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10-18-2011, 07:40 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sturbridge
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|  Jeepster Build
Im going for a stance and look like this 1:1  I picked up this old Tonka metal toy the other day at a swap meet. I love how the body already looks old and has some rust and scratches on it. I think its going to make a great looking scale rig.   Since this is my first real scratch build Im going to keep it simple. I will use the existing interior but add to it.  Plenty of room behind the front seats for gear and some coilovers to come through the floor.     |
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10-18-2011, 07:44 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Love it! My first vehicle I drove (for 10 years  ) was my Dads old 1971 Jeepster Commando! |
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10-18-2011, 07:45 PM
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Started taking measurements so I can figure out what kind of parts Im going to need. That is also why I posted here and not one of the more specific topic areas. Im not sure what size tires I am going to use yet. From my measurements it seems like this body is close to 1:12 scale. Here are some more pictures using my Tamiya Jeep for reference:       A couple with my Wraith for fun:   |
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10-18-2011, 07:48 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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I'd say even smaller, maybe 1/14 scale. We had a CJ5 as well and the Commando is bigger. Maybe go 1.55 tires and wheels and MRC axles? |
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10-18-2011, 07:56 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sturbridge
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Yeah Im thinking it might be a little smaller than 1/12 scale also. Im thinking 1.55 tires/wheels. Looking into MRC axles now. You read my mind. Im still very new to the RC world so still learning. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. | |
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10-19-2011, 10:43 AM
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| Pebble Pounder  Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MN
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That is Cool! I seriously thought about that exact thing when I saw a Tonka Jeepster at a antique shop near me. They were pretty attached to it though!  Keep the pics coming! |
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11-01-2011, 09:36 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MN
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Any progress? Pics?
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11-09-2011, 06:16 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sturbridge
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I work about 30 hours a week plus I go to college full time. I also just lost power for a week, and its been almost two weeks without internet. No update pics. I did pick up the metal rod for the cage though. Hopefully I can get some time to bend it up soon. |
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