Imthatguy's RC4WD Gelände II w/Cruiser Body Build

[chino63]

Hey guy!

Nice work so far!

Any idea on the weight of the body with the top on and all the fixin's? Need a weight comparison to the Aoshima/Skynet.

Thanks!

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by chino63

Hey guy!

Nice work so far!

Any idea on the weight of the body with the top on and all the fixin's? Need a weight comparison to the Aoshima/Skynet.

Thanks!

Thanks sir. Trying to keep it as close to the real thing as possible. I'm very happy with how close I got to Nebula Green.

Weight of the body is 2.4 pounds all-in.

[chino63]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

Thanks sir. Trying to keep it as close to the real thing as possible. I'm very happy with how close I got to Nebula Green.

Weight of the body is 2.4 pounds all-in.

Thanks Mr. Guy, I will weigh my Aoshima this weekend. It's a heavy little bastige from what I recall... gotta weigh it with the hub caps.

[Alpha Male]

Originally Posted by chino63

Thanks Mr. Guy, I will weigh my Aoshima this weekend. It's a heavy little bastige from what I recall... gotta weigh it with the hub caps.

I sure wish somebody would sell the hub caps for this thing. The ones I'm going to use are not quite right.

Looking forward to the next update, Matt.

[mjderstine]

2.5 lbs on the body alone!

this will have some great trail bumping scale action. cant wait for the semi slow mo over some obstackles!

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by Alpha Male

I sure wish somebody would sell the hub caps for this thing. The ones I'm going to use are not quite right.

Looking forward to the next update, Matt.

I imagine that there will be something soon from someone...

Originally Posted by mjderstine

2.5 lbs on the body alone!

this will have some great trail bumping scale action. cant wait for the semi slow mo over some obstackles!

It's going to be great for that! And you can count on it happening as soon as we rid ourselves of old man winter. Although, there's this scene from an awesome old Toyota promotional film that I might want to replicate...

Oh, the shocks shortened with some plastic tubing really stiffen up the old girl, might make it "look" like it's on leafs, like it should be. I believe n00b's actually converting his, so watch for that.

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

I believe n00b's actually converting his, so watch for that.

Yes, yes he is.

[chino63]

Originally Posted by Alpha Male

I sure wish somebody would sell the hub caps for this thing. The ones I'm going to use are not quite right.

Looking forward to the next update, Matt.

I'm going to PM someone about that... aluminum for scale damage maybe?

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by chino63

I'm going to PM someone about that... aluminum for scale damage maybe?

I have a source for resin ones. If a set of these magically appear in my mailbox, I wouldn't be the least surprised.

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

I have a source for resin ones. If a set of these magically appear in my mailbox, I wouldn't be the least surprised.

You will like…..

[chino63]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

I have a source for resin ones. If a set of these magically appear in my mailbox, I wouldn't be the least surprised.

That can happen. As long as the chrome finish is left in tact. That's also why aluminum appeals to me, more real.

[Rckcrwlr]

Originally Posted by chino63

That can happen. As long as the chrome finish is left in tact. That's also why aluminum appeals to me, more real.

Wonder if Metal Masher could make a set with a little thicker aluminum... Hmmmm

[chino63]

Originally Posted by rckcrwlr

wonder if metal masher could make a set with a little thicker aluminum... Hmmmm

bingo!!

[pardonmyn00b]

Nice truck.

[DeeJay73]

It is coming together nicely Matt. .

[chino63]

More updates, noob is ahead again.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by DeeJay73

It is coming together nicely Matt. .

Thanks!

Originally Posted by chino63

More updates, noob is ahead again.

N00b's always going to be ahead of me. He's sort of a Tiyote expert.

Home stretch (until I decide to leaf it anyway)!



Whoever drove it last, had really muddy boots.

Added some minor details here and there, including these great Gmade wheels. I sprayed my own mixture of grey to get it close to the real thing. I also added some Sophisticated Finishes and vinegar to weather them a bit. Should take it's time.



I'm not sure what took me so long, but I did do a lot of small things. For example, the wipers got moved to the proper location. I weathered the roof. Added some accurate badges, etc.

Now, to leave it out in the snow like n00b did. ;)

[Alpha Male]

Looks fabulous. Is that a 3-D printed winch? Very cool.

[fr8cture]

Looks great. I like the removal of the chrome from everything.

Also my favorite color FJ so far.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Looking good Guy, seeing your stance makes me realize how much I need to get on limiting my shocks... I hate monster truck height rock crawlers