Raptor Trophy Truck, Monster Energy

[signmike]

I'll be using a snap Ford Raptor to make a Trophy Truck. I'll have to shorten the cab to make a small window in the rear quarter. Then I'll have to scrtbuild some fenders for it.
The frame will be completely scratch and the engine will be a Nascar one modified to look modern. I think of using the shocks from a Monster truck but that's not sure yet. I already ordered tires and wheels for it
Here the drawing I made to start with and some photos found on the web...

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrgrbfwfsbswrst...dmedia11-vi.jpg

[signmike]

Here it is, I started this project last night. The Raptor body was shortened and the fenders enlarged. That's a beginning...

Edited October 8, 2015 by signmike

[Petetrucker07]

Dammit! You beat me to it. I will be watching this come along. Nice start so far.

[signmike]

I saw what you are doing. It won't be the same as this one here will be a complete racing machine. I had plans to build one version like yours too. That will be something to whatch, take your time, as it is a nice subject...

 

[Petetrucker07]

I have a Trophy Truck planed after I build the chase trucks and transporter. My TT will be something that will take time and lots of learning. Soldering will be involved that's for sure.

[gatorincebu]

 

 Interesting subject and approach. Looks like a lot of planning and scratch building  coming up.

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[signmike]

 

 

lot of design work has been done. Now I have to plan what parts I'll used that I won't have to fabricated. Tonight I finished grinding the body and filling the void with melted styrene. That will take a lot more time to cure but to me it makes a stronger bond.

I started working on the chassis. I made the chassis plate with styrene. Here a first mockup

 

Edited October 9, 2015 by signmike

[signmike]

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[signmike]

The finish chassis plate

 

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The Fotki Album

http://public.fotki.com/signmike/race-cars/race-trucks-asphalt/monster-energy-trop/

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[Petetrucker07]

Lookin great. You'll have this done in no time.

 

[signmike]

Lookin great. You'll have this done in no time.

 

Not sure, There still a lot to do on the chassis. I don't want it to look bare so will add some detailing to it when the basic shape is done. Theres also the interior paneling, the dash too, the racing seats... Not mentioning the fabrication of the suspension component. Plus an engine and a modified differential too. Then finishing and painting...I,m a long way from home...

[Em_Jay]

awesome!  that body has so many uses even though its just a snap tite. did you use resin as a filler for the fenders?

[signmike]

I used melted styrene. I just put some off cuts from the sprue in a jar and fille it with liquid cement. When completely dried it is as strong as the body plastic. I had issues with epoxies and cyano glues before so this tiem i'm trying this method. So far it is good but takes a long time to cure.

 

[signmike]

Here's some more update. The bodywork is almost done, widened fenders, shortened wheelbase and fille sunroof. There still some finishing to do on it. The chassis got some of the secong tier done.

 

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrgdrsgwtbwwsgsxrdsdbddwktrg,vi/bwggwqstkxgrgwswsssxrkgrqqbkd/7/620887/13832298/IMG_4235-vi.jpg

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrgdrsgswwdkqfqxrdsdbddwktrg,vi/gqtwkrffxgkbrfgwkxrkgkfkkgs/7/620887/13832298/IMG_4236-vi.jpg

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrgdrsgstdfdtqrxrdsdbddwktrg,vi/rtkwwfdgsxwsffrbtgdxbwgwtsrdb/7/620887/13832298/IMG_4237-vi.jpg

[Petetrucker07]

Looks great so far. What size styrene rod are you using? I have some .062 that I was gonna use on my chase truck, but it looks a bit small.

[signmike]

I used .100 but should have used .080, those are a bit too large...yours would be good for a top fuel or a srint car

 

Edited October 12, 2015 by signmike

[afx]

.100 = 2.5 scale inches

.080 = 2 scale inches

.062 = 1.5 scale inches

[AUGIEDOGGIE]

nice keep up the great work cant wait to see more

[slusher]

Real solid work so far....

[signmike]

Here is the completed chassis. It now needs some detailng, a lot of sanding and paint...

[Petetrucker07]

Looks great dude. I'm lookin forward to seeing you tackle the interior.

[signmike]

Thanks, Yes the interior will be a nightmare for me. Got to work on an engine first and it's positioning... then the interior paneling and dash. I'm a long way from home...

 

[signmike]

Her's the engine, checking if it fits, Looks OK...Will have to install it before doing the interior...Well I'll try to figure it out first...LOL

 

Edited October 17, 2015 by signmike

[Petetrucker07]

Looks pretty good to me. I'm still tracking down parts for my TT. I've got tires figured out, how I'm gonna about the suspension, but I'm still unsure about the motor and trans. Yours is lookin great. Very nice work gettin the engine location set back far enough.

[hjracing]

Just awesome! Keep it coming!