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Old 04-15-2012, 08:50 PM   #1
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Default Thinking about building a 1/6 F150

After looking at some of the amazing rigs on here I have been inspired to start my first large scale rig myself. Also I have recently started my first scale truck with my CC01 and I think I have really been bitten by the crawler bug. Forgive me for a bunch of newbie qustions on this. I am using a newbright 1/6 scale Lightning body and trying my hand at a scratch built chassis

So on with the questions.

What would be good axles for this build? I want a scale trail rig for this build

What would be a good center gearbox for a truck this big? Can I use an Emaxx gearbox?

Actually at the moment I have less questions then I thought. I think this is going to be an awesome truck.
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Old 04-15-2012, 09:01 PM   #2
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After looking at some of the amazing rigs on here I have been inspired to start my first large scale rig myself. Also I have recently started my first scale truck with my CC01 and I think I have really been bitten by the crawler bug. Forgive me for a bunch of newbie qustions on this. I am using a newbright 1/6 scale Lightning body and trying my hand at a scratch built chassis

So on with the questions.

What would be good axles for this build? I want a scale trail rig for this build

What would be a good center gearbox for a truck this big? Can I use an Emaxx gearbox?

Actually at the moment I have less questions then I thought. I think this is going to be an awesome truck.
I would use Wraith axles becuse they look really scale. IDK about the gearbox though.
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:37 PM   #3
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Default Re: Thinking about building a 1/6 F150

My first build was a Nikko Hilux CC01, I would complete your CC01 build first with a 1/10 body. Then, apply your new skills and knowledge to the 1/6 build. I been thinking about 1/6 Ford also, using the wraith axles will be the way to go.
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Old 04-19-2012, 07:50 PM   #4
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Yeah your probably right finish the CC01 "Black Dog" first then move on to the large scale rig.
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Old 09-10-2012, 10:03 PM   #5
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Ok been a while but I think I have found a chassis with drive train for my large scale f150. I have a Tamiya TXT-1 on its way..its missing wheels/tires, electronics, motor plate, and one suspention link. But all the rest of the major components are there plus extras like spare axels. My only question is has anyone built a large scaler out of a TXT-1? I have already compared the wheel base specs and I need to stretch the wheel base 2 inches. I'm thinking new links and revo shafts.

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Old 09-11-2012, 07:55 AM   #6
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Old 09-11-2012, 10:15 AM   #7
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Those are amazing rigs. Looks like I am starting on the right path. thanks!
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Old 09-15-2012, 04:08 AM   #8
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i just fitted all the new tyres i got.
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Old 09-16-2012, 03:35 PM   #9
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What rim/tire combo's are you using on the 2 jeeps?
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Old 09-19-2012, 03:31 AM   #10
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2.8's are proline trenchers and the rims that come with them

3.2's are rc4wd rock crushers and the rims are hpi savage truck wheels
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Old 09-19-2012, 05:59 AM   #11
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Klem, need more info on the Ford!!!
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i just fitted all the new tyres i got.
What did that jeep body come off of? They are great looking.
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