I realize that the chassis is going to get scratched so I think I will get it re-anodized from time to time. I have a few more parts that at the anodizers right now. I don't plan on running it into a tree, but it is not going to stay on a shelf either.
Cmac - I am really enjoying following this build. I have been looking for a thread with someone putting a slipperential in an Emaxx - finally found it.