The Rejected Ronin Project... or what to do with an unwanted G500 body

[xagoras]

Well, after running several batteries with these weights, it seems that the foams are suffering. Especially the front ones





They are the stock ones, so probably not the best quality, so I'll have to see my options there. I think I'll remove 2 of the weights, to see how it goes.

[Double vision]

Great scenery..looks like a great place to crawl..

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[xagoras]

Yeah, it's a canyon nearby. Unfortunately we don't have these large granite formations over here. It's mostly small rocks mixed with soil, but it's still lots of fun and challenging to go through some of these canyons.

[xagoras]

I took the wheels apart and got rid of those ridiculous foams. I don't have any proper 2.2 foams at the moment, so had to go with the tried and tested hair donuts once again 😂

They hold the weight pretty good actually.







While at it I decided to have a go at some video editing. It's my first ever attempt, so be gentle

[xagoras]

The custom roll bar I made served well, but it was on the heavy side and caused more problems than it solved. I tried to keep it simple and lightweight but still came out at over 130gr




I had ordered the RC4WD Marlin Crawler roll bar for Mojave a while ago, and finally got the chance to install it. It's only 40gr so it should be an improvement CG wise.




It's a bit shorter than the required height, so I added some spacers.






Looks pretty good on the Ronin. Tomorrow I'll probably take it to a nearby crawling area to check if it affected the CG at all, and get some proper pictures too.

[xagoras]

Took it out today, to a nearby gorge and got some photos with the roll bar installed. Looks right at home on the truck.

[xagoras]

Got some footage of the gorge ride. Definitely needs new tires. I'm thinking to change the 2.2 beadlocks with some 1.9s and go for some more aggresive lungs.

[xagoras]

I fitted the Proline Trencher G8 tires on the Ronin and took it down the rocky beach to see how they perform. Managed to pull some lines that was struggling with the old tires.

This has to be the best set of tires I've tried so far. They can find grip in almost every terrain I've thrown at them.

[xagoras]

Got a bit artistic yesterday and decided to do some piant work on the scale items of the truck bed. Used a mix of paints. Spray and acrylic colors mostly. Not super scale, but definitely better looking than before 😄

[durok]

Nice detail work! Especially on making the shovel and axe look used with the silver...

[xagoras]

Originally Posted by durok

Nice detail work! Especially on making the shovel and axe look used with the silver...

Thanks durok! Now I'm thinking, I should add some chopped woods on the bed as well

[xagoras]

Took it down a local gorge with some moxed terrain. River rocks and thin sand. The Trenchers did well. Might change the shock oil to something lighter.

[xagoras]

Finally got something I wanted for some time now, but couldn't find anything that i liked both the looks and the price. Black coating brass Diff covers.





Got them from Injora for $21/pair. I'll use just one in the front on this rig. The other one will go to the Excelsior! rig.

They are advertised at 59gr each, but found them a bit heavier, at 65gr, which is a good thing when you buy brass 😂





Machinery is good and they fit without issues in the stock axles.

[xagoras]

Couldn't find the JConcepts Ruptures tires available at reasonable prices, so went for the alternative. Injora 1.9" 122*48mm Super Large Rubber Wheel Tires for 1/10 RC, as they have them listed 😂

Basically an exact replica of the Ruptures.









Very soft compound.

Also got their Dual stage foams to try and some new beadlocks to mount them to







Everything went together like they were supposed to. No issues





They look pretty good on the Ronin. Slightly larger tires than the Proline Trenchers, but no rubbing at all.









I gave them a run down the beach test course. They seem to grab the surface nicely. Once the foam brakes in, I think they will get even better. I'll upload a video of the run later on.

[xagoras]

[xagoras]

Merry Christmas!! 🛻😀👍

[SleptOver]

Lol - Merry christmas to you too xagoras

[xagoras]

Originally Posted by SleptOver

Lol - Merry christmas to you too xagoras

Ooops, somehow missed that one. Although a bit delayed, thanks mate, Happy new year!

[SleptOver]

Originally Posted by xagoras

Ooops, somehow missed that one. Although a bit delayed, thanks mate, Happy new year!

Happy new years to you too buddy

[xagoras]

Couldn't miss the chance to take it to a local under construction park and try out those pipe ditches