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joe122 · 11-11-2016, 08:29 PM

I've been Ambushed! Killing me, like being a kid again. Can't leave well enough alone! So I saw this '53 Chevy panel truck - AMT model, it's 1:25 scale but IMO, it's a bit small, but has that cool "Grave Digger" vibe. So many choices, now I am not sure which way to build the replacement body. The '78 Chevy Truggy route or the '53 Chevy. I ground a bit from it out of the box, opened the wheel wells, trimmed a bit of the inner wheel wells etc, it fits better, but hey I am open to suggestions. Removed the front bumper, may go tube instead. Awesome little truck!

Zukiiholic · 11-11-2016, 09:07 PM

Dang.. That does look pretty good on top of it..
Mmmm, I think I know what I want for Christmas..
I have a Tamiya Jeep Cherokee just laying around..

joe122 · 11-12-2016, 07:18 PM

Began playing around with a front bumper concept, may add a stinger, bonus is a few more oz. over the stock unit given the bumpers brass, tin and solder content. Tiny truck, tiny bumper, fat fingers make this a real challenge! Will devise something for the rear tomorrow.

joe122 · 11-13-2016, 03:25 PM

Ambush got a matching rear bumper and some primer after sanding off the mold lines.

Shape_Shifter · 11-14-2016, 09:37 AM

Great body choice. I love your bumpers!

Natedog · 11-14-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shape_Shifter

Great body choice. I love your bumpers!

X2, keep up the great work!

joe122 · 11-14-2016, 06:13 PM

Thanks Shape_Shifter and Natedog! Any self respecting mini crawler has to have a set of rock sliders! Plus it sits so high it needed a step so you can jump into the Ambush!

joe122 · 11-16-2016, 06:42 PM

It's official - I've been taken over by the Micro Crawler bug! The Ambush got a new set of Gear Head aluminum wheels and a super sticky set of RC4WD Rok Lox Micro Comp tires with the advanced X3 compound from #RPPHobby. Added the blower, cut the hood and mocked up a scoop for the blower, not sure if its staying yet.

imthatguy · 11-16-2016, 07:48 PM

I like the look of those wheels Scott!

joe122 · 11-16-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by imthatguy

I like the look of those wheels Scott!

Thank you, Gear Head awesomeness! I need some ideas for a lug nut though, the holes are holes! Was thinking pin heads and some superglue. Can't leave them open.

Gramps · 11-16-2016, 09:45 PM

That's going to look great when you get it finished. Just an FYI you body is a sedan delivery not a panel truck. The sedan delivery was built on a car chassis, generally a station wagon with no windows. A panel truck was on a truck frame and driveline sharing sheet metal parts with the 3100 series truck. Most Grave Diggers were panels but I think there were some that were done with the sedan delivery.

No matter still a nice looking rig.

joe122 · 11-19-2016, 03:51 PM

So, its Michigan, 73° yesterday, snow and 33° today! So, there was only one accessory that I felt would fit best with the #prolineambush - and its not a snowplow! That's surf boards of course! What else....oh and got to detailing the interior bits, man those are some tiny panels. Added some lighting as well. So now the Ambush will be hitting the beach and scoping out some waves dude! After paint of course.

Shape_Shifter · 11-19-2016, 04:09 PM

That's awesome!

R.Billy Rob · 11-19-2016, 11:00 PM

That thing is looking sweet! I'm lovin' the surfboards too.

joe122 · 11-23-2016, 06:43 PM

Thanks All!

Well, I couldn't resist, I had this vision for a paint scheme and just had to see if it would work. Painted the sliders and bumpers, powered the LED's from the ESC/Receiver ACC port and got rid of the temporary 9v battery!

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MG]http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/FullSizeRender%205_zpsbxhuswuq.jpg[/IMG]

CODYBOY · 11-23-2016, 07:37 PM

How did I miss this build. What a cool tiny truck, and I love the paint job.

Ernie

joe122 · 11-23-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CODYBOY

How did I miss this build. What a cool tiny truck, and I love the paint job.

Ernie

Thanks Ernie, these are a blast! Just having so many 1:25 scale static models available to play with is just a ton of fun!

Zukiiholic · 11-23-2016, 11:58 PM

Killer paint job and great looking surf Boards.

dr frankenstyle · 11-24-2016, 10:50 AM

I built LOTS of model cars when I was young ..... none of them were ever THAT cool.

Makes me want to try one.

1SweetRide · 11-24-2016, 12:00 PM

Great job on this build!

Any chance you could show us how you mounted the body?

11-11-2016, 08:29 PM	#1
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	I've Been AMBUSHED! I've been Ambushed! Killing me, like being a kid again. Can't leave well enough alone! So I saw this '53 Chevy panel truck - AMT model, it's 1:25 scale but IMO, it's a bit small, but has that cool "Grave Digger" vibe. So many choices, now I am not sure which way to build the replacement body. The '78 Chevy Truggy route or the '53 Chevy. I ground a bit from it out of the box, opened the wheel wells, trimmed a bit of the inner wheel wells etc, it fits better, but hey I am open to suggestions. Removed the front bumper, may go tube instead. Awesome little truck!

11-11-2016, 09:07 PM	#2
Zukiiholic Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Portland Posts: 835	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Dang.. That does look pretty good on top of it.. Mmmm, I think I know what I want for Christmas.. I have a Tamiya Jeep Cherokee just laying around..

11-12-2016, 07:18 PM	#3
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Began playing around with a front bumper concept, may add a stinger, bonus is a few more oz. over the stock unit given the bumpers brass, tin and solder content. Tiny truck, tiny bumper, fat fingers make this a real challenge! Will devise something for the rear tomorrow.

11-13-2016, 03:25 PM	#4
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Ambush got a matching rear bumper and some primer after sanding off the mold lines.

11-14-2016, 09:37 AM	#5
Shape_Shifter Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 742	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Great body choice. I love your bumpers!

11-14-2016, 06:13 PM	#7
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Thanks Shape_Shifter and Natedog! Any self respecting mini crawler has to have a set of rock sliders! Plus it sits so high it needed a step so you can jump into the Ambush!

11-16-2016, 06:42 PM	#8
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! It's official - I've been taken over by the Micro Crawler bug! The Ambush got a new set of Gear Head aluminum wheels and a super sticky set of RC4WD Rok Lox Micro Comp tires with the advanced X3 compound from #RPPHobby. Added the blower, cut the hood and mocked up a scoop for the blower, not sure if its staying yet.

11-16-2016, 07:48 PM	#9
imthatguy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,389	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! I like the look of those wheels Scott!

11-16-2016, 09:45 PM	#11
Gramps Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Murphy Posts: 733	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! That's going to look great when you get it finished. Just an FYI you body is a sedan delivery not a panel truck. The sedan delivery was built on a car chassis, generally a station wagon with no windows. A panel truck was on a truck frame and driveline sharing sheet metal parts with the 3100 series truck. Most Grave Diggers were panels but I think there were some that were done with the sedan delivery. No matter still a nice looking rig.

11-19-2016, 03:51 PM	#12
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! So, its Michigan, 73° yesterday, snow and 33° today! So, there was only one accessory that I felt would fit best with the #prolineambush - and its not a snowplow! That's surf boards of course! What else....oh and got to detailing the interior bits, man those are some tiny panels. Added some lighting as well. So now the Ambush will be hitting the beach and scoping out some waves dude! After paint of course.

11-19-2016, 04:09 PM	#13
Shape_Shifter Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 742	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! That's awesome!

11-19-2016, 11:00 PM	#14
R.Billy Rob Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nevada City Posts: 872	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! That thing is looking sweet! I'm lovin' the surfboards too.

11-23-2016, 06:43 PM	#15
joe122 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township Posts: 1,594	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Thanks All! Well, I couldn't resist, I had this vision for a paint scheme and just had to see if it would work. Painted the sliders and bumpers, powered the LED's from the ESC/Receiver ACC port and got rid of the temporary 9v battery! [I MG]http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/FullSizeRender%205_zpsbxhuswuq.jpg[/IMG]

11-23-2016, 07:37 PM	#16
CODYBOY I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakridge Posts: 3,305	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! How did I miss this build. What a cool tiny truck, and I love the paint job. Ernie

11-23-2016, 11:58 PM	#18
Zukiiholic Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Portland Posts: 835	Re: I've Been AMBUSHED! Killer paint job and great looking surf Boards.

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