“Casper”

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“Casper”

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Submitted By
SCOTT Lempert
Commerce Twp, MI, United States of America
Build Information
Readers Ride Title "Casper"
Vehicle Class Scale
Chassis Brand Red Cat Racing
Chassis Model '64
Body Brand RC4WD
Body Model Crew cab – extended bed.
Power System Electric
Electric Motor Brand and Model Stock Redcat Racing
Speed Control Brand and Model Stock Redcat Racing ESC
Battery Brand and Model Gens Ace 2s LIPO
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model Traxxas "Hot Rod" series wheels and tires.
Shocks Brand and Model Stock Redcat Racing from '64 chassis.
Axles Brand and Model All Redcat Racing RTR '64 chassis.
Paint Brand and Model Duplicolor white base coat with Duplicolor pearl top coat and 1K clear.
Graphics Brand and Model Simple pinstripe applique.
Scale Accessories Brand and Model 3D printed dash, door panels and bench seats.
Light System Brand and Model LED prewired 12vdc 5mm front, 3mm rear.
Radio System Brand and Model Redcat Racing 6 channel radio and rx.
Sound System Brand and Model n/a
Other Options Brand and Model n/a
Further Description/Back Story After building a few raise / lower chassis I wondered if the "easy" way to achieve the look I wanted for "Casper" would be to use the Redcat Racing '64 RTR chassis/radio system. I knew I wanted something different that a lexan option, so I looked to RC4WD for body options. Looking to build a crew cab/extended bed body I grafted a couple K5 Blazer bodies and added 1" to the bed. I 3D printed the cab closeout and used styrene for the bed close out and servo controlled hinged tonneau cover. I knew it wouldn't fit the chassis so I stretched the chassis 5.5" and narrowed the chassis 1/4" per side, trimmed the wheel wells a bit for the fit shown in the photos. I also 3D printed the Phantom grill and front and rear bumpers.

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