10-05-2014, 10:02 AM | #1 |
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I've built 2 other trucks like this in the past but never finished them, well I'm determined to finish this one lol I found a square body ford ranger body and I'm going to use a associated 1/18 MT chassis that I'll stretch to the correct wheelbase and use servos for the adjustable suspension This is where I'm at right now and waiting for more parts to come in Attachment 296730 Will be painting it this color, maybe with a two tone but not sure yet And this was the last one I built but didn't finish |
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10-05-2014, 12:55 PM | #2 |
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I'll watch...
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10-05-2014, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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Cool I watch your YouTube channel all the time!
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10-06-2014, 10:24 PM | #4 |
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I'm in...been wanting to build a Hilux bodied mini truck but dont know where to start far as suspension...really want a scale with solid axle in rear...figured I could link it then use a winch to suck "down" to lay rear out..but only idea I had. I'd just use it as a static drop too....but rather be nice to scale it as a bagger. Anybody know a good chassis to use for a TF2 body? I'd build a Tundra truck too.... Sent from a whiskey downer beer pounder's shop |
10-06-2014, 10:24 PM | #5 |
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I'm watching this though... Sent from a whiskey downer beer pounder's shop |
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10-07-2014, 06:12 PM | #7 |
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Hmm..probably a car front end. I don't have any cars...damm. well.time for research then to find a roller! Sent from a whiskey downer beer pounder's shop |
10-07-2014, 08:59 PM | #8 |
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10-10-2014, 05:18 PM | #9 |
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Finally got my parts in so I can start setting up the suspension! I have some wheels picked out but until I set up the suspension I won't know what will fit. I'm hoping that I'll be able to use these wheels Offsets will be 3mm front and the most offset I can get for the rear, the have an 11mm ones so I'm hoping for those Now to go eat and come back to it when that's done lol
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10-10-2014, 08:36 PM | #10 |
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Got all the tie rods put together, in place and adjusted The rear 18r arms installed Also put together and setup the mip axles for the rear. I had the 18t mip axles in it already and had ordered the 18r ones for the rear but ended up putting the short axle with the long axle stub on the rear to fit the hex's Next I messed with the front hex's to narrow the front as much as possible. I ended up using mini8 hexes that fit the axle perfect, I also noticed that I could put the short axle stubs on the front so I don't have to use washers behind the wheel nut Then just a couple pics of the whole truck |
10-11-2014, 03:28 PM | #11 |
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I still had the servo mounts from the last truck so I mounted them up, next I made some body mounts and mounted them to the shock towers |
10-13-2014, 07:37 PM | #12 |
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Made a bearing holder for the end of the drive shaft to make it 2wd instead of trying to find a way to stretch the shaft |
10-16-2014, 08:39 PM | #13 |
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I have to keep an eye on this one! Great job so far
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10-16-2014, 09:09 PM | #14 |
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| Re: Bagged minitruck Threw the electronics back in it to make sure the drivelines working right |
10-19-2014, 04:26 PM | #15 |
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Was finally able to order the wheels and tires and the servos for the front suspension While I'm waiting for parts I decided to make an interior for it |
10-21-2014, 08:46 PM | #16 |
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Didn't have much time but I got the main shape of the dash finished made brackets to mount the interior |
10-23-2014, 08:19 PM | #17 |
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Finally got the front servos, reversed one and set them up with the suspension |
10-24-2014, 08:16 PM | #18 |
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Check out "microairsuspension" on Instagram. He has built a full airride kit for model cars and trucks has video on instagram also. Will be small on a 1/10 scale but shouldn't be to hard to make some bigger bags.
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10-24-2014, 10:03 PM | #19 |
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Yeah I've checked them out before I'll be following them I've made and airbag before but it's still in the concept stage on getting it all right and hold the weight of an rc
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10-24-2014, 10:04 PM | #20 |
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The truck in my avatar was on air suspension but never finished it because I wasn't ever happy with it after redoing it many times
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