F-150 SSMT Project

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I'm finally taking another shot at a SSMT custom built truck. This one is going to be a '95 Ford F-150 pickup truck - the suspension will be the links and shocks set and the transmission will be micro geared motors.

Here's a few mock-up pics of the truck and my progress so far: (btw, I started this one a couples days ago but i'm working slowly on it)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2142.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2143.jpg
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The front suspension is almost done but there's still alot to do so i'll keep you guys updated on it.

More to come soon!:)

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Ok, time for another small update on this one:

So far i'm about 70% completed on the suspension set-up - I still got to attach the links under the chassis and make sure it can flex properly without any binding of the links and axles.

Here's a couple pics of it so far:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2154.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2155.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2156.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2157.jpg

I have decided to go with the racing green for the color scheme - the chassis will be flat black and i'll add all the other details as usual. After the suspension set-up is done i'll add in the micro-t electronics along with a micro-servo (either Cirrus CS701 or a Hitec HS-55), as for batteries I might end up using a 4 "AAA" battery holder w/on&off switch if I can't get a hold of a 7.4 lith mincro-t battery.

Thanks for watching, more to come soon!

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Update on project: 5/14/08

The links are mounted and it works pretty well so far. The only thing I might change are the back springs - they're alittle too stiff imo but they'll do good for now until I find some better ones.

here's a few pics of it so far:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2158.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2161.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2165.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2166.jpg

It's sitting high with alot of clearance for offroading indeed. I'll start to paint a few things then i'll get to the electronics - most if it has to be installed after the paint job since it's going up front under the hood. The other details will be added in the end and I also have to work on a tool box to hide the battery holder so I do have a lot to do yet.

More to come soon.

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Update: 5/16/08

I got a chance to add some paint on the chassis and body, here's a few pics:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2196.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2193.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2190.jpg

I got the electronics ready to be put in also:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2181.jpg

More updates to come.

[rocresq]

that look great with the paint. what axles did you use

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that look great with the paint. what axles did you use

Thanks dude. the axle are 1/43 Super Slick Monster truck axles - they're pretty hard to find now-a-days.


I did alittle more work on the body and a chassis - here's the progress pics:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2223.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2224.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2231.jpg
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http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2232.jpg
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http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2235.jpg

More updates to come soon.

[rocresq]

man that thing is bitchin. I gotta build one

[mini-z guy]

thats truely amazing:eek: never seen anything on this scale that looks so 1:1!

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man that thing is bitchin. I gotta build one

thats truely amazing - never seen anything on this scale that looks so 1:1!

Thanks guys! The one reason I picked this model was because of the scale looks of it - it's almost close to a real 1:1 but I need slightly bigger to make it better (can't lower it due to limited space left for electroinces and other stuff).


I did some more work on it last night and due to a minor electronic glitch I had to switch from a micro-t board to an ugraded xmods board (2x2 stacked fets). The switch was abit more challenging to pull off since I had all my plans drawn out with the micro-t board in mind, but by using the xmods board i found out that it's even better - I have now added head/tail lights plus i'm now able to add more details in the engine bay area.

Here's a few pics of it so far (NOTE: some stuff are not glued on yet - just a mock up for now) :

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2238.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2241.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2239.jpg

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http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2243.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2245.jpg

I still have a lot of work to do and custom pieces to finish make yet so there's more to come soon.

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UPDATES: 5/21/08

Here's a couple pics of it as of now:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2248.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2251.jpg

I added the tail gate and mirrors already, now I have to continue finishing off the bedliner and make the tool box to hide the liths in also.

More updates to come soon.

[Jace1283]

thats a 12 out of 10 dude, very nice. Video time! Where'd you get those motors?

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thats a 12 out of 10 dude, very nice. Video time! Where'd you get those motors?

LOL -as soon as i finish the toolbox i'll try to get video of it in action. Here's a link to the motors:

http://www.robotcombat.com/marketplace_ant_motors.html




It's almost completed to say the least - I only have to make the toolbox, adda few little pieces under the hood and i'll probably redo the entire rear suspension (it works ok for now).

Here's the couplepics and a short vid of the truck as of today:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2263.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2262.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2264.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/th_103_2266.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/?action=view&current=103_2266.flv)

The truck is alittle too fast for my liking but it's got alot of torque to dish out -lol.

More updates to come soon.

[Donziikid]

That's looking really nice, Xmodification! :D

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That's looking really nice, Xmodification!

Thanks buddy!


I finally got the toolbox complete and then I find out thatI have no micro plastic hinges left (bummer), so I just need to purchase a pack of those to fully complete it. If you notice the liths are no longer there - it's because it was just too much for it - the 4.8v pack reduced the speed alot and now it's running just the way I want it too run.

Here's a few pics of it @ 95% completed (still have minor little touch-ups and the hinge thing to do) :

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2274.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2276.jpg
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http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2308.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2283.jpg

I'll try to get a video of it in action soon - the weather over here in CA has been pretty wacky lately, everything is all wet and it keeps raining every minute too.

Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more to come.

[mini-z guy]

x, lovin the truck, gona get some muddin vids once its done?
btw is the diamond plate a sticker you put on over the styrene or an actual piece of styrene? ive been after some for a while:rolleyes:

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x, lovin the truck, gona get some muddin vids once its done?
btw is the diamond plate a sticker you put on over the styrene or an actual piece of styrene? ive been after some for a while:rolleyes:

It's 1/24th scale diamond plate styrene - I got it off Ebay and I think they still sellit if you search for it on there.

Here's a short video remix on photobucket for now - my youtube can't seem to recognize my file format at the moment so i'll get another one in mud later up on Youtube.


A few other pics of it in slideshow:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/th_291db6be.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/?action=view&current=291db6be.pbr)

Here's one of it in action!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/th_8c6d1092.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/?action=view&current=8c6d1092.pbr)

Thanks for watching guys!

[arch2b]

siply awsome! i absolutely love the battery box/tool box! how stable is it?

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siply awsome! i absolutely love the battery box/tool box! how stable is it?

Thanks bro! the battery pack is secured by velco inside the box - it prevents it from popping out or sliding around inside the toolbox :) .

No pics updated but i'm changing the rear suspension to shocks instead of springs - it was too bouncy - the shock will atleast add some absorbstion to the suspesnion and make it run alittle smoother (hopefully):D