Griswold Family Truckster

Griswold Family Truckster

Final Build Photos

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Submitted By
Scott Stemrich
Apple Valley, California, United States of America
Build Information
Readers Ride Title Griswold Family Truckster
Vehicle Class Scale, Rock Crawler
Chassis Brand Axial
Chassis Model Scx10 II
Body Brand Axial
Body Model Jeep Cherokee
Power System Electric
Electric Motor Brand and Model Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster 550
Speed Control Brand and Model Reedy
Battery Brand and Model GensAce 3s
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model Axial Scx10 II kit tires on Gmade smoothie wheels with locked up RC hardware and SSDRC scale hubs
Shocks Brand and Model Stock Axial Scx10 II kit shocks
Axles Brand and Model Axial Scx10 II with Beeftubes beef patties
Paint Brand and Model Proline paints custom mixed to a metallic pea green.
Graphics Brand and Model Wood grain vinyl wrap for graphics along with other various scale stickers
Scale Accessories Brand and Model Mostly hand made or 3d printed scale accessories inside and out. Some Axial bits and pieces as well.
Light System Brand and Model Powershift RC front led headlights.
Other Options Brand and Model Vanquish VS4-10 pro bumpers, Proline interior with various scale accessories. Scale stickers from SRDLV and TimpRc. Scale license plate from SRDLV. Clark Griswold driver and accessories in there too.
Further Description/Back Story My family has always loved the Griswold Family vacation movies, so why not pay tribute by building my own version of the iconic Griswold Family Truckster. Grandma is even along for the ride on the roof. So much help from friends and family. My wife always supporting me and my hobby.

Build Process Photos

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