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08-26-2009, 05:08 PM
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| Custom Carbon Fiber   Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :(
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|  Robbob's Fundra Tundra *Cab Carnage Redo*
Well the Tundras are starting to pop up here and theres some great builds with them so its a good time to post up one I been working on. I started this one a bit before I sold Big Tex but it was more of a parts/idea buildup and finally got it going about a month ago now. Heres the plan ....... Tamiya Tundra Cab + rear tube work (Thanks SemiJoe) Axial SCX frame kit (Thanks TCS) Big Wire 35T brushed motor (7T is the goal for the build though) HPI GR unit Axial Trans set up as divorced transfer case Axial Axles - OD/UD gears - MIP front axles - Straight rears with lock outs (Thanks RC Slot) Leaf spring suspension both axles (Thanks RPP) 3Racing winch - hooked up and functional Tekin FXR 1.9 wheels and tires To build a full scale appearance 1.9 Tundra with crawling/competition capabilities and when I want to open the trigger up she'll respond and move out quick. Ok so on with the pictures rear with tire carrier    was gonna use a XXX-T tranny but outdrives are to big .... gonna switch it up with an Axial though. Front shock tower and motor plate will be remove able, I liked the style on Badd's Blazer. Battery will sit in the styrene frame with room to move it forward or backwards to help with rig balance.   HPI GR unit mocked up  Now the cab I wanted to do something different and aggressive looking, time to build up the fenders.      center console (still work in progress)  Dashboard - got plenty of gauges to put in and some toggles   Rear fuel tank .... cant forget that ........ hhhmmmm hollow inside?  still debating this one .... speaker box  and ofcourse a steering wheel but whats with all those parts?  hhmmmm extended  compressed?  and a small monetary switch? more to come on that one  So I wasnt in the crazed to tube and cage the interior so i chose the easy way out .... styrene    and we cant have our driver falling out so ofcourse we need doors   I got some toys in for the axles  and made some plates to accomodate the leafes to the Axial axles and fit the TLT Spread   and so tonight I continue with the fun of wiring and setup ......   more to come later ........... Last edited by Robbob; 10-11-2009 at 07:39 AM. |
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08-26-2009, 05:16 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary
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Outstanding, that looks wicked!! Great job, looking forward to seeing more pics.
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08-26-2009, 05:17 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Wow looks great, I have to subscribe to see the progress on this build, keep it up.
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08-26-2009, 05:19 PM
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| Hateraide   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission BC
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looks great i love the look of the body all wide and shiat looks awesome  |
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08-26-2009, 05:44 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma
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Looks like someones making himself a horn  . And for the speaker box.....GO FOR IT!! I did and it's awesome:-P |
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08-26-2009, 05:45 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Syracuse
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Never thought of a styrene roll cage hmmmmm well gunna sell the brazing stuff on ebay! jk |
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08-26-2009, 05:59 PM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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| care to go into more detail (how to)on the fender flares? |
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08-26-2009, 06:05 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty South
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killer Tundra |
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08-26-2009, 06:16 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Williamsport
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This should be cool! I really like the Tundra. what color are you going to go with on the body?
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08-26-2009, 06:27 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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Lookin' great as usual Man..! Looking forward to seeing how "Nuts" you get with this one . Subscribed..!! |
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08-26-2009, 07:01 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fernley
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This is looking killer. Some great work so far. Can't wait to see the end.
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08-27-2009, 12:45 AM
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| Rock Crawler   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Bernardino
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DAMN!!!!! Very nice.... I am diggin the front fender flares for sure. Subscribed, cannot wait to see the the progression of this rig. |
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08-27-2009, 12:51 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pacific
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Nice job on the flares. suscribed. |
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Cut it there with some slow scroll saw action, tried the string trick but after an hour of cut cut cut break cut cut break i took the short route. got to hand it to those who can string cut, its definately a niche you guys have. but anyway just used some .25 x .040 strips to build it up. glued the first in place leaving an edge sticking out, then a strip on top of that one then a strip under the top next to the original. did 3 layers of that then just built skinny stock up against the body to help build the angle then filled it and sand. didnt have my camera available while i was doing it but i got 1 picture on my cell ill post up tonight. kind of gives the idea of my poor description Quote:
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08-27-2009, 11:20 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Behind the torch!
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Looking very good man. I like the bed & the interior cage. I like how it's all brazed on the frame. The SCX frame is a good way to save yourself some time. Hope to see it in person someday |
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09-03-2009, 05:31 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tehachapi
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any updates?
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09-03-2009, 06:19 PM
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| Sinking with the ship  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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Apparently I missed this build and I must say it looking bad ass So is it going to have a horn that actually beeps |
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09-03-2009, 06:49 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lehi
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I say horn also! BADASS WORK!!! The only thing I am worried about is, if you take a hard roll, will those door pillars snap?!:? UPDATE!! HAHA |
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09-03-2009, 06:53 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL
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update!!
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