Scale Slash?

**timalec** · 07-30-2009, 09:13 PM

Alright guys... i need your help on this one.

-STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: I'm going to start building a slash that has a lot of scale components ie: lights, body, wheels tires.

-what i NEED help with is finding some products that would help the scale look. I do not plan on bashing this one. I will drive it and a already have a vxl / lipo for it.

-PICS would help me.

-I ALREADY know which wheels / tires i want so i do NOT need help there.

-Once i start building it,... i'll start a new thread

-Also i'm looking for a ladder bar set up if anyone knows where i can find this. If you don't know what it is then you prob can't help find one. =)

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009, 09:42 PM

sounds good, i have been wanting to do this too. i will be happy to help u!

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009, 09:48 PM

http://www.raceindustry.com/ART/MIGI...camburg_10.jpg lookin at this, i think you will want flood lights for the top and a spare tire or two on the back.

**timalec** · 07-30-2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by specialone70

http://www.raceindustry.com/ART/MIGI...camburg_10.jpg lookin at this, i think you will want flood lights for the top and a spare tire or two on the back.

I was thinkin of this roll cage with one or two tires (prob one would look best)
only $60.00

**xtreme maxx** · 07-31-2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by specialone70

http://www.raceindustry.com/ART/MIGI...camburg_10.jpg lookin at this, i think you will want flood lights for the top and a spare tire or two on the back.

i bet you could you those suspension arms or whatever those are under the body and in front of the rear tires, cuz i think some guy did that before on this if anybody finds that thread post it

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009, 09:53 PM

http://losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0105. this might be the most realistic body you will find.

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009, 10:47 PM

that looks really nice. do you have a link for that roll cage?

**bigboy** · 07-30-2009, 10:59 PM

I use the HBZ roll cage...bear in mind its only a "Half Cage"...does add a bit more of a scale look to the slash..it also adds a lil strength as it braces the chassis to the rear shock tower.., but it also adds weight, but if your going scale you probly arent too concerned with that!

**Bellvis** · 07-30-2009, 11:13 PM

Here is my scale Slash............

**slash4x4beast** · 04-20-2012, 03:12 AM

do you know if the HBZ roll cage would fit a slash 4x4?

**bigboy** · 07-30-2009, 11:16 PM

bellvis, what kinda shocks/springs/oil are you running in the rear?...the extra weight is destroying my rear stock shocks...probly buy some big bores tommorrow.

**timalec** · 07-31-2009, 10:03 AM

BELLVIS,
How do the lights handle in a roll over?

TO ALL,
Thanks for the replies.... keep them coming. I'm getting helpful idea from ya'll.

**Bellvis** · 07-31-2009, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by bigboy

bellvis, what kinda shocks/springs/oil are you running in the rear?...the extra weight is destroying my rear stock shocks...probly buy some big bores tommorrow.

I am running 50wt all around. I was going to grab the Big Bores but just can't justify spend $60 on shocks right now.

Originally Posted by timalec

BELLVIS,
How do the lights handle in a roll over?

They have held up great so far! The key is to be able to drive avoiding roll-overs!

**Drusillus** · 07-31-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Bellvis

I was going to grab the Big Bores but just can't justify spend $60 on shocks right now.

Not sure it matters, but I got my Big Bore shocks off Amazon for $43.00

**timalec** · 07-31-2009, 11:37 AM

I'm having a dilemma now =( ... should i abandon the scale slash and go for this look? wow. idk what to do. both would be bad ***

I do go to the beach a lot . hmmm

**crazee horse** · 07-31-2009, 01:27 PM

thats an awsome buggy tipe thang. any details?

**dirtworks** · 08-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by timalec

I'm having a dilemma now =( ... should i abandon the scale slash and go for this look? wow. idk what to do. both would be bad ***

I do go to the beach a lot . hmmm

This is really cool!...don't like the rims tho and wing should be wider...overall is great

**Out of Sight** · 07-31-2009, 10:10 AM

check out RC4wd.com they make a lot of scale parts (and expensive) parts for scale RC 4x4. And yes, they do have an already made rollcage for the slash chassis..err.. about half the price of the Slash itself

**bigboy** · 07-31-2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Out of Sight

check out RC4wd.com they make a lot of scale parts (and expensive) parts for scale RC 4x4. And yes, they do have an already made rollcage for the slash chassis..err.. about half the price of the Slash itself

cool as that thing looks, 2lbs is alotta weight to add to the Slash

Sure does look great though!

**Maverick 52** · 07-31-2009, 02:05 PM

http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/produc...roducts_id=765

For more info on that buggy....thing

**88gators325** · 07-31-2009, 03:34 PM

Rikk (OSF) from rccrawler makes scale light pods with lights and a nice scale roll cage for the slash. its a full roll cage. just a regular one or one with spare tires. its a little pricey though. the reg one is $180 and the one with spare tire(s) is $225!!! ouch, i know, but they look wicked! he makes them out of 3/16 brakeline.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...&highlight=OSF
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...&highlight=OSF

**SLASHPEDE** · 07-31-2009, 05:31 PM

Hey big boy would you mind showing me a pic without your body on? im curious

**bigboy** · 07-31-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by SLASHPEDE

Hey big boy would you mind showing me a pic without your body on? im curious

ask, and you shall recieve!!

**twisted** · 08-01-2009, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by bigboy

ask, and you shall recieve!!

wheely machine now ?

**slash 127** · 08-04-2009, 12:09 AM

id deffinately go for a sand rail look

**bigboy** · 08-04-2009, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by twisted

wheely machine now ?

yup...It wheelies real easy with good traction, but I have already taken the cage off. It makes it too difficult to do clean jumps as the rear is always dropping when I try to clear somethin resulting in a hard landing.

**twisted** · 08-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by bigboy

yup...It wheelies real easy with good traction, but I have already taken the cage off. It makes it too difficult to do clean jumps as the rear is always dropping when I try to clear somethin resulting in a hard landing.

thanks for the small review...you made my decision.

**thecoolman101** · 08-05-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by bigboy

ask, and you shall recieve!!

hey ,you said you ask you recive, so can I have tyhat roll cage for free?? lol

**bandit** · 08-05-2009, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by thecoolman101

hey ,you said you ask you recive, so can I have tyhat roll cage for free?? lol

just the roll cage? i want the entire car

i really like the sand rail to.

**rocky8333** · 07-31-2009, 10:38 PM

You should fab your own trophy truck and show us pics

**88gators325** · 08-04-2009, 10:15 AM

wouldnt the half cage be just as heavy as an aluminum tranny?

**tstmonkey** · 08-04-2009, 11:07 AM

thunder tiger makes a pro 2wd race truck with a real Ladder bar set up. It's in one of the last RC Driver mags. Suspension is true scale/realism.

**twisted** · 08-04-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by tstmonkey

thunder tiger makes a pro 2wd race truck with a real Ladder bar set up. It's in one of the last RC Driver mags. Suspension is true scale/realism.

i can not find it any where.......

**twisted** · 08-04-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by tstmonkey

thunder tiger makes a pro 2wd race truck with a real Ladder bar set up. It's in one of the last RC Driver mags. Suspension is true scale/realism.

after thinking about it i think you mean thundertech and not thunder tiger....

**tstmonkey** · 08-05-2009, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by twisted

after thinking about it i think you mean thundertech and not thunder tiger....

Yea. sorry. just looked at the mag. page 80 of the September 09 issue of rc driver

**timalec** · 08-22-2009, 03:36 PM

Well i got the body painted. 2 lights put on and the roll cage on.

Still have lots of work to do but, it's coming along. I must say, it's nice have two slash's... one to bash and one to make perty

**bigboy** · 08-04-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by 88gators325

wouldnt the half cage be just as heavy as an aluminum tranny?

I dunno? how much does a alum tranny weigh? the cage weighs about 13.5 ounces, almost a pound. Too much weight for me.

**twisted** · 08-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by bigboy

I dunno? how much does a alum tranny weigh? the cage weighs about 13.5 ounces, almost a pound. Too much weight for me.

to much towards the rear of the truck...

**Carbonrevo33** · 08-04-2009, 06:06 PM

yea, he does. It's in the issue in front of me.

**matt890** · 08-05-2009, 04:57 PM

I say do the Sand Rail, its a really cool looking vehicle, and there are a lot less of those out there. Be different

Thread: Scale Slash?

Thread Tools

Display

Hybrid View

Scale Slash?

update

Posting Permissions