Popular Post stupar Posted July 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) So now that the StreetKeeper has found a new home, the next project build had landed. It started life as a CEN Racing Ford F450 but wont end that way! Deconstruction has already begun with a strip down to a bare chassis frame. A new set of Axial SCX10II axles have been added before I add in shocks and adjust the links/panhard to their final size. This is going to be big though with the final build weighing in at 800mm in length if I can bring the vision to reality. Chassis pictured with touring car chassis to give impression of current wheelbase. Edited August 13, 2022 by stupar 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Looks like this will be an interesting build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windz1000r Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 This looks like it will be a very interesting build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted August 20, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2022 Here's a big progress update on my current scale project. 1.7 inch 8 lug wheels - (about as close as you will get to stock 16.5 inch 8 lugs from the late 70s/early 80s) Lorider tyres from RC4WD fit like a glove on the rims and look spot on to me. Bilstein SZ 50mm shocks give the desired ride height with a limited but realistic amount of articulation as well as allowing the bed to sit flush with the chassis rails 😉 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Is that a Traxxas flat bed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 8 hours ago, Shergar said: Is that a Traxxas flat bed? It certainly is 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted August 26, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2022 Its coming alive now!!! After some cutting to the body and fettling of the roll back, both are now resting temporarily in their final position. I'm going to to rethink the upright servo and forward mounted motor in order to keep the body at this height but for the time being I am stoked with this stance so far. Got some sleeves bearing arriving today to help fix the rollback to the chassis rails securely and create a nice pivot point. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted September 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Did some more work on the Chevy K30 flatbed today. Got an SSD scale transmission shoehorned in nicely (just need to tweak a little bit of the bulkhead to make a flush fit). Now to choose what type of engine cover I want to place over the future motor. Also working on a customised headache rack which is a combo of a cut up traxxas hauler one and some styrene. Edited September 14, 2022 by stupar 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted October 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2022 Made some great progress with the K30 in the last couple of days. First up was the installation of my 'go to' driveshafts - yes all 3 of them 😅 So underneath it looks spot on. Second up was the fitment of a cab back panel and rear window which totally transforms the rear of the cab and fits perfectly on the chassis rails and snug up against the flatbed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Looking pretty smart mate and yep the cab back panel does transform it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Looks great, first dibs if you sell please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 22 minutes ago, 53HRA said: Looks great, first dibs if you sell please! Noted mate 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 making great progress now, looking sweet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Little but more progress made today. Got my custom side boxes from kktruckstore so fitted the longest one that will house the battery. The smaller one will hold the ESC but I cant fit that until my fuel tank arrives as they need to be attached at the same time. Side box number one fitted. Now to wait on the fuel tank arriving so I can do the other side 👌🏻https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkqMOx_KmPB/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Edited November 7, 2022 by stupar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted April 18, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2023 The Chevy flatbed got a little addition today in the form of a 1/12 sand rail buggy. It looks quite the part and fits the flatbed nicely. Just need to get some tie down straps to secure it and for scale bonus points. Disclaimer - the buggy won't go without being customised. Work has already started on that to make it a little different from the norm 😉 Some other bits and bobs have been done to the Chevy too 👍🏻 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 That chevy is really looking the part mate and the buggy is a great addition 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Lone-wolf said: That chevy is really looking the part mate and the buggy is a great addition Cheers mate All going well I should start work on installing the actuators for the bed this weekend and get that operational real soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted May 4, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 Well they are in and the fit was tighter than a ducks a*SE but I got there in the end. Both actuators are bolted to the chassis, they now just need to be bolted to the bed via the 10x15mm aluminium angle that I have bolted to the bed. This will allow even distribution of push/pull force on the bed and it also takes some of the flex from the bed too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Another epic build mate look forward to the working video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Thats a lovely clean install 😎 Are the actuators anything unusual? Im quite tempted at a tipping bed, but I’m either looking in the wrong place or informations sparse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 32 minutes ago, stretch said: Another epic build mate look forward to the working video. Hopefully that won't be too far away now, just need a a battery and suitable radio system to get it up and running. 11 minutes ago, Shergar said: Thats a lovely clean install 😎 Are the actuators anything unusual? Im quite tempted at a tipping bed, but I’m either looking in the wrong place or informations sparse. They're nothing too out of the ordinary. These ones are 6V and plug directly into the receiver to pull their power and functions which keeps the install tidy, combined they have the ability to push/pull up to in excess of 20kg so perfect for a loaded flatbed. The downside is they aren't cheap at £60-70 a piece. There are other options available with the most common and cheaper ones being 12v units that require separate control boards etc. Beyond that it's just a case of understanding what length/torque you require If you want more info I can drop you some links and stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 @stupar yes please on the links and whatever 👍👍👍 The ability to run straight off a receiver is worth the cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, Shergar said: @stupar yes please on the links and whatever 👍👍👍 The ability to run straight off a receiver is worth the cost. Will fire over a PM tomorrow with links and more details etc 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted May 6, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2023 Custom mudflaps installed with a little help from the Tamiya King Hauler hardware. At the same time as fitting the flaps I also managed to shoehorn in a Traxxas Hauler rear bumper. No longer does it look naked from the rear 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad456m Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 This is ace, really enjoying watch it come together! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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