1/24 ifa w50 chassis & front diy set

[sangyue]

1/24 IFA W50 DIY CHASSIS & FRONT DIY SET. This is just a personal DIY, will not be availabe on banggood as a product.

Only 30 sets available. Feel free to contact sangyue@gmail.com if you want it.

Below are the vehicles I want to make...





This is what I have now...

[sangyue]

Chassis setup pictures...

[sangyue]

Some reference pictures...

[jimbo_wa]

Many thanks to Sam for letting me buy the first chassis in the UK!

Received the package yesterday and have spent the morning putting it all together - nice and simple to put together, (following the above pictures as there are no instructions) but I have built the 1/18th chassis and a few of the Orlandoo F-150's so it's not the first time!

Everything is nicely bagged



But a little bit of damage through the postal system (nothing that can't be fixed!)



The transfer case is direct attached to the gearbox'd motor, unlike the 1/18th chassis





And the shocks now have (quite firm) internal springs



The resin body is nicely detailed if a little 'wonky' - probably just like the 1:1!!



The chassis was easy to put together and is really sturdy





The axles have had a little upgrade to the front UJ's as they now resemble larger versions of the 1/35th Orlandoo upgraded metal axles



Here's a few comparison shots next to my 1/18th chassis (also bought from Sam)









And compared to a Meng 1/24th Toyota that's been built up on a 1/35th Orlandoo plastic chassis and axles







And a few on her own (mended the crack too)!









Really happy with the beast and will work out the details after holidays!

[Sparks1337]

Thought you might be first out of the blocks Jimbo Truck looks great - any idea which way you're going with it? I like the green gritter in Sangyue's first post. I'm sorely tempted but way too many projects going on already...

[jimbo_wa]

Cheers Sparks - I couldn't pass it up!

Thinking along the same lines...





Need to get the springs bedded in!

(And the steering sorted...)

(Electrics fitted)

(Paint)

[jimbo_wa]

Finished the electrics and servo placement with a couple of shaped brass 'L' beams for the TowerPro MG90S servo, Castle Creations 1/18th Sidewinder Miro and Spektrum SR-410 Rx.







Also put my Hot Racing shocks on for a bit more ride height/tune-ability with springs and just waiting on a set of the new RC4WD Scrambler tyres to arrive in the UK...



Will make a battery tray above the rear axle (needs some weight for the springs) and should have space for a full interior too - if only I could decide what to do with the load space!

[cleanandserenesteve]

Looks great, Jimbo! Did you use RC4wd micro rod ends on your Hot Racing shocks? Looks good and probably provides a bit more freedom of movement I would assume....

[jimbo_wa]

Originally Posted by cleanandserenesteve

Looks great, Jimbo! Did you use RC4wd micro rod ends on your Hot Racing shocks? Looks good and probably provides a bit more freedom of movement I would assume....

Cheers! The rod ends are the ones supplied with the kit and are M2 threaded so fit the HR shocks no problems (I did this with my 1/18th Jeep TJ also on one of Sam's chassis).

There's nothing wrong with the stock shocks, except I didn't have any springs to tune them and I already had the HR shocks in my box!

[Brake Weight]

This chassis has tons of potential for bodies.

[jimbo_wa]

After a bit of a wait for the RC4WD Scrambler tyres to arrive in the UK, I've finally been able to make a decision on the direction this is going in!



Made a rear Styrene battery tray which fits a 3S 500mAh easily and keeps the weight down low



Decided that my fleet required a fuel tanker (and been playing around on Spintires too) so made a start on the tank and made it so the whole lot flips up to change the battery. Going to use a couple of magnets to keep it shut on the trail and will put a spare tyre between the cab and tank...







lots to be getting on with, but this truck just goes anywhere - the tyres are so sticky and 3S gives it a real kick when required!

[MattTheGenus]

Looking really good! I love how beefy those tires are, do they fit on those stock rims?

[jimbo_wa]

Originally Posted by MattTheGenus

Looking really good! I love how beefy those tires are, do they fit on those stock rims?

Cheers - the tyres fit on any 1" rims, but I think there may be issues on a stock Losi Trekker axle as they are HUGE...

[jimbo_wa]

Bit more done over the last few days - made a start on the interior, sorted the magnet for the fuel tank fixing along with a spare wheel carrier and made a Tic Tac store for the trail!

[cleanandserenesteve]

^^Jimbo, kind of a dumb question, but ive only owned worm gear crawlers. Does it keep rolling when you release the throttle or do you have a esc that has auto brake?

[jimbo_wa]

Originally Posted by cleanandserenesteve

^^Jimbo, kind of a dumb question, but ive only owned worm gear crawlers. Does it keep rolling when you release the throttle or do you have a esc that has auto brake?

Not dumb at all!

The motor on this is geared so would hold itself, but I also use a Castle Creations 1/18th Sidewinder Micro which has a really good drag brake too!

[Sparks1337]

Fantastic job Jimbo you've outdone yourself mate! It looksgreat on the scramblers and I'm just loving the tictac dispensary Soooo jealous of this build.

[jimbo_wa]

Cheers Sparks - really enjoying this one!

Driver, seats and steering wheel installed.

Going to put in lights and a windscreen next...

[Slambaam]

Wish I had the money for this kit.....

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[jimbo_wa]

Not quite got there on the windscreen and still waiting for the LED's to turn up.

Did get the headlight lenses installed and a lick of paint on - used a rusty scouring pad to add some patina...



Thinking that the fuel tank would look best in (rusty) white rather than blue like the cab - thoughts?!