Monster Truck Madness – E = mc Square Body
Hey people, Happy Thursday!
This week I wished to speak concerning the new sneakers I obtained for my RC4WD K10 Scottsdale!
While I feel the included wheels and tires are very sharp, I wished my truck to have extra of that old-fashioned 35″ tires on 15″ wheels look than what it got here with. After some poking round on-line I ordered a set of 1.55″ Metal Beadlock Wheels and RC4WD Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 1.55″ 4.19″ Scale Tires.
Sometimes mismatching producers for wheels and tires can create mounting points, however for probably the most half that wasn’t the case right here. A few the wheels have been a bit tough to get the bead to seat proper, however a tiny dab of CA glue obtained them to carry accurately.
In the photograph above you may see the distinction. There is much more rubber on the smaller diameter 1.55″ wheel arrange.
As you may see within the pics, it drastically adjustments the look of the rig. This is JUST what I used to be going for.
It adjustments the vibe of the truck from that of a classic show-truck to extra of the “old mud truck” model. The further tire sidewall additionally helps out on the rocks.
Speaking of the rocks, inside 5 seconds I put an enormous scratch within the physique, in order that obtained me over the “don’t mess up a new body” factor REALLY fast.
So with the tires/wheels now being set to my stylistic choice, it’s time to sort out that now scratched physique. I initially determined in opposition to portray that lovely purple K10 prime, however after having it out on the path and getting it nicked up, I’ve determined that I’m going to color it. If I jack up the job, nicely, I can all the time purchase one other physique package.
The subsequent time you see this K10, it’s going to be gunmetal grey and sporting Rotten Apple colours. Given how most of the physique elements are glued on and aren’t simple to disassemble, I’m going to do my greatest in masking all the exterior and attempting to watch out.
I’ll offer you a full lowdown on how I did it as soon as it’s executed. If I completely butcher it, nicely, I’ll come clean with that too.
Until subsequent time, hold it on all 4’s!