Scx10 bomber cage/body

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I'm building a custom chassis/body for my scx10.1 transmission, skidplate, links, axles, 100mm shocks, and 2.2 tires. I've fully built and tested the body by letting it roll down stairs fully assembled without any damage. Now I'm just working on painting and will post pictures soon. I used 90% of a role of PLA+ filament (I would have used less if not for one major failure and a couple of redesigns). Each STL file is positioned exactly as printed. I printed with PLA+ at .15 layer height, 30mm/s print speed, and 30% infill using supports from the platform only. I used Cura slicer. The body has plenty of mounting options for shocks and links, including 8 bolt throw spots for 3mm screws to secure the bottom of the chassis between the front center and rear. It also features a built-in battery tray for a 5000mah shorty Lipo, a built-in fuel cell receiver box, and a location under the hood for mounting an ESC. After printing each STL file, you'll need to solder all the panels together in every spot possible (use a solder gun and melt PLA+ into the seams for optimal strength). Once all soldering is complete, test fit all components to ensure everything fits properly. Mount the transmission and motor to the skid plate and then insert it into the chassis. Some sanding and filing may be required depending on print quality. After testing, anneal the print, then time for body work. I filed and sanded all soldered joints and used autobody putty to smooth out the seams.