Thanks guys. No problem on giving advice, always good to learn new things on a build.
Well, a final set of pics before a Christmas break. She's a runner now! Still have to do the grill/light section, but that won't happen until the new year. I'll hopefully get it out over the holiday break and take some photos and video to post up. On to the pics:
Interior all painted up and in place. Didn't go overboard on the details, since you can hardly see anything through the windows anyways :ror:
Electronics all in place. Steering servo, rx and battery under the hood. Esc under the seat area, BEC along the side. Running stock Wraith electronics with a Castle BEC for 3s. 27t Axial motor. Disposable :mrgreen:
Body all painted up. Took my time and it turned out ok! First painted the inside with Tamiya copper backed with Pactra backing black. Then did the same thing on the outside. Not heavy coats, just light, especially with the black. After it dried up, took a scotch brite pad to take down some of the copper shine.
Bed all done up. For this, after I was done brazing the bed frame, put it in a saltwater bath for a couple of days and then let it air dry to give it a good rusty finish. Hit it with the scotch brite pad, then with some flat black paint. One more time with the scotch brite pad and it was done.
For the bed, took the torch to the wood and lightly scorched all the wood. Held in place with M2.5 button heads (being black oxide, they'll rust over time). Put on a light varnish to protect it from the elements.
Wheels were primered then painted red. Added in the MTHead white delrin rings (just painted the inner rings with white primer). Rat rod whitewalls :mrgreen:
And finally some overall pictures with everything back together. Should look even better once the grill is done...eventually!
.put a couple of scale whiskey barrels on the back and get to haulin some shine man...i love it
