Maddog Madigan's fj cruiser

[Maddog Madigan]

Well off to start, thumbs up rc4wd finally stepping it up.

I'll throw a couple pics in to show I built this and didn't buy it already finished, Lol!

The week gelande 2 w/cruiser body came out to preorder I was on it. Started to watch other threads and decided to go with a classic look but showroom shine. Yes it will get dirty but in due time. A bunch of detail on the body and interior will get that extra touch that will get my full attention. Also I went with Tamiya paints and fine primer.

Also Rpp rocks!

A couple more pics in time will show that I built this.


On to the pics.


More to come

[Maddog Madigan]

This is what grabbed my attention.
First step was sanding and prepping body for some color.
Then I applied 3-4 coats of primer. After waiting for 24 dry time, I then prepped body for main base coat with pure white, 3-4 coats, waited another day. Then taped off for second color, French blue from Tamiya.

[natskiboy]

Looking good. I didn't know you build too? lol

Can't wait to see the final results

[THUG LIFE]

Looking good. Can't wait to see more. Good call on the color. Thanks for sharing.

[Dready]

Got me some popcorn nice job on the paintwork.

[svt923]

Where did you find the inner fenders? I couldn't find them in stock anywhere when I ordered my kit 2 weeks ago.

[bvrc]

I'm waiting on inners too... =(

[Maddog Madigan]

Originally Posted by natskiboy

Looking good. I didn't know you build too? lol

Can't wait to see the final results

Funny.....yeah I'm also building this.

Thanks Nate

[Maddog Madigan]

Originally Posted by THUG LIFE

Looking good. Can't wait to see more. Good call on the color. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Sal, I've been holding onto this color for a scorcher body but felt this color would be as close to the reference pic. Came out to my liking. I have to give thanks to Cory for giving some paint step ideas.

[Maddog Madigan]

Originally Posted by Dready

Got me some popcorn nice job on the paintwork.

Well thanks Neil, I hope you grabbed a large bucket and have plenty of cool refreshments, it might be awhile before I post again. Just kidding.

I just need to spend some attention to the other bodies you built. They deserve to be finished in style.

Forgotten Ford
Maddogs&Englishman

[Maddog Madigan]

Originally Posted by svt923

Where did you find the inner fenders? I couldn't find them in stock anywhere when I ordered my kit 2 weeks ago.

I recommend sub to rc4wd new products, the min they posted in was in stock, hit the Pp button. I must say kinda a fluke or stupid luck. I'm not seeing many out in threads or google searches and yes all hobby shops from what I know say out of stock.

[Maddog Madigan]

Before I could go any further, I needed to finish a flaw in the paint. For some reason it never adhered or bonded. My guess is the area wasn't washed good enough or soap residue was left behind.

What I did was wet sanded the flaw area with some 1500 then dried off with paper towel. Let set in sun for thirty min. Then tape it off and prep for a quick shot of primer again. Then followed by four coats of French blue again. I think it turned out ok.
Before

After




Felt like I needed to add some paint but this time it was on the d90.

Now for the grill and markers are next.

[Maddog Madigan]

Got these painted. No worries I hope on bezels, coated with liquid mask. We will see tomorrow.

[Hammer!]

looks good! especially the color!

[Maddog Madigan]

Originally Posted by Hammer!

looks good! especially the color!

Thanks Hammer! Not much progress other then finishing up the grill after paint dried. (Won't install emblems until final shot) haven't clear coated it yet.

[Maddog Madigan]

Updates due to rain.

Doors and dash will be coated with french blue with white areas to be taped.