08-01-2013, 02:19 PM | #621 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sandusky, Ohio
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I only wish I possesed the skills to make such creations you have ! Awesome build , love it !
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08-26-2013, 11:16 PM | #622 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Oxford PA
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| Re: Project true scale - Aluminum Toyota body! 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! |
08-27-2013, 07:41 AM | #623 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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wow this is so awesome. i wish i had half the patience and skill as you.
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08-28-2013, 01:19 AM | #624 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wagga Wagga Australia
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OMG....!!! IM SO CLAD YOU ARE POSTING UPDATES AGAIN MAN .... So good to see more wickedness..... Thanks .. Warren |
08-28-2013, 06:53 AM | #625 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indian Village Pontiac
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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! |
08-28-2013, 10:22 AM | #626 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Portugal
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I enjoyed reading all the posts the details are spectacular is an excellent project Congratulations are fantastic! |
08-28-2013, 09:54 PM | #627 | |
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Thanks guys! I need to get this updated. I'm obviously further along than the thread shows Quote:
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 | |
08-29-2013, 07:14 AM | #628 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williston
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freaking awesome- now more on the Bronco! L.R. |
08-29-2013, 07:24 AM | #629 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centurion, South Africa
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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. |
08-29-2013, 07:58 AM | #630 |
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Let's hope that doesn't get wrecked like the Bronco! Looks great! Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using Tapatalk 2 |
08-29-2013, 08:13 AM | #631 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Albuquerque
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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. |
08-29-2013, 08:43 AM | #632 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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08-29-2013, 08:49 AM | #633 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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I think my favorite part was Metal Masher telling us all how he got started creating all these killer bodies... great story man. |
08-29-2013, 09:22 AM | #634 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indian Village Pontiac
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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! |
08-30-2013, 02:52 AM | #635 |
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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? Last edited by vmcb; 08-30-2013 at 02:55 AM. |
08-30-2013, 03:56 AM | #636 |
Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Queensland, australia
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awesome as man! good job.
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08-30-2013, 01:42 PM | #637 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rome, Italy
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Just no words to describe this awesome truck! Best toy ever seen! |
08-30-2013, 01:42 PM | #638 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rome, Italy
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Just no words to describe this awesome truck! Best toy ever seen! |
08-30-2013, 07:26 PM | #639 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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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?? |
08-30-2013, 09:19 PM | #640 |
Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southern
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awesome work I have started my own aluminum Toyota body to bash because of the build and your instruction videos keep it up
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