Project true scale - Aluminum Toyota body!

[spiderxx]

Always a pleasure to read and watch when MM makes a build thread.
Great work again.

[Metal Masher]

Originally Posted by briang

Hey is there a brand new rc10 in that box? I know a random question

But great build. You do amazing work!!

Close to it. It was only driven once from what i was told and i believe that. it's all original with nearly a mark on it.

Originally Posted by FAT49F1

OMG sick sick sick. You sir are an artist, wow

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ceedawwg

This is a phenomenal build...nothing like it here! Curious though, why the pivot shackles to center of the chassis instead of front and rear? Not saying it's right, wrong or indifferent...just wondering if it provides any kind of advantage. Awesome build bro!

I assume you are referring to the spring shackles? actually both shackled are to the rear of each spring pack. Why is it that way? well it is said that it gives a better ride on the street because the spring and shackle flexes with each bump instead of into a solid mount. now as far as performance, weather good or bad, the shackle causes the front axle to stretch down and forward during climbs essentially extending the wheelbase a little. unfortunately it does the same for the rear. But the real reason i did it that way? because the real truck is like that.

Originally Posted by spiderxx

Always a pleasure to read and watch when MM makes a build thread.
Great work again.

Thanks! I got your PM, I'll reply when i get some time.

[briang]

you should sell that rc10 to me....ha

[spiderxx]

I got one of those gold tub rc10 buggies in a trade back in '03. Great car. But the gold drove me crazy and I ended up stripping it and powder coating it matte black. EEK! lol! I like the results much better. Need to find some time to get it together now.

Thanks! I got your PM, I'll reply when i get some time.

Thanks Ill await to hear from ya.

[Brainstain]

Have you written anywhere about the molding process? I'd like to make a mold for a body.

[4ufearthis]

what can i say that has not been said yet lol that is a badass build!! u for sure have mad skills. keep up the awesome work!

[WLYSTLZ]

Absolutely amazing work, truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing so many details to help us learn with you. Funny thing about the rc10- that gold panned beast got my dad and I into the hobby =D. Good luck!

[AX10wannabe]

Originally Posted by rambuller84

Have you written anywhere about the molding process? I'd like to make a mold for a body.

here is what i found on youtube... i know he made a how-to on one of his threads on how he makes the actual molds.. i think makes a box around the panel on a hardbody then uses plaster and makes a mold, then uses the plastic mold to make a resin mold or something like that..

these vids show how he forms the panels once the molds are made

part 1
RC Truck panel forming part 1 - YouTube
part 2
RC Truck panel forming part 2 - YouTube
part 3
RC Truck panel forming part 3 - YouTube
part 4
RC Truck panel forming part 4 - YouTube

[WLYSTLZ]

I tried hand forming some tail light buckets last night and let's just say it takes a looooong time to get it nice like he had it. I used a plastic forming tool, but I strongly recommend a bone tool. It won't mar or damage the metal, and it won't get damaged quite as easily as a plastic, delrin or composite one will. You got skill, brah!

[yoda crawler]

I have read a lot of good treads on this site but by far this is my absolute favorite and I wish one day to follow you and do a 71 fj-40 to mach my 1:1 amazing work man really

[brandonwalsh420]

bump for props and an update
hope your gettin settled in to your new place

[ugly duck]

Hey, Masher - I hope all's well and that you'll get back to this rig one day soon. I can't wait to see more progress!

[Hoosierdady]

i cant say anything thats not already been said. You have taken scale building to the next level for sure. The attention to detail and the fact that you would even go as far as to make the fire wall, bracing, etc exactly like a 1;1 is mind blowing. This is most definately museum quality. You sir are a master with metal.

[alpine4x4]

Just read all 30 pages, wow what a masterpiece. Cant wait for the next installment.

[peter2117]

Any update on this?

[Metal Masher]

Thanks guys for the kind words. I with i could say i had an update but unfortunately nothing yet. I need to get some house stuff finished yet as well as other projects. maybe this fall I'll get some time on it. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[jrkilburn]

Ok Blake, lets get going again. We all need some closure on the project of the century.

[Metal Masher]

I know, I know but i have other projects that need done first like Dez's truggy. Don't worry i'll get back to it soon enough

[BigSki]

Originally Posted by jrkilburn

Ok Blake, lets get going again. We all need some closure on the project of the century.

How's everything going Jeremy? Long time, no hear from!

[jrkilburn]

Doing ok, just working my butt off. Trying to get back to working on any RC project at this point, lol.