Rustypeb Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) So my rc4wd d90 kit came today so thought I would do a thread for the build. I will try and get as many pics as I can along the way and update as I go. The box and extras I bought with it tho not sure if I will use them all yet. In the box didn’t want to open the bags until I’m building it. screen capture software free image host free image host image upload sorry for all the pics. Havent decided on what paint colours to use yet just know it want it to look used and worn. Also not sure on what electronics to put in to it yet but will decide that once it’s built thanks Edited May 9, 2018 by Rustypeb Too add pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Haven’t started the main build yet but wasn’t able to sleep so started putting the beadlocks that come with it together. I didn’t use the long bolt that it says to use to hold it together as I didn’t want to open the bags off screws to find it but found it easy enough with the smaller bolts, got one done so far upload images free Edited May 10, 2018 by Rustypeb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Going to try and start the build properly tonight after work, tho have been thinking a lot about what colour to paint the shell. I want to go for a colour that matches the older d90s you see so thinking a greenish colour or a blue gray colour with a white roof. Any one know what colours the old d90s were originally painted in? Am planning on painting it then weathering/adding rust areas after. Will check out a load off youtube vids as soon as I get the time but one more question as I’ve never had a hard shell before so I need to prime it before painting the colour I decide to go for? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Do like the colour on this one https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=land+rover+defender+classic&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjIw_qs7vraAhVDVhQKHcLwA3wQ_AUIESgB&biw=375&bih=553#imgrc=8xVxv_t4h2D_sM: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkon86 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I am very sure the original color was pink, i am 98% sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 2 hours ago, mkon86 said: I am very sure the original color was pink, i am 98% sure Haha well if that’s the case then pink it is lol but seriously am now thinking the light blue colour they did would look good. But that’s a long way off. So far I’ve put the wheeels together. I do really like the look of them, tho if I go with the colour scheme I was thinking then will probably swap them for some white rims but saying that am thinking I might go with a red shell and the black would go well with it. But will think about. So far all I have done is set the wheels up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 There wont be many updates until next week some time as i managed to fall in a lake at work with phone in pockrt. Any way havent been able to do much so far but i looked at the axels and half half the screws aren't even hand tight so will take the axels apart and greese them up and put them together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Well got the axels re built then tried to start the build and it said take the hardware from bag E but there is no Bag E in my Kit have phoned modelsport and they said they will phone me back on monday to try and sort it out. Not a very good start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 After watching more build videos I think I can carry on with the build with out the parts I’m missing. So will hopefully have some pics uploaded tonight if I get time to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 After going through all the bags off bits again have realised I have made a mistake and whilst I don’t have a bag E like it says in the manual the parts from that bag were in the metal parts bag so have been able to start the build properly now. I will phone modelsport as soon as they open tomorrow to let them know off my mistake and that I’m not missing parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Have made a start now and probably finished for this morning need to get some jobs around work done, but have got the link supports on to the axles and made the steering links up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Sorry not many pictures off the build got a bit carried away with it tonight, have got it all built up too a roller now. I took apart all the pre built parts added a bit more grease to any gears and used blue lock tight on any bolts going in to metal. gifs upload i haven’t got the esc, servo or motor yet but think I will probably go with the same as what I have in my scx10 ii for now. Need to start thinking about the body properly now and choose a colour scheme and what paints to use, I haven’t painted a hard body before only lexan body’s and not very well if I’m honest. So any tips and a idea of what sort off paint I will need would be great? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkon86 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I used Tamiya TS, but i guess you can use alot of different stuff. Automotive paint f.ex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 15/05/2018 at 17:52, mkon86 said: I used Tamiya TS, but i guess you can use alot of different stuff. Automotive paint f.ex Thanks, ended up going to Halfords and getting some grey primer for plastics and some mat black and red paint, gave everything I wanted to paint a couple off layers off primer then sprayed them the colours I wanted. Am fairly happy with how it came out tho there is a few areas not quite right and need to touch up a few areas, am rubbish at masking and spray painting. Have decided to finish it looking new then try a few ideas I’ve got to beat it up and weather it a bit. Havent done any off the insides yet but going to paint it all up at some point after the rest has finished. The electrics have turned up today so going to get them installed and try and get it running tonight. Don’t think the wires from the servo too the receiver will reach where they want the receiver so will put it further forward for now and get myself a wire extension then move it back. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Can’t decide wether to use the diamond plate kit or not. Have got it held on with a bit off blue tack whilst I decide if I like it or not. Think they would look better if weathered I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Like the red and black scheme. Possibly my favorite combo on any car. I'm not a fan of checker plate on Landies although if you eventually want 'beat up' then it's probably more suited to that. Oh and on that front (and not wanting to teach anyone to suck eggs) when it comes to adding rust, remember to keep away from the aluminium panels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Thanks really like it, they are my go too colours when spraying cars think they go well together. Thanks am still not too sure what I’m going to do tho if they do go on they won’t be looking new don’t like them when all shiny have thought about spraying them black but even less sure about that. Thanks don’t worry haven’t really thought about that, tho think making them look at least a bit rusty in a few bits could look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkon86 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Nicely done. Paint the diamond plates black. Would fit the red/black theme better:) Did it on my own aswell. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, mkon86 said: Nicely done. Paint the diamond plates black. Would fit the red/black theme better:) Did it on my own aswell. Thanks, yeah was thinking about it but not sure how it would off looked but do like the look off it on yours. Really liking the look with the front bumper and roll cage too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themissingelf Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) I guess it depends on what era your going for. Diamond plate always strikes me as something that is currently on-trend for making landies "21st Century", along with bulkier tyres and similar. For a more traditional look I'd avoid diamond plate. All just personal opinion, of course! BTW... The pics of the chassis are making me come over all Gelande in my Gelande vs TRX4 dilemma... Edited May 17, 2018 by themissingelf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, themissingelf said: I guess it depends on what era your going for. Diamond plate always strikes me as something that is currently on-trend for making landies "21st Century", along with bulkier tyres and similar. For a more traditional look I'd avoid diamond plate. All just personal opinion, of course! BTW... The pics of the chassis are making me come over all Gelande in my Gelande vs TRX4 dilemma... Thanks something to think about was planning on going for a more traditional look but that sort off went out the window with the colour scheme so will see what I prefer the look off once I’ve painted them black, have decided if I’m going to use them I won’t be using them shiny anyway. The chassis has been a pleasure to build if I’m honest tho not been able to have it running and try it out yet waiting on a couple of parts. Have now got some rear mud guards, the inner fenders fitted and all the electronics fitted just waiting on a extension lead for the servo and some 5mm bullet connectors and will be able to have it running. have fitted the body properly for the first time to see how it looks so far Edited May 17, 2018 by Rustypeb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustypeb Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 So since my last update I have got the electrics finished, insides painted a bit and fitted tho will be taking it back out as want to add some more bits to it and have installed the basic lighting kit giving me front headlights. Took it it out for its first run outside tonight. It was only a quick run but took it through some mud and puddles plus a few small climes over some branches and am impressed with how it ran especially for the first time. pic host unfortunately when I had fitted the shell properly it pushed the insides off the doors up above the windows so need to work out where it’s catching and sort that out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.