Final Build Photos
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Submitted By | |
Scott Lempert |
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Commerce twnp, MI, United States of America | |
Build Information | |
Readers Ride Title | 1966 Suburban |
Vehicle Class | Scale |
Chassis Brand | Other |
Chassis Model | Scratch built |
Other Chassis Brand and Model | Made the chassis from 1/4" square steel stock. Rear C channel, custom cantilever kit, font 1/14 scale drop axle. |
Body Brand | Other |
Body Model | 1966 Chevy Suburban |
Other Body Brand and Model | So, this one is a collaboration with Blake Livelsberger (metalmasher) and myself. He pulled a resin cab from Pro-Lines '66 Chevy body set. He asked if I'd be interested in trying to build a Suburban from the resin parts. Here is the outcome. |
Power System | Electric |
Electric Motor Brand and Model | Generic, 35t brushed. |
Speed Control Brand and Model | Hobby Wing 1040. |
Battery Brand and Model | 2s Lipo. |
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model | I printed the Torque Thrust wheels on my Anycubic Mono resin printer. Rear tires are HPI dirt track rubber, fronts are generic on road style. |
Shocks Brand and Model | Rear were HR racing fronts were Losi 1/12 scale units. |
Axles Brand and Model | Rear Austar, front 1/14 scale semi drop axle. |
Paint Brand and Model | Rustoleum teal and cream. |
Scale Accessories Brand and Model | Interior is scratch built, dash is a Shapeways piece. |
Light System Brand and Model | 5mm/3mm LED set, wired by me. |
Radio System Brand and Model | Skyfly 3 channel. |
Further Description/Back Story | Was a challenge for sure! Had not worked with resin at the level before. Blending styrene with resin, even in the bonding process was done using "super glue" at those joint areas. I used photos of other '66 Suburban's for reference. |
Build Process Photos