Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

I just picked up a used newray forklift from 1985kenworth (thanks Dwayne!), altho it worked the non proportonal controls and lack of power sucks!

I decided to keep on my transformers theme and made up a new decepticon character named "deadlift"

I have stripped out the stock steering and radio components and upgraded them . I plan on doing a repaint

I added:

venom micro servo for steering
losi MRC esc to run the main drive motor
spektrum AR500 receiver and DX6i radio
control board out of a traxxas servo to control the lift motor.

I removed the stock steering rack and replaced it with a new one made of brass. the rest of the mods were basically just making the other parts fit, I had to decase the esc to make it fit.

as for paint, I plan on painting the rims and drivers cage decepticon purple and the main body a green colour ( like the G1 constructicons). further plans are to add running lights and a backup beeper.

Ill post up some pics tonight.

Re: Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

Sounds cool. I can't wait to see the pictures

Re: Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

some internal pics...

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/44062a2b.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/c153eca6.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/56d68114.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/46c6b5a9.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/d453159c.jpg

Re: Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

and now some with paint....

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/5f3a437b.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/b8137200.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/f2865cc1.jpg

i think i got the g1 constructicon colours close, what do you think?

future plans are to add working lights, maybe a beacon, and a backup beeper.

Re: Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

Wow that looks cool! does the lift work as well? i like the colors!

Re: Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

Any plans for 24s or spinners?:)

Re: Newray forklift "project deadlift"
 

wow shawn you really aced that one .i like it and all i got to say is THE WORD if you you what i mean:D