Land Rover D90 Defender Chopped-thingy-majig

[Davy Crockett]

Got an SCX10 chassis and set about building a basher, not a shelfer. had no idea what shell to use, everything seemed to be out of stock or mega bucks.

 

 

 

While having a clear out found a chinese clone D90 shell and started thinking.....

 

Few days later I had a couple of ideas and set off, not really sure what I was doing or which way it would end up

 

Anyway, masking tape and a pencil.....

 

 

Lots of dust, bits glue and filler ....

 

 

 

 

Sanded, painted and this is the result

 

 

 

 

Not sure which way the rear is going to end up, trayback, cage or maybe just as is. Whatever, it is going to be a used and abused

 

Few more bits on their way and more pics as I progress 👍

[Lone-wolf]

Your doing just great with that

[Stormbringer]

Nice 1 mate 

[toyolien]

Really like the look of that chop, nice job!

[Bajadre]

Great Job Davy !! would look great with a cage on rear 👍

[Juanmacine]

2 hours ago, Davy Crockett said:

Got an SCX10 chassis and set about building a basher, not a shelfer. had no idea what shell to use, everything seemed to be out of stock or mega bucks.

 

 

 

While having a clear out found a chinese clone D90 shell and started thinking.....

 

Few days later I had a couple of ideas and set off, not really sure what I was doing or which way it would end up

 

Anyway, masking tape and a pencil.....

 

 

Lots of dust, bits glue and filler ....

 

 

 

 

Sanded, painted and this is the result

 

 

 

 

Not sure which way the rear is going to end up, trayback, cage or maybe just as is. Whatever, it is going to be a used and abused

 

Few more bits on their way and more pics as I progress 👍

Wow, looks like a beast, I have a combo with Hobbywing 1080 and this same motor 550 but in 12T for spares or a possible new project.

[53HRA]

Spot on!

[billyb_imp]

Coming along nicely there Davy

[Davy Crockett]

Ordered a few bits.... Hobbywing Quikrun 1080 ESC, Winch and controller

Arrived and installed

Thought it should have a cage on the rear but can't weld for toffee!! Had a trial brazing with aluminum tube and repair rods, limited success but not good

Plan B was no welding, bending the tube was a struggle at times but think it turned out pretty good???

 

 

 

Rubbed down and painted

 

 

Winch bracket fabricated and installed, cage attached and here we are....

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking and more to come 👍

 

 

[Stormbringer]

looking good mate 

[Davy Crockett]

Since the last update I have wired up all electrics, added winch controller, installed front and rear LEDs and replaced shocks with internal spring jobbies.

 

Originally I wasn't intending to have an interior but keep it more 'basic' but decided to change track, can always remove it

 

 

 

 

 

Obligatory flex shot!!

 

 

 

Well...... I think that's about it!!!

 

At the beginning I set out to build something capable and performing over scale/looks and perhaps I have gone a bit too far??

 

Time will tell on a run and hopefully give it a spin at a local haunt next few days

 

[Stormbringer]

Its looking really good mate 

[Davy Crockett]

Charged up the batteries and managed to get out for a run.  Old disused quarry close to home with a good mix of loose heaps, trails, rock climbs & descents, tree roots and the like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Really pleased how it performed but tyres let it down on occasions and will be replaced with an alternative, was a good test of different surfaces & terrain though.

 

Sadly managed to sustain some damage but nothing that can't be fixed and as I said at the start, its a basher and  built for use!!

 

Edited September 25, 2021 by Davy Crockett

[Juanmacine]

Outstanding flex ability.

[Stormbringer]

looks great in its natural habitat 

[Davy Crockett]

After the last outing the Landy suffered some damage/issues so back to the shed for repairs, whilst there and in bits decided to work on the body as well.

 

Removed the front lights and replaced with the kit lights behind grille and made a slight change to the colour!!

 

 

 

 

Also fitted some Deep Woods tyres - happy to same they have performed very well and surprised at the difference they've made

 

Good run on Saturday and few pics....

 

 

 

 

Well...... I think that's it and all done.

 

Thanks for looking and hope its provided some entertainment to you

 

Edited October 24, 2021 by Davy Crockett

[Stormbringer]

Looks really good in the pictures mate youve done good job on it 

[stimpy]

Looks like you've done a fab job on that!! Who doesn't love a bit of cutting and shutting 👍.

 

Was gonna say, Hyraxs are great on rock but not so on other mixed terrain. I'm sure you have chosen the direction of your deep woods but I would recommend trying the fronts at least in the other direction for a bit more bite...

 

Have fun!!