Axial SCx10 now a Jeep Cherokee for 2011 MSD scale nats
I don't have very many non-Tamiya vehicles, I have two Rc4wd trucks and this Axial SCX10 Honcho I bought last year about this time to run at MSD scale rock crawling nationals in the class 2 (trail class) I bought it because Axial is the sponser and I like to support the sponser that helps put on the event (TamiyaUSA also has sponsored it several years) While I prefer the class 1 Street/Expedition type of vehicles I do like to drive anything scale so I always put together a class 2 rig since i have to drive up there anyway and unlike my class 1 Wrangler this thing can get all beat up and I don't care to much ;) So for this year I did not have the funds for new trucks so Like my Wrangler I just gave an existing vehicle a face-lift using parts I already had and only requiring me to order or make a few small detail parts and such to keep the cost way down but give the truck a new look and here is what I came up with for my fun beater class 2 rig in a couple of short evenings worth of work.
class 2 Trail rig for 2011 MSD scale nationals
tail
side
topside with simple metal roof rack
tow straps and tire tool in old metal jewery box
lots of interior junk for scale points
more sclae junk from the surplus drawers
simple cut down honcho to scx10 wheelabse
How it looked last summer
how it looked at 2010 MSD scale nats last year
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Jeep Wrangler expedition project 6
Comments
ranger blue
it's a beauty Seth
Dam 10
Great lookin' truck, good luck with thenationals...
7.2inchdriver
sweet! like you I dont really buy too many non tamiyas either, mostly because its not cost effective since ive got 25+ years of tamiya parts laying around. But i was really impressed how well the axial is built and how it performs, it really is a great kit. I also like its simplicity when compared to the crawlers tamiya offers like the cro1 that are overly complex and not very scale. the scx is really like a less expensive modern version of the bruiser chassis. It wont be the last one i buy.
CARRERA
Sorry if i am a little unknowledgeable about Axiall but, doo the wheelarchs' come with the kit or are they extra? Is the cockpit Axial also? Nice looking rig. Good luck @MSD.
Toykid
Another great looking build. I really appreciate that proline make their interiors to fit the tamiya humid driver
good luck at the nationals.
mrmtodd
Nice job! You have a knack for putting together a myriad of parts to make a beauty.
Wyoming
Thanks guys, I do like the Axial although it is wider than I like for most of my builds. The wheel arches are made by Pro-line as part of a full lexan undercarriage, I have trimmed it down to just the wheel arches.
Tobbe70
Looks really wonderful Seth! Is that Camel Yellow??
3SPD REKR
Looks pretty good for a runner. Nice work for a couple of nights of work. Did you paint the outside for the matte look? I'm not that savy on the lexan bodies.
the-way
I like this car and its shape. Great details but not drinking and driving guys, please
SilverRC
Great looking truck! As are all the models you've displayed. Keep up the great work.
Wyoming
Thanks guys, yes it camel yellow inside with PS-55 flat clear on outside the black trim is painted on outside. I'm not a huge fan of lexan shells either Norm but in a comp when I roll them down a rock face and nothing cracks or goes flying then I'm glad I used it
I also like not having to touch up white plastic paint scratches after every run like I do with my other trucks 
but lexan will never look as good to me so I use it sparingly as possible.
Orangemeca
I've thee same review for lexan body, but this one is great, any factory in your house ?
brayling
stunning truck, love the 'road beer' good luck in the nationals
delux
Gotta love a Cherokee!!
pastimesteve
Very nice Seth. Excellent detail, as always.
pagedm_f350
I love this body from Pro-Line, nice work Seth
I am a bog fan of the SCX10 also, I have 2, considering mounting my F-350 body to one and ditching the 3 speed 
Wyoming
I don't like it that much
There is nothing wrong with it I just find the scx10 to be a very difficult platform to build the types of trucks I like which are scale rigs with a stock stance, ride height, and width, which is why I have just this one SCX10 and like 15 CC01s 
but everybody has there own favorite.
mikeekim
Sweet truck mate
BeetleOne
Very nice! The red Jeep body of the last summer is great too
BeetleOne
Looking at the last pic.. it sounds cool that track with puddle
. Have a great fun and good luck at the Nats! 
Naxman
Looking good Seth! I like the new look (and the old ones too!)
skywhelp
I like the way you've filled it with spare parts. Its really come alive now. I still have a soft spot for it in MSD 10 mode too. The beer bottle in hand is quality. I had my first sxc10 test run today I'm still grinning.
def4x4
Another great work from you, nice color and detail work. Good luck on MSD.
Tizer
Seems like I missed this one. What driver did you use for the Proline cockpit set? And do you think it might fit a 200mm touring shell? I need a cockpitset with a back seat and some 80's style front seats. This seems to be a good match.
Wyoming
I used a Bruiser driver reproduction from Jsourbeck on ebay. I suspect the interior could be cut to fit a touring car
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