Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck

[edjo69]

I know these trucks are selling, I guess there are just a few of us that are really into them. Anyway my #7 body is being painted, i should have it in a month or so and I am almost done with the chassis, I have been make adjustments and improvements to it based on how the tweaks I make to my "daily driver" second truck. I will be posting pictures soon...

[mewalsh100]

Finally finally got some time to finish up the last of the trimming and fitment on the body and got the color shot. Honestly, I swore I would never shoot a florescent color again several bodies back. It didn't take long to remember why. The Flo Orange was laying down like crap. Just super blotchy and then almost kinda "dusty" if that makes sense. That then kinda screwed up the backing white, but I think I managed to save it overall.

I've still got some subtle tweaks to do with trimming here and there, but it's about a wrap.

Added the roof mount antennas and sat dish, as well as the stupid expensive mirrors that JDM found for me. I also did a side exit exhaust at the doors like many of the 1:1's. Spare tires are held down with black, RC4WD tie downs. They get kinda lost on the black tires though, so I may go with red ones.

Decal placement is largely true to one of the RPM team trucks that was campaigned a few seasons ago. I took a little license here and there just to kinda fill out some of the body real-estate.

I'm really pleased with her overall. I may end up doing a Raptor body in Redbull livery as well.

The only problem I can see with it is I hardly want to beat on it after all the time and work that went in to it!

May be time to buy another for a RUNNER. Which reminds me, anyone see the new Arrma Mojave!

[mewalsh100]

Forgot the rear end shot

[TheLetterJ]

That turned out great! It's almost a shame to hide all your fabrication under a body.

I need to stop procrastinating already and order a new body for mine. In my defense, I haven't been able to run my cars in awhile as I had surgery on my spine recently. I'm still planning a similar color scheme, just need to decide exactly which shade of orange is gonna match my orange Yeti wheels the closest, maybe PS62?

[mewalsh100]

TheLetterJ - I wrestled with what color orange as well. The Flo Orange does look great and is close to many of the RPM trucks I grabbed pics of. Maybe take your beadlock ring when you go get the paint, if that’s what you’re trying to match.

[durok]

Sweet Baja Rey, my man!

Paint and wheel choice look great.

Front end is particularly wicked looking!

[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by durok

Sweet Baja Rey, my man!

Paint and wheel choice look great.

Front end is particularly wicked looking!

Thanks durok! Hope all is well! Have not had much, if any time here on the forums this past couple months. New position at work has had me swamped.


Seeing some light at the end of the tunnel though. To that end, I've been itching to put a signature on another rig. Being as the Baja Rey is my only go-fast at the moment, I ordered up an Associated Trophy Rat today. I've got some cool ideas kickin around in my head!

[edjo69]

Excellent job Mewalsh, looks awesome, making me antsy to get my body back from paint so I can finish up mine......

[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by edjo69

Excellent job Mewalsh, looks awesome, making me antsy to get my body back from paint so I can finish up mine......

Thanks edjo! Appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing yours when complete!

[CM9000]

Nicest baja rey i have ever seen on the interwebs. Would be the coolest if it was dirty.

I love the exhaust tips and thier placement.

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[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by CM9000

Nicest baja rey i have ever seen on the interwebs. Would be the coolest if it was dirty.

I love the exhaust tips and thier placement.

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CM9000 - Wow! I appreciate that! She’ll be gett’n dirty soon enough. I’ve got a few more tweaks to do with the body, number stickers, etc. I also wanted to just enjoy how brand spank’n clean she is for a few days! Thanks again for the positive reviews everyone!

[CM9000]

Somethin about gettin them mudflaps dirty and the boddy getting dusty makes them look the part lol. (I used losi mudflaps cant remember the part number)


Have fun with it man. Its what the rey is all about.

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[edjo69]

Originally Posted by CM9000

Somethin about gettin them mudflaps dirty and the boddy getting dusty makes them look the part lol. (I used losi mudflaps cant remember the part number)


Have fun with it man. Its what the rey is all about.

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Mud flap are for short course trucks, not open desert trucks...

[CM9000]

Originally Posted by edjo69

Mud flap are for short course trucks, not open desert trucks...

i raced mine in 4x4sct.

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[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by CM9000

i raced mine in 4x4sct.

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How well did you do against the IFS SC trucks?

I wish there was a solid axle series near me. I think it would be a total hoot!

[neoneo1neo]

super nice custom metal cage from johnsonfabco!!

may i ask what antenna did you use on the roof? i've been looking for something like that for a while now

Originally Posted by mewalsh100

Finally finally got some time to finish up the last of the trimming and fitment on the body and got the color shot. Honestly, I swore I would never shoot a florescent color again several bodies back. It didn't take long to remember why. The Flo Orange was laying down like crap. Just super blotchy and then almost kinda "dusty" if that makes sense. That then kinda screwed up the backing white, but I think I managed to save it overall.

I've still got some subtle tweaks to do with trimming here and there, but it's about a wrap.

Added the roof mount antennas and sat dish, as well as the stupid expensive mirrors that JDM found for me. I also did a side exit exhaust at the doors like many of the 1:1's. Spare tires are held down with black, RC4WD tie downs. They get kinda lost on the black tires though, so I may go with red ones.

Decal placement is largely true to one of the RPM team trucks that was campaigned a few seasons ago. I took a little license here and there just to kinda fill out some of the body real-estate.

I'm really pleased with her overall. I may end up doing a Raptor body in Redbull livery as well.

The only problem I can see with it is I hardly want to beat on it after all the time and work that went in to it!

May be time to buy another for a RUNNER. Which reminds me, anyone see the new Arrma Mojave!

[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by neoneo1neo

super nice custom metal cage from johnsonfabco!!

may i ask what antenna did you use on the roof? i've been looking for something like that for a while now

Thanks, but the cage is not johnsonfabco - He do some nice work though.


I found the antennas in the RC4WD scale accessories section.

[neoneo1neo]

wow!!! did you built the cage? that is sooo nice!!!

Originally Posted by mewalsh100

Thanks, but the cage is not johnsonfabco - He do some nice work though.


I found the antennas in the RC4WD scale accessories section.

[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by neoneo1neo

wow!!! did you built the cage? that is sooo nice!!!

I did not. Rabs1755rc on Instagram made it. He does custom builds to spec.

[CM9000]

Originally Posted by mewalsh100

How well did you do against the IFS SC trucks?

I wish there was a solid axle series near me. I think it would be a total hoot!

I was never last, but I never took first in points.

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