Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Other Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: missyd on April 21, 2017, 06:49:53 am
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A few weeks ago I bought the Jeep Rubicon body (1/10 scale from Axial) online. I wanted to build a static model just to have a model of the original. I bought the real Jeep in 1/1 scale from my father-in-law and I will get it today!!!
But I couldn't resist and bought a frame (Vaterra) for it.
The only chassis fitting the short body of the Jeep was the one from Vaterra. So I found one ready-to-run inclusive all RC parts at a local modelshop to a reasonable price.
It can be adapted to 4 different wheelbases. I choose to use the 29cm wheelbase. Its just a little bit too long but it looks ok. It took me around 6-8h to shorten the wheelbase and adapt the body to the frame. The body is made of a very strong plastic. The frame is made of iron and some plastic parts. I also had to relocate the steering servo. This because I use a 4000Ah battery instead of a LiPo. I also had to adapt the front and rear bumper with the help of some selfmade ABS parts.
Shortened frame and body.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/missyd/9CC5D2C2-A869-45E5-85F4-9E3BDCDB202A_zpsftbttirn.jpg)
Body sits on frame before adaptation.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/missyd/B2FBF28C-35DA-42A4-81FB-BDFACC4D1B5F_zpsjnauatlf.jpg)
And the first time in the sunshine and finished.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/missyd/0AF243C6-EC55-4B24-8C3D-60E9B78000F8_zpsq84ip3ri.jpg)
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It runs very well and all kind of terrain. I wouldn't use it in muddy conditions as the electronical parts are not 100% waterproof.
After this first run I changed the tires and rims. The rims are black und the tires softer and they have more grip.
Its a lot of fun running it over different terrain and up and down steep gradients.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/missyd/DF879179-6911-4342-A272-CDD371F96A56_zpscxvdmp4j.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/missyd/80DEACC5-154C-49C5-8ED8-0D8C450CA8F0_zps5gq93jwc.jpg)
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Looks good and a lot of fun. The red is a much better colour than the maroon imo. Have fun :-)) :-))
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Maroon seems to be a dirty colour to me, so changing the colour to Red was a good move Danielle.
Have fun with your fleet of Wranglers :-)