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Slicktop SAS'ed FJ Cruiser A lot of you now know through my "For Sale" ads, that The past few months have been extremely difficult for myself and my family. As I have been selling off most of my prize possessions (RC related), I did manage to keep a few bodies and parts for some future builds as this hobby can be very therapeutic at times. When I dug up this RTR RC Toy FJ Cruiser , I was going to sell it as well, but, I decided to keep it since it had potential. I tested it as is on our hardwood floor and did some drifting. Has head and tail lights too!! OK so on to the build. Specs: Loaded MRC with metal lockouts, Cs, knuckles, ball bearings, metal diff and tranny lockers, Holmes mini torque master motor, Metal gear servo with metal horn, Basic MRC electronics- Chassis: The rare K2 Point Five for MRC Shocks: Super smooth Mini LST Wheels: Gearhead 1.55 UTE 8 lug beadlocks Tires: RC4WD 1.55 Mickeys MTZ Body: Officially Licensed Toyota FJ Cruiser body 1/12 scale- made by SchuangXing-Total oddball body and I have only seen two of these, but it has a full interior. Wheel base is 8.75" No roof rack, hence "Slicktop" Body!!! Here are a few pics of the 1/12 scale body next to a Nikko body. Nikko is the yellow one. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psettlkq3z.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psj1vmkria.jpg Next to the China made FJC body which is smaller than the Nikko body. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psicflt9xt.jpg Officially Licensed http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps7kpufjve.jpg Highly detailed though some things kind of throw me off like the "euro" side marker on the side of the body. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pshdyi3w1b.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pstzwvt8hb.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psdz6viilr.jpg TOYOTA steering wheel. Sweet http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pspdo542lq.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psnxrxlkdj.jpg I have always liked this SAS's 1.1 FJ Cruiser so… http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps5249a030.jpg I quickly swapped MRC running gear into my only K2 Point Five chassis. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pskcmn2ryo.jpg Tear down of the body http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psgvtufg70.jpg Neat Dashboard/steering wheel http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psawaihhca.jpg Wheelbase adjusted to 8.75" http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pslvfzsbfq.jpg Body mock up shots. I am going to do my best to incorporate the interior. Also I am going to leave this rig it's "factory" blue color. I removed the front grill as I am going to paint it for a throwback FJ40 look. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psoegikk9k.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psq4vymswa.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pszc35pgkr.jpg That is all for now. Waiting on the 1.55 wheels/tires from RPP Hobby |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser How do the losi axles look under the Nikko fj |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser Damn, I had no idea there was an FJ interior out there! Thanks for the heads up! And I say forget the stock bumper wings...forget the stock bumper all together. A FJ like that needs a real bumper! "thumbsup" |
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As for the bumper, I think I'm going to make one. Something simple. |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser We should SAS our FJs when we grow up. That's a nicely detailed body. It's cool that the wings are separate pieces like the real ones. |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser Very nice blend of parts you have there. |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser Cool truck |
Is that a Hummer? |
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Oh, it's a PT Cruiser. Sorry! |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser Thanks for the reply builds looking sweet |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser So I decided for now to stick with a stock-ish look. Re-worked and trimmed the front bumper to clear the tires and full turn/flex. I like it http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pssomypzro.jpg I made some basic sliders for it and the flat black paint is drying as I type. I like the detail and proportions of this body. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psfujakh4i.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psbny2qq5c.jpg I am blinging up the wheels a bit. Started on one. Still waiting for some bolts but I think its gonna look sweet when all four, plus the spare are done. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psjjonioew.jpg |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser I finished adding bling to the 1.55 Gear Head Beadlocks I made some center caps too. Well I didn't make them but they were GMade anodized red and I hit them with flat black then sanded all the red and black off, leaving a little black detail. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psjvxcj4kk.jpg Flexy http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psya5i5kqh.jpg Simple solid steel sliders. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps3okeh2ef.jpg Im gonna make a skid plate for the rear to cover the battery, then I am going to start wheeling it as is and make improvements as needed. Should be a fun little rig with all the MRC upgrades and HH motor! |
Man this thing is sweet! I just picked up a Nikko body for my scx and will be following for inspirations. |
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Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser OK with the FJ Cruiser Charity build off Official FJ Cruiser Charity Build Off for the Fallon Jade Fundraiser - Scale 4x4 R/C Forums going on right now I had to tidy up this one and put it away for a bit to get cracking on my build off entry FJC. I charged up the battery and drove it around the house. It works really well and needs minor tweaking. Im looking forward to getting it on some rocks to see how it handles and how these tires hook up. I added some stickers for more horsepower. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psgpnb1ikh.jpg Spare tire/wheel to match. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps2ujegjbl.jpg I left the front wheel nut covers/center caps off. I like the look. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psxn2ackod.jpg Little brother from the show room floor http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pscfmohqss.jpg The same 1/12 scale FJC, just in yellow http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psgsx6dc1o.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps6pejykw5.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf3mopmwb.jpg |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser Looks good man,wheels bring it out. |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser Well I finally took this little beast out on its first run. I wasn't shocked at all how well it handled. Not much tweaking to do. I need to build a proper front bumper for it though. http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...pscf3pgxy5.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psuu7ofsid.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psymstzkbf.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...psbhrwnzek.jpg http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps9honcbvr.jpg Lost a few headlock bolts…. |
Re: Slicktop SAS's FJ Cruiser I have some extra bead locks bolts for you. I wanna go back out to that spot with some of my trucks |
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