sickpuppys TRX-4's life up north..

[sickpuppy]

Yeah I agree! I've seen someone "solved" the problem by going for a very high suspension setup, but that's not the way I want to go. I want it to be more normal hightwise, not going for the monstertruck-look..

[sickpuppy]

Hmmm.. My 3D printer didnt like to print on it's day off I guess..


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[Stray]

Originally Posted by sickpuppy

Yeah I agree! I've seen someone "solved" the problem by going for a very high suspension setup, but that's not the way I want to go. I want it to be more normal hightwise, not going for the monstertruck-look..

This is what I came up with...
Standard length rear, I used the bronco rear links on the front, and used a custom 3rd link. Had to get clever with the panhard, but it all works as it's the standard geometry...

I used some magnetic mounts of an old drift car, seems to be working well.

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[sickpuppy]

Originally Posted by Stray

This is what I came up with...
Standard length rear, I used the bronco rear links on the front, and used a custom 3rd link. Had to get clever with the panhard, but it all works as it's the standard geometry...

I used some magnetic mounts of an old drift car, seems to be working well.

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Look at that, you got it all figured out right there!
I'm not gonna do anything to make it fit, because the stock WB fits too many other bodies I have, so this one is going to be a prop or climbing object in the backyard I guess.

I got the 3D printer back up and running tho', so the framing for the bed with four points to fasten some load securing straps is good to go.
Now I'm printing a frame that matches the hole pattern for the fender flares so I got something to mount them on. I'm actually having a blast these days finishing the Defender

The only thing I seem to not fix is to print the grill I want.. I found a good stl online but the print is not getting any good..

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[Stray]

That's sweet, all your projects are super cool!

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[sickpuppy]

So.. since Traxxas dont deliver screws with their flares and other plastic attachments.
That made me go to the LHS to get a tiny bag with some tiny screws in it..

And this is what I put in the bag.. Love it!

And this is my LHS.. If a 40min drive each way is local.. www.rc-shop.no


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[sickpuppy]

Work still in progress..
Been fighting with a 3D printer and some trouble with software/partfiles that have been a timecomsuming braintwister..


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[sickpuppy]

Ok.. This far this weekend.
I think I need to paint the roof black tho, and for sure I got more plans on the details. The grill is stock for now, but it's not stayin' that way.. I found an alternative on good old eBay since the printing didn't work..
I also have some other minor plans, but nothing special really..


This is how I solved the mounting hokes for some straps.. we'll see how good they'll work


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[sickpuppy]

Any thoughts..? 1, 2, 3 or just keep it as it is..?
1.

2.

3.

[magic_yeti]

1. 2. and 3.
nice work on the defender

edit:
ah now i see the difference 2.

[indybama]

I like number 2. Nice job on the tie downs, looks good!

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[sickpuppy]

I ended up not painting the roof.
And today I took the maiden ride with the Defender v2.0

I got a few(you know me, there's newer A FEW pics..) other pics on the way and even a few videoclips..


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[sickpuppy]

So.. Then this happened..
Turn down the sound so you dont need to listen to my whale-like breathing.. I need to put some fluffy sh*t on that mike..
https://youtu.be/SgHaH58cA0g

[sickpuppy]

As promised, here's a bunch of pictures also

[sickpuppy]

And some more

[sickpuppy]

Not a lot happening here at the moment, but at least I got a minor upgrade on the Defender v2.0
The OEM grill

vs this one..

I guess it looks a bit "posh", but it's made out of aluminium and I really like it!!

[dr frankenstyle]

That looks TOUGH! and classy.



jim

[Topher Builds]

Looking really good! Love the bed. Very well done with that sick puppy

[Stray]

Looking good mate!

[sickpuppy]

Originally Posted by dr frankenstyle

That looks TOUGH! and classy.



jim

Yeah, I agree! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Pant Danza

Looking really good! Love the bed. Very well done with that sick puppy

Thanks alot Danza! I like how it turned out myself also.