Land Cruiser FJ60

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by LoneRanger

what type of putty are you using on the styrene? i have tried the mmd green putty which says its safe for styrene but it makes it soft- also the bondo I have is the stage 3 glazing and spot putty its not too bad, but it too makes the styrene soft.

great job on this build!

L.R.

The things n00b says are correct. I use the MM White putty. Same stuff, just white. I haven't found it soften the styrene, but maybe it's because I work quickly in applying and then leave it alone for a couple hours.

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Most fillers will make styrene soft until it dries. They have methyl ethyl ketone in them, the same ingredient as some styrene solvents.



The only thing I don't like about scratch builds is that they don't come in a box. Are you going to make a display box for this?

That's an excellent idea. Yes, I will make a box.

Boring update. Sanded more, and started sanding the contour on the front of the roof. Did the basic structure of the windshield frame and filled a couple of minor holes. BORING!

[imthatguy]

I spent three hours tonight doing this the hard way. Rather than just chop off what I did and build out a new side marker bucket, I Dremeled out so I could keep the existing curvature that I spent some time getting. Stupid. I give up.

[imthatguy]

Doesn't look like much, but I spent two days shaping the front of the hood to match the real thing. So much sanding.

[Millsous]

This is amazing...

[pardonmyn00b]

Gifted very you, a Toyota Land Cruiser is my friend. I own a beautiful toy trucks. Greeting from France.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by Millsous

This is amazing...

Glad you like!

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Gifted very you, a Toyota Land Cruiser is my friend. I own a beautiful toy trucks. Greeting from France.

Thanks a lot from France!

Got some nice progress done this weekend.

Got these roof thingies on.


Lengthened my front bumper. Still some filling and sanding to be done, but once it's resprayed, should look quite nice.


Oh, and I built these seats from a couple Bruiser interiors I had sitting around. I didn't want to use a bench, because that wouldn't have been accurate, and using a bucket seat didn't seem right for the era.


All ready to mount on the interior floor.

[501]

you sir are doing an amazing job!!

[LoneRanger]

HOLY CRAP I NEED THOSE SEATS IN MY BRONCO!

fantastic job- I hate sanding lol-


L.R.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Seats came out awesome!

[heinie_21]

Do they recline?

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[Hoosierdady]

Wow man. I dont know how I missed this. You've got some serious skills. The seats are insane by the way.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by 501

you sir are doing an amazing job!!

You sir, are very nice for saying so.

Originally Posted by LoneRanger

HOLY CRAP I NEED THOSE SEATS IN MY BRONCO!

fantastic job- I hate sanding lol-


L.R.

They're pretty easy to make. Just some seats, styrene, and the souls of four pixies. Get to it.

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Seats came out awesome!

Thanks Mr. Bruiser. Sell me some stuff please. I'd like a Bruiser chassis for my Easter present.

Originally Posted by heinie_21

Do they recline?

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About as much as you'd expect in a small toy truck. So no. Unfortunately, but that's a good idea for next time.

Center console is finished. Ready to accept coffees or gelatine drinks.


Also, in keeping with my desire to finish the interior, the door panels have gotten started.

[heinie_21]

but but but but but but but my seats recline in my 1:1 FJ-60!!............

this things NOT scale.......


btw SICK scale door panels. they're scale

[pardonmyn00b]

I love Land Cruiser J60! I give all money to go buy! Is number one job center console and door. Congratulations on truck.

[summitcrawler]

i love it! tons of inspiration!

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by heinie_21

but but but but but but but my seats recline in my 1:1 FJ-60!!............

this things NOT scale.......


btw SICK scale door panels. they're scale

Non-reclining seats... Might as well give up then.

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

I love Land Cruiser J60! I give all money to go buy! Is number one job center console and door. Congratulations on truck.

Trooper for FJ60, straight up!

Originally Posted by summitcrawler

i love it! tons of inspiration!

Thanks sir.

Door panels mocked up inside truck. They'll be painted separately before installation.

[Desert Rc]

Seats = Awesome

[rookie01]

that body work is badass cool

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by Desert Rc

Seats = Awesome

Originally Posted by rookie01

that body work is badass cool

Thanks!

Rear bits getting there. The bottom is roughly hinged just to make sure it'll work. I've got a pretty cool idea for the top hinge, just hope it'll work like I want it to.

[imthatguy]

To help keep the hatch in place I put together these miniature struts.