Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.

[durb69]

This is a work in progress but I have been stashing away bits for this build for a long time now and it's finally starting to come together. I have lots to work out yet. My biggest leap now is finding or making Gold turnbuckles for the project. I've heard about turning Lunsford titanium's gold with simple green and 9 Volts. I'm still looking for a fitting ESC for this build and some batteries that will set it off.

Any insight would be great! On that note, lets see some pictures!

[shodog]

did you use the 3/16 axles in the rear?

[durb69]

Yes, they aren't going to work without some modification that is yet to be determined. I may his order the correct hubs and move forward.

[jwscab]

check ebay for gold aluminum team durango turnbuckles. few different lengths you can probably make work. I assume this car is for the shelf, so even if you have to adjust the length to non 'optimum' for racing, they are available.

if you wanted to use titanium, yes, you can anodize with a very tightly controlled voltage.

[Incredible_Serious]

That's looking VERY bling..... as it'll be a shelfer, you might want to try and locate an older TrakPower LiPo battery... not so much for the performance, but for the looks:


Of course, you could always go a black LiPo for contrast too.....

Alex

[yellowdatsun]

That's not "gold themed", that's just plain gold, everything.

[JK Racing]

I say all your electronics should be carbon wrapped, match the towers. Even the battery, carbon wrap that too. Use some of the smokey clear 14 gauge wires to wire it all up.

2nd thought for speedo is a black Tekin with Gold heatsinks, it would match the motor well. Black servo with gold alloy arm. Standard black receiver.

[shodog]

Hw long did it take you to get the custom bodies from Andy? I've been waiting near a month now for two of mine.

[durb69]

Hw long did it take you to get the custom bodies from Andy? I've been waiting near a month now for two of mine.

sending you a PM buddy.

[durb69]

Thank you for the sugestions guys. The tekin idea is great. I love the look of the tekin too. it will be perfect!

[DMAT]

late submission but here is a gold motor XD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RC-HSP-107051-03302-540-BRUSHLESS-Motor-3300KV-Gold-37017-03307-ESC-45A/231402694371?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33876%26meid%3D80746b0c45bc44e3a61b7b5b2c562ccb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D360607155688

you can probably find the motor seperate if you look around.

[durb69]

I already ordered the brushless motor, I want to keep the electronics vintage.

late submission but here is a gold motor XD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RC-HSP-107051-03302-540-BRUSHLESS-Motor-3300KV-Gold-37017-03307-ESC-45A/231402694371?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33876%26meid%3D80746b0c45bc44e3a61b7b5b2c562ccb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D360607155688

you can probably find the motor seperate if you look around.

[durb69]

I located a really nice Tekin with brand new gold heatsinks. Thanks for the advice. I don't know why I never thought of that ESC it will be perfect!

I say all your electronics should be carbon wrapped, match the towers. Even the battery, carbon wrap that too. Use some of the smokey clear 14 gauge wires to wire it all up.

2nd thought for speedo is a black Tekin with Gold heatsinks, it would match the motor well. Black servo with gold alloy arm. Standard black receiver.

[bully]

Very cool mate,can I ask what wheels are they?

[durb69]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271884174520?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=570720715223&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT