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Forum: XMOD Appearance 07-12-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,682
Posted By AustinCrawls
They are for 1:10th and 1:6th scale trail rigs...

They are for 1:10th and 1:6th scale trail rigs and crawlers links winches axle supports and such.
Forum: XMOD Appearance 07-11-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,682
Posted By AustinCrawls
I check by everynow and again to see whats new...

I check by everynow and again to see whats new and whos building what. Ive been moving into a new house and starting a side buisness for custom RC parts so its taken up most of my build time. Dont...
Forum: XMOD Appearance 07-06-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,682
Posted By AustinCrawls
Turned out really nice bro I like the old chevys...

Turned out really nice bro I like the old chevys like that.
Forum: XMOD Appearance 05-12-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,898
Posted By AustinCrawls
Heres a scratchbuilt one. ...

Heres a scratchbuilt one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Kazin73/truck3.jpg
Forum: XMOD Appearance 04-07-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,378
Posted By AustinCrawls
LOL missed that .

LOL missed that .
Forum: XMOD Appearance 04-07-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,378
Posted By AustinCrawls
Mattracks is the namebrand and model train wheels...

Mattracks is the namebrand and model train wheels would work for the road wheels and rubber tracks off a 1:35th scale tank kit.
Forum: XMS Competition Archives 03-29-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,102
Posted By AustinCrawls
Ill throw in the mustang. ...

Ill throw in the mustang.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Kazin73/DSC_0553.jpg
Forum: XMOD Appearance 03-20-2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Posted By AustinCrawls
and above all that use good tape not that dollar...

and above all that use good tape not that dollar store crap lol.:lol: If the paints on the lense use a little WD40 to remove it and polish any hazing out of it with regular old white toothpaste.
Forum: XMOD Appearance 03-04-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,646
Posted By AustinCrawls
I found that with a very small amount of time...

I found that with a very small amount of time with a dremel or hobbyknife the titan front body clip fits and it sits 1/8" lower. the rear is pretty much stock ride hieght just softer springs. I dont...
Forum: XMOD Appearance 03-02-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,646
Posted By AustinCrawls
I first stripped all the parts off the body...

I first stripped all the parts off the body everything I could remove. Then mask the remainder with some thin automotive masking tape the good stuff you get at paint supply houses. Never use the...
Forum: XMS Competition Archives 03-02-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,669
Posted By AustinCrawls
Thanks for the votes guys I really am amazed at...

Thanks for the votes guys I really am amazed at what is being done with xmods now. And I think it will be a much harder comp the next time around.:D
Forum: Beginner Questions 02-28-2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,859
Posted By AustinCrawls
The stock length dogbones are fine for the lifted...

The stock length dogbones are fine for the lifted trucks but since they are at a higher angle you need to drop a small ball bearing into the stubaxle befor you insert the dogbone. The reason is the...
Forum: XMOD Appearance 02-28-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,646
Posted By AustinCrawls
the paint will be better after the polish but it...

the paint will be better after the polish but it was just testors primer with several light coats of bright platinum metallic and topped off with several coats of clear all rattle cans soaked in warm...
Forum: XMOD Appearance 02-27-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,646
Posted By AustinCrawls
I do paint things shiny from time to time lol...

I do paint things shiny from time to time lol they dont all have to be flat black or OD green.

I still have to buff it so it will be alot smoother, I also have to paint in the markers and details...
Forum: XMOD Appearance 02-27-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,646
Posted By AustinCrawls
New car new paint

I finally broke down and got a car instead of another truck lol I got a mustang on sale so I had to do a little work on it.
upgrade tires
AWD
S2 motor midrange gears
yellow springs up front reds...
Forum: XMOD Modification 02-24-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,272
Posted By AustinCrawls
everything in the chassis except for the motor...

everything in the chassis except for the motor and tires is stock or a RS upgrade. the motor was bought for $20 at a local hobby shop its a over the counter part. as far as how it handles well its...
Forum: XMOD Modification 02-24-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,272
Posted By AustinCrawls
Speed AND torque is possible in 4x4 trucks

Ok a while back we had a small discussion about the airplane motor/gearbox mod in the truck chassis. For the record I have a F150 chassis with a 1:24th scale Tahoe body that has full interior, a...
Forum: XMOD Modification 02-24-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,584
Posted By AustinCrawls
Thank you! you just figured out my longdrop front...

Thank you! you just figured out my longdrop front arms for my prerunner project. Nice work !!
Forum: General XMODs 02-24-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,658
Posted By AustinCrawls
I guess my worst was while I was filming the...

I guess my worst was while I was filming the crawler movie I was tryin to make a offcamber section of the trail and rolled my 4Runner down a 4' outcropping of rock. I just managed to grab it before...
Forum: XMOD Modification 02-21-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,986
Posted By AustinCrawls
It depends on your motor and what gearing you run...

It depends on your motor and what gearing you run I run a converted servo in one truck and a gws airplane in the other and in both trucks I run ratshack rechargers.
Forum: XMOD Modification 02-21-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By AustinCrawls
1:24th scale trucks are pretty much a strait up...

1:24th scale trucks are pretty much a strait up fit maybe a tad long but if its a pickup you can channel the front of the bed with no worries.
With the aoshima longbed yoda pickup I had to channel...
Forum: XMOD Appearance 02-20-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,543
Posted By AustinCrawls
I usually hate testors paint but under duress I...

I usually hate testors paint but under duress I had to buy a bottle of thier chrome laquer. It was really a surprise when I touched something up and cleard it and it blended well as long as its not a...
Forum: Beginner Questions 02-20-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,392
Posted By AustinCrawls
Here are couple of pics of my scratch built one. ...

Here are couple of pics of my scratch built one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Kazin73/truck9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Kazin73/truck3.jpg
...
Forum: Beginner Questions 02-19-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,392
Posted By AustinCrawls
I found 1:24th scale diecast flatbeds similar to...

I found 1:24th scale diecast flatbeds similar to mine at hobby lobby today for like $18 usd.
Forum: XMOD Modification 02-18-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,311
Posted By AustinCrawls
Do not leave batteries in your truck/car while...

Do not leave batteries in your truck/car while its not in use.

I have 3 model body trucks on F150 chassis with the same crystal#. While working on one in the garage my 4 yr old turned the other...
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