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ynad · Post by **ynad** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:20 am

what do y'all think, silver bead or black?

i'd say silver for maximum pimp effect

adds some contrast on small scale

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:35 pm

One more small MT project.........I've got to take a break for a while now that I'm a home owner...so I figured why not go all out and build a truck that damn near climbs over anything. Thanks to Frizzen for pointing out my drivetrain mistake. It's slow as a slug, but doesn't get stuck as much as the others

I'll post some vids maybe tomorrow.

High Profile Ver. 3

ynad · Post by **ynad** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:45 am

damn

i never thought big tires like that would fit this scale, but they DO

way cool

steelwoolghandi · Post by **steelwoolghandi** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:45 am

That thing just looks Sick man! Love what you do with Metal bodies I was so inspired that I bought some metal bodies and they are in the works to mod! thanks for the Inspiration!

I would love to see more pics of the Chassis!

frizzen · Post by **frizzen** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:53 am

I like the roof mounted donut spare, and the PIAA lights.

Is that the bullbar off a Charg-n-go truck? What are your rim/tires off of, and how's the traction? What's up with the little cage out behind the rear axle?

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:07 pm

very nice offroad look. the accessories makes it all the better

i never thought the evo-t wheels would make the cut, but i was wrong

HACHI-RYOKU · Post by **HACHI-RYOKU** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:45 pm

That's one pimp-ass ride.

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:38 pm

I was using the cage on the rear as a wheelie bar, but I've since then moved it to the front to mount a custom winch to. I also used doubled up steel washers on the inside of the front wheels to add more weight up front. I like the extra clearance the evo t wheels give, and the tires are even more grippy than MT tires. I'll post some more pics and a vid as soon as it's finished. Thanks for the props!

clxfiles · Post by **clxfiles** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:37 pm

Freakin NICE!!! Very clean... Now go get some dirt on that puppy!!!

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:39 pm

clxfiles wrote:Freakin NICE!!! Very clean... Now go get some dirt on that puppy!!!

Ask and ye shall receive........

gearbox shot:

The vid's on the way....

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:47 pm

how does it do on inclines and such? i mean, isn't that the metal die cast body? i would think it would be a little heavy, but as a good thing w/ crawling.

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:54 pm

This is probably the best use of a diecast body, I've found so far. The weight helps with traction. I even weighted the front wheels with doubled up steel washers, and added the metal winch. This helps to keep the crawler from flipping over when climbing. It's the best performing MT I have so far.

If I was building for speed, I'd never use a die cast shell. But this thing is slow as a turd......