supermike Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) I am going to build a bog racing truck and i was wondering what truck kit would be good to make into a bog racing truck? Any help would be grateley apreseated. Thanks in advance. Mike Edited April 14, 2009 by supermike
James W Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I would start with one of the AMT pick ups like the Silverado or Ford F150. These are available in long or short wheel base. The AMT International Scout II would also be interesting and has been available more recently. Transfer cases and other 4x4 components can be found in the Scout or other older 4x4 kits from MPC Depending on your experience you may want to scatch build suspensions and convert a steering axle from a rear axle of an appropriate kit. Show us your work in progress on the On The Workbench page.
supermike Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) Ok thanks for your help i am going to the hobie store tomorrow and i am going to put it up on the ON THE WORKBENCH page. Thanks again for helping me out. It sounds like it will be a fun build. Edited April 14, 2009 by supermike
59 Impala Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 How about one of the MONSTER trucks. They already have the real big wheel openings on them? I will watch this one. Kinda interesting idea. Dan
supermike Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) OK thanks for all the grate suggestions.I am going to try and make one.I just have to find a truck now.Wen i went to the hobie store they had no trucks.Sorry i am not able to start the build yet. thanks again. Mike Edited April 14, 2009 by supermike
Nick Winter Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 This is a good freind of mine he dosen't have much exsperience in scratch building he has only been modeling for a year or so now and I will be assisting him with this build. What he is wondering is what parts he would need to aquire and what he needs.
S10XtremeSR Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 For a Bogger, you want to get a truck that's 4x4. Build a roll cage out of round stock. A racing seat. The madd mudder engine would be good since it has the zommy headers already. You want to make the truck have a low center of gravity, but big tires. The best tire would be the 44 ground hawg, since it will come with the kit, but if you want realistic, then get the so real 44 boggers. This should be an easy build, but it's going to take things from multiple kits and some scratch building. If you want a certain truck, then just check ebay or local hobby store. If you need reference pictures, then look up mud bogging racing pictures on the internet.
supermike Posted June 13, 2009 Author Posted June 13, 2009 Ya thanks nick for helping me out with it. I will be starting the kit soon.
coopdad Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 SoReal sells 44" Boggers and another Interco tire (SS I think) http://sorealconcepts.com/ Also, if you want to kitbash, I have a pretty big list of kits/tires out there: http://www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires/tires.html Be sure to post pix as you build. John
RodneyBad Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 SoReal sells 44" Boggers and another Interco tire (SS I think) http://sorealconcepts.com/ Also, if you want to kitbash, I have a pretty big list of kits/tires out there: http://www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires/tires.html Be sure to post pix as you build. John There's that list I was looking for.. A great list. Thanks and Your Welcome.. Rodney..
Nick Winter Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 SoReal sells 44" Boggers and another Interco tire (SS I think) http://sorealconcepts.com/ Also, if you want to kitbash, I have a pretty big list of kits/tires out there: http://www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires/tires.html Be sure to post pix as you build. John Hey coopdad I'll be giving him a hand no need to worry the Ontario master of model trucks is in. Take notes. He'll be building it box stock or a very very mild custom.
coopdad Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Hey coopdad I'll be giving him a hand no need to worry the Ontario master of model trucks is in. Take notes. He'll be building it box stock or a very very mild custom. LOL Still, post pix! And there is nothing wrong with mild. John
MikeMc Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Hey coopdad I'll be giving him a hand no need to worry the Ontario master of model trucks is in. Take notes. He'll be building it box stock or a very very mild custom. a box stock BOGGER?????? you need to google mud patrol
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