I don't understand...

[Heffay]

why the RC10T and some other truck bodies' front wheel wells sit behind the actual wheels.
It bothers me.
Anyone else?





Is there a fix for this?
... aside from the one that I chose, which was the buggy body.

[Heffay]

Yes, I know my chassis is FUBAR'd
Thank you

[scr8p]

it's that way so that when wheels are turned while the suspension is compressed, the tires don't hit the body.

[shodog]

In addition, this is a racing truck as opposed to a scale truck. If you want realistic, pick up a High Lift or Bruiser.

[Heffay]

I think you might not get what I'm after.
I want aesthetics.

I'm asking what other people have done... maybe cut the body differently, etc.

[scr8p]

possible solutions:

1) find a longer body
2) shorten wheelbase
3) remove shocks
4) only look at it from the front
5) only look at it from the back

that's all i can think of right now. i might feel more creative later.

[Heffay]

#3 sounds... interesting.

[jooles]

6) put the body a little bit forward (both wheel arches will get offset, it will look more balanced I guess)
7) cut the body in half and fill the gap

Ju

[a01butal]

I hear ya Heffay, I saw this picture of a Dahm's body on an RC10t and instantly liked the way it looked. When I asked what body it was I was told it was a 1/8 Commando (I believe) and several people commented it looked awful but I thought it looked cool, and that's all that matters to me.

[Heffay]

excellent example a10.

I might cut the sides up a bit and maybe go back a tiny bit on the rear of the front fender wells... but that looks much more pleasing to my eye, as well. Although, I still like the RC10T body shape better. But, as this thread is all about wheel wells, good work.

[justinspeed79]

BITD there were some bodies available that were longer and the wheel wells lined up. Parma SODA truck bodies maybe??? Can't Remember. Mr L. probably knows.

[Brandon G]

McAllister's bodies fit wheel wells nicely.

[RC10resto]

4) only look at it from the front
5) only look at it from the back

or you can buy a buggy

[Heffay]

But... they have those ridiculous skinny front tires!
I've got a buggy body on my truck... so, I know what you mean.

[bearrickster]

Just sell it and go buy a Slash, you will get a scale looking truck and a great runner out of the deal.