TLR 22X-4 Build

I picked up a new 4wd buggy!  The new TLR 22X-4!  Now my primary race cars match brands once again! LOL!

New kit goodness!

Box opening!

I didn't build the kit per the order in the instructions and started with the center slipper.

Center slipper completed!

I assembled the chassis next

Center diff and braces installed

Steering bell-crank installed

Front suspension installed

The front bumper is a little lower than the front edge of the chassis!  This should help keep the chassis tape from wearing out and lifting in the front!

I assembled the front axles next

Front axles assembled

Front hubs installed on suspension arms

Rear suspension installed

Rear hubs and axles installed

The D-block doesn't hang below the chassis!  Thus the D-block shouldn't wear out so fast like on my EB410.

I worked on installing the servo next

Protek 160T servo attached to the floating mount

Servo and battery mount installed

Fan installed.  All kits should include a motor fan mount!

G3 shock parts laid out for assembly

Shocks ready for oil

Bubbles rising to the top

Chassis ready for electronics

Hotshot Completed!!!

I finally finished painting and applying the stickers to my Hotshot buggy body after being in storage upon finishing the chassis build years ago!  I think it came out great!  The buggy is now on display in my living room :)

Euro Truck Body Paint!

To save money on my Euro Truck build I decided to paint the body myself with spray cans using my primary race colors, with a simple scheme design.

About to lay down the black color for the chassis

Spraying the translucent light blue color

Black, blue, and silver completed!

First attempt and painting tinted windows.  Probably could've used 2 coats.  I think I went with 4?

Starting the fluorescent yellow!

Painting completed!

Fluorescent yellow hood and fenders!

Assembled body mounted on the chassis!  Maybe latter I'll add more stickers.