Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Thanks.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

I did a little test on a spare piece using some the rust oleum blue i had. The finish of course came out really dull. So I hit it with some rustoleum clear. And this is the end result.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...288dc70af4.jpg
Forgot about painting the filler cap, so took care of that.
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It was about at this point i realized that theres a pretty serious problem with the paint. Its not sticking to the factory primer for shite.... Its chipping off really easy. So now I have tons of time and money into a **** paint job. Hooray!
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Ran across a misaligned hole for one of the door hinges. Decided to drill it out and use a nut on the back side.
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Heres how the roll bars looked out of the box
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...8a3274ea30.jpg
And after some careful bending.
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Roll bars in.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...a5e37a4ba1.jpg
Inner fenders. They are thin vacu formed styrene with felt applied on one side. Kind of a neat idea.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...b5c8cc8786.jpg
Cut to shape and installed.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...b7c3a7bbee.jpg
Rear door hinges.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...a8deb5544f.jpg
Rear door installed temporary till i get the paint sorted out.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...c8527cf74f.jpg
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Front door pillars.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...480c7c09f8.jpg
Pillars installed to dash and firewall.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...2c82358e4f.jpg
Shot of how it all goes together. Fender and windshield piece aren't installed just placed to give an idea.
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Seems like a nice kit with some major flaws. But in all looks like it is a great base kit to make it just right. Just think - if it were perfect out of the box then you would already be bored of it.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Yeah i guess you have to realize the more complicated a kit is... The more there is to go wrong. Its still leaps and bounds above buying a Axial or something, as far as scale goes.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Continued building.
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Rad support and body mounts
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Radiator installed
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At this point the body can be mounted to the chassis.
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Prop rod
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Fender flares screwed to fenders
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...2d10bee49d.jpg
Light housings mounted. I haven't bothered installing LEDs yet. Ill handle that once the paint is sorted.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...aca7e7bf4a.jpg
Grill bolted on
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Fender and inner fender/electronics tray mounted
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The hardware for the hood latches
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Turned out the bag labeled m1.6 screws are actually m2 screws.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...9df43b736c.jpg
Luckily I had a couple m1.6 screws that fit the bill.
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Had a **** of a time getting the front fenders bolted up, the holes are a bit misaligned.
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Mounted up the hood.
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Done for the night. Its starting to look like a jk now...
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Bloody shame about the paint chipping of so readily.

For the rest starting to look like you're almost finished apart from sorting out the electrics. Where is the ESC, receiver etc. supposed to go in this model?

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Theres trays on either side of the motor for mounting electronics. The battery on the other hand... i have no idea where im going to put that.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

I think i have the paint issue sorted out. Picked up some duplicolor etching primer and some blue that is pretty close to the tamiya blue. With the exception that its metal flake. Primer seems to be sticking pretty good. I primed and painted a test panel so we'll see after its cured. Wont be much for updates anytime soon as I have a lot of stripping and painting to do. Im also working out the details on LEDs and a controller. At least theres some light at the end of the tunnel.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Getting close to any updates? Looking forward to seeing the wiring portion.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Finally back at this. So after some monotonous scrubbing with lacquer thinner using rags and q-tips, Ive managed to strip a handful of the body panels.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01...dc2ed011e8.jpg
And re prime and paint/clear a few. I'm using duplicolor etching primer paint, and clear coat. I like the new color better.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01...88f3c4492e.jpg
Ken sent me the Capo chassis mounted servo bracket, so I've decided to ditch the cable set up. This set up works so much better.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01...867d4a563a.jpg
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After thinking about battery placement. I noticed some slots in the floor that appear to be for velcro battery straps. I'm guessing this is where Capo intended the battery to go.
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The only 3s battery I have just barely fits between the wheel wells. I need to conceal it somehow. Was thinking maybe building a subwoofer box or something along those lines. I'm open to ideas here. I thought maybe a cooler but that would be a big *** cooler lol.
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Looking good.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Hi Prop, happy to see you are at it again! New paint is looking good :)

That servo makes way more sense than the cable set up too.

Did you get that broken cowl piece sorted out?

Stephan

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Thanks.

Hey Stephan, good to hear from you. Im hoping this paint holds up better then the previous attempt. My test panel showed real promise but it also had a few months to cure...
I think Capo may have realized they over engineered the cable steering set up. Its just not strong enough. Probably why Ken sent me the chassis mounted bracket for free.
Ken ended up sending me two replacement cowl peices, the first got bent just as bad as the first one, most likely during shipping. The second time he shipped it in a box. It was slightly bent, but not enough to where i couldnt massage it back into shape. All is good now!

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Glad to hear it all got sorted out and you got your replacement parts.

Keep posting the pictures :)

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Did some interior work on the jeep today. Steering wheel servo.
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Instrument lights.
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Whipped up a plate to mount up a couple leds to back light the gps screen.
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Did some reassembly with the newly painted parts. Installed the wind shield and wipers.
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Small update today. I spent most of my available time today getting more paint laid down.
Started by filling some casting marks on the rear gate.
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Then made a panel out of styrene to match the 1:1
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Covers up some of the screw holes nicely
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Then I had to do a repair job on the radiator. The mounting brackets are super weak and kind of crumbled away. I tried repairing them with some tenax but they just werent strong enough.
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Down to the hood and doors left for paint. Its taking alot of time as each panel is getting 9 to 10 coats between primer, paint and clear coat!
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Nice fix on the radiator!

8-9 layers of paint! You have a lot more patience than I do!

Like your LED set-up on the dash too! Guess you wire them into the headlights?

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Worst part is I hate painting.... Its coming out well though so im happy.

The Lighting setup on this is actually pretty complicated. The dash lights will operate with parking lights. This is going to have all the lights the 1:1 has and they will operate accordingly. Im even trying to figure out how to put a switch in the dash for a dome light....just need to figure something out.

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Havent done anymore spraying yet but, Ive decided to paint the fender flares body color. Started to mask them off.
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Something not included in the kit are spark plug wires. They give you these nifty spark plug type things that secure the valve covers on, but no wires for them like Ive seen in some online pics. So.... Figured Id whip some up. Started by drilling some 1/8"x1/8" styrene. I chose the proper size drill bit to allow these to friction fit onto the spark plugs, which is needed because they need to be removed in order to disassemble the motor.
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Then I drilled for some small elastic type stuff I had laying around.
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Chucked the stock in my drill to round off the squareness.
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Used some styrene tubing and a file to contour the end to fit against the first piece.
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Cut it to length, and slid it over the wire material.
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Then insert wire into first piece with super glue.
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Let super glue set up. Then tenax the styrene pieces together.
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Make styrene dust.
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The finished plugs, glued into their respective holders provided by Capo. I realize this isnt exactly scale... the plug wires seem to come out of the engine block, but when everything is assembled, it wont be very noticeable.
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One of the few things Capo did not make for this kit, is an exhaust system. Its really been bugging me and I feel like it should have one. It doesnt make much sense to me to go all out and leave something like this out. So I pulled some parts from a 1:8 static model kit I have, and will be using them to build an exhaust for this.
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Again, these need to be removable in order to loosen the servo screws so that the engine can be disassembled. So I drilled and tapped for some some scale hardware that will accomplish that.
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The finished engine with plug wires and exhaust manifolds.
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Nice details! Hat off.

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Thanks Steph. The rest of the exhaust is going to be a royal pain. Im having a hard time getting styrene tube to bend with out kinking.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

This model is no joke that's some serious detail work!

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Thanks. Theres so much left to do even after the initial building of the kit. What with the lighting and wiring and all the little add ons I feel are needed.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Just add heat and go slow is about the only way to get styrene tubing to bend without kinking. Your ideas for adding all of the extra details is taking this build over the top. Between you and Berna and his brass dump, you are making it very hard for the rest of us to post anything we build. The bar is being set extremely high now. GREAT job :bounce::bounce:

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Thanks for the compliments. The Jeeps a time consumer thats for sure. Burna's build is simply amazing.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Holy smokes! Ive never seen anything like this! Nice job!!

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Thanks! I'm currently working on the exhaust. And my batteries finally showed up. Should have an update this weekend.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

so where in the heckdoes the smoke generator go lol :D :lol:

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

You had to say that.......hmmmm

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Bit of an update. Haven't had a lot of time to put into the build lately, but Ive managed a bit. Exhaust is all buttoned up and I couldn't be happier with it. This was the inspiration.
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I used some exhaust parts from the 1:8 static because they were the same diameter as the styrene tube I had and made making the first bends really easy. Almost like cheating lol. I used earth magnets to hold the pipes to the manifolds because theres so much going on with engine, servos, motors etc, and want to be able to take it out if needed, with as little hassle as possible.
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Had to fill some areas of the 1:8 model parts.
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Made a muffler out the handle from my wife's busted flat iron. Shhhh.
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Then I started the fun part. Making the bends in the tubing. I tried using different methods of heat, but wasn't having much luck. So I just chopped up pieces for the bends and went the sand/filler route.
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Made a faux flange and used magnets to hold the 2 sections together.
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A bit of paint.
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And installed. Used a screw into the top of the muffler to mount it
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For the rear I bent up some aluminum bar and stuck it through a grommet I put into a now not used steering cable hole. A bit like a real hanger.
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Ive decided not to bother with inner fenders up front, why cover up such a nice engine/exhaust? Plus Ive seen some 1:1 Jeeps that have the front all exposed so its still scale to me. Lol
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Next up is to cover the holes in the floor where the transfer case is poking through. As well as make a tunnel for the hole where the drive shaft is.
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Ill try and get it something close to the 1:1
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

WOW! Some detail work on those bends! Inspired idea using the magnets to hold the pieces together! Like the muffler's origins too.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Thanks Steph. Its funny. When I bought this kit, I was looking forward to just building a really scale, ready to go model that I could enjoy fairly quickly. Now we see where that idea has gone. Lol

Hows your rig coming? Any updates?

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Well in a way you are enjoying it :) be it not the way you were thinking off when you started.
Great job and the result is worth it! Wonder if you will take it out for some heavy duty rock crawling once it is finished.

As for the MAN TGX ... ran into a small problem which is being rectified as I write this. Also was a bit too hasty taking the **** thing apart ... Will see if I can get around to get some stuff done to it tomorrow.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Yup, concidering I havent even driven this thing yet, its been quite enjoyable to own. Ive always enjoyed building things and this kit sure fits the build!

I dont know about "heavy duty rock crawling", but this will definately see some rocks. I'll be driving it as if it were a 1:1, very carefully! Lol

I know what you mean about taking some of these models apart. It can take hours and hours. I kinda want to dissasemble my tatra but Im not looking forward to the time sink....

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Made some parts to cover the holes in the floor.
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Trimmed and primed. Just gota mount them to the floor.
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The only 3s batteries I could find for sale were to long to fit between the wheel wells. So I made a 3s 5500 mah lipo out of some saddle pack cells. Ill be concealing the battery with a tuffy box.
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Been thinking of taking the TATRA apart and selling it, but like you, not really looking forward to it. Just not enough time.

Neat job covering the holes. May I ask what material you used for the one near the gear shift?

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Lol, its a frankencover. Occasionally I come across things I buy that are packaged in vacuum formed styrene packaging. I always keep these. I found one that had a shape I liked so I based the cover off a peice I cut out of it. Then finished it off in styrene and 2 different types of filler. Ive decided I'm in for the new Tatra. Should have it by the end of the month.. Not sure what to do with the first one though....its still sitting on a shelf unfinished.

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Congrats on the new Tatra! You could put version one on eBay ... Am sure someone will take it of your hands. Had people in EU interested in mine, but postage and insurance was a deal breaker.

Neat that you got that shape from some old packaging!

Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823
 

Thats kinda the same boat im in. Shipping from Canada is retarded. I really miss the US sometimes. Someone would have to want one really bad if Im to recoup my investment and over come the shipping charges.