Mudbeast's Willies build

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by lil' bear 4wd

very cool build! how wide is it? im considering using the same rims on some wraith axles for a large scale scratch build.

Are you asking about overall width of the body or the wheels and tires?

[mudbeast2]

The width outside to outside is 11.25 inches,
Wheelbase is 13.25 inches.




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[stelerzman]

Nice, great job. Is the front and rear width the same?????

[mudbeast2]

Yes, the rear is the same.

[mudbeast2]

Lunch time update, I started bending up my grill guard & stinger. I'll try to get it welded tonight.





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[lil' bear 4wd]

Originally Posted by mudbeast2

The width outside to outside is 11.25 inches,
Wheelbase is 13.25 inches.

Thank you!

[stelerzman]

That's a good lookin' bumper, the stinger may be a bit long. But hell, what do I know. 😅

[Mike Flea]

Nah, I think the stinger is the right height, you don't want it over the top of the hood, anything taller would look gaudy.

[mudbeast2]

The stinger looks proportionate to the jeep. I'll get it welded up tomorrow.


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[stelerzman]

You guy's know better then me, can't wait to see it in person.

[mudbeast2]

Today I received a gift from Jeepin Paul. He had a spare roll cage & donated it to my build. The funny thing is when I was looking at other builds for ideas I saw his and really liked the design & I was going to copy his cage. The cage fits and looks awesome! Thank you Jeepin Paul for your thoughtfulness & kindness..






It also gives Joe some protection from zombie soldiers!


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[mud bogger]

Lookin good dude.

[mudbeast2]

Thank you bud!


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[mudbeast2]

Sorry but I had to post more pics!





But with weight of the cage the stock scx10 springs can't do the job. I will have to get some closed cell foams for the tires as well. You can see how she's squatting & the tires look like there going flat. But that is what upgrades are for! Did I tell you guys I love this cage?




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[Jeepin-Paul]

You just have to love the 1/6 Jeep Willys. It is my favorite RC crawler. I am glad you like my bending & welding. Keep the photos of your build coming.

P.S.
The Walking Dead Rules. I toured "Woodbury" when I was in GA.

[Mike Flea]

That cage must be made out of solid rod instead of brakeline, it definitely sags. Mines made from 1/4" brakeline, it's sturdy ( I know because I've rolled a few times, and took a couple tumbles and only scratched the paint), and it weighs less than a 12oz can of beer. I like the way the grill guard and stinger turned out, but you may want to put a couple kickers between them. I'm thinking if you take a forward tumble, it may push the stinger back toward the guard, especially now with the added weight of the rollcage.

[mudbeast2]

The grill guard isn't done yet, but I will be adding supports . We're running the jeeps Sunday & I won't have time to finish it by then. But there will be more updates next week!


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[stelerzman]

That's a fantastic lookin' cage, I'm jealous. I guess I'll have to make another one for mine.

[mudbeast2]

Originally Posted by Jeepin-Paul

You just have to love the 1/6 Jeep Willys. It is my favorite RC crawler. I am glad you like my bending & welding. Keep the photos of your build coming.

P.S.
The Walking Dead Rules. I toured "Woodbury" when I was in GA.

I would love to see Woodbury! I cant wait for the new walking dead series to start this summer.

[Stormin2u]

I'm liking your build the cage work gave it a civilian look is that the direction your heading?