1/6 JoeJeep Part 2

[Mike Flea]

Most of the builds have shortened the front bumper to eliminate interference, and/or installed front guards and stingers. Take a look through the picture archive at the top of the Large Scale page.

He said he was open to suggestions

[TacoCrawler]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

Most of the builds have shortened the front bumper to eliminate interference, and/or installed front guards and stingers. Take a look through the picture archive at the top of the Large Scale page.

He said he was open to suggestions

true 'dat

compromise ? Lol



90* view...



would be a shame to cut/narrow the front bumper
on such a highly detailed body/kit.

But to each their own I'll suppose.

Guess we'll both know more...
whence the OP makes determination

[67mustang]

How strong is that tcase you think? Where did you get it and what is it called? You think it would hold up on a 12lb rig?

[GraniteBandit]

I think he's using the T1 Disruptor. The internals are solid. This transfer case fits the Hasbro cross member and tucks under the body perfectly like it was made for it.

[Chargerguy]

Originally Posted by 67mustang

How strong is that tcase you think? Where did you get it and what is it called? You think it would hold up on a 12lb rig?

RC4WD is where I got mine it is .75/1 ratio, very strong.

[Chargerguy]

Originally Posted by GraniteBandit

I think he's using the T1 Disruptor. The internals are solid. This transfer case fits the Hasbro cross member and tucks under the body perfectly like it was made for it

Correct...sorry still can't figure out how to multi quote. My tablet doesn't like doing it I think

I got my wheels today. Several reasons why I chose them but it's really irreverent I like them and I think they will work for my needs, I just need some tips on glueing them, never done it

Big difference from the stock wheels







Im planning to keep the front bumper but raise it up some since the frame has been chopped off. Depends on what happens once I get it as a roller.

Oh I also got the trans mounted I might have to reverse the throttle channel but I did it this way one to clear the added girth of the Wraith size box but also to make room for the battery tray. Now waiting on TCS for an 83mm Junfac center shaft.




I also think I've nailed down a theme for the Jeep but it's going to require extensive body mods and I'm almost sure I'm going to attempt it, more on that later

[BigSki]

You can gain some valuable space under the hood by using a slipper eliminator kit, or just using the stock input shaft from the original AX-10, Axial still sells them.

Nice project so far.

[Chargerguy]

Originally Posted by BigSki

You can gain some valuable space under the hood by using a slipper eliminator kit, or just using the stock input shaft from the original AX-10, Axial still sells them.

Nice project so far.

Thanks, I may need to once I start filling the compartment up.

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

Actually, you've got the axle pretty close to where you want it. If you look at other later model Hasbro builds, you'll see that the front axle lines up just a bit behind the radiator, about where the night driving light is.

I raised the front bumper up level with the body and am keeping it but it hangs out pretty far so having the front wheel pushed forward doesn't "look" out of proportion and almost necessary for steering. This is about where it will be I still may have to push it out a bit further but won't know til it's sitting at ride height under its own weight.

[87warrior917]

Awesome! Ill be watching this as im starting the same build myself, Keep it up

[gbean]

For glueing, go slowly and do small spots as you go along... put a drop in the bead, hold til it sets then repeat.

[Chargerguy]

Originally Posted by gbean

For glueing, go slowly and do small spots as you go along... put a drop in the bead, hold til it sets then repeat.

Thanks! I was going to gob it up and pop it on seriously. What your saying makes more sense. Going to see if I can find a utube video now

[BigSki]

I'm thinking that your front axle location is in a good place. The main goal is to move the rearward inner edge of the front tires away from the inner "corner" of the front fenders so that they don't rub/bind when steering.

[GraniteBandit]

Looking good man. I think the standard wheel base is in the neighborhood of 12-5/8"

[robbo]

Originally Posted by GraniteBandit

Looking good man. I think the standard wheel base is in the neighborhood of 12-5/8"

Yeah that's what I ended up with

Swiped from M8 with RooT privileges

[87warrior917]

What mip's are you going to run?

[Mike Flea]

Charger, I don't know how scale you want to go with this, but if you want decals or dash plates, check out patchesofpride.com

[Chargerguy]

Originally Posted by 87warrior917

What mip's are you going to run?

Using Wraith MIPS and the dig length Junfac shaft for the jackshaft, I think it's 83mm compressed.

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

Charger, I don't know how scale you want to go with this, but if you want decals or dash plates, check out patchesofpride.com

I will, thanks.

[mud bogger]

Looking good.

[Chargerguy]

Originally Posted by mud bogger

Looking good.

Thanks. So far just the basics can't wait to start the customizing.

The front was just too far pushed out for me so I used the Wraith uppers as lowers on the front and made up some uppers with 8/32 rod and 1/4 tube. Works out to a 12 and 3/4" wb.

Also got the tires mounted up.