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Post by 7Lbar on Jul 7, 2007 23:24:14 GMT -5
Or Project Bling Bling as James called it. I decided to jump on the RC crawler bandwagon too. Our own Scooter58 made another great looking chassis, thanks Scott. With lots of info from James and Christine, I think all of the parts are now here and ready for assembly. To be different, I decided to go with a '34 Ford pickup body with some chrome 5 spoked wheels (for the bling factor). The build up will start up tomorrow, we'll take pictures throughout the process. A lot of parts.... Custom engraving..... The bling part......
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Post by Archangel on Jul 9, 2007 1:50:54 GMT -5
Well, its 11:47 and I am done for the evening on the crawler. Austin & Christine left about an hour ago, but I continued on with a few minor details. The crawler is now a painted body, rolling chassis, with steering installed. I've just got to finish the electronics for controls, and then begin working on the siren, rollcage and lights.... yep, you read that right...This rig will have an audible, working siren, as well as flashing lights...just for Austin.... Anyway, here are the photos I got tonight..
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Post by rstep on Jul 9, 2007 22:14:36 GMT -5
Very nice.Why aren't the doors white? nice trio of rigs everyone.
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Post by Archangel on Jul 9, 2007 22:39:31 GMT -5
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Post by rocktoy on Jul 9, 2007 22:53:39 GMT -5
Looks awesome......
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Post by 7Lbar on Jul 9, 2007 23:25:56 GMT -5
Looking good there James.
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Post by 7Lbar on Jul 10, 2007 0:17:27 GMT -5
Very nice.Why aren't the doors white? nice trio of rigs everyone. It wasn't til a late night brainstorm that James thought of adding the lightbar and siren, the body was already painted by then.
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Post by Archangel on Jul 12, 2007 0:00:47 GMT -5
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Post by Archangel on Jul 12, 2007 1:40:06 GMT -5
Well, electronics are in for the most part, and tested. The rig did move under its own power, just need to to get the reversing circuit for the 4 wheel steering as the attempted mod didn't work that we had planned. So right now, we have power, but no steering.
Also got the cage painted black, and it really blends in nicely with the body. All thats left is body mounts, the sound system, the lights, and a little tuning... However, no more photos will be posted until Tuesday, when I deliver it to Austin at the meeting.
;D He'll just have to wait!
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Post by rocktoy on Jul 12, 2007 6:38:10 GMT -5
See what I mean Austin......we pay for all the parts.....and then we have to wait. No fair, huh? Fortunately, the wait is usually well worth it.....anxious to see your new "toy".
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Post by 7Lbar on Jul 12, 2007 17:24:54 GMT -5
That is just plain evil James, I can't wait to see it complete. Is it Tuesday yet?
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zj95
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Post by zj95 on Jul 12, 2007 23:23:56 GMT -5
I just saw it... im special..... the way he mad the roof a convertable is sweet....... and the rear leaf springs are cool 2... your goin to love it. J/K but i did see it... looks good
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Post by Archangel on Jul 14, 2007 23:00:40 GMT -5
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Post by K5 on Jul 14, 2007 23:30:14 GMT -5
SWEET!!
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Post by Waywest on Jul 15, 2007 0:08:00 GMT -5
Very nice video and build up of Austin's crawler.Awesome work.
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