First gen explorer rc model - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

deamon3 · 10-08-2009, 01:56 AM

My work log on possibly the first ever first gen rc model !

I wanted to make a small scale working model of my 94 eb , so after some searching on ebay I came across this.

It's 2 door but oh well , they actually don't make a decent sized 4 door first
gen. I won't be using the police parts or even the entire bottom of the kit for that matter.

This is the donor rc car that will take place of the bottom of the model (a previous christmas present).

The wheelbase of the rc matches perfectly with the 1/20 scale explorer. The rc also had head/taillights bulbs built in already so those will be reused on the final model. I already finished gluing the pieces together and it's ready for paint!

Here's all the pieces in the kit I ended up not using , oh my

*Lacky01* · 10-08-2009, 02:01 AM

nifty!

*lifeguard379* · 10-08-2009, 02:05 AM

that will be sweet if i build a scaler.

*storlied* · 10-08-2009, 04:42 AM

When I was a kid, my dad used to have a blue and silver 1st gen explorer, he also got with it an RC of the exact model and paint scheme.. I always thought that was cool... to this day I have no idea where he got it.

*Joe Dirt* · 10-08-2009, 12:31 PM

Nice!

**410Fortune** · 10-08-2009, 12:47 PM

been looking for a bronco II model for YEARS
nice work, it looks great so far!!

YBCold · 10-08-2009, 01:07 PM

thats pretty cool. i wish i could make a self portrait of my own X or the Jurassic park one

deamon3 · 10-09-2009, 03:57 AM

Update: Painted the interior and exterior tan pieces.

Unfortunately it was cold outside , which means as I painted the paint did not dry in between the 15 minute coat times. Which means the paint gobbed on. So that in turn means heat lamp time , for a good half day or so it needs the lamp to become "unsticky" to the touch.

Other then that looks good

The rc is also being rewired so the "brain" is under the explorers hood to make room for the interior. The lights are also being wired to turn on solid when the car is on , rather then only when it's moving.

10-08-2009, 01:56 AM	#1
deamon3 Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 440 Vehicle Specs	First gen explorer rc model My work log on possibly the first ever first gen rc model ! I wanted to make a small scale working model of my 94 eb , so after some searching on ebay I came across this. It's 2 door but oh well , they actually don't make a decent sized 4 door first gen. I won't be using the police parts or even the entire bottom of the kit for that matter. This is the donor rc car that will take place of the bottom of the model (a previous christmas present). The wheelbase of the rc matches perfectly with the 1/20 scale explorer. The rc also had head/taillights bulbs built in already so those will be reused on the final model. I already finished gluing the pieces together and it's ready for paint! Here's all the pieces in the kit I ended up not using , oh my

10-08-2009, 02:01 AM	#2
Lacky01 Elite Explorer Keizer, Oregon 1998 Sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 426 Vehicle Specs	nifty! __________________ 98 Ford Explorer Sport 2wd 5spd 4.0L OHV Mods so far: 4 door leaf packs; custom tow package; Magnaflow High-flow Catalytic Converter; I just lost the game.

10-08-2009, 02:05 AM	#3
lifeguard379 Elite Explorer sacremento,ca 93 eddie bauer 2 door Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,133 Vehicle Specs	that will be sweet if i build a scaler. __________________ 93 2 door eddy Bauer HP44 and Big bearing 9 and 4.88 My elite registry http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=153392 sas thread http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=165147 sas registry http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=244780

10-08-2009, 12:31 PM	#5
Joe Dirt 'cuz the EF doesn't suck Grand Rapids, MI 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,864 Vehicle Specs	Nice! __________________ 1995 Explorer 4-Dr XLT 4.0L OHV 220K "Snowball" Check out my OBD-I code reading video HERE Parts Parts Parts FOR SALE!

10-08-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 21,976 Vehicle Specs	been looking for a bronco II model for YEARS nice work, it looks great so far!! __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

10-08-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
YBCold Wannabe Elite Explorer 702 LΛ§ V£GΛ§ NV / МØΠΤΣΓΓΣΨ ΜΧ 91 ×∟┬ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 345 Vehicle Specs	thats pretty cool. i wish i could make a self portrait of my own X or the Jurassic park one __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/unaffiliatedperson www.myspace.com/unaffiliatedperson MY MUGSHOT Life's a bitch. Be its pimp

10-09-2009, 03:57 AM	#8
deamon3 Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 440 Vehicle Specs	Update: Painted the interior and exterior tan pieces. Unfortunately it was cold outside , which means as I painted the paint did not dry in between the 15 minute coat times. Which means the paint gobbed on. So that in turn means heat lamp time , for a good half day or so it needs the lamp to become "unsticky" to the touch. Other then that looks good The rc is also being rewired so the "brain" is under the explorers hood to make room for the interior. The lights are also being wired to turn on solid when the car is on , rather then only when it's moving.