So, having received my 'fixer upper' Mojave I set about taping and shoe gooing the body. As mentioned in another post though I ran out of show goo (since the truck is so huge).
While I sat waiting for more goo to arrive I did a bit of digging around on ways to protect the truck from winter conditions and quickly found the Scorched RC Inner Fenders. The fenders arrived yesterday and I spent a bit of time trimming them down and fitting. Here's a few thoughts:
1. Very nice plastics, you can tell they'll be durable.
2. Trimming them down is not too bad (search youtube for vid guide) but don't rush. I'm not sure if I misinterpreted the instructions in my haste but I think I over trimmed the 'running board' section of mine for the rear fenders and have a wee gap between the fender and the chassis. Bit annoying but I was trying to get it done quickly during a lunch break. If in doubt trim less, test fit, and trim further if needed. It's no biggie on mine but a bit annoyed with myself for not having done a better job.
3. As mentioned I do have a bit of tape/goo on the bodywork, but none around the body posts. Despite this I found I was unable to get the pins in place when fitting the body after the fenders were installed. I'd removed the foam from the body posts etc but it was still a bit tight. In the end, followed the advice on the Scorched RC vid and used a heated 2mm drill bit to slightly 'elongate' the pin holes. After that, no issues.
4. I used 80 grit sandpaper to smooth of the trimmed edges. Took about 15 mins all in and made a huge difference. No sharp edges and looks much better too. I'd recommend spending a bit of extra time to do this.
All mounted up I took the truck out for a quick rag around a very wet abandoned industrial site this evening. This was my first shot with the Mojave and it is a total hoot. Pretty much the opposite of a typhon, tons of body roll, heavy (in a sort of good way) and a bit leery with loads of slide and drift under acceleration. Feels like an old muscle car looks, always on the edge. Even on 4S (getting my eye in) it really shifts. Love it.
After 2 packs I took it home and gave it a wipe down. The underside of the chassis is soaked and covered in grass/mud. Body off though and the inside is clean as a whistle! Wee bit damp but otherwise spotless. Given the conditions out there tonight, and where I was driving, I was amazed. All in I'd say the fenders are well (well) worth the money and bit of effort to get them installed. Thanks Scorched RC.
While I sat waiting for more goo to arrive I did a bit of digging around on ways to protect the truck from winter conditions and quickly found the Scorched RC Inner Fenders. The fenders arrived yesterday and I spent a bit of time trimming them down and fitting. Here's a few thoughts:
1. Very nice plastics, you can tell they'll be durable.
2. Trimming them down is not too bad (search youtube for vid guide) but don't rush. I'm not sure if I misinterpreted the instructions in my haste but I think I over trimmed the 'running board' section of mine for the rear fenders and have a wee gap between the fender and the chassis. Bit annoying but I was trying to get it done quickly during a lunch break. If in doubt trim less, test fit, and trim further if needed. It's no biggie on mine but a bit annoyed with myself for not having done a better job.
3. As mentioned I do have a bit of tape/goo on the bodywork, but none around the body posts. Despite this I found I was unable to get the pins in place when fitting the body after the fenders were installed. I'd removed the foam from the body posts etc but it was still a bit tight. In the end, followed the advice on the Scorched RC vid and used a heated 2mm drill bit to slightly 'elongate' the pin holes. After that, no issues.
4. I used 80 grit sandpaper to smooth of the trimmed edges. Took about 15 mins all in and made a huge difference. No sharp edges and looks much better too. I'd recommend spending a bit of extra time to do this.
All mounted up I took the truck out for a quick rag around a very wet abandoned industrial site this evening. This was my first shot with the Mojave and it is a total hoot. Pretty much the opposite of a typhon, tons of body roll, heavy (in a sort of good way) and a bit leery with loads of slide and drift under acceleration. Feels like an old muscle car looks, always on the edge. Even on 4S (getting my eye in) it really shifts. Love it.
After 2 packs I took it home and gave it a wipe down. The underside of the chassis is soaked and covered in grass/mud. Body off though and the inside is clean as a whistle! Wee bit damp but otherwise spotless. Given the conditions out there tonight, and where I was driving, I was amazed. All in I'd say the fenders are well (well) worth the money and bit of effort to get them installed. Thanks Scorched RC.
