joeling 1649 Posted March 12, 2020 The last time I did an entire clod was more than 30 years ago. Fast forward to 2020, I find myself working on a few : Ghetto curing shroud Metallic black TS40 Ghetto paint booth Not impressed with the finish of the body that came with the kit. Decided to paint it. As usual, impatient me dumped 2 cans in 1 session. Now waiting for the paint to cure so that I can sand out the imperfections a bit then another coat to finish off.This first one is fairly stock. Tires will be changed out for original. Next build is in progress still using stock chassis but will sport 10.5t with 120A escs. Dual shorty packs but need custom CF bits to hold the batteries. Unfortunately, my usual guy is running low on CF stock. Let's see how. Good therapy for me since oil price crashing again... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 12, 2020 While waiting on the body, cleaned up the chrome body that has been neglected for years and slapped some MCI stickers on. Some apparent corrosion but still looks nice. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 12, 2020 Second kit. No more central servo mounted steering. Instead, servo on bumper. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted March 12, 2020 Nice trucks. Your paint booth looks similar to mine. Yours seems larger, it must be the "deluxe model" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted March 13, 2020 What shocks are those? Do you have a link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 13, 2020 GTodd, it's Gmade zero 103mm ones. Can be bought from www.Junfac.com in Korea. Hang on, let me go buy a few more sets first. RCmart out of stock for red. Guess many people building black clods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDanny 146 Posted March 13, 2020 6 hours ago, joeling said: GTodd, it's Gmade zero 103mm ones. Can be bought from www.Junfac.com in Korea. What do you think Joeling, would these G-Made G-Transitions also work with a Clod Buster?: http://www.gmade.net/g-transition-shock-red-90mm-4-for-110-crawler-truck/ They are 107mm tall when made Sprung setup. I'm planning to install 4 of these and leave 4 original pogo sticks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted March 13, 2020 20 hours ago, joeling said: Second kit. No more central servo mounted steering. Instead, servo on bumper. Man in taking all of your project ideas!!! What servo mount/bumper is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 13, 2020 To be honest, I am unsure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted March 13, 2020 7 hours ago, GTodd said: Man in taking all of your project ideas!!! What servo mount/bumper is that? Anyone have an idea? I haven't scene an axel servo mount integrated with a bumper. Looks very slick!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwkenuf 184 Posted March 14, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 1:20 PM, joeling said: While waiting on the body, cleaned up the chrome body that has been neglected for years and slapped some MCI stickers on. Some apparent corrosion but still looks nice. I like the use of selected decals! Might need to borrow the idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/14/2020 at 5:26 AM, GTodd said: Anyone have an idea? I haven't scene an axel servo mount integrated with a bumper. Looks very slick!! Apologies for the late reply. These are from a guy in Canada who advertised his wares on FB in one of the Clod buster groups. PM me your email & I will forward it to him if you are interested. These are 3D printed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 15, 2020 Some update on the second unit. Found my Parma Clod body painted professionally for me many years ago. 10.5t BL + 120A esc but with NimH packs. CF plates cater for lower CG shorty LiPo packs. As one gets older, start gravitating towards NiMh packs. Not easy to find loose cells and battery links anymore. Ghetto battery mount while waiting CF bits of a different design Unable to change motor direction despite having the programming option to do so. This SkyRC one works. Unfortunately, double the price of the Hobbywing. P.S. if anyone can recommend an esc with reverse motor direction that is at least 80A rated for less than USD 50 please let me know. Much appreciated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 15, 2020 Painting took a bit of effort. 2 cans of clear to achieve this effect. Still patchy in some areas but that's the limit of my painting skill (or the lack of). This unit #1 spots the metallic black + ckear coat paint. Unit#2 will spot matt black finish. Meanwhile, I am also working on this : 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted March 15, 2020 14 hours ago, joeling said: Apologies for the late reply. These are from a guy in Canada who advertised his wares on FB in one of the Clod buster groups. PM me your email & I will forward it to him if you are interested. These are 3D printed. Thaks bud!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 17, 2020 Metallic black + clear coat Matt black no clear coat yet 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 19, 2020 Matt black body done but I am not quite happy. Matt finish really highlights any slight blemish / imperfections / screwups with glaring clarity. Note to self - in future avoid matt clear finish. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 19, 2020 Saw someone on FB doing this. Clear red on chrome rims. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 20, 2020 Green body done. Waiting on bumpers before building more kits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted March 21, 2020 I really like that green, it looks great on your Clod 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 21, 2020 Restricted movement is in effect for another week+. Time to get cracking... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted March 23, 2020 Awesome!!!! Im going to do the same? Do they use the same body posts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 23, 2020 Hi GTodd, Different body posts : Front Back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 24, 2020 Work in progress from last night. The last box art I did was more than 30 years ago with original stickers. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted March 24, 2020 Started painting Sunday. Primer on then left it for a day. Monday top coat but impatient me managed to overspray a couple of places resulting in some sagging. Left it overnight sanded down the oversprayed bits. Final coat this morning to cover up the mistakes. Left it in the sun after touch dry for the whole afternoon. Near midnight and stickers have been applied. Next step will be final clear coat then the chrome bits can be installed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites