Another spare-parts build

[markbt73]

I gotta say, I'm having way more fun building things from old leftovers recently than I ever did just assembling kits. My latest creation:

What is it? Well...

• One of those eBay aluminum chassis for a Lunchbox, got it for dirt-cheap locally
• Stock Lunchbox lower chassis section and front suspension
• 3D-printed long-wheelbase rear axle carriers, bought from another eBay vendor
• Stock Lunchbox gearbox built from leftover parts
• Cheap (but surprisingly nice) aluminum shocks
• Old Pro-Line Blackfoot wheels with Traxxas Stampede tires
• Nikko/Radio Shack monster truck body, because the wheelbase was perfect
• Old B&R Sportsman 17 turn modified motor

Electronics are a Futaba S148 servo and a Hobbywing Quicrun 1060 ESC. With a 2S lipo pack, it books:

I really like how this photo turned out:

1060 ESCs are waterproof, right?

It still needs a little fine-tuning; the rear springs are too stiff, and I might try to convert it to an A-arm/upper-link front end. And the B&R motor might be a little too much for it, but then again, maybe "a little too much" is just right for something like this. And I think I'd better see if I have another Blackfoot/Lunchbox bumper lying around somewhere, just to be safe...

[2qwik]

I totally agree! Builds with no instructions are the most fun. Its amazing what you can come up with just with whats lying around, that things awesome!

[MadAtComputer]

Looks like a blast to drive and looks good too.

[MadAnt]

Looks like fun!

Building a car from collected spare parts here and there is just a satisfying feeling.