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01-30-2012, 04:52 PM
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| REST IN ALOHA CHIP   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: *
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|  RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
So i was afforded the opportunity by the Great people at RC4WD to build and Let everyone know whats going with the BRAND NEW Trailfinder 2 class 1 scale kit from RC4WD. So here goes... Unbelievable box art! full color and glossy.  Manuals are easy to read and don't have any mumbo jumbo(words) to confuse you...Kind of reminded me of Lego instructions.   Even the new Mojave body had a box and instructions of its own!! The packaging was very impressive, i immediately tore it open and to my surprise, individual packaging!  All labeled to avoid any confusion.   So i set forth and began building, one thing that immediately noticed was the machine work on the chassis, the cnc tolerances are amazing!! all of the parts fit together with absolutely no slop!       new skid  totally digging this new shock hoop as well  New 2 speed transmission-has two side ears that make mounting to the chassis easy!      cast scale Yota axle  1.5 wagon wheels   1.5 mud thrashers- the compound seems perfect for the tire size. nice and sticky  And here we are all assembled  Dashboard comes fully detailed with vents, a steering column and even a speaker grill on the dash.  Oh yeah, and this little treasure.   Option A for use with bed as a class one setup  Option B for use with flatbed or truggy for a killer class two setup  Stickers also include many important interior musts!  Lots of chrome  Body parts bag  3 spoke steering wheel with excellent detail!  Wipers and Mirrors  Blinkers, corners, square lights  such detail       dropbedd is the perfect height for that camper top or loading up the back. So with the chassis completed my attention went to getting this thing thing squirted...and even though i am highly capable in color application, i chose a close friend of mine..Reid Revilla of Hi-Line Distributors. Lots of people think they know what it takes to apply a Professional Coat, but Reid is a Mad scientist when it comes to types of adhesion, color selection and process. but hey, pics do ALL the talking.(Many thanks again to Hi-Lne for the blessing in Dupont Materials and Reid for the amazing paint job)  Wait, what? White?? Why? trade secret, hahaha.  Laid down the base, looks good already right? NOT!     AHHH! thats right clear coat!! Seriously, pictures do no justice...this is amazing.     2 speed shifter setup, shift smooth and is durable.  Prior to the wires  Voila!! guts installed  some extra attachments that wouldn't upload directly Attachment 185551 fuel cell/ radio box(daub of silicone will proof up your receiver and BEC in a jiffy! Attachment 185552 firm foams for excellent side bolstering Attachment 185550 2 speed transmission with smaller atlas t-case and HD gears with a solid intermediate shaft Attachment 185549 plastic bumpers and sliders BTW:rus thanks for the idea on the name.."MONEY" haha Next up, detail the body and final assembly in kit form..then TEST AND TUNE!!! vids soon to follow. Last edited by YoUnG_vErSiOn; 02-05-2012 at 12:06 PM. |
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01-30-2012, 04:58 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 808
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Thats dope brah!! I be watch'n this build.
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01-31-2012, 11:12 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midwest
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Whats happening with this?!
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01-31-2012, 12:11 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!! Quote:
Its in the BST  | |
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02-02-2012, 05:57 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 808
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Looking good Kila!!
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02-02-2012, 09:48 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Honolulu
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Good looking truck!  The 2 speed trans is badazz!
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02-03-2012, 12:06 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Waimanalo, Hawaii \m/
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Nice kila! You got to bring it out to the blow hole!
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02-04-2012, 06:05 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Van down by the river
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Awesome Color!!! Green and black will look awesome .
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02-04-2012, 06:23 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MY HEAD
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Actual color name is "synergy green". Used on the new camaro. Metallic size seemed fine so this color is exactly what's on the cars from general motors. Kila, you're welcome, I considered it a privelege to have my hands on a body that nobody else has seen yet. Also having the freedom to do whatever I wanted with it was kinda fun. |
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02-04-2012, 06:45 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Honolulu
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Money!
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02-05-2012, 01:42 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: On the G-Train!!!!!
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Never mind Kila, I won't bother you anymore.............
Last edited by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE; 02-06-2012 at 03:58 PM. |
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02-05-2012, 10:50 PM
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| REST IN ALOHA CHIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: *
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| Re: The YV version...Class 1 TF2 Build Thread-PIC FAT!!
Mounted it up to actually see what we were working with...  did some work to the grill and painted the inside of the cab satin black. did a hammerite finish under and in the bed, then painted satin over(Ill take a pic when the sun is out)  decided on going with the stock bumper with painted end caps to simulate the plastic on the real thing. Last edited by YoUnG_vErSiOn; 02-06-2012 at 05:47 PM. |
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02-06-2012, 04:24 AM
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| REST IN ALOHA CHIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: *
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Worked on the body assembly tonight, everything went together like Legos.   And soon thereafter...     have to unload the camera again but for now, phone pics!! My next plan is to relocate the shift servo and build in a seat and a trans hump with a floor. plus a few RC4WD upgrades on the way!! Last edited by YoUnG_vErSiOn; 02-06-2012 at 02:15 PM. |
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02-06-2012, 05:23 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: spotting for jeepsohigh
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Nice job on the paint, love that color
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02-06-2012, 05:50 PM
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| REST IN ALOHA CHIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: *
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Thank you everyone for posting all the comments. i appreciate all the input. |
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02-06-2012, 06:03 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Shoot now I gotta find a new for my tube bed Yota. Lookin good my braddah!
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02-06-2012, 11:08 PM
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| REST IN ALOHA CHIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: *
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
I figured out a completely new configuration for the inner workings, shift servo relocation, receiver relocation, and i get to keep my floor flat. ill show you what i mean once i get it close to presentable.
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02-06-2012, 11:36 PM
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| PapaGriz Yo   Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Damn!  This is gonna be one sexy ride bud. Nice work, keep it going. |
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02-06-2012, 11:39 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Port Orange
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Man i love that color |
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02-07-2012, 12:08 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mililani
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| Re: RC4wd TrailFinder 2 Class 1 truck build. "Money"
Sikk build YV! What wraith? I'd rather have this! |
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