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TheNewbie 08-25-2014 10:38 PM

"Son of Sam" Samurai
 
A few month back I unfortunately had to sell my 1:1 Samurai, bad choice selling it. Anyway, I miss that rig so I want to build Scaler to wheel around and what better than to build a zuk?

Since everyone likes pictures and videos here's a few pics and video of my 1:1 I'm replicating.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...l/100_0039.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/100_0541.jpg

Video:
https://vimeo.com/62321355


Now the 1.55 Build.
Im going to be using MRC axles,
TCS Trail Chassis
RC4WD Steel Wheels and Mud Thrasher tires.

I will be building some custom goods, bumpers, cage, ex.... My styrene skills are no where near some of the experts but I will give it my best shot.

Started building the tub
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-1.jpg

Going to need some sliders
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-2.jpg

Started bending up the cage and rear bumper
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-3.jpg

Little mock up of the cage and tube
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-5.jpg

Ended up trying out that rust look, we will how it turns out when it gets bashed in the rocks
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-6.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-7.jpg

I originally wanted to build a 1.9 scaler but the wheel size was not working with me..... 1.55 looks much better
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/image-12.jpg

Cage sits nicely in the window and dash
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/image-10.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/image-11.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-9.jpg

Thats how its sitting now. Still have a ton I want to do....

To do list...
Finish and mount sliders
Finish rear bumper and tire mount
Build winch bumper
Build seats
Build Dash
Set up lights
Build a grill (sticker looks cheap)
Build some sort of Top

Thats it for now...

Zukiiholic 08-25-2014 11:06 PM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
Sorry to hear about Your 1:1
Your Scaler is looking good tho..

fla_cracker 08-26-2014 07:13 AM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewbie (Post 4875136)
A few month back I unfortunately had to sell my 1:1 Samurai, bad choice selling it. Anyway, I miss that rig so I want to build Scaler to wheel around and what better than to build a zuk?

Since everyone likes pictures and videos here's a few pics and video of my 1:1 I'm replicating.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...l/100_0039.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/100_0541.jpg

Video:
https://vimeo.com/62321355


Now the 1.55 Build.
Im going to be using MRC axles,
TCS Trail Chassis
RC4WD Steel Wheels and Mud Thrasher tires.

I will be building some custom goods, bumpers, cage, ex.... My styrene skills are no where near some of the experts but I will give it my best shot.

Started building the tub
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-1.jpg

Going to need some sliders
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-2.jpg

Started bending up the cage and rear bumper
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-3.jpg

Little mock up of the cage and tube
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-4.jpg

Ended up trying out that rust look, we will how it turns out when it gets bashed in the rocks
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-6.jpg


I originally wanted to build a 1.9 scaler but the wheel size was not working with me..... 1.55 looks much better
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/image-12.jpg


Cage sits nicely in the window and dash
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/image-10.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...s/image-11.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image-9.jpg
Thats how its sitting now. Still have a ton I want to do....

To do list...
Finish and mount sliders
Finish rear bumper and tire mount
Build winch bumper
Build seats
Build Dash
Set up lights
Build a grill (sticker looks cheap)
Build some sort of Top

Thats it for now...

Use the IMG code......it works a little better."thumbsup"

Build is looking good so far....

TheNewbie 06-01-2015 08:47 PM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
Wow its been awhile since I updated this build. Time for some pictures....

Well I finally got a mechanic that gets work done, meet Broc. Measuring and building that front bumper.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...08C7A91290.jpg

Mandatory Flex shot after completing the front bumper..... That grill and lights though :(
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ds/image_2.jpg

Lights?
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...6865455864.jpg

Fixed the lights and grill, Broc is very happy with the outcome so far.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...E588614FF2.jpg

Light testing...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...EBF26D5A6C.jpg

Time to move to back and make a better bumper and tire carrier, time to bust out the tubing notcher and brazing rode.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...5D982DF6AE.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...5D982DF6AE.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...D224543E43.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...73A25C3042.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...724D4DFB3D.jpg

Video testing out the bumper and break/reverse lights
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0A72E5F1_1.mp4

Unfortunately there was a very serious accident in the shop. Broc was working on the zuk when it fell off the stands and pinned his legs. Luckily he survived but both legs need amputated.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...D55A39CE_1.jpg

Time to upgrade the steering, that stock micro servo wasn't going to cut it.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...153B286E_1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...584C39C7_1.jpg


Details, load up and lets wheel...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...D78B21BEC1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...EFF4BDB3D1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...81139C3037.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...1746BB6827.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...77F9AA7B72.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...2839745918.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...FEDD54E1_1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...876CCE1573.jpg


Thanks for looking! I am happy with the progress but I still have a lot more planned for this build....

TheNewbie 06-01-2015 09:08 PM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fla_cracker (Post 4875274)
Use the IMG code......it works a little better."thumbsup"

Build is looking good so far....

I used the IMG code and it still posted jpg....

shapinoweno 06-01-2015 09:09 PM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
looking awesome, hardest amputee out

Hammer! 06-02-2015 01:55 AM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
nice stuff, I'm a fan of the tools/jack, etc, on the back "thumbsup" btw sorry to hear about broc :(

badhoopty 06-03-2015 08:13 AM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
i lol'd at the wheelchair and amputee brock. cool zuk.

TheNewbie 02-20-2017 09:14 PM

Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
 
Pretty old thread, but I got the little zuk out and made some 1.55 trails.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...50B96516C.jpeghttp://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...8732B9905F.jpghttp://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...24581A606.jpeg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...2E11EFFC6.jpeg


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