andyknight Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Right all my fellow DIY bodgers. How much better does this front end look now? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/32757-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm just going to buy the Kraken bumper I think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 10 mins and some steel is all you need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm just going to buy the Kraken bumper I think.... $55 for a bumper, ouch, rather make do with my changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Andy, to answer the wheels question, Proline Desperado's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Ouch they aren't cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 But they look fabulous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 http://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/alloy-upgrade-parts/km-buggy-to-t1000-truck-kit.html you should of gone for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Ok, so had a good days outting at northants rc track today and the cage did me proud, lots of end over ends etc and no real damage. The panels on the other hand are very easily marked and the carbon effect separates from the plastic. I'm considering making my own panels with a more sturdy finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 At least you're keeping yours Mine is up for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 At least you're keeping yours Mine is up for sale Why you selling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 How's the front bumper held up Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Why you selling I had it out today over the park and thought that it just looks too incomplete when installed as I'm quite fussy when it comes to looks.... As silly as it sounds that front bumper does nothing for me and even making a bracket to bring it in closer doesn't fix the issue as the bumper isn't level and straight then, needs some panels on the rear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I had it out today over the park and thought that it just looks too incomplete when installed as I'm quite fussy when it comes to looks.... As silly as it sounds that front bumper does nothing for me and even making a bracket to bring it in closer doesn't fix the issue as the bumper isn't level and straight then, needs some panels on the rear too. Can you not mod it to your liking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 There a good video on utube of a guy making panels for the kraken cage, warms um up and bends um, makes a really good job I cant remember what it is ill have a look for ya! im out again tomorrow, gunner run the yama to, it's mad that thing is lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Andy, sturdy panels can be made easily from HDPE plastic. You only need relAtively thin stuff. It holds up really well. Edited March 16, 2015 by Carpmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 How come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Front bumper took a lot of bashes, steel brackets took it all in their stride Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh and not sure what you mean about level and straight, mine is both.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh and not sure what you mean about level and straight, mine is both.... Not in the picture you posted it isn't.... You need that tuned pipe too... the difference it's made to mine over the stock Thor pipe is mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Not in the picture you posted it isn't.... You need that tuned pipe too... the difference it's made to mine over the stock Thor pipe is mental. Ahh right, tightened up the brackets since then, all straight now ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Andy, sturdy panels can be made easily from HDPE plastic. You only need relAtively thin stuff. It holds up really well. So the thinnest I've found is 3mm, is that what you'd recommend or thicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 So the thinnest I've found is 3mm, is that what you'd recommend or thicker? This is where I buy from. 1.5mm will be fine. http://www.directplastics.co.uk/hdpe-sheet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 This is were i get my nuts bolts and bearings for 1.1 and my 5th scale http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/HDPE_Sheet_1000_x_500_x_1_5mm__Natural__-45783-p?gclid=Cj0KEQjw_pmoBRDu986bpISz5ZsBEiQANiuHDBXfeulndzDCQOgnj959nHIfB1_2Ymz6q7lSfm8kpY8aAgni8P8HAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Iv just bought some round bar to make my steering arms, with a new tap and die set, there going to be bigger than fat dad's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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