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Old 02-05-2011, 10:55 PM
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After sold my LC80, I decided that I wanted a new rig. I came across this rare Aoshima Hilux model kit. It was very pricey, but I've yet seen this model kit mounted on the Losi Micro Crawler yet, so thought I should give it a try.



Starting with this stock LMC, the stock wheelbase line up with the body pretty well.



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Old 02-07-2011, 09:50 PM
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Update: Chopped up the chassis, got the tranny fitted.





Then I notice that the tranny sit pretty far away from the frame, so I wanted to re-position it, but the bed got into the way. I had to cut out a small piece off the bed, so it will have enough room for the motor to fit.











Next, I cut up the interior floor.



After re-position, the tranny is now sit nice and flash with the frame.





Takes up so much interior space.





Now for a mock up with the axles.



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Old 02-08-2011, 01:17 PM
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I like to click on your thread because they always have detailed pictures.
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One of my favorite scale builds ever.



http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10483
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One of my favorite scale builds ever.
Same here, that's my favorite 1/10 Hilux.


Update: Now that I've got the tranny fitted, its time to move on to the rear axle. Made a pair of leafs and some shackles, now the rear axle is mounted.















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Old 02-14-2011, 01:57 PM
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Are you going to be doing a smaller version of that truck exactly? I figured with the same names, that was what you're going for.
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Are you going to be doing a smaller version of that truck exactly? I figured with the same names, that was what you're going for.
I'll try to replicate the exterior of that rig as much as possible. As for the chassis and suspension set up might be slightly different.
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Update: Got rid of the low rider style fenders.

Before -





After -







Then got rid of the mold lines left on the body.









The stance was a little high from the earlier stage, so I decided to lower it a bit. Had to cut out half of the gas tank to clear the axle.





Then I made some shorter shackles.



Now for the mock up.

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Looking good so far! Keep up the great work!
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Looks awesome! You've got great skills! What kind of styrene sheets do you get? Also, where can you get them?
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Looking good so far! Keep up the great work!
Thanks jabari!

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Thanks 4G63punk! I have styrene sheets in different sizes. I usually pick them up at my LHS, sometimes I get them from ebay.


Update: Toyota center caps!!!









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Update: Stock steering link take up too much space and I would like something a little more realistic.





Front shackles.



Leafs installed.





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wow your good. GOT A GIFT
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Thanks fartman!


Update: Front leafs attached to axle. Front axle mounted.



Aluminum drive shafts.









Flex shot.



Getting the servo install will be next on the list.
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Wow, another amazing build! Look's like this projects going really smooth. I think this one's a lot better than your previous Hilux build!
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Wow, another amazing build! Look's like this projects going really smooth. I think this one's a lot better than your previous Hilux build!
Thanks Evolution! The double cab Hilux that I've build wasn't that good, I had to almost lock the front suspension to get the steering to work right. After many re-build, I'm still not satisfy with it.

Update: Servo installed!

















It still have full suspension articulation!

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Update: trimmed out the servo even more, so I could make the body sit lower. Got the body and rear shocks mounted.



Front body mount.





Rear shocks.









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Update: Decided to cut out the front bumper and modify the grill.







The Low Rider style grill that came with the kit.



Start to modifying it back to the OEM grill.









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Update: Got the grill painted, as well as the body.



Primer:



Nato Brown:





The finished paint scheme!









Detailed body; door handles, key holes, window trims, emblems, etc.







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as i said over yonder ...how sweet it is LOL
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