Custom RC Trophy Truck Rebuild Part 1: Tube & Rod Prep

Doing a multipart series on rebuilding the custom RC trophy truck. I'm starting with how I size, cut and prepare the rods/tubes to be added to the custom cage. Part 2 will show how I braze them into place and Part 3 will cover media blasting.

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** Let me know what you guys want to see. I'm down for detailed videos of the truck, how-to's, whatever would be helpful for everyone to see.
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Pieces and part I talked about in this video

Sanding belt: 1"x18" 120grit
https://www.mcmaster.com/#4744A853

Steel tubing
https://www.mcmaster.com/#9220K351

Steel rod
https://www.mcmaster.com/#4416T91
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Here are links to the pieces and parts I"m using for this build. If there is something you are looking for that isn't posted, let me know.

ESC: http://amzn.to/2fM4pFt

Motor: http://amzn.to/2wSenuP

Wheels: AlienTac: https://www.alientac.com/collections/...

I'm running two of these, one for steering and one for manual braking: http://amzn.to/2yCKbpE

Front Proline shocks: http://amzn.to/2wQ6Lhh

This is the nitro engine I used before I switched over to electric: http://amzn.to/2jYvyJO

Axial Hancook tires: http://amzn.to/2k0tK3a

If you are looking for a cheap sandblasting hose, this one worked great for me: http://amzn.to/2fNrCqI

I used these calipers during the entire build - they worked out really well: http://amzn.to/2wPBLxJ

If you are looking for a charging bag, this is the one I picked up once I converted to electric: http://amzn.to/2xvYs79

Not sure why I waited as long as I did to buy rechargeable batteries for my remote, but these are the ones I picked up and have worked great: http://amzn.to/2yCWmCA

I had been using Floureon batteries in the Yeti Score truck, so I picked up a few more for the TT: http://amzn.to/2fN1mNe

This is the Ford Pro-Line Raptor body for the Yeti wheelbase: http://amzn.to/2wTIWjR

Any automotive vinyl paint works really well on lexan RC bodies. This is the color I ended up using on the Raptor body: http://amzn.to/2y4FIyL

Build thread: http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/ge...

McMaster Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/

MetalConcepts: https://www.metalconceptsrc.com/
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My video rig setup:

Sony A6500
http://amzn.to/2zWBtmt

Sigma 16mm F/1.4 Lens
https://amzn.to/2H3NOcK

Feelworld F450 Field Monitor
https://amzn.to/2KyBnWu

Movo Microphone
http://amzn.to/2Fp7ypF

Atomos Right-Angle Micro to Full HDMI Coiled Cable
https://amzn.to/2JauNGb

Smallrig Cage
http://amzn.to/2jkiJa2

Smallrig Nato Rail Handle
http://amzn.to/2krCDn2

SmallRig Wooden Handgrip
http://amzn.to/2BOR2xB

Altura Photo 67-77MM Step-Up Ring
https://amzn.to/2vriORZ

Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter
https://amzn.to/2J0jW0C