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03-25-2016, 05:09 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poland
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| Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
This weekend I want to start working on my Vaterra Ascender. I have bought an Axial Jeep Nukizer body and few other things that may come in handy. I'm new in this part of the hobby - I bought my first SCX10 and Vaterra Ascender few months ago and it's time for some upgrades. I'm wondering, how you guys mount scale accessories? I will not use everything from the photo, but it's always good to have some options. I want to drill 2 holes in the tool box and mount it with screws to the body, but I would also like to use this pack from PL that includes high lift jack, pry bar, shovel and axe. I'm sure I would like to avoid glue, so I will be really grateful for any help. Any tips/ideas on how can I mount them will be highly appreciated. I will try to update this thread with new photos as often as I can. Thanks :-) Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:03 AM. |
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03-25-2016, 06:25 PM | #2 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
High-strength magnets, hot glue (removable), hair bands (bungee cords), twist ties, zip ties, velcro... off the top of my head. |
03-26-2016, 04:29 PM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poland
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Thanks. I used bungee cords to mount the chainsaw and sleeping mats. All the rest is attached with screws. I found a nice photo of Jeep Nukizer with showel attached to the side of the body and high lift jack on the front. I suppose it is mounted with twist ties or zip ties as you said? I have to buy some zip ties after weekend and test it... https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hp...97801116_n.jpg And here is a little update where I am at the moment: Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:05 AM. |
03-26-2016, 07:14 PM | #4 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Looking good, now I've had my Mighty FC a while I've been looking at one of these shells, so close to pulling the trigger |
03-26-2016, 10:07 PM | #5 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender Quote:
Do it! I know it would look good when you're done detailing it out. | |
03-27-2016, 01:28 AM | #6 | |
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03-27-2016, 04:09 AM | #7 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poland
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I use plastidip to waterproof servos, escs, receivers, etc... but I never used it to paint the body... I see on google that it looks pretty nice, so I have to try it someday! Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:05 AM. | |
03-27-2016, 06:38 PM | #8 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Looking good. Do the tire tuck in there in the back? The Nukizer is cool. What color are you planning? |
03-28-2016, 11:01 AM | #9 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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X2, flex pics with body mounted? Pic with suspension fully compressed and body on? Color? How much narrower than Blazer body is this where sliders mount? | |
03-28-2016, 11:04 AM | #10 | |
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I want to paint it with gun metal backed with black. I didn't have much time today, so I was only able to mount the mirrors, disassemble everything and prepare for painting. Hope to have it painted tomorrow Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:05 AM. | |
03-28-2016, 11:19 AM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Tire tuck, in other words we want to see how well the tires fit into the wheel wells when suspension is completely compressed at all four wheels. Also want to see how tires fit into wheel wells when opposite side front and rear tires are compressed. See picture, no idea who's picture this is and I'm not into ramp travel kings, just want to get idea how the tires line up and fit into the body arches. Just the pic: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/Utah/Moa...k/P1010480.JPG EDIT: Here's a bunch of GearHead RC roof racks: http://www.rpphobby.com/category_s/543.htm Nice and compact rack, but RPP Hobby has a bunch to choose from, I've seen them first-hand and they are good quality. http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/gea1140.htm Last edited by Natedog; 03-28-2016 at 11:22 AM. |
03-29-2016, 09:22 AM | #12 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:05 AM. |
03-29-2016, 10:39 AM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
You're welcome and yes thank you! Looks good and wheels line up nicely with wheelwells. Color looks good too!
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04-03-2016, 11:41 AM | #14 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:06 AM. |
04-03-2016, 06:01 PM | #15 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Looks great that front bumper fits perfect LIFE IS GOOD |
04-03-2016, 11:25 PM | #16 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
X2, but need to move both bumpers in closer to the body. I'd narrow the rear too. |
04-06-2016, 02:13 PM | #17 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Very nice. I have been planning on using that body as well. Did you change the wheelbase at all or using the factory blazer length?
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04-06-2016, 02:41 PM | #18 | ||
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Here are some pics from the first run: Last edited by LandOfTheEagle; 04-28-2016 at 05:06 AM. | ||
04-06-2016, 03:15 PM | #19 |
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Love it man! Very cool choice of body.
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04-06-2016, 04:44 PM | #20 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: US
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| Re: Project Jeep Nukizer - Vaterra Ascender
Good looking hotrod LIFE IS GOOD |
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