- Project: FJ40 -
 

I think it's time for my SCX10 trail rig to get a new shell. I was originally aiming for the Tamiya Toyota Hilux hard body, but since the recently released RC4WD TF2, there are tons of Hilux out there. So I went with a different route, Tamiya Toyota FJ40 lexan body.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...IMGP0141-9.jpg

Due to the fact that the FJ40 body is a very narrow and have a short wheelbase, so I decided to chop it up and stretch the body, yet I'll still be able to keep the stock Honcho wheelbase.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...IMGP0141-8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...MGP0142-14.jpg

To be continued...

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The FJ40 that never was? ... a 4 door?

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Cool.. Are you going to get another body to fill the gap or do you have something else in mind?

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It will stay 2 doors, with an extended shell.

I was planning to go that route, but it will be way too expensive, so I'll finish up the rest of the body works with styrene sheets.

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So your going to make a FJ40 LWB Troop Carrier then? Great progress by the way to

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That's correct. :)

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Update: Extended the body about 53mm with styrene sheets, then fill up the gaps with putty, still need to smooth it out. Body also have been reinforced.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMGP0179.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...IMGP0183-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...IMGP0151-9.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...MGP0152-12.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...MGP0153-10.jpg

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That's some nice work"thumbsup"

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How's it going? 8)