Bondo's 1:1 ZJ Scaler
 

Heres pics of what I'm starting with, also showing how I'm going to join the pieces by sleeving the ends in each other. Each rail will also be plated on both sides with .32" brass strips once they are complete.




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Looks like you have a couple F-ups there. Might want to get that fixed...

Just kidding!! Can't wait to see more brass building!

R3 2 spd trans
1.5 steelies
1.5 MT Baja's
Castle ESC
55T brushed(no clue which one yet?)
3s power
Castle BEC Pro
Dual Hitec Robot servosd/4WS
Hitec 5645 shift servo
Axial axle's
GH Alum Chubs & Spindles
Integy HD center shafts
Integy 129mm links
PL 92 Cherokee body

I just noticed my hairy gut is in the bottom of the first picture, I hope Harold Saran Wraps is Monitor and Keyboard befor he gets worked up and sprays DNA all over. Who am I kidding, Hippie wouldn't let the baby pudding go to waste :oops:

i would have never noticed........now im scarred for life

Finished one of the rails today, plated with 3/32" and the bottom was plated also with 3/32x1/2" for skid protection and a little more weight down low.

One side done, need to get more 1/2x3/32" strips to finish second rail then
once I figure out exactly where the center skid is going and install the shock mounts I'll do the finishing soldering and when tima allows do the final mock up hopefully soon thereafter off to powder coating !

I'm open to comments and questions

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I completed the 2 rails and all the finish work on them today, heres a few pics. As you see these are not light weights LOL

Now on to making cross braces and figure out where the center skid is going ?



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PIGS

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I think this is all I'm doing tonight, gonna catch up on my DVR movies and relax



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Brass is the new sexy!!

Thanks Brian, maybe starting a trend who knows ?

On the Crawler forum the guys were coming up with brass related nicknames for me, I personally liked "BrassHole" the best. Might be the trucks name ?

I kicked some major azz on this thing the last 24hrs, It's a ROLLER !
Onto the pics


What the heck is this thing you ask ?


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I still have to figure out where the trans shifter servo is going and install the rear steering servo mount. Also have to figure what I'm doing for a radio box and battery tray and where the hell their going ??
I think the battery will ride shotgun next to the trans parallel with the frame.

Plenty to do yet, once the mock up is complete I will dissasemble everything and deanodize the colored aliuminum piecse and then decide weither I get it powder coated or try the brass aging/tarnishing chemical I bought ?

we got a badass here... this guys runnin' ROBOT servos:gasp:

Well I have completed the final assembly minus bumpers and body mounts and the body, test drove it around the house and I'm very pleased with it. Obvisously a trail run would be the true test but since this has turned out so well I've decided to step things up and ditch the Axial axles and install the RC4WD Blackwell axles I've ben saving. The minus to this is since I'm financially tapped I have to make my own shock and link mounts for the axles and also have to completely redo the whole 4 link set up. Not to big a deal just more time befor I can get it on the trails.

Onto the pics;

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Nothin' about my robot servo comment? (post 15)

At least call me a pickle or something, haven't been getting abused enough around here lately.

Very nice fabbing and nice layout - I like it.

Actually I seen nothing offensive about the remark but you still can go F yourself if that makes you happy ? :smile:

Thx Bro

That's better. Thanks man!:yes:

Whats a matter Harold, getting bored with PyroNecrophiliaBeastiality and need a new thrill or hobby ??

Love your work Bondo. The rig is looking sweet.

As always...very nice work. Being a welder myself, I can appreciate all the fab and brazing time you put into this. Very cool

Hey Thanks Bro !

Thanks Brian, very kind of you my friend.

I was able to finish installing the new front axle today and will try to get the rear axle in tomorrow and update the thread with new pictures showing what I've done. I only wish I went with my instincts and used them in the first place. I think I'll get another Axial axle and build another 6x6 but a smaller scale one than the one I recently finished.

I was able to get a bit more done today but not the progress I hoped for, the front blackwell is installed but need to adjust the top links yet and install the drag link. The rear blackwell; I did finish 1 shock and one lower link mount and need to make a duplicate of each. I also made a top link mount useing exsisting mount holes in the case.
This thing is gonna be pretty hefty so i was inclined to go to a bigger shock set, TRX alum BigBores, mainly due to the vast spring rate selection availible.

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Ever since Linc packed up his monkey and went home I just haven't been getting the same results I was used to.

I'm thinking of going in to politics so I can screw whole nations all at once.

Whats your campaign slogan ?

Harold the wheelchair Gimp for President !
"No one takes a fisting like me"
Have ball gag and leather diapers, will travel.




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Vote for change! (my diaper needs it!)

you have my vote :lol:

Finially got around to wrenching on this build again, made some pretty serious headway the last 2 days. It's a runner anyway, tomorrow is a paint day and finish wiring up the LED's.

Thanks for looking

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Very cool! can't wait to see it painted and lit up!

What mini-torch is that? I've been wanting one, and I bought 2 cheapies from harbor freight and they were both 3' flame throwers from the start... You seem to use one a lot so I bet you know which ones are worth while.

This what I have and it's honestly 20yrs old, the newest model is built exactly the same. These torches are all stainless steel construction and US made, the company recently serviced mine and only charged me $22.00 with return shipping included.

http://www.blazerproducts.com/tools/gb2001.html
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-18...er-gb2001.aspx

Holy brass build!! :oh: haha

Pretty cool stuff man, good work! :great:


-Travis

The paint is done, took 2hrs to mask of the window frames and roof rack, what a PITA. The lines are nice and clean, I'm happy with the results. Now to install the included decals and misc scale items and finish up a couple small tasks and it'll be done. I will post pics of it once 100% complete.

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body looks great! love the colors.
roof rack and window outlines are a great touch.

X2 :yes:

Exceptional job on the body!

VERY NICE


-Travis

2 hrs to mask it off ??? Well worth it.

Trim lines around ALL THOSE WINDOWS make it pop !!!

Great looking body.

HEY THANKS GUYS !


Well, Heres "BrassHole" !

I decided on a Aux 2s pack for the LED's, I still have to install them in the roof lights but decided on another day to that.
I even made a scale whip CB antenna, kind hard to see in the pics.


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Sweet build....one of your best. Your workbench looks similar to mine when I am wrenching..total chaos, but organized.