Yes, Jesse at #ShrinkRC is the man! He has some great mount designs for custom #RC4WD and #Tamiya 1/10th scale hard bodies. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the build!! Thanks for the comment!! :)
Thanks for the comment! :) I'm using a lot of direct lighting close to the work space, so I'm looking to upgrade my main garage/shop lights, as well as a diffuser, for a more uniform pattern. Part 2 - COMING SOON!!
YES!! :) I've heard of that method. I'm super curious to try it. Although, I'm not sure how it would turn out after it has already been painted. I DO have another Mojave II body that I might put it to good use. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for the post!!
Would you mind measuring the diameter of the coke bottle you use? First time I've heard this trick...but I haven'r seen glass coke bottles since the early 2000's. I can easily bend some steel and weld it before I'd find a glass coke bottle in my area.
I figured who better to ask then the guys at @rockpiratesrc. :) Since I was using the Interceptor chassis, it only made sense to purchase their battery tray. The cut and mounting position places the battery (Gens Ace Adventurer 4300) in the best position. Depending on future versions of this rig, I may still invest in a smaller battery for low weight performance and comp applications.
ShrinkRC! :) I'm using the Mojave II mounts made for the Rock Pirates Interceptor chassis: shrinkrc.com/products/shrinkrc-body-mounts-for-rc4wd-mojave-ii-two-door?variant=42762836672700
Great question!! The [used] rig I purchased on eBay included the following (retail prices shown): - Rock Pirates chassis $70 - Rock Pirates boat sliders $40 - Rock Pirates servo mount/tray $40 - Rock Pirates hardline bed $40 - Rock Pirates body post mounts $30 - Element builders kit (V2) $250 If I were to purchase all of this separately, it would have cost me $470. I won the eBay listing for $295 plus tax. Thus, I saved $175 (roughly 37%), which I was able to put towards the body, ShrinkRC mounts, and a new transmitter. I already had a spare motor, ESC, servo, and wheels/tires. While I do support buying new and/or local to support the RC hobby, I realized what I would save buying used, so I think I made out pretty good. :) Thanks again for posting the question! Maybe I'll incorporate this into my Part 2 build video!! :)
In this particular video, I'm using a set of white Injora wagon wheels and the stock General Grabber RTR tires. The tires work really well, but I will likely replace these with some RC4WD scale Super Swampers. Here are the wagon wheels: www.injora.com/products/4pcs-1-9-10-spoke-metal-beadlock-wheel-rims-for-1-10-rc-rock-crawler
Umm, I really like the build, but those sliders look upside down... I'm not there to examine them or saying you are wrong,... They just look like they're upside down. None the less, awesome build and video. ✌️🍻
Thanks for the question and a great observation!! I thought the same thing at first also :), but if they were mounted with the flat side down the body would be too low and it wouldn't sit correctly. As I'm wrapping up Part 2, I will talk about that with more detail, including the custom sliders I made and attached to the bottom of the mounts. Thanks again!! You can also refer to ShrinkRC's diagram on the web-site... shrinkrc.com/products/shrinkrc-body-mounts-for-rc4wd-mojave-ii-two-door?variant=42762836672700
@@crawlingonallfoursRC Thank you, was really weird seeing that many spaces to get hung up on mounted Torwards the ground... Couldn't understand it! Lol! Thanks!
LOL, yeah, the "underside" of the mounts does have some ridges, but prior to making the PVC custom flat sliders (next video), the sides of the body sat just below the bottom plane of the mount which made the narrow edges too exposed to heavy scratching. My custom sliders cover enough of the ridges to create a smooth plane.
I'm impressed with the finish on those body mount prints, shrinkrc has got it figured out.
Yes, Jesse at #ShrinkRC is the man! He has some great mount designs for custom #RC4WD and #Tamiya 1/10th scale hard bodies. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the build!! Thanks for the comment!! :)
Cool build. Good lighting too. Looking forward to more content.
Thanks for the comment! :) I'm using a lot of direct lighting close to the work space, so I'm looking to upgrade my main garage/shop lights, as well as a diffuser, for a more uniform pattern. Part 2 - COMING SOON!!
A glass coke bottle and a heat gun will help you flare the fenders out enough to clear the wheels. Awesome build your doing.
YES!! :) I've heard of that method. I'm super curious to try it. Although, I'm not sure how it would turn out after it has already been painted. I DO have another Mojave II body that I might put it to good use. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for the post!!
Would you mind measuring the diameter of the coke bottle you use? First time I've heard this trick...but I haven'r seen glass coke bottles since the early 2000's.
I can easily bend some steel and weld it before I'd find a glass coke bottle in my area.
Try to mount the battery next to the servo, with Velcro
I figured who better to ask then the guys at @rockpiratesrc. :) Since I was using the Interceptor chassis, it only made sense to purchase their battery tray. The cut and mounting position places the battery (Gens Ace Adventurer 4300) in the best position. Depending on future versions of this rig, I may still invest in a smaller battery for low weight performance and comp applications.
Looking good! How are you planning to join the bed and the body?
Great question!! I designed a 3D printed box that my friend printed for me. It's a perfect fitment.
THIS WILL BE COVERED IN THE NEXT VIDEO!!! :) :) :)
Which version of the body mount are you using? Looking to do the same thing!🤘
ShrinkRC! :) I'm using the Mojave II mounts made for the Rock Pirates Interceptor chassis:
shrinkrc.com/products/shrinkrc-body-mounts-for-rc4wd-mojave-ii-two-door?variant=42762836672700
Approximately how much do you think you are saving using ebay to purchase vs direct new? 0:16
Great question!! The [used] rig I purchased on eBay included the following (retail prices shown):
- Rock Pirates chassis $70
- Rock Pirates boat sliders $40
- Rock Pirates servo mount/tray $40
- Rock Pirates hardline bed $40
- Rock Pirates body post mounts $30
- Element builders kit (V2) $250
If I were to purchase all of this separately, it would have cost me $470. I won the eBay listing for $295 plus tax. Thus, I saved $175 (roughly 37%), which I was able to put towards the body, ShrinkRC mounts, and a new transmitter. I already had a spare motor, ESC, servo, and wheels/tires.
While I do support buying new and/or local to support the RC hobby, I realized what I would save buying used, so I think I made out pretty good. :)
Thanks again for posting the question! Maybe I'll incorporate this into my Part 2 build video!! :)
Keep up the great content.
Thank you!! More content is definitely on the radar!! :)
Just use longer screws and washers to shim the lower side.
Ya, thought of that, but I also didn't want to raise the battery's center of gravity. Probably won't make a difference just a few mm. Thanks!!
What wheels & tires are on the truck?
In this particular video, I'm using a set of white Injora wagon wheels and the stock General Grabber RTR tires. The tires work really well, but I will likely replace these with some RC4WD scale Super Swampers.
Here are the wagon wheels: www.injora.com/products/4pcs-1-9-10-spoke-metal-beadlock-wheel-rims-for-1-10-rc-rock-crawler
I've since switched them to some older wheels and I'm using beadlock rings from Locked Up RC.
See them here: ua-cam.com/video/EmRoj4BNUjs/v-deo.html
@@crawlingonallfoursRC ok thank you…I like the look of the truck,I’m gonna build something similar to yours.
AWESOME!! Be sure to tag my channel if you film it; I'd love to see the progress and the final results!! :) :) :)
Umm, I really like the build, but those sliders look upside down... I'm not there to examine them or saying you are wrong,... They just look like they're upside down. None the less, awesome build and video. ✌️🍻
Thanks for the question and a great observation!! I thought the same thing at first also :), but if they were mounted with the flat side down the body would be too low and it wouldn't sit correctly. As I'm wrapping up Part 2, I will talk about that with more detail, including the custom sliders I made and attached to the bottom of the mounts. Thanks again!!
You can also refer to ShrinkRC's diagram on the web-site... shrinkrc.com/products/shrinkrc-body-mounts-for-rc4wd-mojave-ii-two-door?variant=42762836672700
@@crawlingonallfoursRC Thank you, was really weird seeing that many spaces to get hung up on mounted Torwards the ground... Couldn't understand it! Lol! Thanks!
LOL, yeah, the "underside" of the mounts does have some ridges, but prior to making the PVC custom flat sliders (next video), the sides of the body sat just below the bottom plane of the mount which made the narrow edges too exposed to heavy scratching. My custom sliders cover enough of the ridges to create a smooth plane.