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Old 12-31-2018, 04:36 PM   #721
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Which leaf springs did you use? I’ve got the tamiya ones for a bruiser

I think, and they are super stiff. Nice work getting everything together by the way



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I used tf2 springs. I am using the Long helper so 2 springs.

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Old 01-01-2019, 01:42 AM   #722
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Yeah I am using the rc4wd soft leafs on my rear gcm kit. No helpers, chino mod, flex great no sagging.

Looking back I should have just made my own brackets and shackles, no gcm kit needed as Mr 'puter here has proven.

Seriously commendable work here. Shows the true capability of the ascender in the hands of a DIY fabricator/customizer.
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Old 01-01-2019, 07:50 AM   #723
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Yeah I am using the rc4wd soft leafs on my rear gcm kit. No helpers, chino mod, flex great no sagging.

Looking back I should have just made my own brackets and shackles, no gcm kit needed as Mr 'puter here has proven.

Seriously commendable work here. Shows the true capability of the ascender in the hands of a DIY fabricator/customizer.
The frame is just awesome for making custom builds. With leafs it's great because instead of having to add frame extenders to get a little long enough wheel base, you just stretch the frame. Also the stock axles are designed to be shortened. It's a great platform.

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Old 01-01-2019, 08:34 AM   #724
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Decided I didn't like the grill so I made a new one

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Old 01-01-2019, 10:19 AM   #725
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Decided I didn't like the grill so I made a new one

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Coming along very nicely!!! I really appreciate your attention to detail, keep up the good work.
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Old 01-01-2019, 05:01 PM   #726
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Worked under the hood today. I printed a couple different designs and I think this is what I'm going with.

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Old 01-06-2019, 05:52 PM   #727
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Went out playing in the snow. Got sick of getting stuck so I put on some winter tires.

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Went out playing in the snow. Got sick of getting stuck so I put on some winter tires.

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Look good, did they work any better?

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Old 01-06-2019, 06:30 PM   #729
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Look good, did they work any better?



My tires tires always freeze
Yah these don't seem to be effected as bad as the other set and they're 3/4" bigger lol

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On a Bronco chassis. Shortened the driver torso already. Working out some finish details.
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Old 01-07-2019, 05:08 AM   #731
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On a Bronco chassis. Shortened the driver torso already. Working out some finish details.
Looks good. I had a similar set up a few years ago. I really dig it.

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Old 01-08-2019, 10:42 AM   #732
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I haven't had much time to work on the scout. Been building another truck for my son. Gravity power.

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I haven't had much time to work on the scout. Been building another truck for my son. Gravity power.

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Cool. Looks like a car one would builds for Cub Scouts.
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Old 01-08-2019, 11:45 AM   #734
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Cool. Looks like a car one would builds for Cub Scouts.
Yes sir a pinewood dirby for cub scouts. I carved it with a dremel for him and he did the rest. Well except for the interior I painted that for him.
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Old 01-12-2019, 01:17 PM   #735
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Uh oh another distraction.

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Old 01-23-2019, 07:59 PM   #736
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So I worked on the scout a little bit this evening. I put in a new grill and printed the rear floor.

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Old 01-23-2019, 09:48 PM   #737
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nice pics. You really aligned the bumper well and the detail in the floor looks bang on! Is it attached to the body?
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Old 01-24-2019, 04:36 AM   #738
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nice pics. You really aligned the bumper well and the detail in the floor looks bang on! Is it attached to the body?
Not yet. I am going to get everything set up before I attached it.

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Old 01-25-2019, 05:20 PM   #739
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Set the motor in to see how it fits. Looks about right.

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Old 01-28-2019, 05:15 PM   #740
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Worked on the interior. Have the floor all printed and working on the sides next.

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