12-06-2019, 11:27 AM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
So after I saw the axial 55 Ford body I knew I had to have it. Not the truck just the body. Most people think I'm crazy but I really like the redcat. I got the updated axles, housings and skid. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
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12-06-2019, 12:29 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North to Alaska - go north, the rush is on....
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
I dig it!!! My son has an Axial SCX10 Deadbolt and I am really considering the RedCat Gen8. It looks decent out of the box and a few simple mods will go along way. What do you do for the bed? |
12-06-2019, 12:36 PM | #3 | |
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford Quote:
I really like them. They remind me of a mix of the trx4 and the Axial. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk | |
12-06-2019, 01:38 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford If the bed like the UMG10 body, that means cutting about 50 pieces and drilling 1000 holes. That part will not be fun. The Ford looks like a great choice on there, look forward to seeing how it comes out. I picked up a Gen 8 chassis kit on Black Friday with no real plan for it and could use some inspiration. |
12-06-2019, 02:59 PM | #5 | |
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12-06-2019, 03:20 PM | #6 |
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
I really like new body how much is it goin for? I really don't wanna buy a new rig just for the body. Same goes for the new Gen 8 Axe I'm just gonna pick up the new body for my original Gen 8.
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12-06-2019, 04:44 PM | #7 | |
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12-06-2019, 04:47 PM | #8 |
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12-13-2019, 11:13 AM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
Finally got it painted. Lots to do yet but she's coming together. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
12-13-2019, 11:18 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
That body would lend itself well to an aged patina finish. Nice work. Last edited by dezfan; 12-13-2019 at 02:49 PM. |
12-13-2019, 11:23 AM | #11 | |
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12-13-2019, 11:38 AM | #12 |
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
Ooh that's a good lookin' Ford. Definitely a body worth a build. Is it the standard 12.3 WB? From the Vaterra to the Redcat, it's good to ride the dark horse. |
12-13-2019, 12:01 PM | #13 | |
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Yes indeed. Nothing wrong with the dark horse if it makes you happy lol Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk | |
12-13-2019, 02:35 PM | #14 |
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
A video of how I got the body to fit. Was pretty easy. https://youtu.be/A6PoeLuWZ8Q Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
12-13-2019, 09:11 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North to Alaska - go north, the rush is on....
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
Just watched the video, looks awesome!!!
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12-14-2019, 08:03 AM | #16 | |
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12-14-2019, 08:46 AM | #17 | |
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12-14-2019, 08:52 AM | #18 |
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford I don’t know how much light they throw, but could certainly be handy
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12-15-2019, 10:47 AM | #19 |
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
Figured out how to use the stock bumper. I got the interior installed and rock slider I made out of some old axial blazer sliders. I also swapped to KLR mtx tired in the class 1 size. The body kit was missing the v8 emblem on the grill so I will have to print something. Just about ready to go. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
12-16-2019, 03:12 PM | #20 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Redcat Gen8 #6 55 Ford
Still not finished yet but I had to take it out for a spin. I'm editing a video now but it looks good and works good in the snow with the KLR mtx 4.19" tires. I have All the Axe editing upgrade and it turns sharper than my other ones I haven't converted yet. Lots of fun. Sent from my Vivo XI+ using Tapatalk |
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