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Old 05-07-2018, 08:02 AM   #161
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I got the servo problem figured out. Now that I got the body my son might run it. He says it's way cooler than he thought.

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Old 05-08-2018, 06:54 PM   #162
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So this body is big enough I think I need bigger tires than 4.3. Tried on the good ol swampers and it looks pretty good.

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Old 05-08-2018, 07:26 PM   #163
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I am seriously considering going topless. Less weight up top and think it will look better. It looks to stock which I'm not sure I want. I ordered a different sticker set as I'm not a huge fan of the sun set. I have learned though that traxxas stickers are not easy to remove.

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Old 05-09-2018, 06:23 AM   #164
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I am seriously considering going topless. Less weight up top and think it will look better. It looks to stock which I'm not sure I want. I ordered a different sticker set as I'm not a huge fan of the sun set. I have learned though that traxxas stickers are not easy to remove.

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A hair dryer or a paint stripping gun on "low" should help with those pesky stickers. Just don't get too close to the body or leave it in one place for too long.
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Old 05-09-2018, 04:06 PM   #165
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My heat gun died and the wife says the hair dryer is off limits. I guess I'll do it when she's not home!

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Old 05-09-2018, 05:35 PM   #166
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So I got bored.....

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Old 05-09-2018, 05:40 PM   #167
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Plan coming together

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Old 05-09-2018, 06:18 PM   #168
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Heated up the plastic with the torch and folded it over

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Old 05-09-2018, 09:05 PM   #169
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Chopity Chop! A guy can only look at a sunset for so long...
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Old 05-10-2018, 05:08 AM   #170
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Chopity Chop! A guy can only look at a sunset for so long...
Yes indeed. I think I'm going to get a different sticker kit as they have several I just don't know what color or style yet. I have always been a fan of planes so I might go with this one. Or yellow or orange. Or maybe white.

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Old 05-10-2018, 12:19 PM   #171
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i vote yellow. the shark face is a bit... much.
i also saw the wheels are available separate and unmounted now. dernit. that's what i get for being impatient ($50 take offs with tires glued on them vs $14/pair fresh from traxxas)
oh and the clear body is available too. and the spare rear tire rack.
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Old 05-10-2018, 12:29 PM   #172
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i vote yellow. the shark face is a bit... much.
i also saw the wheels are available separate and unmounted now. dernit. that's what i get for being impatient ($50 take offs with tires glued on them vs $14/pair fresh from traxxas)
oh and the clear body is available too. and the spare rear tire rack.
I think I am going to get a set of wagon wheels or something similar. I think it would look good.

The unpainted body is not cheap. 200 for the set. I guess I have everything now so I would only need the body. But for now I cut the top as it just doesn't jive with me and being black. I don't know why but I don't like it.

I was planning on yellow or orange. If that shark was moreso like the p40 and not cartoony I would have went that way but it's kinda cheesy

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Old 05-10-2018, 05:21 PM   #173
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Got the cage in the mail today

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Old 05-10-2018, 06:43 PM   #174
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Time for some diamond plate

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Old 05-10-2018, 07:49 PM   #175
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About half way done with the diamond plate

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Old 05-10-2018, 09:27 PM   #176
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yeah, the skin wraps are a joke IMO - they just get trashed on the trail. Go with lexan body painted inside...they still get trashed but at least it's on the outside, and not on your finish. And I think they're way too much $$ for a $3 piece of vinyl.
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Old 05-11-2018, 06:40 AM   #177
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Looking sharp! Old wheelin' memories right there!

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My heat gun died and the wife says the hair dryer is off limits. I guess I'll do it when she's not home!

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Mine was thrilled when I bought her a fancy new hair dryer...she didn't realize it was so I could spirit her current one out to the shed
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Old 05-11-2018, 05:00 PM   #178
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Looking sharp! Old wheelin' memories right there!



Mine was thrilled when I bought her a fancy new hair dryer...she didn't realize it was so I could spirit her current one out to the shed
I always wanted a bronco topless. I remember back in the day everyone took them off and would cruise the strip with 10 people in the back chatting away on the cb. Old school social networking.

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Old 05-11-2018, 07:32 PM   #179
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I always wanted a bronco topless. I remember back in the day everyone took them off and would cruise the strip with 10 people in the back chatting away on the cb. Old school social networking.

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Old 05-12-2018, 07:32 PM   #180
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Trying out 3 link rear. Bracket mounted

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