Mud dragger

[muddragger92]

Well havent built any models in awhile but here we go. I have decided to build a N.M.R.O Class 3 mud truck. Which tht is the class I run my mud truck in. So any tips or trick are greatly appreciated so dont be shy to leave a comment.  

[muddragger92]

Here is my start on the frame an 4-link set up.  oh an btw this is my first ever scratch built frame. 

[muddragger92]

Here is my rearend setup I got the rearend an 4-link brackets from tedsmodeling an I have to say they are amzing work 

[muddragger92]

Here I have started on the roll cage which I have never done before so bare with me lol 

[muddragger92]

So this is where  im at. Any tips or advice would be great hope you enjoy an ill update more when I get further along with model 

[dieseldawg142]

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Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142

[djmcguire]

That rear end looks fantastic...appears to be some quality pieces.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice!!!

[disabled modeler]

very nice work..!  I dig the tires too.

[muddragger92]

The power plant im not real sure cant really find any places tht does resin big block motors. I was wantin to go with a 632ci or a 715ci motor cause those are the size motors me an my dad use in our mud trucks. But I cant find any tht goes past 572ci. So any help would be great on finding resin motors. 

[muddragger92]

Here is my 715ci motor in my mud truck 

[muddragger92]

Then here is my dads 632ci in his mud truck. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

B-N-L resin has some engines that are similar and might could be modified to your specs. They sell them on Ebay as well.

[mikemodeler]

Check out VCG Resins, he has some nice motors and I am guessing that from the outside, a 572 will look similar to a 715. 

Ross Gibson had some pro stock motors but unfortunately he has passed away and I am not sure if anyone has picked up his product line.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

V.C.G has some awesome looking stuff on their website.

[muddragger92]

Thanks for the tips an V.C.G has alot of great stuff on their website an its not outrageously price. So I have got a motor an some other goodies on the way so hope to have some updated pics soon. 

[dieseldawg142]

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Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142

[muddragger92]

Haha no they didn they are custom made. They are a kit we get. They are wha they call a step header.. did tht answer your question clearly? 

[muddragger92]

An the dent is from when he rolled is last mud truck. 

[muddragger92]

Well been a long time comin since I had to start all over on my mud truck but finally makin so headway lol 

[muddragger92]

Wha is the best way to paint tires? Like wha kinda paint to make them look real.? I got a set of paddle tires for my mud truck an kinda scared to paint then cause I don't wanna screw them up lol 

[muddragger92]

[Jurva]

If you can, order some tire black color. Many manufactures offer them. Also you could mix something up. Anybody has an idea how to mix tyre color?

[Rider]

Super looking project, and some nice mountain motors. Tamiya offers a tire/rubber paint. 

[muddragger92]

Well I have got some work done on the mud truck the last couple of days got some of the roll cage made but bare with me it's the first time I have made a custom cage so the quality is not like most of the ppl on this forum. But if any of you guys could give any tips or tricks to how make custom cages fill free to tell me. I have also made the seat brackets an also made a cover for the from of the scoop made out of foam.