- Project Land Cruiser 80 -

[Dr. Kustom]

Some of you might know that my laptop have been down for a week or so, in the main time, I got myself another LMC, their price have been dropped from $150 - $120 for a RTR kit. During the time I don't have access to the internet. I've spend all my free time on this build. The model kit I'm using is a 1/24 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series made by Tamiya. So far, I've got both axles mounted, but still need some improvement. Now I'll let the pics speak for themself.

[mycrors4]

you dont know how much i hate you right now, lol
very nice job so far

[xmod noob]

cant you come up with something abit different just wondering thats all

[GearHeadV8]

Originally Posted by xmod noob

cant you come up with something abit different just wondering thats all

what ya mean?

[xmod noob]

Originally Posted by GearHeadV8

what ya mean?

i mean he`s done one already like that and ive used the same sort of body on my crawler

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i would like to see dr k build one of these
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272119

[winner]

Originally Posted by xmod noob

i mean he`s done one already like that and ive used the same sort of body on my crawler

edit

i would like to see dr k build one of these
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272119

meh, i've never seen the point in monster trucks, but if you do look this chassis is more advanced then his toyota hilux

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks for the comments guys. Xmod noob, I remember seeing that F-150 M/T on Scale4x4, and it's incredible. Just that I wouldn't build one for my own, I'm not a fan of M/T. The purpose of this build is to make it better than the Hilux that I've build.

Update: Now the rear end have 4 links suspension set up. Trimmed up the engine bay and installed the servo, still need to mount the upper links on the front axle.

[2FAST]

any thoughts on color? i think white! (dad used to have a white '97 Land Cruiser, but sadly we were involved in a major crash )
Like the progress. Can't wait to see this one!

[4G63punk]

Looks awesome! Have you thought about some fender flares?

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by 2FAST

any thoughts on color? i think white! (dad used to have a white '97 Land Cruiser, but sadly we were involved in a major crash )
Like the progress. Can't wait to see this one!

Sorry about your dad's LC. The two colors I have in mind so far are white or silver. Would most likely go with the white.

Originally Posted by 4G63punk

Looks awesome! Have you thought about some fender flares?

Thanks man. Yup, will be working on the wide fender flares soon.


Update: Teaser pic!

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Started to build the engine.













Trimmed up the front bumper.



Detailing the grill.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Mounted the upper link on the front axle, extended rear drive shaft, lowered the ride height a bit, made a little more clearance on the rear for more suspension travel. Now working on the rear left fender flare.




Trimmed up the rear fenders to clear those 48mm tall Rok Lox.



Installing rear bumper. Before they get chopped.



After rear bumper got chopped.



Started on the wide fender flares.

[Songha]

Speechless, so much detailed work, Amazing.

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by Songha

Speechless, so much detailed work, Amazing.

Thanks.


Update: All four wide fender flares are attached to the body, but still need some touch ups on them.






Here's something I'm messing around with the left over putty.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the body primed, added running boards, but they are too long, so I have to cut them up to make it shorter, shaved wheel wells, also made a snorkel and a jack.

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

Nice job as usual, wicked snorkel and jack, I can't get over those wheels, realy good esp the grill, lots of detail.

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by theoriganalRiD3R1967

Nice job as usual, wicked snorkel and jack, I can't get over those wheels, realy good esp the grill, lots of detail.

Thanks man, I'm planning on getting some new shoes for it by xmas, a set of Irok Super Swampers and some smaller rims.


Update: Got the Hi-Lift jack painted, and added rear mud flaps. (Still need to make the front pairs.)

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the electric located, and made a new interior floor to hide them. Painted the interior in matt black and finished up the engine bay.

[texan_idiot25]

I love the little fuel injectors.

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

I love the little fuel injectors.

Thanks tex.