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Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

The idea behind this one is to create a simple 1/6 ladder frame chassis kind of based on a scaled up scx10.
Got me some square steel tubing and low heat solder rods for brazing

I'm going to use a ridgecrest for the trans, alxes, wheels and shocks. Links and driveshafts will come later as I haven't decided what to do there yet.

The body is a new bright F350, bought from ebay, I really really wanted a raptor but couldn't find one. At least with this chassis I can keep a look out and should be able to easily mount it if one comes along. The F350 body will have a few mods which should make it look distinctive

I'll probably have lots of questions along the way and would be grateful for your help.

Not a lot done at the moment, I'm kinda still planning it out but here's the first few shots.

Neil. ;-)

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Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

Looks great. Are those 1.9 or 2.2 Ripsaws?

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

Awesome. I have one of those body's sitting on my shelf as well.

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Originally Posted by DeoreDX (Post 4724208)

Looks great. Are those 1.9 or 2.2 Ripsaws?

2.2 Ripsaws buddy. :)

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Originally Posted by Szczerba (Post 4724247)

Awesome. I have one of those body's sitting on my shelf as well.

Thanks. Going to get the chassis knocked up over the weekend. :)

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

cool build bud, interested to see how the chassis comes out.

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Update time..... :D

The basic chassis is done, next is mounting the trans, setting up the wheelbase and making the 4 links.

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

chassis came out well bud "thumbsup", are you concerned with weight at all.

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Chassis looks great!
Cant wait to start on my own one.

Why don't you try building one richo?

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The chassis has come out really good but,,,,,, it's way too heavy. :( I should have known really. Gonna make the same thing in aluminium. Also I'm not loving the body, A redcat rampage / Maverick blackout mt body is what I'm thinking now, this should lighten the build significantly. As it's a lexan body I'll have to add lots of detail for it to look any good.

If I'm honest I'm totally undecided with a body been looking at them for a week now and not sure what to get. Can't find a raptor in the UK anywhere and it's pissing me off. :D

:)

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

bummer on the chassis, got a couple projects in the way before i start mine, heard your bench is clear tho robbo :flipoff:. just my .02 but i reckon stick with the new bright. rc re-cycler had some raptor bodies for sale but shipping will kill you to the uk. i feel your frustration getting parts here in oz is a PITA.

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

Have you ever seen/held a raptor body? There is no interior and the windows are blacked out plastic. Nothing special.

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

looks good all painted up "thumbsup"

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Sick build man. Love the scheme of your rig. Wish my chassis looked as sick as yours.

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Nice, reminds me of my build.

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Just a quick pic, I'll get more build pics up soon.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...psf1f4b97e.jpg

Re: Neeley's 1/6 Ford F350 build

That's a really nice rig, I especially like your tube work, gives me some ideas for my project.