Axial EXO ‘Copperhead’ Build

Over the weekend, we were hanging out at the Hobbytown in Orland IL. for the Kyosho Mini Z Motorcycle launch part (which btw are pretty fun to drive) when one of our readers (Manny) showed up with his awesome Axial EXO build that he call’s COPPERHEAD. These pictures do not do the build justice, as in person the colors and detail were just incredible.

Manny was kind enough to give us some details about the build and let us snap some pics. So there are more pictures, as well as build info after the break.. keep reading!

Paint :
Alclad 2 Copper on main body panels and the wheel bead lock rings
Alclad 2 Chrome on the seats ,all lexan was backed with Alclad 2 Gloss Black Base
Silver and Black Sharpie Markers (laugh all you want but they work great!!!)

Motor / Exhaust Pipes:
Disney Cars 2 Blown Motor
Disney Cars 2 Exhaust Pipes
(both are Toys-R-Us exclusives)

Shocks:
Gmade Zero Shock Silver 104mm
(shortened the throw on the fronts to 94)

Figure:
7″ Grayson from the video game Bullet Storm

Tools:
Rogue Element – Alloy Toolbox Insert

ESC/MOTOR:
HPI Flux Vapor (from a Savage XS)
Castle 4600kn 2 Pole

SERVO:
HPI SF-50 (HPI Vorza)

Interior Details:
Axial Interior Details Parts Tree
(and various other scale items from the actual EXO kit)

Thanks for all the info Manny! Also thanks for stopping by and letting us drool on it.