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Old 06-03-2011, 04:11 PM
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Its coming along really nicely, were the original headlight lenses clear?
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Old 06-11-2011, 04:58 PM
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Its coming along really nicely, were the original headlight lenses clear?
Thanks theoriganalRiD3R1967! Yes, they were.


Update: One of my Li-Po battery wire fall off the plug...



So I decided to make my own AAA battery pack using 2 Gen. 1 battery tray, with this set up, I get a lot more run time, but those AAA's are so much heavier compare to the Losi batteries.



Got my GPM front lower arm today.



GPM front lower arm installed, with new steering links.





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Old 06-13-2011, 03:19 AM
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Update: Did some more modification to the chassis, got the battery packs to sit right.



Battery packs can be screw to the chassis to hold them in place.







It got some good flex.



Now for the body mounts.









Ride height:



When its in the air:



Will bring it to Central Park tomorrow to test it out and see how it works.
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Old 06-13-2011, 06:15 AM
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Dr.k lookin absoulutly gogues I have one concern shouldnt it be just a tad bit higher when its sitting on all fours cause it doesnt look like its got much suspension travel up
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Old 06-14-2011, 02:07 AM
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Dr.k lookin absoulutly gogues I have one concern shouldnt it be just a tad bit higher when its sitting on all fours cause it doesnt look like its got much suspension travel up
I'm looking gorgeous? or the Tundra?

Springs rate are fully adjustable, I can raise it or lower its some more. But now, I've raised it about 3mm higher.



Update: Took it to Central Park today, it was a blast to drive. Did some speed run, rock crawling, mudding, some jumps, it have no problem at all. Video will be post up tomorrow.











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Old 06-14-2011, 10:12 PM
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Update: Video is up, ignore that Beetle driver.

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ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.
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Old 06-16-2011, 12:07 AM
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Update: Chopped the tailgate and getting ready to get started on the roll cage.







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Old 06-17-2011, 01:17 AM
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Update: Getting some more work done on the crew cab. Filled up the gap with styrene and a layer of putty to smooth it out.









While waiting for the putty to dry, I moved on to the grill.







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Old 06-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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Update: Smoothed out the roof, its starting to take shape.



With a coat of primer.







Now for the grill.







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Old 06-19-2011, 01:44 AM
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Update: It's time for the doors! (Only working on the left side at the moment, one side at a time.)

First layer putty applied.



Sand it down.





Need more putty.



Now that waiting for the putty to dry, time to get some work on the headlights. Both headlight buckets are made, but still need some detailing.







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Old 06-19-2011, 09:21 AM
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Now that waiting for the putty to dry, time to get some work on the headlights. Both headlight buckets are made, but still need some detailing.

that is amazing
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Old 06-19-2011, 11:43 PM
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that is amazing
Lol, thanks Robbie!



Update: Continue working on the Tundra from where I left off yesterday. Sand down the second layer of putty.



Seems to be smooth enough, but just to make sure, I sharpied the extension section, then sand it off, so I'll know where I need to apply more putty.





Then applied another layer of putty.



Repeated this steps a few time, spending a good few hours on applying putty and sanding it off, and this is how it came out.





Then I sand down the roof again and applied another layer of putty.



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Old 06-20-2011, 07:36 PM
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very nice progress....and very nice work...

what is the liquidy yellow putty?...if you dont mind me asking...not milliput?...its been driving me crazy...
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Old 06-21-2011, 12:32 AM
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very nice progress....and very nice work...

what is the liquidy yellow putty?...if you dont mind me asking...not milliput?...its been driving me crazy...
Thanks John! The liquid putty is Tamiya Light-Curing Putty. They dry faster under light, and great for filling up small gaps/cracks.



Update: Nothing much got done today, it's been a long busy day.

Have the roof smoothed out, and starting to touching up the body lines.





Now that the left side rear door is almost done, time to get to work on the right side.



Here's a little bonus.

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Old 06-21-2011, 01:33 AM
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Is that putty or ABS glue? lol
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Old 06-22-2011, 11:11 PM
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Is that putty or ABS glue? lol
Putty.


Update: Mock up of the Baja style light bar!











Then took it out for another run, spend rest of the night cleaning it all up!









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Old 06-24-2011, 01:24 AM
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Update: New improved body mounts!













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Old 06-25-2011, 12:14 AM
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Update: Front skid plate installed!







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I've been following this thread for a while and you do some of the most amazing work that I've ever seen in the xmods community. Your level of skill and your patience are awesome and I'm curious to see what you'd do with a 1:1 project.
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Old 06-28-2011, 04:34 PM
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You sir are very talented! Uber awesomeness! lol I'd like to see you work on the evo x and 8 bodies. (;
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