Tommy R's Boring Class 1 Street Truck

[hotrodsonoma]

definately digging that blue.looks good so far.

[Tommy R]

Still waiting on some suspension goodies and I can't really proceed 'til I get them so I've been concentrating on finishing the body. I think it's safe to say it's now done except for lights/LEDs/windows. Thoughts?

Sorry the pics didn't come out so great... I'm undecided if I want to put the hood decals on. I kind of like it without them, otherwise it might be too busy looking.

[Oso787]

BoriiinnnnnG!


That is too nice to scratch it all up! See you in the rocks!

[STANG KILLA SS]

as far as the hood decals, with such sweet paint and detailing, some times less is more. im diggin it.
ive actually always loved them with the front fender only graphics.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

ive actually always loved them with the front fender only graphics.

That was something else I was considering, but after the rear graphics went on, I kinda liked it.

[Oso787]

Its perfect the way it is. I wouldn't put the hood decals!

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by Oso787

Its perfect the way it is. I wouldn't put the hood decals!

Thanks, man!!

[scale-bronco]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

I think it's safe to say it's now done except for lights/LEDs/windows. Thoughts?

For lights you should get them from here. http://www.billscustomrclighting.com/

[Racer4Life]

That paint is clean!!

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by scale-bronco

For lights you should get them from here. http://www.billscustomrclighting.com/

I always do!

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by Racer4Life

That paint is clean!!

Thanks!! Can't wait to finish it off!

[drtrydr2000]

Man I wish I had those painting skills. Nice rig!!! You should clear the whole thing now and in-case the decals in clear. If you did that the decals would look and feel like they were painted on and also offer some protection.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by drtrydr2000

Man I wish I had those painting skills. Nice rig!!! You should clear the whole thing now and in-case the decals in clear. If you did that the decals would look and feel like they were painted on and also offer some protection.

Thanks! The paint it just plain ol' rattle cans, but the pics don't really do it justice, IMO. I think it looks better in person, but I may be biased. The whole truck (besides decals) is cleared with several coats. I thought about clearing over the decals, but if/when they get scratched through the clearcoat, I figured it would look even worse. I can always replace the stickers if they get too banged up.

[canadianbacon]

Wow, that colour is amazing. I can't wait to see the truck hit the rocks (figuratively and literally ).

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by canadianbacon12

Wow, that colour is amazing. I can't wait to see the truck hit the rocks (figuratively and literally ).

Thanks! Me, too!

Made a bit of progress tonight. I got the front suspension in and nearly all tweaked. It's just a standard Hand Bros 3 link setup w/Vanquish high steer knuckles. The suspension can now fully cycle with no interference anywhere, incl. the steering. I've got a set of Zero Ackerman VP knuckles and since I have the room for them, I think I may slap them on to get a bit more steering out of it. The JR Z9100T servo is now in place, too.


Notice the "clearance" between the knuckles and the wheels! The wheel nuts are super snugged down and, believe it or not, they spin freely!


The track width is just barely too wide to be legal for a Class 1 rig. I figured this would be the case so I've got some RC4WD flares to slap on. Eventually, I see some cast Toyota axles under this rig and then the flares can come off. I could swap the wheels for some with more backspacing, but I think the wheels make the truck so I'm keeping them!


And a taste of what's to come. By the way, there are brake discs behind the wheels....they're just really hard to see because they're the same diameter as the inside of the wheel!

[Oso787]

Damn Tommy, this thing is just beautiful! It will almost want to make me leave it as a shelf queen.....Almost!

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by Oso787

Damn Tommy, this thing is just beautiful! It will almost want to make me leave it as a shelf queen.....Almost!

Thanks, Hugo! Yeah, I'd never put this much effort into a Class 2 or 3 body, but a Class 1 rig should never see such crazy terrain. That being said, I'm sure I'll still end up bashing the bajeezus out of it one day!

[team3six]

Its not so boring, you just used that to get me to come in and look.
Looks great so far. just glad your not messing with the body.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by team3six

Its not so boring, you just used that to get me to come in and look.
Looks great so far. just glad your not messing with the body.

Thanks, Norm. Well, it is just another Hilux bodied SCX10 so how exciting could it be?? But yes, I want this to look like true street rig so it'll be a pretty mild build.

[dezfan]

Paint color and graphics look great.