OK people check it out. As we all roam across our particular forums that we have joined and become a part of we will browse countless build threads looking for ideas and inspiration for this great hobby of ours and to build our next truck. Well once in a while you will run into something that catches your imagination and your desire and this is what has happened to MJBE and MiRatlhed. Markturbo built a quad cab Super Duty Ford and one look at that truck and we absolutely fell in awe of it and had to have one for ourselves. We discussed the matter and Joe had the parts to build the drivetrain. We had to have one of our own so plans began for the builds.
Joe bought some aluminum stock and built a prototype frame so we could get the bodies ready for mounting. Joe built up 4 brand new Clod axles complete with bearings and fresh internals. Bought two brand new EVX2 ESC's w/ Revo Titan motors so the one would already be reversed and Slash waterproof Rx boxes. I bought new Integy beadlock rims and RC4WD Mud Slingers and had a couple nice digital servos to move the meats in the right direction. I also had enough red Traxxas tubes to use for the links. Joe got the frame together and shipped it out to me so I could get a body completed. This frame that Joe built was not nearly strong enough for our liking so I was able to find some stock that was the same size but the wall thickness was much better and now the frame is where we wanted it all along. Joe could not get that material where he lives and knew that this is not the frame we were set on using. So a new and improved frame has been built and it is so strong that we are very happy with it now.
Here is a shot of one of the trucks almost done. Some body parts need to be put on still but the overall truck is really where we like it and what we have been shooting for. Our trucks will be a pair that will mean more than RC, it has a bond of friendship in them. For two people who can see something eye to eye and really enjoy the completed project is a job well done.
Hope you all enjoy the pics, this thread has just begun as one more truck is to be completed yet and scale goodies to be had. More pics and video will be sure to follow so stay tuned RCMT!!!!
Joe bought some aluminum stock and built a prototype frame so we could get the bodies ready for mounting. Joe built up 4 brand new Clod axles complete with bearings and fresh internals. Bought two brand new EVX2 ESC's w/ Revo Titan motors so the one would already be reversed and Slash waterproof Rx boxes. I bought new Integy beadlock rims and RC4WD Mud Slingers and had a couple nice digital servos to move the meats in the right direction. I also had enough red Traxxas tubes to use for the links. Joe got the frame together and shipped it out to me so I could get a body completed. This frame that Joe built was not nearly strong enough for our liking so I was able to find some stock that was the same size but the wall thickness was much better and now the frame is where we wanted it all along. Joe could not get that material where he lives and knew that this is not the frame we were set on using. So a new and improved frame has been built and it is so strong that we are very happy with it now.
Here is a shot of one of the trucks almost done. Some body parts need to be put on still but the overall truck is really where we like it and what we have been shooting for. Our trucks will be a pair that will mean more than RC, it has a bond of friendship in them. For two people who can see something eye to eye and really enjoy the completed project is a job well done.
Hope you all enjoy the pics, this thread has just begun as one more truck is to be completed yet and scale goodies to be had. More pics and video will be sure to follow so stay tuned RCMT!!!!
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it was fun to slow down alittle bit and really enjoy a true monster truck, i am use to truggies and Emaxx. anyways hope you enjoy the pics i will keep updating.