Wr-eep!
 

It's been a while since i've built anything, so here goes.. I was recently brought a dragon 1:6th scale Joe jeep body, as a kind token of "hurry up and build this thing so we can go crawling." from Toobicon(thank you again Reid).

i bought a wraith for my son a couple months ago and he got bored with it, so what better to do with it than throw some full width axles under this thing...all i can say is wow!!! We'll enough with the jibber jabber, pics tell the story..more to come, but heres what I'm working with so far."thumbsup"
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1202-00208.jpg
much more to come, please don't mind the phone cam pics, i could get my camera to sync with my laptop.

lookin sweet man cant wait to see more

Lookin good brother! Finally another willys to run with. Mine has been lonely for too long now.
As for the full width axles, I have always appreciated the heavily modded rigs compared to full stock looking so run with it man.

Yup, i ran with it alright! haha
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1203-00244.jpg
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its going to be big!! the wheelbase sits just under 15" :shock:
still have to fab up the sliders, fenders and bumpers...it's going to be a pig.

This looks like it'sgoing to be a pretty sick rig.

Good luck with the build.

now thats a willys!! "thumbsup"

Thanks for the comments! i plan on doing some more on it today. bumpers and sliders."thumbsup"

Saw this willy's in person yesterday this jeep is gonna be awesome!

Awesome Kila! To me, the width of the axles is perfect for the overall look. 1/4 panel rock guards would complement the cage and sliders well, just my opinion. This rig is going to force me to change a few things up on mine just to run with you!
Another well laid out build, cage, sliders, 1/4 panel clearance cuts, all going to make for a capable large scale that I know is gonna be a hoot to drive.

Wr...eep, or Wr......illys?

front bumper with shackle hangers, hoop and hood bar. i think ill end up tying in the fenders to the bumper.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00259.jpg
Made a rear bumper with a receiver, thought it would add to the look...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00260.jpg
always wanted one..1/6 scale version is way bigger!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00261.jpg

This thing is so much fun to work on.

oh yah and....
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00269.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00267.jpg
a jeep wouldn't be a jeep without an "oh shit!" bar
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00265.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1204-00263.jpg
fender was a pain in the ass...im fearing the other side.

the jeep look cherry hawaiian! you should bring um to the gtgs.

Oh yeah that looks sweet and the axles are a perfect match for the 1:6 .... Great fab work as well I'm subscribing to this thread .. Ya got my attn.


J-bird

Thats the best use of Wriath axles ive seen,i like,and awsome tubework.
Im a follower.....

Can we get a straight on shot so it shows how much the tires stick out past the body w/ the Wraith axles? I'm thinking about trying something w/ them on a current project.

Wow... you aren't wasting any time. :shock:

Rig looks neato "thumbsup"

I like it! :)
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thanks Brian.

This guy doesn't fool around. Jumps right in cock first...I mean head first.:ror:

What wheels are you running with the TTC Claws?

using the plastic rc4wd ones for mockup, and the rtr ones will be RPP hobby Ltd. beadlocks.

LOOKS GREAT
thats one mean Willys

did some work on the front bumper...gotta figure out how I'm going to make a 1/6 scale hawse fairlead..

i miss this one so i thought i'd post a few...Jesus give it BACK!!:ror:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...g/DSCF1545.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...g/DSCF1431.jpg
joe with opposable digit.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...g/DSCF1541.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...g/DSCF1434.jpg

It's giving me ideas Dave. Except an fj40 "version" ;-)

are you going to cut up your 1:1 Brian? if thats the case I'm painting this thing pink. haha
wait till you see what else i have in store...surprise surprise.

Yes paint it pink!

Remember a project called "the animal"? It came from a guy by you, who's name I forget. He sold it to Ben and I ended up with it. It has sat unfinished for years. When the Wraith's came out I thought that would be perfect for it rather than being WK based. I am now inspired.

Lookin good.

Cool thread. I had been thinking about this for a while. I want to make a 1:6 scale ride for a standard G.I. Joe.

Woohoo! You been fab'n a lot. Tube work looks real good. "thumbsup"

took a day off, but found a little time to do this.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...1207-00299.jpg
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It sits little better now..i added some RC4WD 100mm scale shocks to the front and some 120mm venom creeper shocks for the rear. Also wanted to try to do an integrated rear shock tower. "thumbsup"

a couple of new ideas have just manifested in my brain....this thing is going to be over the top...and heavy.:shock:

Looking foward to more pics of this rig.

This looks great man.

I got a chance to check this thing out the other night. Talk about over the top. The amount of thought being put into this is amazing. I am looking forward to this being finished in worst way. It is heavy, and getting heavier with every upgrade but with my Willys I found the weight helps a lot.
Y V, I still am going to stick to my guns and suggest you run internal/external sprung shocks. K, nuff reading, get back to building! Aloha.

Project is hold, building new workbench..."thumbsup"

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really sweet!! I like it a lot!! Nice tube work too! "thumbsup"

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its gonna be setup like that for the rear suspension to battle the torque twist. Mahalo Reid!!"thumbsup"