flashdaniels Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I have just purchased the Nikko Mercedes G wagon hard body and I wish to mount it on my scx10 (deadbolt RTR). First hurdle I have come across is an issue with the wheelbase. From what I can see my scx10 is already in the short wheelbase set up so I how do I shorten it some more without chopping up the chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 you would need links iam guessing dingo links would work better as the dingo is 11.4 inch`s long and the deadbolt is 12 inch`s long wheelbase that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 that's kind of what I was thinking after a while staring at the chassis and scratching my head! is the dingo the shortest scx10? the body I have is roughly 27cm from centre to centre of the wheel arches. Am I going to have make custom links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 yep the dingo is the shortest scx10 you can buy right now so it looks like your going to be building some links. 2mm threaded rod and some tubing to cover it is what most people do when they build them for say a land rover d90 body conversion you just hae to figure out the length you need and also remember the length of the rod ends aswell before cuttiing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke1983 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) what mini said, don't be put off. Making links is easy. All you need tool wise is a ruler, hacksaw and pliers. Also, where did you find that shell mate? I've not seen one for ages!! Edited November 12, 2014 by luke1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have all the required bits now to make the links just need to find a some free time to have a go at it! After a lot of searching and trawling the web, I was lucky and found the shell on ebay. Cost a pretty penny but well worth it, it is a nice looking body and I will get some photos up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke1983 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Nice one, good luck and looking forward to some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yup, 2nd in line for pics please G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 So this project was put on the back burner for a while (see when it was started!) but finally I have made some progress and have some pics. For starters is your standard replacement 4 link making, normal stuff with traxxas rod ends and threaded rod. I also sprayed a fine coat of black rust away paint on my links after these pics. The body is quite short, much shorter than my deadbolt so a fair bit of tweaking and adjusting was done to insure everything falls where it should and runs straight. I think Im going to have to get some more weight up the front end at some point in the future. Whilst I had my shocks off I removed and painted the fake piggy back reserve thingys little bit of metallic silver and a small makers decal from my mini z days and I think they look sweet! personal taste maybe but I like the little details. So a quick few pics to start with and hopefully this has got the ball rolling on this one!... http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33269-profile/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33268-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33270-links/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33271-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) Not much spare time this weekend to work on this but still managed to get the body shell broken down ready for painting. I have to say for a Nikko toy grade piece it has quite some detail! just look at all the separate pieces for the body. http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33393-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33394-/ As for the paint scheme I can't decide what direction to take. Either a military style or a tuned style? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33395-military-g-wagon/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33396-tuned-g-wagon/ I think I am leaning towards tuned style in white with black trim. Edited May 10, 2015 by flashdaniels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philxj4L Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 For my money, the tuned style G wagons look really bad, in fat, that stands for all 4x4s in that style. Well, maybe all barr the SRT8, and that's only because it has a 4.7 HEMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I would go for this http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/This-tuned-G-Class-has-1047-torques-2014-02-27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 +1 on RC4WD's mention of the TG Brabus 800 - looks really quite nice!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Loving the Military style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) It is indeed a tough choice! that brabus is pretty mean looking but I think I will head in a more offroad look. I have been searching a bit more and I think maybe something like one of these... http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33401-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33400-/ My skills are not quite ready for 6x6 build yet! Also I am sctratching my head a bit about the best way to attach the body to chassis. Is it better to go with original posts or something on the sides? Edited May 11, 2015 by flashdaniels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) Bit of painting done this weekend. primer all round and a matt black finish for all the trim. Couldn't resist a quick mock up while im deciding on the colour for the paint for main body. Not too many issues with my first hardbody paintjob, had a few creases after two or three coats but nothing a bit of sanding couldn't sort out. Also can't decide if I should leave the bull bars chrome or go black like the rest? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33499-prime5/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33498-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33497-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33496-prime2/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33495-prime1/ Edited May 17, 2015 by flashdaniels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Paint purchased today! went to local art supply shop and they had pretty much exactly the colour I was looking and it's called 'yellow of mars'. which is a cool name for a colour in my books! Only time for a quick base coat tonight, pics coming soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdaniels Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Paint job finished. She is a little more yellow than I was hoping for but I am still happy with the results. Real good quality paint I picked up made the painting a breeze, its called 'Liquitex' and I picked it up from an art supply shop. It smells a bit funny but does a real nice job! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33601-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33602-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33603-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/33604-/ Also made some covers for the links just to add a bit more protection. I was searching for something to use (and also not expensive!) for a while and ended up buying a multi pack of ball point pens and cut them up to fit. the traxxas rod ends I used fitted just about perfectly into the tube. They seem pretty solid, I am a bit worried they are too brittle and might shatter but we shall see. they cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shokka9 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 That looks amazing; like you said, for Nikko car, the detail is quite unbelievable. This is one of my favourite jeeps, and to have an RC car of it, is quite something. Your skills and vision to do this are so impressive, I had to post something. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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