Blazer tail light options

[Nails]

I'm going to put lights in my Blazer and have a couple of questions. It looks like there are several ways to set the tail lights up and my first choice is the kit from RC Addicts. But they are out of stock currently. Another option is the bucket from Dinky, if that one is used what lens used with it.

Will any of the pieces from the RC4WD blazer work with the Vattera Blazer? RC4WD has a tail light bucket and lens set, just didn't want to waste my $. Thanks in advance,

[Hobbezco]

If you cant wait for a restock, they can be ordered direct from Shapeways.

Vaterra Ascender Rear Light Buckets (7EXSHRFF9) by abavuso

Vaterra Ascender Rear Light Bucket Covers (375J598LK) by abavuso

It'll cost you a bit more, but you'll have them quicker and Spare Time Hobbies still gets their cut. I have these on two bodies and I love them.

[Nails]

Thanks, I ordered the set you recommended.

[Sammy J.]

Originally Posted by Hobbezco

If you cant wait for a restock, they can be ordered direct from Shapeways.

Vaterra Ascender Rear Light Buckets (7EXSHRFF9) by abavuso

Vaterra Ascender Rear Light Bucket Covers (375J598LK) by abavuso

It'll cost you a bit more, but you'll have them quicker and Spare Time Hobbies still gets their cut. I have these on two bodies and I love them.

I would sure appreciate it if you would post a picture or two of these installed.

[Hobbezco]

[Hobbezco]

[Itali83]

Love the typical Maine blazer. Rust and hardwood bumpers are classic!
Ben

[northernerbill]

There's a guy called Giuseppe who makes very nice rear light lenses and lamp holders.
He's on Facebook and has a website catalogue of all his products rc-crawler.it but you have to message him to buy.

[SMFtwstdHICK]

Originally Posted by northernerbill

There's a guy called Giuseppe who makes very nice rear light lenses and lamp holders.
He's on Facebook and has a website catalogue of all his products rc-crawler.it but you have to message him to buy.

Yep,

I ordered some from Pepe. Real nice guy. He is in Italy. I will be posting up my body with the rear light lenses hopefully in the next couple of days. I can't recall if the lenses came with the small screws. So, may have to hunt those down.

[SMFtwstdHICK]

Originally Posted by Hobbezco

Hey man, where'd you find the small screws to install your covers?

Thanks

[Hobbezco]

I got my buckets off of RCAddicts and they came with the hardware.

[SMFtwstdHICK]

Originally Posted by Hobbezco

I got my buckets off of RCAddicts and they came with the hardware.

Right on man.. Thanks..

[Natedog]

Looks like 0-80 hardware.

SBS0002 - 0-80 x 1/8 - Button Head Screw - Stainless - Micro Fasteners

[Nails]

Wanted t follow up on my lighting. I got a light set from 'My Trick RC', 4 white 5mm LED, 2 orange LED, 4 Red LED, and their controller. I have the Shapeways tail buckets and lens and the Dinky tail light bucket. I went with the Dinky part and used the original tail light sticker over the lights.

Lessons learned
-originally set it up for turn signals but reconfigured for them not to come on. Constantly turning on the trail and the lights blinking all the time was distracting.
-I'm going to change the back lights to have one set of red and one set of white. Reusing the OEM stickers, I think a white set will work better in there.
-my controller for the lights isn't working correctly, can't get the brake light function to operate, just has reverse lights. Will have to contact the manufacturer.
-initially used e-tape to 'dress' up the wiring inside the body. Took it off and used plastic wire loom from auto parts store. Works good and from the outside kinda looks like roll cage bars along the windshield pillars.
-not lighting but I used 3m auto body trim tape to stick my Jerry can to the rear bumper. Rolled many times and still there, plus it kept if off the body.