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Old 12-02-2012, 10:15 AM
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Default 6x6 Mack

It all started with a pile of parts
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Custom Mack cab
Custom bed
Semi chassis rails
RC4WD 2spd trans
Axial SCX axles - middle one modified for pass through
4 linked suspension
RC4WD shocks - custom rear rocker for shocks
8 1.9 Tango Down alu beadlock wheels
8 1.9 Trailbuster tires
35T motor
Mamba Max ESC

Then it was a roller
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More modifications
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I didn't build a shelf queen
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Had enough for one day, I'm OUT!!!
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Done for now, having fun at a comp after class 2 finished their courses



Still more to do like side tanks, but that is waiting for the full teardown/repaint this winter
Old 12-02-2012, 01:24 PM
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Default RE: 6x6 Mack

[X(] <thats what I look like right now.

awsome build man. which I could do that. Never been good at scale builds tho.
Old 12-02-2012, 04:38 PM
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That's very cool. I unfortunately don't have the guys to really get my trucks dirty like that.
Old 12-02-2012, 05:15 PM
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really nice build, and an interesting shock setup in the rear. 1st time I seen that
Old 12-02-2012, 05:56 PM
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[X(] <thats what I look like right now.

awsome build man. which I could do that. Never been good at scale builds tho.
Thanks, Your truck is awesome also, I was going to do a modified Jeep cabbed truck but this Mack cab "fell" into my hands so I went with it.


Here is the trials truck I am working on right now, just got it rolling under its own power last weekend. My club is looking to organize a trials event this spring and I didn't want to beat the Mack up to much, just needs some finishing touches and sponsor decals






Here is the start of my current "new" build - cab is under the knife right now.


Old 12-03-2012, 07:17 PM
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ooohhh 8X8 I've contemplated that before, but I figured the turn radius would royally suck unless you made the front and back steer.


BTW where do you get the cabs, and beds or are they hand made?
Old 12-05-2012, 11:20 AM
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Nice builds and awesome looking trucks...
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Started throwing some steel at it






Now a scratch coat of color to see if I will like it




Maiden run in the foggy wasteland



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