Project true scale - Aluminum Toyota body!

[ngward79]

I only wish I possesed the skills to make such creations you have ! Awesome build , love it !

[Metal Masher]

Originally Posted by ihatemycherokee

What did you shape the fenders on?

I made molds of an original Mountaineer body using latex and resin.

Well i guess it's time to get this up yo date now that the East coast scale challenge is over.

Knowing the comp was coming quickly i decided to take the tires and wheels off my Scout build to see how they fit





It looks good and without the shocks it flexes almost too much









Then i worked on getting the drive train sorted out.

I pick up a set of RC4WD's awesome scale drive shafts a few months ago.



at that time they only had the long ones so i had to cut them down. I've heard that when people cut them down they had to section them and weld them back together to keep the splined section but i cut over an inch off each and had plenty of spline left.











With the chassis sorted it was time to get some scale points. The whole intent of using the 380 size motor was the ability to cover it with a scale motor, and i ain't talking a V8















It's not perfect bit close enough for most to know what it is

next it was time to keep it covered.

I always wanted to make a remote opening hood latch and after som practice on my Scout i had it figured out.

I started with a Venom remote locker kit



Then i made a latch out of brass, a home made cable clamp and a spring from the seats off my class 2 toy



next came a pin and spacer



Then the mount complete with the tab to hold the cable



And assembled



and in the open position



Then to mount it i added a lower support out of heavier aluminum



The latch lines up good



Then for the cable sheath i punched a small hole in the radiator support



Then into the firewall



and through the cowl



Later i'll run it through the dash

Time for bed!

[Joe$]

wow this is so awesome. i wish i had half the patience and skill as you.

[kenworthit]

OMG....!!! IM SO CLAD YOU ARE POSTING UPDATES AGAIN MAN .... So good to see more wickedness.....

Thanks ..
Warren

[The Real Dogman]

I had the distinct privledge to see this and the bronco in person at the RCWD East Coast Scale Challenge and I have to say,

Nahnahnahnahnah!!

You guys really missed out on Metal Masher's talent. This guy is a true artisan! Pictures do not do this work justice!!

Keep posting Metal!!

If there is anything SuperShafty.com can do for you, just let me know!

[vmcb]

I enjoyed reading all the posts the details are spectacular is an excellent project
Congratulations are fantastic!

[Metal Masher]

Thanks guys! I need to get this updated. I'm obviously further along than the thread shows

Originally Posted by The Real Dogman

I had the distinct privledge to see this and the bronco in person at the RCWD East Coast Scale Challenge and I have to say,

Nahnahnahnahnah!!

You guys really missed out on Metal Masher's talent. This guy is a true artisan! Pictures do not do this work justice!!

Keep posting Metal!!

If there is anything SuperShafty.com can do for you, just let me know!

It was good to see your support there. I'm sorry i didn't get a chance to stop and talk. I'll check out the sight and let you know if i need anything. thanks.

It was soon time to paint, but before i did i needed to add one last detail. The 1:1 truck has supports that attach to the body mounts and reinforce the rockers.

Using heavier stock i made some simple mounts



Then attached them to the body



Now it was time to paint























It's even got dents in the roof that the owner didn't bother to get out before painting! LOL!



with the paint done it was time to start attaching panels

Fenders fit





Next it was time to install the body. I made some rubber body mounts from some tubing i found



They worked quite well



Time for the electronics. I wanted them to be completely concealed so i stuck them on the cowl under the dash and ran the wires through the firewall.



Now to temporarily hold the motor in place i fed some wire through the sides



Then tied it in



overall shot so far



Next it was time to install the battery



Then the hood



Latches good



Here it is from the underside. Everything is pretty well hidden. eventually I will make a cover for the main shaft that looks like a transmission but for now this will work.



The last thing i did before the comp was a dash and wheel. some bent metal and tubing and i was all set



It fit nice





It's not accurate to the real truck but it gets the scale points and you can see how the hood latch release fits through nicely.

Oh and one other item i needed was a windshield to make it legal.



The only thing i needed to add was the winch, a seat and some accessories before the comp but i was running out of time and decided to work on it at the camp grounds. More on that and how i did later

[LoneRanger]

freaking awesome- now more on the Bronco!


L.R.

[Rock Spider]

Found this thread last night while searching for scale truggies.
Just spend most of last night and this morning reading all 32 page. Awesome build and glad to see that it is approaching completion.
Would like to see what you do for the scale chassis that you spoke about.

[mitchr97]

Let's hope that doesn't get wrecked like the Bronco! Looks great!

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[fj40jay]

that truck, your skills, and attention to detail...all simply amazing.
The motor is so cool, but the hood latch takes the cake, great work man.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by FORDROX97

Let's hope that doesn't get wrecked like the Bronco! Looks great!

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It got wrecked, but only in the most accurate ways. What a lovely truck. I was quite pleased to have seen it in person.

[johnnyh66]

I think my favorite part was Metal Masher telling us all how he got started creating all these killer bodies... great story man.

[The Real Dogman]

Yeah, I missed all that being stuck at the SuperShafty tent all day

But I did get to get out a little and check out the show and shine!

A lot of killer creations, but Metal Mashers had the over the top details!

Ultra realistic trail damage!

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

I think my favorite part was Metal Masher telling us all how he got started creating all these killer bodies... great story man.

[vmcb]

Man...that color was amazing, very nice!



It seems to be a real inner!!

Maybe I missed this part but what kind of aluminum get it?

You had this stuff at home or bought?

Where?

[Freestyler]

awesome as man! good job.

[seychelles]

Just no words to describe this awesome truck!
Best toy ever seen!

[seychelles]

Just no words to describe this awesome truck!
Best toy ever seen!

[BigSki]

Congrats on the C1 finish at the event! I like the color choice, can you leave the body panels intact long enough for me to get a look at the finished rig??

[4x4yota]

awesome work I have started my own aluminum Toyota body to bash because of the build and your instruction videos keep it up