BCT's micro build: "Ol' Rod Knocka"
 

Hey all. Started a build. Hoping it'll be a quick one! (And simple!)

Started with a losi micro trail trekker. Did the Danally mod, and worked on some custom wheels that would fit this build. I'm mostly trying to use as many stock parts as I can, and make most of these changes minor, yet make a big impact on how the rig looks. Pics to come in a moment!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/qe5u3yne.jpg
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As you can see the stock bed is far too long to be able to use, and I don't want to stretch the wheelbase that much. So tonight's task is building a tube rear end for it. Ahh the smell of Plastruct. More to come at the end of the night.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/9y7uzu6u.jpg

Got some work done on the tube bed tonight. I'm not sure if I like it though. What do you guys thing? Something just doesn't look right to me. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/9y5ysy9e.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/amu4y5yt.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/uzezy9es.jpg

Maybe some more scale details? Gussets, braces? Criticism welcome!

Made some more progress today!

Made a motor mount for the big ol 440!
It's just a piece of styrene that's bonded to the oil pan.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/rabe2e6y.jpg

I also took the truck out for it's maiden voyage! Performed like it had a die cast body on top! Lol.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/7a9asaqy.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/sygyragu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/3ebymura.jpg
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What do you guys think? I'm also thinking of building a styrene bed and dove tailing it.

Re: BCT's micro build: "Ol' Rod Knocka"
 

Tilt the top of the tube bed forward so it's closer to the can and I think it will look great! Really an awesome truck there

Re: BCT's micro build: "Ol' Rod Knocka"
 

Make the cage flush with the frame. Comnect it to the frame. It looks funny that high from the frame.

Thanks man! I'm going to tinker with the tube bed this morning and see if I can't get it looking right.

I agree it just looks goofy. I'll try lowering it down onto the frame some more.

I think this truck needs qlo's. hmm..

Did some work on the cage. What do you think?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/pu9yse2a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/sebevaqy.jpg

Re: BCT's micro build: "Ol' Rod Knocka"
 

looks 100% better. is that a diecast body and what scale is it?

Yes it am ertl power wagon. I Beleive it's 1/24th scale.