stupar Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Having watched the Rat Rod kits that Josh produced previously, when he announced a chassis only kit that would work with the RC4WD Blazer and K10 bodies I was sold. Having bought a kit this is the beginning of my build. Plans are to go for a stock truck look rather than full on slammed. This is where I am at present with the chassis - Front suspension is made up of Tamiya TL01 parts from Hot Racing and GPM Racing Micro servo is from Injora Rear leaf spring kit is a generic set from eBay Wheels and tyres are inbound which I hope work for a stock truck look although I will be honest and say that what I have chosen is a blind risk 😅 Next up will be to acquire a Yota II axle, R4 gearbox, Lesu driveshaft and 2in1 motor and of course a K10 body set. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad456m Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Nice! looking forward to this dude!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 As above really like seeing your builds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 On 17/03/2024 at 10:33, ad456m said: Nice! looking forward to this dude!! On 17/03/2024 at 12:40, Stormbringer said: As above really like seeing your builds Cheers fellas and apologies for the delayed response, life has been madness of late 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stupar Posted March 29 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29 Here's a wee update to the shop truck build. Installed a Yota axle on the rear end and finished off the rear suspension with some 1/18 scale dampers to compliment the leaf springs. I'm going for a stock/muscle truck look so rather than big wheels and skinny tyres I have gone the opposite way with fat tyres and 1.55 beadlocks. The tyres are actually from the Tamiya euro racing truck range and the beadlocks are from Pro-line racing both of which fit together so well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 the wheels and tyres do go well together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad456m Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I’ve been raiding the 1/14 trucks for tyres as well, got various sets on the way home at moment. I’d been looking at those tyres and did wonder if they’d fit on a 1.55”, looks good man. Did you stencil the logo on the tyres or are they some kind of sticker/transfer? Got a cool feel to em. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Stormbringer said: the wheels and tyres do go well together It was a a fluke combo, it's what I wanted but you never know how it's going to pan out until you try it in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 54 minutes ago, ad456m said: I’ve been raiding the 1/14 trucks for tyres as well, got various sets on the way home at moment. I’d been looking at those tyres and did wonder if they’d fit on a 1.55”, looks good man. Did you stencil the logo on the tyres or are they some kind of sticker/transfer? Got a cool feel to em. Keep them in mind should your 1/14 tyres not work for you. The logo on the tyres is a vinyl adhesive sticker that I designed specifically for the tyres. Here's a better angle for you to check them out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Spent today working on body mounts for the truck. The cab is mounted independently from the bed so either part can be removed easily and in isolation from the other. Ride height is spot on for what I was aiming for which is pretty much a stock/muscle truck look - no slamming rides here 😅 Next will be to get a gearbox and motor in and then work on an interior. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad456m Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Wow man, that’s looking sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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