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Submitted By | |
John Kellogg |
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Oakley , Illinois , United States of America | |
Build Information | |
Readers Ride Title | 79 Beast |
Vehicle Class | Scale, Rock Crawler, Monster Truck |
Chassis Brand | Traxxas |
Chassis Model | TRX4 |
Body Brand | Other |
Body Model | 79 Ford F250 |
Other Body Brand and Model | Jconcepts 79 Ford F250 |
Power System | Electric |
Electric Motor Brand and Model | Mamba X 14 series 2850kv sensored brushless Crawler edition |
Speed Control Brand and Model | Mamba X Waterproof 25.2v crawler edition |
Battery Brand and Model | HRB 6000mah 14.8v 50c |
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model | Jconcepts Midwest 2.2” MT wheels Jconcepts Fling Kings Jr 2.2” |
Shocks Brand and Model | Traxxas long arm lift kit |
Axles Brand and Model | Hot Racing +10mm S2 spring steel Portal drive stub axles |
Paint Brand and Model | Tamiya polycarbonate spray Ps-5 black Ps-14 copper Ps-48 silver Ps-31 smoke |
Graphics Brand and Model | Jconcepts 79 Ford decal sheet |
Scale Accessories Brand and Model | Traxxas Bigfoot air cleaners Hot Racing steel truck nuts |
Radio System Brand and Model | Stock Traxxas Dsservo 35kg waterproof Coreless digital servo for steering |
Further Description/Back Story | I bought this Trx4 around 2 years ago, not long after I finished restoring a Tamiya Super Blackfoot that I got for Christmas back in 1993. I think that’s what got me back in the hobby. This project started as a scale version of the original Bigfoot until I realized that it would have limited off-road capability if I had the tires close to the fenders like the original. That’s when the “79 Beast” was born. I wanted a truck that would laugh at the snow and mud and it does just that. |
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