graemevw 823 Posted August 11, 2017 More complicated way that would help keep it straight. Im no graphic designer. Both my options may be slightly trickier, but thats what I would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 823 Posted August 11, 2017 The reason I suggest this is it looks like the whole shell reduces in height in the rear 1/4? I own the uk version of the real van and they are not as square in the back as you think. Whatever you do, measure alot first. A visible dip, ripple or seam wouldnt be great. Its going to be awesome though. Other option is to double cab pick up it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvmud 812 Posted August 12, 2017 man........................ ill have to start looking at it and measuring. lol interesting ideas, your 1st looks similar to my original thought, I was also concerned with removing just the fender flare pieces and reattaching them as it seems like it wouldnt be as strong vs being a whole piece that is being moved/reglued Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 823 Posted August 12, 2017 I am just looking at it in the way id do it if I was doing the real van. No way id be cutting straight lines down it. Always stagger the joints and alway try and keep one joint sliding so the two original halfs always touch. Obviously working on (relatively) thick plastic rather than thin steel has different issues. Have you any big external calipers? The kind that just pinch like a big pair of fingers hinged like a compass. If not you can make some very easily. Will make taking proper measurements alot easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 823 Posted August 12, 2017 Get some flared arches on it, and play with the acres of side space. Plenty of room for flake, lace, panel fogging and portholes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingfisher 1171 Posted August 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, graemevw said: Get some flared arches on it, and play with the acres of side space. Plenty of room for flake, lace, panel fogging and portholes. That's a nice van! I get what graemevw is saying about the curves and shape of the LB body. Have you seen @Vanspeed 's work? It's amazing. May want to ask him for suggestions or tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JNSD1 288 Posted August 12, 2017 Looking awesome, admittedly I wasn't that into these until I just saw this video from Japan. These guys have made some awesome looking Kongs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingfisher 1171 Posted August 12, 2017 7 hours ago, JNSD1 said: Looking awesome, admittedly I wasn't that into these until I just saw this video from Japan. These guys have made some awesome looking Kongs... That landing at 1:57. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 823 Posted August 12, 2017 23 minutes ago, Kingfisher said: That landing at 1:57. Ive not watched one run before. They do jump waaay better than I expected! Going to be great with the van body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 823 Posted August 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, Kingfisher said: That landing at 1:57. Ive not watched one run before. They do jump waaay better than I expected! Going to be great with the van body. Excuse screenshot images, my phone is being a proper pain! Paint this one black and in a similar way to this one put a mural of mount rushmore or whatever its called on the side! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baja500 93 Posted October 27, 2017 I think a custom Donkey Kong bannana rig body version would look cool.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted November 15, 2017 Hi 'Mud - just a couple of quick questions if I may - since you are in the middle of this build... 1. With the bearing kit, did you get the Fast Eddie ones, or something else? The reason I ask is that the Fast Eddie kit seems to list 24 x 1150 bearings, whereas the RCbearings kit (UK) has 36 x 1150s - how many are actually required to fully ball-race this kit? 2. Regarding the rear steering set-up. Which parts are included (if any) in the kit, and what else do you need. I have a bunch of TL-01 and M-chassis plastic parts, so I'm confident I can put something together, but I'd be interested if there are any metal components etc. that might also be required. Also, regarding the rear steering - the suggestion is you need an other channel on your Tx/Rc - but could you not just use a reversing Y-cable (like you'd use for plane flaps, or on my 4WS crawler for example) and run with two-channels? - or does the rear axle require a different ratio to actuate the linkage in your opinion? Many thanks in advance... this kit has got me thinking! Jenny x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted November 15, 2017 2 hours ago, JennyMo said: Hi 'Mud - just a couple of quick questions if I may - since you are in the middle of this build... 1. With the bearing kit, did you get the Fast Eddie ones, or something else? The reason I ask is that the Fast Eddie kit seems to list 24 x 1150 bearings, whereas the RCbearings kit (UK) has 36 x 1150s - how many are actually required to fully ball-race this kit? 2. Regarding the rear steering set-up. Which parts are included (if any) in the kit, and what else do you need. I have a bunch of TL-01 and M-chassis plastic parts, so I'm confident I can put something together, but I'd be interested if there are any metal components etc. that might also be required. Also, regarding the rear steering - the suggestion is you need an other channel on your Tx/Rc - but could you not just use a reversing Y-cable (like you'd use for plane flaps, or on my 4WS crawler for example) and run with two-channels? - or does the rear axle require a different ratio to actuate the linkage in your opinion? Many thanks in advance... this kit has got me thinking! Jenny x Jenny, you will need 36 of the 1150's for the Konghead. You can e-mail Fast Eddies to see if it's a typo. I just bought some of their 10 packs so I would have a couple spares. All the parts needed for rear steering are included, all you need is a servo and a standard y-cable. The servo mounts on the opposite side of the chassis, in the opposite direction as the front one, so they turn correctly. It's a fun truck. Since mine was built, it's the only one my 11 year old wants to take out. I'd love to see what you can do for a custom body for it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted November 16, 2017 17 hours ago, Biz73 said: Jenny, you will need 36 of the 1150's for the Konghead. You can e-mail Fast Eddies to see if it's a typo. I just bought some of their 10 packs so I would have a couple spares. All the parts needed for rear steering are included, all you need is a servo and a standard y-cable. The servo mounts on the opposite side of the chassis, in the opposite direction as the front one, so they turn correctly. It's a fun truck. Since mine was built, it's the only one my 11 year old wants to take out. I'd love to see what you can do for a custom body for it! Excellent news! - sounds like it's even easier than I thought then - thank you so much! You guys are just trying to make me spend more money aren't you?! Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted November 16, 2017 7 hours ago, JennyMo said: Excellent news! - sounds like it's even easier than I thought then - thank you so much! You guys are just trying to make me spend more money aren't you?! Jx On that subject, you might also want to spend a little more money on 4 X 850 bearings - then you can ballrace both steering bellcranks too. Given your previous builds, I too can't wait to see what you do in terms of the shell! I'm guessing Willy will be at the wheel? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, TurnipJF said: On that subject, you might also want to spend a little more money on 4 X 850 bearings - then you can ballrace both steering bellcranks too. Given your previous builds, I too can't wait to see what you do in terms of the shell! I'm guessing Willy will be at the wheel? Hi Turnip' - yes, it appears the bearing kit from Stella models has 40 bearings in total, so I'm presuming 36 x 1150s and the 4 x 850 you suggest... As for the body, well, you got me thinking* over on the STUMPkamper thread didn't you ;o) Jx *Although I'm still tempted to buy a King Hauler hard-body and build a rusty old homage to Timothy Dalton... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4203 Posted November 17, 2017 @JennyMo... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Badcrumble said: @JennyMo... I need a truck like that, a real one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aynar 29 Posted March 30, 2018 any update on this? looking forward to seeing the finished product! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
