- Project: Toyota Hilux Double Cab Scaler -

[dreamingISdrifting]

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

[KITT222]

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]

Originally Posted by dreamingISdrifting

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.

Originally Posted by KITT222

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?

Thanks KITT222, I don't plan on using the bed that comes with the kit, I'll make my own truggy bed, that holds the battery and spare tires.

Update: Got the front drive shaft extended, and the old steering link broke, so I made a new one.






Also started to plan out where the electric will be placed. I removed the power switch from the ESC case, and glued the power/motor wires under the case to make it looks cleaner.





Cut up the rear seat.



I'm planning on making some camping accessories or some kind of cargo to hide the ESC.

[_rx7™]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by _rx7™

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™.

Originally Posted by mycrors4

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.

Originally Posted by FloydfanYodaman

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...

Thanks for the link FloydfanYodanman, but I'll be building those scale camping gear out of styrene and putty.

Update: The ESC is now mounted and also removable.






Got part of the chassis painted.



Adding more details underneath the chassis.



Created a cover for the ESC.

[dreamingISdrifting]

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]

Originally Posted by dreamingISdrifting

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.






Update: Added black paint.

[Stampedekid]

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]

Originally Posted by Stampedekid

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

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]

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

[Stampedekid]

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

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.

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]

Originally Posted by mycrors4

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

Why chuck norris though?

Originally Posted by Stampedekid

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

I'm in Staten Island.

[mycrors4]

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Why chuck norris though?

because he has epic toilet paper

unless u want Bob Saget, thats a different story


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[pimp32]

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

[mycrors4]

Originally Posted by pimp32

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]

Like mycrors4 said, it started off as a Losi Micro Rock Crawler, with a Aoshima Toyota Hilux Double Cab model kit conversion.

Update: Got the grill painted yesterday, took it out for some outdoor pics. Also working on the truggy rear end.

[Kot]

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

[texan_idiot25]

-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.