Steve
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Ok here is this years project to keep me entertained over xmas and manage my Aspergers.
The thread to last years and one before that is here
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=623501
This year is something different from Technics lego, I took the plunge with this
Gelande II RC defender
The build quality of this is pretty sweet, full alu accurate chassis
Proper metal axles
There is shit loads of accessories, and I will be building as close to 100% replica as my real one as possible.
Progress pics to follow
[Edited on 19-12-2014 by Steve]
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Nic Barnes
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thats got winter tyres on m8
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Jason x
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does the bodywork come put together or do you have build that as well? cant tell it looks like one piece
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Steve
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Have to put it together
So starting to gather a nice collection of bits, there is still a fair bit to come including the kit itself as has to come from USA
Some close ups of some of the bits
Decals, and scale numberplates, same as my real life plate
Scale alu plate kit
45T motor
Test sprayed the tamiya ts38, close enough match to mine
Sprayed the plate kit a shade of nigger black
Then time to water proof the ESC as I want to wade it, I actually have a better ESC that is already waterproof coming so may ditch this one.
Used this liquid tape stuff, which is essentially brush on rubber
Opened the plastic case
Took the heatsink off and submerged all the electronics in this stuff
All back together
Water test
Nothing blew up!
[Edited on 19-12-2014 by Steve]
[Edited on 19-12-2014 by Steve]
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Nic Barnes
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your life, is definitely, definitely, exciting.
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Ben G
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Do you actually have Aspergers or have you just Google diagnosed yourself?
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Jambo
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This looks like a really cool kit 
Also, as you own the vehicle you are replicating and posting pictures on the internet, this will assure 100% Kudos and maximum internet points from weirdos who make trailers and BBQs out of the same car they own.
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Robin
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Please tell me you are doing a replica.
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Steve
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Ya of mine
[Edited on 19-12-2014 by Steve]
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--ToM--
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Water test wasn't worth doing if it's a replica of the real one you have it won't get wet
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3CorsaMeal
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Will you be doing any dry brushing? I think it would be cool if you did.
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Steve
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I'm not sure it will look right on such a large scale, 1/10 it will have real mud on it anyway lol
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taylorboosh
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Cool imo
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Steve
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My leds turned up. I tried to get as close to real life colour as possible, most of the kits are blue/white which just looks wrong imo, these are more white/yellow
Also made up this little loom to allow me to switch them on and off from my RC controller
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3CorsaMeal
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Can you get a winch for it? I'd love that.
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Steve
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Yeah u can
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bigron1988
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out of interest whats the cost for all of this
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kennySRi
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This is well cool. Luckily your car is a pretty simple design (no offence lol) so you should be able to get it looking pretty much exactly the same.
Lights look a nice colour.
Nigger black 
Really excited to see how this turns out.
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by bigron1988
out of interest whats the cost for all of this
368 for the kit. Then just a case of getting on eBay for the accessories
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John
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£368  you could have bought a full size 4x4 for that.
Its still cool btw, didn't want to miss that out.
[Edited on 20-12-2014 by John]
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Steve
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Lol I got one
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John
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I meant another one you could use as a 4x4.
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Steve
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That's importing from the USA too. 430 if you buy in the uk
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Steve
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It's all machined aluminium so not your usual rc plastic stuff.
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Kyle T
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I'm impressed, will follow with interest.
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