R/C Halo Warthog built on Redcat Gen8

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It was pointed out to me that the Mattel 12" Halo Warthog is almost exactly the right wheelbase to fit on the Redcat Gen8, and that the Gen8 has enough adjustment to make it fit just right. I immediately knew I had to build one, and that I had to do it right. Meaning, it had to have four wheel steering, and needed to look as correct as possible. https://youtu.be/24YcIarx4DM Needed to build: ---------------------- * [Mattel 12" Halo Warthog](https://www.amazon.com/Warthog-Vehicle-Master-Chief-Figure/dp/B01ARGB3SE/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=halo+warthog&qid=1553709442&s=gateway&sr=8-5) and the willingness to cut it up * [Redcat Gen8](https://www.amazon.com/Redcat-Racing-Orange-Crawler-Licensed/dp/B07LGTZF7P/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=redcat+gen8&qid=1553713364&s=gateway&sr=8-1) or [Gen8 PACK](https://www.amazon.com/Redcat-Racing-GEN8-Pre-Assembled-Chassis/dp/B07NR5Q1XG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=redcat+gen8&qid=1553713417&s=gateway&sr=8-3) plus electronics and Gen7 or Gen8 wheels. * Do the [Redcat Gen8 Rear Shorty Battery Mod](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3340815) * Perform the [4 wheel steering mod](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3516983) I made a seperate thing for. Will need additional axle parts and servo. * 2 x Chassis Side Body Mount * 1 x Body Side body mount v2 * 1 x Rear body side body mount * 4 x Wheel Covers * 1 x Warthog ESC Mount * [Gen8 Frame Rail Screw brackets](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3389895) are highly recommended when not using the traditional battery tray or Gen8 side panels * [The Gen8 Receiver relocation bracket](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3274454) * Recommend running a [hard case shorty lipo](http://www.redcatracing.com/GA-460060C-SHORTY) This is not a custom build for the faint of heart. The changes to the chassis are irreversible without buying new frame rails. The build is not super easy, and takes quite a bit of patience in trimming the plastic. The finished product, by the nature of having printed parts, is not as strong as the original gen8. It will not take as big of a drop, and might not survive being jumped. Ok with all that? Want to drive around an RC warthog?! Read on!