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pantablo · 07-10-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dready

Got to be brave to slice them off! Will see how i get on with the top first, if it all goes wrong i can still turn it back into a pickup with not alot of effort.

How where you going to tackle the Grill and Tailgate?

hadn't thougth about the tailgate but I suppose you could skin it with thin styrene to get it smooth.
For the grille I was going to dremel the center between the lights smooth then build it back up with styrene.

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-10-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc J33P

Is it me or is the bed too long as well. Looks like a bit could be sectioned out. I could be wrong, but by adding the 4Runner top to it makes it look like a truck with a topper and not the intended?!

I felt the one I had the windows werent proportionately correct, if I were to do it again I would bob the bed or section and shorten it where it meets the cab.

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Originally Posted by Dready

Mike if it comes out half as good as this green one i will be more than happy.
Thanks for taking the time to post up the pics they will be very handy as reference.

No problem, if you need more let me know. Good luck with the build

Dready · 07-10-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BadFuFuBerry

I felt the one I had the windows werent proportionately correct, if I were to do it again I would bob the bed or section and shorten it where it meets the cab.

No problem, if you need more let me know. Good luck with the build

Cheers matey some nice Front on Grill shots would be good if you have any.

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-10-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dready

Cheers matey some nice Front on Grill shots would be good if you have any.

I think this may be the best I got

Album here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v7...0pj%204runner/

Dready · 07-10-2008, 02:31 PM

First Pass Fiberglass and metal strengthening mesh

Rough Shape and Sand.

Second Pass P45 Filler

I'm Gonna be here Forever!

!

!
As you can tell i'm, not the best with the old sticky stuff i end up sanding more off than i put on in the first place.
Ho Hum gonna need some more Sandpaper!

pantablo · 07-10-2008, 04:33 PM

really nice so far!

CAD · 07-10-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dready

Nah i'll take my chances:-P It was begging to be cut up.
Will look better like this once i'm done, Can never understand why tamiya added the sleeper bit in the first place.
To be really honest it was in fantastic nick!
Got it of Cad cheers Bud

No probs neil, you saved me cutting it lol we not afraid of the shelf queens , + ive got way to much on this year to even think about more so glad to help

keep the pics coming its taking shape,

newbie to the site
CAD

TLTkrawl · 07-10-2008, 06:29 PM

thats badass

WVB · 07-10-2008, 06:50 PM

Looks very good so far..!

Dready · 07-11-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CAD

No probs neil, you saved me cutting it lol we not afraid of the shelf queens , + ive got way to much on this year to even think about more so glad to help

keep the pics coming its taking shape,

newbie to the site
CAD

Alright Cad fancy seeing you here>?
Will keep the pics coming for sure and thanks for popping over here

Dready · 07-11-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TLTkrawl

thats badass

Cheers Matey

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Originally Posted by WVB

Looks very good so far..!

Fingers crossed more to come very soon i've been sanding all night

Rc_Kid · 07-11-2008, 12:50 AM

Very nice start, I'm going to be watching this build!. Good luck

Dready · 07-11-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rc_Kid

Very nice start, I'm going to be watching this build!. Good luck

I'll need more than luck

Dready · 07-11-2008, 03:28 AM

Here's some shots of the interior that i started before attacking the body.
Just found them on my camera and thought i'd post em up.
You can never have to many photo's
Am trying to get everything in there that you would have in a real truck.
The Figure is Marv From Sin City he was in my old ride and he fitted perfect so i figured i'd use him again.

Gear Stick boots are cut down Tamiya Frog Driveshaft covers
everything else is scratch built from styrene.

Did some more sanding last night, more to do and some more filler but it's getting there.
The filler dust gets everywhere!

eddievedder · 07-11-2008, 04:33 AM

This is really coming along very nicely

Marv looks like he can not wait until he can get inside and drive it!

Great work with the custom interior and the 4runner rear came out great! Cant wait to see it finished!

Dready · 07-12-2008, 04:09 AM

Made Some more progress onMy 4runner project

Bonnet Mounting Hole filled

More Sanding and still more filling to go but i'm getting there.

Still got to change the rear window apperture.

Getting There! Slowly

Door holes and re gapped the panel

Got these off a buddy does anyone know an easy way to remove the anodizing?
That doesn't envolve polishing for three years afterwards?
Otherwise there getting painted instead

Chucked some paint at it tp see where i'm out and where needs work.
Surprisingly the roof is looking pretty good.
Still some work to do but i'm on the case.

More to come very soon.

Comments welcome as usual
Neil

slither302 · 07-12-2008, 06:50 AM

when i removed the green anodizing off my axial links i used castrol superclean. worked great in a few hours of soaking. not sure if they sell that in the uk though

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-12-2008, 08:58 AM

Coming along very nicely!

I use a liquid plumber type stuff ( stuff you poor into the drain in the sink to get rid of clogs and crap) to strip anodizing off, it works pretty damn good.

Dready · 07-12-2008, 09:06 AM

I bottled stripping the wheels, Painted them Dark steel silver instead just got to detail them up.
I didn't fancy polishing them after stripping.
Thanks for the tips though always handy to know in the future.

neil

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-12-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dready

I bottled stripping the wheels, Painted them Dark steel silver instead just got to detail them up.
I didn't fancy polishing them after stripping.
Thanks for the tips though always handy to know in the future.

neil

I hear ya on the polishing.. I usually strip it off, primer...flat black...DONE

This way when it scratches you just see silver

07-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#25
Dready RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,950	First Pass Fiberglass and metal strengthening mesh Rough Shape and Sand. Second Pass P45 Filler I'm Gonna be here Forever!!! As you can tell i'm, not the best with the old sticky stuff i end up sanding more off than i put on in the first place. Ho Hum gonna need some more Sandpaper!

07-11-2008, 03:28 AM	#34
Dready RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,950	Here's some shots of the interior that i started before attacking the body. Just found them on my camera and thought i'd post em up. You can never have to many photo's Am trying to get everything in there that you would have in a real truck. The Figure is Marv From Sin City he was in my old ride and he fitted perfect so i figured i'd use him again. Gear Stick boots are cut down Tamiya Frog Driveshaft covers everything else is scratch built from styrene. Did some more sanding last night, more to do and some more filler but it's getting there. The filler dust gets everywhere! Last edited by Dready; 07-11-2008 at 03:34 AM.

07-12-2008, 09:06 AM	#39
Dready RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,950	I bottled stripping the wheels, Painted them Dark steel silver instead just got to detail them up. I didn't fancy polishing them after stripping. Thanks for the tips though always handy to know in the future. neil Last edited by Dready; 07-12-2008 at 09:08 AM.

07-10-2008, 04:33 PM	#26
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	really nice so far!

07-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#28
TLTkrawl Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 194	thats badass

07-10-2008, 06:50 PM	#29
WVB Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 486	Looks very good so far..!

07-11-2008, 12:50 AM	#32
Rc_Kid Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gresham Posts: 382	Very nice start, I'm going to be watching this build!. Good luck

07-11-2008, 04:33 AM	#35
eddievedder RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island-Land of one batch of rocks in Sag Harbor and at least one fellow crawler Posts: 1,371	This is really coming along very nicely Marv looks like he can not wait until he can get inside and drive it! Great work with the custom interior and the 4runner rear came out great! Cant wait to see it finished!

07-12-2008, 04:09 AM	#36
Dready RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,950	Made Some more progress onMy 4runner project Bonnet Mounting Hole filled More Sanding and still more filling to go but i'm getting there. Still got to change the rear window apperture. Getting There! Slowly Door holes and re gapped the panel Got these off a buddy does anyone know an easy way to remove the anodizing? That doesn't envolve polishing for three years afterwards? Otherwise there getting painted instead Chucked some paint at it tp see where i'm out and where needs work. Surprisingly the roof is looking pretty good. Still some work to do but i'm on the case. More to come very soon. Comments welcome as usual Neil

07-12-2008, 06:50 AM	#37
slither302 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 593	when i removed the green anodizing off my axial links i used castrol superclean. worked great in a few hours of soaking. not sure if they sell that in the uk though

07-12-2008, 08:58 AM	#38
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Coming along very nicely! I use a liquid plumber type stuff ( stuff you poor into the drain in the sink to get rid of clogs and crap) to strip anodizing off, it works pretty damn good.

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