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Robbob · 07-03-2009, 08:30 PM

The wheel lights in the front are a killer touch, so mad i didnt plan ahead and do them to Tex. Great Job. This ones on my personal favorites list

have you thought about using a BEC for powering the lights? I know where you can get cheap units the same size as a Castle and still put out 6V. Its what I used on Fun Buggy and Big Tex for my lighting. just an idea.

Tupers · 07-04-2009, 09:49 AM

Yup that right there's the reason I'm sticking to comp crawlers.

LIKES2CRAWL · 07-04-2009, 10:46 AM

I just went thru all 15 pages and I'm still drooling and picking my jaw up from off the floor! I realy like how you stuck with the "Atomic Toy" theme and added your own little twists, I give this build

!

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-04-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbob

The wheel lights in the front are a killer touch, so mad i didnt plan ahead and do them to Tex. Great Job. This ones on my personal favorites list

have you thought about using a BEC for powering the lights? I know where you can get cheap units the same size as a Castle and still put out 6V. Its what I used on Fun Buggy and Big Tex for my lighting. just an idea.

Bob, I am not to familiar with this type of system. If I used the BEC would the lights be on when I turned the truck on? I would like to get a set up thats controllable from the 3rd channel...only problem is that the dash light and marker lights are rice light bulbs from trains and can only handle 1.5 volts from a single double A.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tupers

Yup that right there's the reason I'm sticking to comp crawlers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

I just went thru all 15 pages and I'm still drooling and picking my jaw up from off the floor! I realy like how you stuck with the "Atomic Toy" theme and added your own little twists, I give this build

!

Thanks guys

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-06-2009, 10:55 AM

This thing is just about done...I think the only thing I really need to do is ghet some line on the winch and mount the control box. here is the finished bed

Hi-lift installed (went with one from Scaleoffroad

)

Power tank is in

and tool box

which hides this

And if anyone was wondering what it looks like under the cab...kinda scary

crawl kid · 07-06-2009, 12:06 PM

is it safe to have it that messy,lol,looks awsome

Robbob · 07-06-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Bob, I am not to familiar with this type of system. If I used the BEC would the lights be on when I turned the truck on? I would like to get a set up thats controllable from the 3rd channel...only problem is that the dash light and marker lights are rice light bulbs from trains and can only handle 1.5 volts from a single double A.

both mine are on once the battery is plugged in but you could put a small toggle on it if you wanted. (micro push on/off switch hidden somewhere?)

what about a controller from one of the winchs? you could tune down the V coming out of it with resistors.

rokker32 · 07-06-2009, 11:18 PM

that is awsome ive been looking for a yota body but i cant find any that will fit on my mrc

j_dub · 07-07-2009, 10:43 PM

one of the sickest flat beds i have seen!!! awsome fab work bro.

ryan48 · 07-07-2009, 11:45 PM

very cool yota nice

prusik333 · 07-08-2009, 04:03 PM

this Toyota wow! the interior of this truck is off the charts, i couldn't find a favorite part i liked....brake line, padlock, Power tank, the lighted console, just to name a few

i know you stated.....how this truck is becoming rather pricey but people like myself and others, are very glad you spend the money to do build threads like this one

when I read & look at build threads like this, makes me want to go build something

you are the MAN, very nice

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-09-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prusik333

this Toyota wow! the interior of this truck is off the charts, i couldn't find a favorite part i liked....brake line, padlock, Power tank, the lighted console, just to name a few

i know you stated.....how this truck is becoming rather pricey but people like myself and others, are very glad you spend the money to do build threads like this one

when I read & look at build threads like this, makes me want to go build something

you are the MAN, very nice

I appreciate the kind words. There is TONS of people with WAY more talent then I have that inspire me to build the trucks I build and have built. I really wish I would have finished it earlier on as I feel it has already been out done but that is just an excuse to build something even better now

With each serious build I do I always try to out do my last. The interior is huge upgrade over the one I did in my clone but there are still some things that I would have done different or better.

I did spend quite a bit on this truck, but it was worth every penny as I feel this is my best example yet.

I am at the Bloomsburg National Truck Jamboree for the weekend and I think Peterson's 4wheel covers it so I am hoping to track them down and show it to them as they are the ones that originally covered the 1:1 Atomic Toy.

-Mike

gta3wheeler · 07-09-2009, 08:15 PM

Excellent work. One of the best scalers I've seen

701 Technique · 07-09-2009, 11:10 PM

Your transformation from start to finish is just incredible

jeepcj578 · 07-15-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

If I can find something to replace the zip ties with that resembles a real looking leaf pack clamp and is still functional then sure I would. You have any suggestions? Would look a hell of a lot better then zip ties. I am trying to find something better to hold the brake line to the shock as well.

i cant take credit for this but, heat shrink like this

twig8 · 07-15-2009, 05:31 PM

Hey 1BJB, for your leaf springs have you thought of steel banding or even maybe just the clamps that bind it together? Something like this....

http://www.packagingsupplies.com/metal_banding.html

Just cut it to size. Stuff is tough as hell though. Might be to strong for this small of an application.

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-26-2009, 06:16 PM

So I have been trying to get out to the beach as much as I can, I have to get every penny out of the county that I spent on it! I have been taking the Atomic Toy and friday night we drove out to the inlet where there was a lot of awesome rocks to crawl on. I took the truck out and went to grab my camera and realized I left it at home

So I took out the cell phone (EnV touch) which has 3.5 mega pixel camera and shot away in hopes they would come out worthy of sharing. I just got done uploading them and I must say, for a cell phone this thing takes great pics. Hope you guys like them

My GF found a lobster claw while we were there, tossed it in the back of the truck

O and here is what the GF thinks of the RC trucks

This pic is from last week with my regular camera, pretty good shot

Thanks for looking

-Mike

atvdude775 · 07-26-2009, 06:28 PM

Sweet pics man. Ive noticed that my LG Voyager also takes pretty good pics. Cant wait to see some more of this rig. It looks sick!

4u2nv · 07-26-2009, 07:38 PM

Nice... a scale lobster claw

CM9000 · 07-26-2009, 08:22 PM

you went farther than scale but wy stop at oil pan go full engine compartment.

07-03-2009, 08:30 PM	#281
Robbob Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :( Posts: 4,501	The wheel lights in the front are a killer touch, so mad i didnt plan ahead and do them to Tex. Great Job. This ones on my personal favorites list have you thought about using a BEC for powering the lights? I know where you can get cheap units the same size as a Castle and still put out 6V. Its what I used on Fun Buggy and Big Tex for my lighting. just an idea.

07-04-2009, 09:49 AM	#282
Tupers Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Great Britain Posts: 935	Yup that right there's the reason I'm sticking to comp crawlers.

07-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#283
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	I just went thru all 15 pages and I'm still drooling and picking my jaw up from off the floor! I realy like how you stuck with the "Atomic Toy" theme and added your own little twists, I give this build !

07-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#285
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	This thing is just about done...I think the only thing I really need to do is ghet some line on the winch and mount the control box. here is the finished bed Hi-lift installed (went with one from Scaleoffroad ) Power tank is in and tool box which hides this And if anyone was wondering what it looks like under the cab...kinda scary

07-06-2009, 12:06 PM	#286
crawl kid Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: sooke bc Posts: 297	is it safe to have it that messy,lol,looks awsome

07-06-2009, 11:18 PM	#288
rokker32 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: rocksprings Posts: 19	that is awsome ive been looking for a yota body but i cant find any that will fit on my mrc

07-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#289
j_dub Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: lynnwood Posts: 76	one of the sickest flat beds i have seen!!! awsome fab work bro.

07-07-2009, 11:45 PM	#290
ryan48 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: da big island, HI Posts: 191	very cool yota nice

07-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#291
prusik333 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,267	this Toyota wow! the interior of this truck is off the charts, i couldn't find a favorite part i liked....brake line, padlock, Power tank, the lighted console, just to name a few i know you stated.....how this truck is becoming rather pricey but people like myself and others, are very glad you spend the money to do build threads like this one when I read & look at build threads like this, makes me want to go build something you are the MAN, very nice

07-09-2009, 08:15 PM	#293
gta3wheeler Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Posts: 69	Excellent work. One of the best scalers I've seen

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07-09-2009, 11:10 PM	#294
701 Technique RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central Posts: 1,653	Your transformation from start to finish is just incredible

07-15-2009, 05:31 PM	#296
twig8 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Roseville, Ca Posts: 51	Hey 1BJB, for your leaf springs have you thought of steel banding or even maybe just the clamps that bind it together? Something like this.... http://www.packagingsupplies.com/metal_banding.html Just cut it to size. Stuff is tough as hell though. Might be to strong for this small of an application.

07-26-2009, 06:16 PM	#297
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	So I have been trying to get out to the beach as much as I can, I have to get every penny out of the county that I spent on it! I have been taking the Atomic Toy and friday night we drove out to the inlet where there was a lot of awesome rocks to crawl on. I took the truck out and went to grab my camera and realized I left it at home So I took out the cell phone (EnV touch) which has 3.5 mega pixel camera and shot away in hopes they would come out worthy of sharing. I just got done uploading them and I must say, for a cell phone this thing takes great pics. Hope you guys like them My GF found a lobster claw while we were there, tossed it in the back of the truck O and here is what the GF thinks of the RC trucks This pic is from last week with my regular camera, pretty good shot Thanks for looking -Mike

07-26-2009, 06:28 PM	#298
atvdude775 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 320	Sweet pics man. Ive noticed that my LG Voyager also takes pretty good pics. Cant wait to see some more of this rig. It looks sick!

07-26-2009, 07:38 PM	#299
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,516	Nice... a scale lobster claw

07-26-2009, 08:22 PM	#300
CM9000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,075	you went farther than scale but wy stop at oil pan go full engine compartment.

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