12-22-2009, 03:06 PM | #61 |
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Very cool looking truck. I am glad I found this one today. Thanks
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12-22-2009, 03:17 PM | #62 |
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Looks absolutely awesome!
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12-22-2009, 09:28 PM | #63 |
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12-23-2009, 03:34 AM | #64 |
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looks like my gramps old farm truck, wrong colors, but still a nice build, now what are ya going to do with the old build since you are build a whole new set up, hymm
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12-23-2009, 06:52 AM | #65 | |
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I had originally thought the screw would be enough to hold the leaf springs since 1.55 wheels won't exactly make this a comp rig. But then, I don't want to chance stripping out the plastic axles cases either so I have been working on a u-bolt mount. I haven't mustered the courage to shave all the mounting tabs off the axles yet. I am very happy with the way the body came out. It's great to hear that others like it too. It gives me hope for other trucks that I like which I can only find in Lexan. I would like to experiment with styrene construction. I'm sure it's way more difficult than it looks. The masters here and on other scale boards make it look too easy. Quote:
Ha! I haven't come up with a solid plan for the X-Trail. I like the C-10 longbed. Maybe change the grill to a '67 like one I used to have. Or try a hard body like a Hilux. I have been scanning toy aisles at the stores for retail hard bodies, too. Maybe a hybrid Lexan-ABS-Styrene body. I am trying to stick to one build at a time. Even if it takes me years. | |
12-23-2009, 02:04 PM | #66 |
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12-26-2009, 05:36 PM | #67 |
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In between Christmas preparations and present wrapping (including an SC10 RTR and an M-04L Beetle for Blazerbogger), I managed to get in a little fabricating time. Front coils with buckets, track bar (panhard), steering drag link and shaved pumpkin. It works! Last edited by mototodo; 01-27-2018 at 03:15 PM. Reason: Updated image host |
12-26-2009, 06:32 PM | #68 |
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Wow. Awesome job. I'm glad i found this thread! My first vehicle, given to me by my dad, was a 1972 F-100 Ranger in the exact same paint scheme! (Minus the rust) I wish I had that old truck now! |
12-28-2009, 03:29 PM | #69 |
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Very nice build. How is the fusion holding up. Has the body been flexed alot to test it? I want to paint a body with that stuff but I have read mixed reviews. Thanks
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12-28-2009, 07:18 PM | #70 |
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That truck is sweet nice job for sure..
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12-28-2009, 08:55 PM | #71 |
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12-28-2009, 10:01 PM | #72 |
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What did you make the coil spring seats with? Looks like just sheet metal curled up and brazed to a sheet metal circle. Is that right? great job on the chassis and suspension setup. I think I may copy this one day... |
12-29-2009, 08:40 AM | #73 | |
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Paint on the outside Last edited by mototodo; 01-27-2018 at 03:18 PM. Reason: for accuracy | |
12-29-2009, 09:10 AM | #74 | |
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Doc J33P's Custom TJ They were much easier to make than I expected. Of course, mine didn't come out as nice. The lower panhard link is one-piece bracket/coil bucket. I created out of paper and then flattened it and transferred it to the sheet metal, cut it out and folded it up. I didn't braze the curled bands completely around the base. I thought I could crimp the ends and clamp the springs but the metal is too soft to hold tight. I may try bending over the top edge or I may wind up putting a cap screw horizontally through the band. Long have I admired and taken inspiration from your skills, Pablo. Thanks for the comments. Last edited by mototodo; 01-09-2010 at 05:09 PM. | |
12-29-2009, 09:19 AM | #75 |
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Check out the monster articulation! I may need limiting straps! I moved the track bar behind the coil spring to free up space in front of the axle after mounting the servo. The steering arm and track bar are nearly parallel and there is no binding or bump steer. It works great on the bench. Last edited by mototodo; 01-27-2018 at 03:21 PM. Reason: Updated image host |
12-29-2009, 11:27 AM | #76 |
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12-29-2009, 12:05 PM | #77 |
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WOW this build has come a long way. Great build. |
01-03-2010, 08:22 AM | #78 |
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The rear suspension. It came out pretty stiff with such a light chassis. The important thing is that it acts and look scale. The best part is that the leafs, shackles, and all brackets are hand made. There is a small spacer between the u-bolt plate and the leaf spring so that the plate doesn't pinch the leaf. Without the spacer the plate would flatten the leaf and restricted its deflection. The cap screw through the plate, leaf, and into the axle is now just centering the leaf and not receiving any torque. Last edited by mototodo; 01-27-2018 at 03:25 PM. Reason: Updated image host |
01-03-2010, 10:34 AM | #79 |
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More undercarriage shots. Last edited by mototodo; 01-27-2018 at 03:27 PM. Reason: Updated image host |
01-03-2010, 11:25 AM | #80 |
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I like the one different size wheel!!! very cool suspension build. |
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