Super Clod Buster black edition build

[MadAtComputer 43]

I've been under the weather but still got my clod buster built. I didn't get too many photos because I was having so much fun building that I did not want too stop lol. Absolute blast to build. Only issue is that the tires are filthy even after scrubbing(mold release?) and two out of the four do not fit the outside bead well. they are very loose on the wheel.

It is built stock other than some fast eddy bearings and RR steel pinion gears. Servo is an injora 35kg, flysky reciver, Gens ace 5000mah NiMh battery. It will get some aluminum anti rotation brackets next month and likely aluminum servo saver or steering bell crank.

I have paint for it. Probably not doing box art, but I will see. I've been thinking of getting a set of the MCI retro King Krunch decals for it.

[MadAtComputer 43]

I contacted Amain about the ill fitting tires and they directed me to Tamiya. Worst case I'll buy a pair of tires next month. It's deer season so it will be a couple weeks before I get to painting the body. It will be painted TS-14 black, but leaning towards a MCI retro King Krunch decal set vs the box art. Will see.

I need to figure out my Kyosho headlight kit. I figured the 3rd channel would be able to turn the light kit on and off, but it dose nothing. Tried in both my tamiya trucks. I could wire up a switch to one of the two unused switch locations in the chassis. The halogen color LEDs do looks great though.

 

Edit: Amain sent out a pair of tires

[MadAnt 300]

On 11/8/2024 at 2:18 AM, MadAtComputer said:

two out of the four do not fit the outside bead well. they are very loose on the wheel.

Once you glue them they should not be loose, maybe use some zip ties or a strap or those tire band thingies after applying the glue. Also I've heard shoe goo can be used for these lower speed applications.

[MadAtComputer 43]

4 hours ago, MadAnt said:

Once you glue them they should not be loose, maybe use some zip ties or a strap or those tire band thingies after applying the glue. Also I've heard shoe goo can be used for these lower speed applications.

it's about an 1/8th of an inch gap from the bead to the wheel. I could have tried to fill it with glue, but didn't want to mess up the wheels which were a large reason I bough this specific kit. Hobby shop I bought it from(Amain) has sent out new tires.

[MadAnt 300]

59 minutes ago, MadAtComputer said:

it's about an 1/8th of an inch gap from the bead to the wheel. I could have tried to fill it with glue, but didn't want to mess up the wheels which were a large reason I bough this specific kit. Hobby shop I bought it from(Amain) has sent out new tires.

Oh wow! An 1/8th of an inch is a large gap, hopefully the new tires fit better.

[MadAtComputer 43]

one of the old tires vs the new. two were real bad, one I could have lived with and one fit right. Probably hard to make such large r/c tires.

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[MadAtComputer 43]

Painted the body this afternoon. got the garage up to about 60F. Nocked the shine off the plastic with some 0000 steel wool, washed with dish soap and let it dry. Used one full can of ps-14(5-6 coats) and I am happy were it is. I bought two cans but I can't really see a reason to use the second. It is a driver so not going to wet sand ect.

I plan on ordering some MCI Retro King Krunch decals for it next week. Fits the color scheme, and I like old school monster trucks.

 

 

[MadAtComputer 43]

I assembled the body and painted the turn signals. I'll wait for a couple days before I mask and paint the side markers. I may paint the tail lights too instead of using the decals.

[MadAtComputer 43]

Got the side markers painted. Pretty happy with em. Going to go ahead and order some red and paint the tail lights too. More i look at the truck the more I am thinking of not doing any decals at all. Hmm

[MadAtComputer 43]

Got most of the last parts ordered. CPE aluminum anti rotation brackets, switch relay for the headlights, 3D printed covers for the switch holes in the chassis, and red Tamiya brush paint for the tail lights. I need to find a decal for the old style air scoop though. Any suggestions were to look? dose not look like the sticker sheets that come with the truck have one for it.

Next month I might order a spare front bumper and an injora winch and see if I can modify the bumper to make it fit. Not to get the clod unstuck, but mostly for looks. And to play around with. Maybe pull my blackfoot out if it gets stuck lol

that one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083ND79RC/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A3IVS9PE9W6NFK&psc=1