so, I can volunteer to collect these junkyard parts and apply them to the build and prepare it for the giveaway. Maybe we could even do a Junkyard Giveaway Truck build thread?

I'll look right now what I have available.. Mega Fattie.. Maybe you could make a list in the first post with all our names and donations. along with what we need to complete the build and such?

[Mega Fattie]

I have proline scale accessories, proline 1.9 flat irons, a full set of axial gray honcho length links

[johnnyh66]

Damn it Neil!
I was going to say that I have a hideous body we could use! It's a Parma I think, it's a Dodge Caravan or something

[Die-Laughing]

I have:

-Hitec 645mg steering servo
-Axial 27t motor
-(4) SCX10 shocks

[Mega Fattie]

I think a transmission, axle's, and a frame are going to be the harder items to obtain.

I think i have more parts, but i cant think of what i have on my hobby desk right now.

[JHTreyIII]

I have an XL-5 ESC I'll throw in.

I've also got chubs, knuckles, lockouts, shock hoops, and on and on.

[Mega Fattie]

I think i have some Traxxas driveshafts that work to replace scx10 driveshafts...ill get back to you guys tomorrow about that one.

[Die-Laughing]

It's coming along pretty quickly.. I think this could actually happen.

cool concept. everyone throws in a couple of parts they have sitting around, It all goes together to create a Frankenstein truck and somebody wins it!

All it takes to enter is a parts contribution.

I already contributed but, I have other parts as well. Don't want to give away all of my goodies.

If it comes down to it, we could do exchanges or something so, one person doesn't end up feeling like they contributed more. Like, I have shocks and a servo in there..but, I also have a front axle in inventory. Now, we'll say that, all "Bob" has to contribute is a servo but, It's not currently needed..but, If I were to swap out my servo and replace it with a front axle, then "bob" could put his servo in there.

[JHTreyIII]

I don't like bob.

[Mega Fattie]

Id also be willing to do some fabrication or brazing to make a front bumper to throw in the junk pile.

I also have an extra set of proline 1.9 wheels wrapped in solder that came on the honcho, brand new rc4wd foams that need cutting.

[neillarson]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Damn it Neil!
I was going to say that I have a hideous body we could use! It's a Parma I think, it's a Dodge Caravan or something

But mine ain't hideous, lol.

[badhoopty]

we did this at rc10talk.com and it was fun. it was a raffle but same idea.

i need to look thru what i got. i wish i had a chassis to donate..

[neillarson]

I also have

Originally Posted by Mega Fattie

Junk yard list...

*Frame rails: I could bend up a set.
*Skid plate: Maybe
*Shocks: Die-Laughing
*Shock towers: Probably
*Transmission: I have tranny cases and stock gears, bearings and shafts might be in shout supply
*Driveshafts: Stock Wraiths available
*Axle housings:
*Axle's:
*Ring/pinion/lockers: I have a ful set of stock in like new condition
Links: Mega Fattie
Wheels:neillarson
Tires: Mega Fattie
*Hardware:
Body: neillarson
Motor: Die-Laughing
ESC: JHTreyIII
Servo: Die-Laughing
Assembly: Die-Laughing

We all probably have too many parts, so post up what you might want to do, we can always swap names and items until we get an equitable list.

I also have a set of HighLift axles if push came to shove.

[johnnyh66]

I think I have stock dog bone axles/outputs.
Stock axle gear sets.
A set of cheap aluminum (Intigy I think) CHubs and Knuckles.

[Die-Laughing]

I have frame rails that have the first 1" cut off of them in the front.

[snow4664]

i take donations...... lol jk if i wasnt the new kid on the block i would participate although i will just have to sit back and watch.... sounds real cool though!

[S ARR T 8]

I got venom creeper axels and trans.