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Dr. Kustom

04-06-2010 12:24 AM

- Project: Toyota Hilux Double Cab Scaler -

mycrors4

04-06-2010 12:25 AM

OMG a remake of my 1/10 scaler i sold... lol
i cant wait..
im too eager.. just finish it already.. lol

Dr. Kustom

04-06-2010 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrors4 (Post 254661)

OMG a remake of my 1/10 scaler i sold... lol
i cant wait..
im too eager.. just finish it already.. lol

Montrizal

04-06-2010 01:09 PM

thats really interesting so you can add a motor to it and make it an rc or is it already an rc?

lol	04-06-2010 01:13 PM

Why so creative guy (: Suspension even looks scale. If this was FB, i would like and unlike 9000 times. Plan on keeping the stock crawler tires? (:

mycrors4

04-06-2010 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montrizal (Post 254673)

thats really interesting so you can add a motor to it and make it an rc or is it already an rc?

first of all
WELCOME!
and now for your question
It was a Losi Micro-Crawler and he is adding a scale body to it, to make it look better

dreamingISdrifting

04-06-2010 07:21 PM

are you going to be lowering the truck any further? becuase sitting that high it doesnt look much like a scaler, just a mini monster truck or mudder.

Dr. Kustom

04-07-2010 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montrizal (Post 254673)

thats really interesting so you can add a motor to it and make it an rc or is it already an rc?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrors4 (Post 254673)

first of all
WELCOME!
and now for your question
It was a Losi Micro-Crawler and he is adding a scale body to it, to make it look better

Like mycrors4 said, it started off as a 1/24 Losi Micro Rock Crawler, I'm using a 1/25 Aoshima Toyota Hilux Double Cab as the model kit conversion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol (Post 254673)

Why so creative guy (: Suspension even looks scale. If this was FB, i would like and unlike 9000 times. Plan on keeping the stock crawler tires? (:

Thanks Kevin, I was inspired by a member from Scale4x4 in this project, and I'm keeping the stock tires. :p

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamingISdrifting (Post 254673)

are you going to be lowering the truck any further? becuase sitting that high it doesnt look much like a scaler, just a mini monster truck or mudder.

From the last update, the truck was only a mock up, the ride height will be lower than that.

Update: Lowered the ride height a little, also moved the front axle forward, front suspension links mounted. (In the photos, there's no suspension shocks installed on the chassis)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1411.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1423.jpg

This will be the ride height when its done.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1421.jpg

Stock front bumper, don't really like the look of it, so they got to go, I will be building a custom one in the future.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1413.jpg

Added front fender flares, and since the front axle is moved forward, I had to chop off a bit of the wheel well to clear up the tires from turning. (Fender flares are just a mock up)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1424.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1425.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1426.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1427.jpg

Made room for the tranny to fit in.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1428.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1429.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1430.jpg
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http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1432.jpg

mycrors4

04-07-2010 06:34 PM

oh shiz! its standing on a 1/24 scale 4x1 plank!
lol
the reason i love this is cause ur using the chassis from the kit, ive never thought of doing anything like that
and do i see alloy nuts already?!?!?

Stampedekid

04-09-2010 05:05 PM

As said on Scale 4X4, looks fantastic. Much better than my first attempt! Are you planning on doing leafs for it or not?

Dr. Kustom

04-10-2010 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrors4 (Post 254744)

Thanks mycrors4, I have seen a few people using model kit chassis to do the conversion, that's where I got the idea from. :p And I do plan on getting some alloy lug nuts in the future, the one I have on in the last update, I just borrowed it from one of my cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampedekid (Post 254744)

As said on Scale 4X4, looks fantastic. Much better than my first attempt! Are you planning on doing leafs for it or not?

Thanks Stampedekid, matter fact, I did have plan for the leafs suspension, it's in the new update. I also notice you did the leafs set up on your crawler, good to see another micro crawler owner using leafs.

Update: Was been busy recently, but I got back into it today, got the rear axle mounted on leaf springs.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1434.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1435.jpg
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http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1445.jpg

dreamingISdrifting

04-10-2010 07:14 PM

Wow very nice, from the pix it looks like its gunna be a short truck tho. But otherwise everything looks nice

lol	04-10-2010 09:17 PM

OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. Tell me those are the metal clips off a pen. I want, epic scale model! looks too real, i would totally buy it for $900.

Stampedekid

04-11-2010 12:45 AM

Looks better every time. How are Paul's tires as far as softness and everything? I was thinking of ordering a set but of the TSL boggers that he did up. Also I'm guessing you did the pull back springs like "B" did on his? Lastly, are you planning on ditching those rear shocks or going to do similar to what he did, also? I'm actually really enjoying your build, I remember going through similar things not too long ago with my build, hopefully you're getting as much enjoyment out of it as I did. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'd be more than happy to help :)

Dr. Kustom

04-12-2010 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamingISdrifting (Post 254902)

Wow very nice, from the pix it looks like its gunna be a short truck tho. But otherwise everything looks nice

Thanks, I have moved the rear axle a little toward to the end of the chassis, now it have a longer wheelbase.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol (Post 254902)

OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG. Tell me those are the metal clips off a pen. I want, epic scale model! looks too real, i would totally buy it for $900.

Haha, the leaf springs are coils from those little pull back cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampedekid (Post 254902)

Thanks, I haven't have a set of those Paul made super swampers, I only got the TSL boggers from him, they are about the same size as the stock micro crawler tires, but they are a lot heavier, those TSL boggers I have on my Pajero are from Paul btw. Correct, I got the leaf springs idea from B also. I have the rear shocks mounted to the chassis but I mounted them toward to the side of the chassis.

Update: New improved leaf springs mounts. I'm using screws with large threads, and sand down the plate that hold the leaf springs in place, now when it flex, the leaf won't slip out anymore. Also, mounted up the rear shocks, started to work on the rear end, and made front body mounts, using 2 small screws to attach the body to the model chassis.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1446.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1448.jpg
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lol	04-12-2010 10:00 PM

LIKE. LIKE. LIKE> LIKE . So Scale, I would do anything for one of those. Nice work doc.

mycrors4

04-12-2010 10:04 PM

i could imagine chuck norris sitting in there..
nuff said.. its that epic

KITT222

04-12-2010 10:45 PM

That is beyond awesome! Looks really scale, without really trying. How much would it take to make one of these?

Stampedekid

04-12-2010 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KITT222 (Post 255085)

That is beyond awesome! Looks really scale, without really trying. How much would it take to make one of these?

Not very much at all, just a lot of time. I'm still working on mine and I started back in late December :o
Anyway looks better and better each step with it, Doc. Does the axle slide any bit with that setup. Mine slides just a tad bit, with my setup on the rear leafs. What did you and 'B' use for it? I've seen a few use Styrene but I'm curious.

Dr. Kustom

04-15-2010 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol (Post 255080)

LIKE. LIKE. LIKE> LIKE . So Scale, I would do anything for one of those. Nice work doc.

Thanks Kevin. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrors4 (Post 255080)

i could imagine chuck norris sitting in there..
nuff said.. its that epic

Haha, thanks man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampedekid (Post 255080)

Not very much at all, just a lot of time. I'm still working on mine and I started back in late December
Anyway looks better and better each step with it, Doc. Does the axle slide any bit with that setup. Mine slides just a tad bit, with my setup on the rear leafs. What did you and 'B' use for it? I've seen a few use Styrene but I'm curious.

Thanks Stampedekid, with the improved leaf mounts, the leaf springs slip anymore. As for the plate that hold down the leaf springs, they are the side piece that hold up the servo mount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KITT222 (Post 255080)

That is beyond awesome! Looks really scale, without really trying. How much would it take to make one of these?

dreamingISdrifting

04-15-2010 08:28 PM

Wow, very nice, how much bump steer does that setup have?

KITT222

04-15-2010 10:29 PM

Excellent truck! I'm just sketchy that the model base may not hold in certain conditions. Are you going to keep with the model bed, go for a more 'wood bed' thing, or make a custom rear to it?

Dr. Kustom

04-17-2010 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamingISdrifting (Post 255277)

Wow, very nice, how much bump steer does that setup have?

Thanks man, the steering link I made from last update got broken during test run, so I made another one, and it doesn't have any bump steer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KITT222 (Post 255277)

Excellent truck! I'm just sketchy that the model base may not hold in certain conditions. Are you going to keep with the model bed, go for a more 'wood bed' thing, or make a custom rear to it?

_rx7™

04-17-2010 10:25 PM

MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE ! :) im so loving this thread i want to see it all done :) i got so much ideas from this! great work!

mycrors4

04-18-2010 12:06 AM

if u ever sell this, make sure to include procedures to cure a feint, and also throw in a waterproof bag, for the person's drool to get into..
and tbh, it reminds me of a 1/10 scale cc01 idk why

FloydfanYodaman

04-18-2010 12:51 PM

hey man project is looking better and better...here's a link to some scale camping gear...hope thats ok to post...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

thought the 2 coolers and sleeping bags would definitely help camouflage thesc and such...good luck...

Dr. Kustom

04-19-2010 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _rx7™ (Post 255474)

MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE ! :) im so loving this thread i want to see it all done :) i got so much ideas from this! great work!

Thanks _rx7™.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrors4 (Post 255474)

if u ever sell this, make sure to include procedures to cure a feint, and also throw in a waterproof bag, for the person's drool to get into..
and tbh, it reminds me of a 1/10 scale cc01 idk why

I don't plan on selling this, so I don't have to worry about making a waterproof bag for it. :lol:

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloydfanYodaman (Post 255474)

dreamingISdrifting

04-19-2010 09:45 PM

I really love how this project is comeing along so far, another brother for the pajero right? I really like how you extended the shaft can you get more pics of that?

Dr. Kustom

04-21-2010 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamingISdrifting (Post 255610)

I really love how this project is comeing along so far, another brother for the pajero right? I really like how you extended the shaft can you get more pics of that?

Here's more pics of the drive shaft.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1551.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1553.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1554.jpg

Update: Added black paint.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1548.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMGP1547.jpg

Stampedekid

04-21-2010 09:43 PM

As on Scale 4x4, looks great. Good thing you didn't try the front leafs, its nearly impossible(atleast to me) Does shaving the servo mounting blocks for the rear leafs really make much a difference because one of mine keeps slipping whereas the other is held in good.
Ian

Dr. Kustom

04-21-2010 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampedekid (Post 255725)

Thanks, I was going to change the front suspension to leaf set up also, but the real Hilux have front independent suspension and rear leaf suspension, so I just keep the shocks on front and use leaf at the rear. To make those servo mounting block hold better, you have to file them down till they turn to a flat smooth surface, because stock mounting block have a bumpy surface, thats why when the leaf flex, it will slip out of the mounts.

mycrors4

04-21-2010 10:41 PM

why do u make us soo jealous!!!!!!
seriously, i can see chuck norris sittin in there, driving that beast

Stampedekid

04-22-2010 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom (Post 255726)

Oh ok thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to do that and see if it makes a difference.
OT: I see you're currently in NY, whereabouts in NY are ya?

Dr. Kustom

04-24-2010 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycrors4 (Post 255729)

why do u make us soo jealous!!!!!!
seriously, i can see chuck norris sittin in there, driving that beast

Why chuck norris though?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampedekid (Post 255729)

I see you're currently in NY, whereabouts in NY are ya?

I'm in Staten Island. :)

mycrors4

04-24-2010 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom (Post 255838)

Why chuck norris though?

because he has epic toilet paper

unless u want Bob Saget, thats a different story

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...hucknorris.jpg
vs
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...i/bobsaget.jpg

pimp32

04-24-2010 03:41 AM

hey were did u get this kit from and how much waz it i plan on buying 1

mycrors4

04-24-2010 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimp32 (Post 255846)

hey were did u get this kit from and how much waz it i plan on buying 1

this is a model kit, it doesbt come with any of the electronics or r/c parts.. all the r/c stuff is from a losi micro crawler, and put it on a model kit

Dr. Kustom

04-24-2010 03:33 PM

Kot	04-24-2010 09:21 PM

a fuel tank cap and hose. that's attention to detail!

texan_idiot25

04-25-2010 01:47 AM

-golf claps-

You've become an incredible scale builder, and I love seeing your stuff. One thing that keeps making the trip to XMS worth coming.

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