NEW From eBay!! - Rock Pirates RC Build Pt. 1

I purchased a new RC crawler from eBay, and once again, I received a GEM. The listing was for a Rock Pirates RC Interceptor chassis built on an Element Enduro V2 builder's kit. After losing out on an RC4WD Marlin a few weeks prior, and since I had been wanting a Rock Pirates rig for quite some time I decided to go for it. Thanks to Logan (West Desert Wheeler) for creating a lot of great Rock Pirates content; your videos locked me in to the Interceptor chassis. Steve from Rock Pirates RC has been a tremendous help with the initial setup and tweaks to keep this crawler LCG (low center of gravity). Link below! Also check out Shrink RC for custom body mounts!! Link below!
The build was going to be basic (to start). It came with the chassis, axles, skid, RP servo mount, RP hardline bed, links, and metal skids. I already had an extra RC4WD motor, a Reedy ESC, wheels, tires, and a 9iMod servo, so this was going to be a relatively easy project to complete. I really like the RC4WD Toyota hard bodies, so I purchased a cab only with all of the appropriate bits and bobs to finish it off.
I had a great time with this build, especially weathering the paint and completing the look with the final accessories. I hope you enjoy Part 1!! Stay tuned for Part 2!!
LCG Chassis and Parts - rockpiratesrc.com/
Custom Body Mounts - shrinkrc.com/
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[@madmikescustoms]

A glass coke bottle and a heat gun will help you flare the fenders out enough to clear the wheels. Awesome build your doing.

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

YES!! :) I've heard of that method. I'm super curious to try it. Although, I'm not sure how it would turn out after it has already been painted. I DO have another Mojave II body that I might put it to good use. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for the post!!

[@Flyboy-rz4db]

I'm impressed with the finish on those body mount prints, shrinkrc has got it figured out.

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Yes, Jesse at #ShrinkRC is the man! He has some great mount designs for custom #RC4WD and #Tamiya 1/10th scale hard bodies. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the build!! Thanks for the comment!! :)

[@oldguitardude1877]

Cool build. Good lighting too. Looking forward to more content.

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Thanks for the comment! :) I'm using a lot of direct lighting close to the work space, so I'm looking to upgrade my main garage/shop lights, as well as a diffuser, for a more uniform pattern. Part 2 - COMING SOON!!

[@oswaldomesia2354]

Try to mount the battery next to the servo, with Velcro

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

I figured who better to ask then the guys at @rockpiratesrc. :) Since I was using the Interceptor chassis, it only made sense to purchase their battery tray. The cut and mounting position places the battery (Gens Ace Adventurer 4300) in the best position. Depending on future versions of this rig, I may still invest in a smaller battery for low weight performance and comp applications.

[@ryanferguson6259]

Which version of the body mount are you using? Looking to do the same thing!🤘

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

ShrinkRC! :) I'm using the Mojave II mounts made for the Rock Pirates Interceptor chassis: shrinkrc.com/products/shrinkrc-body-mounts-for-rc4wd-mojave-ii-two-door?variant=42762836672700

[@oswaldomesia2354]

Looking good! How are you planning to join the bed and the body?

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Great question!! I designed a 3D printed box that my friend printed for me. It's a perfect fitment. THIS WILL BE COVERED IN THE NEXT VIDEO!!! :) :) :)

[@jamesmswordjr3087]

Just use longer screws and washers to shim the lower side.

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Ya, thought of that, but I also didn't want to raise the battery's center of gravity. Probably won't make a difference just a few mm. Thanks!!

[@hfservices4585]

Approximately how much do you think you are saving using ebay to purchase vs direct new? 0:16

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Great question!! The [used] rig I purchased on eBay included the following (retail prices shown): - Rock Pirates chassis $70 - Rock Pirates boat sliders $40 - Rock Pirates servo mount/tray $40 - Rock Pirates hardline bed $40 - Rock Pirates body post mounts $30 - Element builders kit (V2) $250 If I were to purchase all of this separately, it would have cost me $470. I won the eBay listing for $295 plus tax. Thus, I saved $175 (roughly 37%), which I was able to put towards the body, ShrinkRC mounts, and a new transmitter. I already had a spare motor, ESC, servo, and wheels/tires. While I do support buying new and/or local to support the RC hobby, I realized what I would save buying used, so I think I made out pretty good. :) Thanks again for posting the question! Maybe I'll incorporate this into my Part 2 build video!! :)

[@hfservices4585]

Keep up the great content.

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Thank you!! More content is definitely on the radar!! :)

[@Captain_Tool_Vicarious]

Umm, I really like the build, but those sliders look upside down... I'm not there to examine them or saying you are wrong,... They just look like they're upside down. None the less, awesome build and video. ✌️🍻

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

Thanks for the question and a great observation!! I thought the same thing at first also :), but if they were mounted with the flat side down the body would be too low and it wouldn't sit correctly. As I'm wrapping up Part 2, I will talk about that with more detail, including the custom sliders I made and attached to the bottom of the mounts. Thanks again!! You can also refer to ShrinkRC's diagram on the web-site... shrinkrc.com/products/shrinkrc-body-mounts-for-rc4wd-mojave-ii-two-door?variant=42762836672700

[@Captain_Tool_Vicarious]

@@crawlingonallfoursRC Thank you, was really weird seeing that many spaces to get hung up on mounted Torwards the ground... Couldn't understand it! Lol! Thanks!

[@crawlingonallfoursRC]

LOL, yeah, the "underside" of the mounts does have some ridges, but prior to making the PVC custom flat sliders (next video), the sides of the body sat just below the bottom plane of the mount which made the narrow edges too exposed to heavy scratching. My custom sliders cover enough of the ridges to create a smooth plane.