ryugaiden05
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What are you using to set up the upper links for the four link suspension?
Bigfoot Wheelie King Update
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ryugaiden05
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Thanks, I will have to take a look at those.
OldSchoolDude
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I used some of the old TLT axle link mounts. They mount perfectly to the WK using the top screw in the back of the axle housing and the top pivot ball. I'll probably start using the piece TXT 2.0 posted, because the TLT parts are getting very hard to find. There's more info on the 4-links and parts used in this old thread...
http://www.rcmt.net/forums/showthread.php?25760-Finally-took-the-plunge
http://www.rcmt.net/forums/showthread.php?25760-Finally-took-the-plunge
OldSchoolDude
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Finally got paint
I finally got the body back for my son's Bigfoot Wheely King. Terry Plum did an absolutely fantastic job. It took a long time, but it was well worth the wait. Terry's been battling some health issues, so keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
You'll notice I had to change bodies. I loved the old Venom body, but I screwed it up when I was trying to cut out the flames. I just didn't have a steady enough hand to cut nice smooth flames, especially where they loop back to the next streamer. I cut into the plastic, and I didn't want to risk ruining the paint job with crappy flames. I searched and searched, and couldn't find another Venom F350 body. So I ended up with a Team Blue Groove/ex Parma Bigfoot body. I just like the proportions of the Venom body better. The paint on this one makes up for it though. Now I just have to finish up the decals.
I finally got the body back for my son's Bigfoot Wheely King. Terry Plum did an absolutely fantastic job. It took a long time, but it was well worth the wait. Terry's been battling some health issues, so keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
You'll notice I had to change bodies. I loved the old Venom body, but I screwed it up when I was trying to cut out the flames. I just didn't have a steady enough hand to cut nice smooth flames, especially where they loop back to the next streamer. I cut into the plastic, and I didn't want to risk ruining the paint job with crappy flames. I searched and searched, and couldn't find another Venom F350 body. So I ended up with a Team Blue Groove/ex Parma Bigfoot body. I just like the proportions of the Venom body better. The paint on this one makes up for it though. Now I just have to finish up the decals.
OldSchoolDude
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Thanks Tom. Yeah, the inside lighting and flash really don't do it justice. The paint is awesome. I may want take this truck over from my son... he he, just kidding. He's really proud of it. This has got me really wanting to finish my own. I just change my mind too much. I was working on an Outlaw, then another Bigfoot, then a retro style AM/PM Boss, and some others. I just want too many. lol
He's really proud of it. This has got me really wanting to finish my own. I just change my mind too much. I was working on an Outlaw, then another Bigfoot, then a retro style AM/PM Boss, and some others. I just want too many. lol
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Paul4x4
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Well, you're not the only one on here who's suffering from the same illness!
And the truck looks awesome as usual! Keep up the good work!:cool
JKRacing37
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This is one of the best looking WK's I've seen to date. Awesome truck!
Photo tip - if your camera has an ISO setting or "indoor" mode, use it. Either that or manually set it for longer shutter and turn the flash off. Use a tripod to eliminate blur and you will be money.
Photo tip - if your camera has an ISO setting or "indoor" mode, use it. Either that or manually set it for longer shutter and turn the flash off. Use a tripod to eliminate blur and you will be money.
OldSchoolDude
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Thanks JK. I'll keep that in mind for the inside photos. After I finish the decals, I'll try to get some outdoor shots.
OldSchoolDude
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Tyler:
When I had the Venom F350 body on this truck, the wheelbase was 11-1/8". When I changed to this body, I had to shorten the wheelbase to about 10-3/4 to 10-7/8 for it to look right. Plus I had to trim the fenders to sort of stretch the wheel centers on the body. Otherwise, even the 10-3/4" wheelbase would have looked too long for this body. If you check my old original Wheely King thread, there's info there on the 4-links and lengths I used. http://www.rcmt.net/forums/showthread.php?25760-Finally-took-the-plunge
The wheelbase in that thread comes out to 11". If you need a longer wheelbase, just add half the additional distance you need front and back.
When I had the Venom F350 body on this truck, the wheelbase was 11-1/8". When I changed to this body, I had to shorten the wheelbase to about 10-3/4 to 10-7/8 for it to look right. Plus I had to trim the fenders to sort of stretch the wheel centers on the body. Otherwise, even the 10-3/4" wheelbase would have looked too long for this body. If you check my old original Wheely King thread, there's info there on the 4-links and lengths I used. http://www.rcmt.net/forums/showthread.php?25760-Finally-took-the-plunge
The wheelbase in that thread comes out to 11". If you need a longer wheelbase, just add half the additional distance you need front and back.
DiggerXX
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Awesome, thank you I will read through that thread!
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OldSchoolDude
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I finally got the decals done for my son's Bigfoot Wheely King. I used some white vinyl decal paper that Curt Poucket on the Shafty RC Facebook group suggested. I also got the clear vinyl layer to put on top of them, to protect them from water. It was pretty time consuming putting the graphics together, scaling the decals properly, and getting them all placed on the truck. I think it turned out pretty nice for my first attempt though. I still can't get over this paint job from Terry Plum and the TMF. Absolutely beautiful.
OldSchoolDude
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Here's some more pics...
OldSchoolDude
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The lettering on the tires is freehand, so it's not perfect. It turned out ok though. I did cheat a little. I had a decal that I placed above where I wanted to letter, and used it as a guide. I used a white paint pen for the letters.
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