RC4WD fan Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Think I need one for theses for mine 🤣 https://store-4t9e73st.mybigcommerce.com/scale-crawler-accessories/bumpers-fenders-rock-sliders/rc4wd-1-10-warn-8274-toy-winch-free-spool-very-powerful-z-e0075-rc-working/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 bit big and tad on pricey side lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: bit big and tad on pricey side lol yeah can buy a real winch for the price not a good one but still 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Thanks 🙂 I did see the fuel filler but i was too worried to cut it out as knowing my luck i would end up making it squint or the hole too big or both 😂 i did also see them alloy rock sliders and thought they nice bits but wasnt sure if the bodyshell locked into them like the oe ones, so what colour you going for? Here is a couple for inspiration. That certainly is a serious winch! I will just stick to the traxxas 1 that came with the kit, only needs plugged into power and it can deadlift 10lbs so its plenty enough but that being said there is some real nice ones out there, i do like the Warn styled ones especially. There is a lot of farm tracks all around my house so there is an abundance of places to go, today i was out for over 3 hours, would have been out longer my wife was due home from work and i had dinner to cook 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I was exactly the same when I thought about doing the fuel filler but took it nice and slowly and used a very small hand drill drilled the outline with small holes and then filled to fit the sliders work the same as stock ones didn’t think of that when I ordered the so turned out perfect 😆 as for the colour I’m doing it tamiya ps-18 backed with black should work out how I’m hoping it will 🙏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) Metallic purple, that looks a nice colour now! Will painting the black give it a slight pearl effect, i did a shell on my savage xl not too long ago and it backed with black and it came out a metallic purple pearl effect, its not the best paint job as i think the air was starting to get damp as i was painting it, but it does the job. i bought a ground anchor to winch out of stuck spots and i lost it out 1 day whilst out, so i seen ones on ebay that were well cheap, i got 2 for less than the cost of the 1 i lost, there was def a reason………. I did this today 🫣 edit- just looking at the pics of the xl they were taken in my old house, (that was too small, we grew out of it) them pics must be at least a year old now, shell stills looks like that though as i have another shell Edited April 8, 2023 by wolfie1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, wolfie1 said: Metallic purple, that looks a nice colour now! Will painting the black give it a slight pearl effect, i did a shell on my savage xl not too long ago and it backed with black and it came out a metallic purple pearl effect, its not the best paint job as i think the air was starting to get damp as i was painting it, but it does the job. i bought a ground anchor to winch out of stuck spots and i lost it out 1 day whilst out, so i seen ones on ebay that were well cheap, i got 2 for less than the cost of the 1 i lost, there was def a reason………. I did this today 🫣 edit- just looking at the pics of the xl they were taken in my old house, (that was too small, we grew out of it) them pics must be at least a year old now, shell stills looks like that though as i have another shell Well I’m not sure if it’s how I wanted it not going to remove the over spray film until tomorrow to find out going to let the paint dry overnight I was hoping it would be a bit darker but it looks very similar to your XL is it the light or is there a hint of green? Edited April 8, 2023 by RC4WD fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 53 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said: Well I’m not sure if it’s how I wanted it not going to remove the over spray film until tomorrow to find out going to let the paint dry overnight I was hoping it would be a bit darker but it looks very similar to your XL is it the light or is there a hint of green? Yes there is it has turned out a pearl effect, so when it drives past its quite a cool effect, sometimes its purple other times green and sometimes its like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Well didn’t quite come out how I envisioned it but not as bad as I also had it in my head got the fun of putting on the stickers and body accessories 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I quite like that mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Stormbringer said: I quite like that mate It’s growing on me that’s for sure 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Finished the body really like it now apart from the wheels thought the deep dish would look good but no stick out to much have found some nice SSD’s but I need to take the axial’s and gear box off as have the locking diff and 2 speed kit to install 👍 and the mandatory flex shoot 🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 That paint job looks awesome, the wheels are smart too i actually quite like the, sticky outy a bit like that, i am sorry but i do have 1 criticism………….. the top door hinges are in the wrong place and on the front doors the top hinges are also part of the wing mirror assembly, sorry for pointing this out but still looks good nonetheless 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, wolfie1 said: That paint job looks awesome, the wheels are smart too i actually quite like the, sticky outy a bit like that, i am sorry but i do have 1 criticism………….. the top door hinges are in the wrong place and on the front doors the top hinges are also part of the wing mirror assembly, sorry for pointing this out but still looks good nonetheless 🙂 Didn’t really think about it to be honest 🤣 only stuck on so easy to remove and replace Edited April 9, 2023 by RC4WD fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 These are the wheels I’m looking at to replace the deep dish ones https://rcbitz.com/wheels-tyres/wheels-on-off-road/off-road/2-2-wheels/ssd-1-9-steel-8-hole-beadlock-wheels-silver-ssd00266-traxxas-trx-4-trx4-scx10ii/ don’t know to go for black or silver 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 They look like wheels that urban truck make for a defender, have a look on their website and you will see what i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 This link https://www.urban-automotive.co.uk/urban-range/defender 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Black it is will order a set up 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 How about doing what they did or do you think it will be too much? There is an anniversary defender out just now that can be ordered thats a green colour and the wheels are the same colour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Looking good mate and i like the wheels on it If they arnt fouling anything i would keep them on it but the other wheels your looking at are good to lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 12 hours ago, wolfie1 said: How about doing what they did or do you think it will be too much? There is an anniversary defender out just now that can be ordered thats a green colour and the wheels are the same colour purple wheels would be a bit much I think other than black I think silver or possibly bronze would would be ok pretty limited with purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Stormbringer said: Looking good mate and i like the wheels on it If they arnt fouling anything i would keep them on it but the other wheels your looking at are good to lol I like them as well very little in the way of rubbing just stick out a little to much for me have another set of wheels to try so see if I like them 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Changed the wheels much happier with the look now and replace the door hinges also moved the motor from holes C to D on the motor mount big difference for me much smoother and quieter than before worth doing IMO also found out I need a new RX/TX 🤦♂️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 That looks insane in purple! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Agreed looks awesome, purple suits it along with them new wheels. I like the side steps too, look way better than the stock plastic ones Edited April 10, 2023 by wolfie1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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