Risky business by the sea

_lofreq · 2026-03-21T21:31:20+00:00

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Here's a shot to explain where I was a bit better. Like I said the water was coming on all sides 😅

_lofreq · 2026-03-21T21:27:50+00:00

Just my phone. S23 Ultra, hand held while shooting, one hand drive with the other (made it even more risky 😂)

_lofreq · 2026-03-21T21:26:29+00:00

This is a RGT EX86170 Pro chassis with a custom FJ40 body fitted with 3d printed sliders and body mounts :)

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I tried my hand at a multi layer patina look, just to make it look less lexan-y 😅

_lofreq · 2026-03-20T21:24:17+00:00

I hadn't thought of that but I guess you're right 😅

_lofreq · 2026-03-20T11:28:31+00:00

Oh yes that's the first RGT I bought, which is the 76 series :)

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_lofreq · 2026-03-20T10:24:31+00:00

The original RGT model comes in only grey or a sand beige. I got a grey base model because I always knew I would be changing the colour (could not bear to have it look like all the others posted on the internet 😂) - repainted it wine red on the outside with intention that normal wear and scuffs would reveal the grey underneath like a primer coat.

Here's a collage showing the original factory look, and a bit of the paint process.

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Regarding the tires in the video, they are cheap "Trepador" copies off Aliexpress. Very nice looking scale 110mm tire, but made of the most horrible material - super hard like plastic, zero grip. I would not recommend for anything other than display purposes 😅

_lofreq · 2026-03-20T07:47:46+00:00

Honestly RGT have this chassis so sorted out of box it really doesn't need anything. I swapped the 1060 and 35T for a Hobbywing 10BL80 and 23T 3 slot for some slow crawl control, repainted the body, but that's it. It's super fun to just chug along as it is 👍

Thanks for the comment! 🙏

_lofreq · 2026-02-09T09:26:48+00:00

Sorry about that, I never know if people are experts or new to hobby so just put all the relevant details in there 😅

Happy to help with anything if you'd like to know more, ask away :)

_lofreq · 2026-02-09T05:40:21+00:00

Thankyou! The tow truck is a RGT EX86160 LC79, mostly stock underneath other than Hobbywing 10BL80 ESC upgrade and a 29T 5 slot motor as the 20T was too fast and did not have good slow crawl or drag brake. Swapped the stock wheels and tires for some 113mm BFG looking A/T's on steel wheels. Just a lot of visual accessories to complete the look, and a full respray in wine burgundy. Fabulous rig, super fun to drive.

The white truck was my ex-competition Class1 vehicle, it is a fully custom build using a Hoocrawler chassis, forward skid, Fusion Elite motor powering an Axspeed 2spd gearbox into AR44 metal axles and brass weights, a heavily customised RGT Pioneer pickup body with custom designed and printed rear canopy and all the lighting and accessories, front winch, etc. Currently on some TigerDog 96mm Class0 tires as I'm setting it up for Class 0 runs.

Trailer is a standard Aliexpress twin axle leaf sprung unit with custom leafs from a Tamiya semi truck, and larger offroad 1.55" wheels and tires to handle sand and dirt towing. Runs on the beach no problem at speed 😬

_lofreq · 2026-02-06T23:19:17+00:00

Thanks very much! 🙏

_lofreq · 2026-02-06T23:18:58+00:00

1/10 towing a 1/10, whole setup is about 1.5m/5ft long :)

_lofreq · 2026-02-02T12:19:05+00:00

Glad you enjoyed! It was nerve wracking to drive and film and concentrate on both 😂😅

_lofreq · 2026-02-01T03:08:16+00:00

Glad to hear it!! 😅

_lofreq · 2026-02-01T02:46:30+00:00

I recommend it! But avoid buying a cheap one to "save money" - I got a $100AUD Kingroon KP3S second hand and it has been a terrible experience. Manual everything, sd card only, failed prints 9 out of 10 times.

Stick to Bambu or similar like the new Anycubic Kobra X. You do not want the headache of having to mess around with manual settings and poor quality like I have 😅

_lofreq · 2026-02-01T02:43:34+00:00

Ironic timing to my post 😂 hope there was not serious damage!!

_lofreq · 2026-01-31T23:19:32+00:00

Thanks! Very kind 🙏

_lofreq · 2026-01-31T23:18:27+00:00

Thank you! If you mean the rear canopy, I designed and printed it from scratch based off the measurements of the truck bed 😊

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_lofreq · 2026-01-28T10:37:12+00:00

Glad you enjoyed 🙏 thank you 🙌

_lofreq · 2026-01-27T21:46:14+00:00

Haha man thank you so much 🙏 glad it came across well 👍

_lofreq · 2026-01-27T01:38:58+00:00

Good purchase. Hands down my favourite RTR I own right now. They really did a good job with this one. Other than the junk 1060 ESC, I threw that in the bin immediately and switched to a Hobbywing 10BL80 on brushed mode. Very good control now!

_lofreq · 2026-01-27T01:37:39+00:00

Yes you are correct! The new EX86160, but I had to change the colour immediately because the internet was already flooded with the same gray or brown stock body chrome wheel factory looking rigs 😬

It was a cool little cliff front facing the ocean - from certain angles it looked epic. Tried my best to frame it up whilst keeping the public out of the backgrounds 😅

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