08-25-2014, 10:38 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California
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| "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: 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... |
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08-25-2014, 11:06 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Portland
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| Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
Sorry to hear about Your 1:1 Your Scaler is looking good tho.. |
08-26-2014, 07:13 AM | #3 | |
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Build is looking good so far.... | |
06-01-2015, 08:47 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California
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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. Mandatory Flex shot after completing the front bumper..... That grill and lights though :( Lights? Fixed the lights and grill, Broc is very happy with the outcome so far. Light testing... Time to move to back and make a better bumper and tire carrier, time to bust out the tubing notcher and brazing rode. Video testing out the bumper and break/reverse lights 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. Time to upgrade the steering, that stock micro servo wasn't going to cut it. Details, load up and lets wheel... Thanks for looking! I am happy with the progress but I still have a lot more planned for this build.... |
06-01-2015, 09:08 PM | #5 |
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06-01-2015, 09:09 PM | #6 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NOR*CAL
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| Re: "Son of Sam" Samurai
looking awesome, hardest amputee out
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06-02-2015, 01:55 AM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia
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nice stuff, I'm a fan of the tools/jack, etc, on the back btw sorry to hear about broc :(
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06-03-2015, 08:13 AM | #8 |
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i lol'd at the wheelchair and amputee brock. cool zuk.
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02-20-2017, 09:14 PM | #9 |
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