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old comp truck turned scale truck

A few weeks ago I started to realize i wasn't going to have the Scaler I've been working on done for my local club's next comp plus i was getting burnt out working so hard on it to get it done. When i starting to think of how to cut corners to finish it I realized i needed to take a brake.

Well 2 weeks ago, while i was staring at the scaler, i looked at my old comp truck that i threw together for the last scale comp and thought to myself that the dove nose, dove tail and boat sides Just were not going to cut it for a 1.9 scaler. then it hit me, I'll just cut the front and rear bars holding the fenders on, pull them out, and run the body full width!

For reference here is what it looked like as a 2.2 comp truck

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSCN0116.jpg

Build thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-ax-10-scorpion/120373-comp-tuber.html

So here it is as it sat for the last scale comp running TLT axles and 1.9 flat irons

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/SANY0042.jpg

First task was to remove all offending body panels

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00320.jpg

Then i began cutting. Off came the stinger and i pulled the front tubes out

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00324.jpg

Then i did the same to the back

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00325.jpg

Here is how it looked at this point

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00323.jpg

And i did a test fit of the panels

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00322.jpg

After the test fit i realized the tubes needed to come further apart the fit the hood in so i just cut them off all together and cleaned up the chassis tubes while they were off

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00328.jpg

And i also decided to move the servo to the chassis

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00329.jpg

then i re attached the front tubes and added a cross bar

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00330.jpg

then some supports and test fit the panels again

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00333.jpg

then onto the back were i reattached the tubing and fitted the panels, bobbed of course

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00331.jpg

Then added supports, a bumper and welded the down bars to the frame

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00334.jpg

Then i added a bumper to the front a little different then on the scaler. sort of a mini stinger, and test fit the grill

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00336.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00335.jpg

And a winch of course

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00338.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00337.jpg

Then i added sliders to fit tight under the doors taking place of the rockers

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00365.jpg

Next i mounted the grill using small tabs

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00363.jpg

and fitted the rest of the panels

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00364.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00367.jpg

to finish the chassis i added tabs to hold the panels, a spare tire mount, electronics mount and brazed all the joints for a clean finish.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00487.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00488.jpg

That is how i looked by last weekend and i'm really digging it at this point.

Once the chassis was painted i reassembled it and added the electronics. the box in the back is for the LiPo

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00494.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00495.jpg

Then had to test fit the painted panels

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00491.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00492.jpg

WOW does that look killer!!

Next was the grill. I shaved the back to open up the slots

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00493.jpg

then made light buckets out of some aluminum using the originals as molds

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00497.jpg

then i made lenses from the molds i made of the originals

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00498.jpg

And glued them into the painted grill with lights

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00500.jpg

I wasn't going to do an interior but i just had to so i whipped out a quick one using some styrene and zip ties

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00501.jpg

and added a dash using more styrene and some thicker aluminum

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0001.jpg

i started finishing the panels by gluing the cab sides to the back and mounted the rear fenders with lights as well

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00502.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/DSC00503.jpg

and yes the taillights ate the one that will brake. i finally got the plastic figured out. the only down side it they are yellow not clear.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0004.jpg

I also added breakable corner lenses up front

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0003.jpg

and here it is in all it's glory with everything in place.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0005.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0008.jpg

But you know what, it just doesn't look quite right....

Now this is better!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0010.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0012.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0009.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0013.jpg

NOW THAT IS BADAZZZ!!!

Did you ever build a car that surprised you so much that you just can't stop looking at it?

Well here are some more pics including the mandatory flex shot.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0011.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0014.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0015.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0016.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...k/IMG_0017.jpg

I'm in love with this truck all over again!

To top it all off, I ran it this past sunday and WON THE COMP!!:mrgreen:

I'll get some carnage pics up soon"thumbsup"

Sorry for the long post but i just wanted to get it all on at once since i haven't been on here much lately.

Very nice truck! I love that color and the pro-line tsl's. Very clean looking truck! "thumbsup"Is that an all aluminum body? where did you get it?

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Originally Posted by motostowes (Post 2733147)

Very nice truck! I love that color and the pro-line tsl's. Very clean looking truck! "thumbsup"Is that an all aluminum body? where did you get it?

Yes it's aluminum and i made it. Check out my other thread

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-scale-rigs/147988-project-true-scale-aluminum-toyota-body.html

It was really cool to see the truck last Sunday, it performed very well. Sorry for breaking the tail light with the Willys..:flipoff:

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Originally Posted by BigSki (Post 2733240)

It was really cool to see the truck last Sunday, it performed very well. Sorry for breaking the tail light with the Willys..:flipoff:

It was actually my fault! LOL! Hay, how did that turn out on the vid?

Great transformation.

Jeff

Very nice. Be sure and post pics after its been beat on. "thumbsup"

so awesome... cant wait for pics and vid.. i hope the vid is as awesome as the willys first comp vid.

Amazing work as always! "thumbsup"
Looking forward to seeing the carnage pictures.

that thing is BADASS. 8)

i really need to pick up one of those alum. bodies...

Wow that is a sweet looking hilux you have their. you do some very nice work on your trucks

photos dpnt do this truck justice. you have to see it in person. its sweet.

still love the breaking taillights.

Awesome rig!! I love the cage work...as well as being aluminum to see the damge!! I wish I had the skill that of the guys on this site! Great work

Let's see the dents!

WOW - That rig really turned out AWESOME..!!! :shock: Great job..! Can't wait to see some of the pics and video with some "trail damage"..!! "thumbsup"

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Originally Posted by Metal Masher (Post 2733155)

Yes it's aluminum and i made it. Check out my other thread

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147988

Wow! you have some serious metal mashing skills!

heres some of the carnage from the scaler meet

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/a...Nov2010047.jpg
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/a...Nov2010048.jpg

he has alot better damage photos then I do.

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Originally Posted by Metal Masher (Post 2733273)

It was actually my fault! LOL! Hay, how did that turn out on the vid?

I thought you saw my post on the shout box- the vid stopped after about 15 minutes, can't figure out why. Then after I reviewed the vid, I forgot to save it in a file, so when I unplugged the GoPro from my lap top, the vid got erased. I had already cleared the SD card in the camera before I realized that I didn't save the vid in a file, so it's all lost. We need to get together and just go for a trail ride one day and shoot video with the GoPro and your camera and piece together a video.

The ultimate ,real metal scale rockrash and panel damage.

I love it.

this is a killer truck I bet you are glad its not a 2.2 comp truck anymore

Thanks guys for the kind replies!

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Originally Posted by 4RunnerKid (Post 2733397)

that thing is BADASS. 8)

i really need to pick up one of those alum. bodies...

PM me;-)

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Originally Posted by PontiacGT201 (Post 2734517)

photos dpnt do this truck justice. you have to see it in person. its sweet.

still love the breaking taillights.

I think that's my favorite part as well!

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Originally Posted by 51WillysJeep (Post 2734680)

WOW - That rig really turned out AWESOME..!!! :shock: Great job..! Can't wait to see some of the pics and video with some "trail damage"..!! "thumbsup"

The vid isn't as good as the willys but good enough to post up when it's done.

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Originally Posted by PontiacGT201 (Post 2735127)

heres some of the carnage from the scaler meet

he has alot better damage photos then I do.

A little anxious are we?!!! LOL!

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Originally Posted by BigSki (Post 2735822)