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Fracture · 01-13-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

Congrats on the gold star win! I can't wait to see some t-rex axles under that thing. You should definitely weather them, the polished diff cover would look so out of place on that truck it's not even funny.

thanks!
weathered rex's should look awesome, it will also mean i can bash the rig

(axles are currently the weakest point)

frac

pigeonfarmboy · 01-15-2008, 07:15 PM

I see you made another cab for me that's sitting on the shelf up there.

Fracture · 01-15-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pigeonfarmboy

I see you made another cab for me that's sitting on the shelf up there.

to many pics in post... cant find what youre refering to...
care to elaborate?

I assume you either mean the failed aluminium one or the random green truck?

People, I will finish this build, I have just been working on a bunch of cad stuff during the last few days.

the rig does have new tires

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...82#post1008682

frac

Larson627 · 01-15-2008, 10:25 PM

like everyone else, I cant find the words to describe your build, you've got all the big guys on here bowing down to you, Incredible job! keep up the good work!

scaleoffroad · 01-16-2008, 01:36 AM

WOW!
That's modeling on the highest level I've ever seen.
Tons of compliments from the other side of the globe.

Stefan

Fracture · 01-16-2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaleoffroad

WOW!
That's modeling on the highest level I've ever seen.
Tons of compliments from the other side of the globe.

Stefan

thanks!

I thought I saw a sneaky pic of a sweet fj from you ages ago? what happened to that?

scaleoffroad · 01-16-2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fracture

thanks!

I thought I saw a sneaky pic of a sweet fj from you ages ago? what happened to that?

Oh, I will continue with the FJ body when my XJ project is finished with all the accessoires I want to have for it.

Fracture · 01-16-2008, 02:50 PM

awesome!!

SMUDGEBUG · 01-16-2008, 03:27 PM

Good 'ol kiwi ingenuity

.
Awesom work , looks like most road going yota's in NZ, you didnt happen to make tin bedford buses awhile back did you ?

Pity your down south, we are having a crawler comp this weekend in New Plymouth and Pio pio

SMUDGEBUG · 01-16-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fracture

Anyone in NZ want it?

j/k
Frac

Hell i'd buy it but don't think my budget would stretch that far, but if you ever considered selling my hand is up

caprinut · 01-16-2008, 04:26 PM

Holy crap, how did I miss this???????

Awsome work man

Fracture · 01-16-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMUDGEBUG

Good 'ol kiwi ingenuity

.
Awesom work , looks like most road going yota's in NZ, you didnt happen to make tin bedford buses awhile back did you ?

Pity your down south, we are having a crawler comp this weekend in New Plymouth and Pio pio

nope, havent made any buses.
And yep, not short on fj inspiration here;)

simensays · 01-17-2008, 09:45 AM

Ha ha ha, I bought this kit last year, and I built it before breakfast!

Dang!

This is master modelling! I am speachless with this build up! Best I've ever seen, hands down...

You gotsta love the FJ's

Big Mike · 01-18-2008, 01:36 PM

Absolutely stunning.

That is a fabulous piece of work there. For being made up out of galvanized sheet stock, the cab is very impressive.

A couple other guys had the same thought but I'll say it again anyway - that is some top-drawer scale modelling.

Fracture · 01-22-2008, 05:28 PM

Once again guys, thanks for the kind words.

I got a little package from rc4wd, only took 3 days to get to nz!
They hooked me up with some shock boots and a gear reduction

Havent made that many changes,- finished the simple interior to my liking, moved all electronics under the hood, painted pretty much everything black and mounted the deck properly. It now has new tires on the front, everytime I make new ones they endup bigger than the last

No good pics yet, I ordered some batteries and a charger so I might take it out somewhere an snap some driving pics sometime.

The rc4wd reduction is pretty tidy, works well its just darn noisy, maybe its just gotta wear in?

Still gotta make back lights, and I might weather the boots abit so they arent so red.

Frac

1BadJeepBruiser · 01-22-2008, 05:39 PM

Shocks look great with the boots

I think once you weather them a tad they will look really awesome then. Interior is nice and simple, do you plan to make a center console or something to cover the motor?

Keep up the good work

66shift · 01-22-2008, 05:55 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This truck is PURE GENIOUS!

I hope u NEVER sell it. it is a TRUE scale vehicle. I luv it!

Fracture · 01-22-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Shocks look great with the boots

I think once you weather them a tad they will look really awesome then. Interior is nice and simple, do you plan to make a center console or something to cover the motor?

Keep up the good work

Well I dunno, Im liking it as it is so I can make sure everything is turning as it should

and incase I put a different tranny in it.

Im not sure about the reduction, it makes a fair bit of noise and the motor heats up more, I think the 550 prefers running at lower speed:?

Quote:

66shift - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This truck is PURE GENIOUS!

I hope u NEVER sell it. it is a TRUE scale vehicle. I luv it!

Thanks man! no plans to sell it currently

quattros · 01-23-2008, 03:17 PM

Just have to say wow very clean work

Fracture · 01-23-2008, 03:49 PM

thanks.

I dont think I will keep the gear reduction as it adds abit of noise and resistance and the 550 motor seems to prefer running at lower speed - less heat, more runtime.
Its a pity cause I would like it geared abit lower. I may try find a bigger spur so I can run a smalle pinnion.

-edit-
took the reduction out then stuck it back in and it seems to run much smoother now

01-17-2008, 09:45 AM	#133
simensays Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: norway Posts: 81	Ha ha ha, I bought this kit last year, and I built it before breakfast! Dang! This is master modelling! I am speachless with this build up! Best I've ever seen, hands down... You gotsta love the FJ's Last edited by simensays; 01-17-2008 at 07:56 PM.

01-22-2008, 05:28 PM	#135
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	Updates Once again guys, thanks for the kind words. I got a little package from rc4wd, only took 3 days to get to nz! They hooked me up with some shock boots and a gear reduction Havent made that many changes,- finished the simple interior to my liking, moved all electronics under the hood, painted pretty much everything black and mounted the deck properly. It now has new tires on the front, everytime I make new ones they endup bigger than the last No good pics yet, I ordered some batteries and a charger so I might take it out somewhere an snap some driving pics sometime. The rc4wd reduction is pretty tidy, works well its just darn noisy, maybe its just gotta wear in? Still gotta make back lights, and I might weather the boots abit so they arent so red. Frac

01-23-2008, 03:49 PM	#140
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	thanks. I dont think I will keep the gear reduction as it adds abit of noise and resistance and the 550 motor seems to prefer running at lower speed - less heat, more runtime. Its a pity cause I would like it geared abit lower. I may try find a bigger spur so I can run a smalle pinnion. -edit- took the reduction out then stuck it back in and it seems to run much smoother now Last edited by Fracture; 01-24-2008 at 12:33 AM.

01-15-2008, 07:15 PM	#122
pigeonfarmboy Official Scale Nazi Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monticello, IL Posts: 1,240	I see you made another cab for me that's sitting on the shelf up there.

01-15-2008, 10:25 PM	#124
Larson627 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hinsdale Posts: 181	like everyone else, I cant find the words to describe your build, you've got all the big guys on here bowing down to you, Incredible job! keep up the good work!

01-16-2008, 01:36 AM	#125
scaleoffroad Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 251	WOW! That's modeling on the highest level I've ever seen. Tons of compliments from the other side of the globe. Stefan

01-16-2008, 02:50 PM	#128
Fracture Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nelson NewZealand Team RC4WD Posts: 599	awesome!!

01-16-2008, 03:27 PM	#129
SMUDGEBUG Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 366	Good 'ol kiwi ingenuity . Awesom work , looks like most road going yota's in NZ, you didnt happen to make tin bedford buses awhile back did you ? Pity your down south, we are having a crawler comp this weekend in New Plymouth and Pio pio

01-16-2008, 04:26 PM	#131
caprinut Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arendal,Norway Posts: 125	Holy crap, how did I miss this??????? Awsome work man

01-18-2008, 01:36 PM	#134
Big Mike I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV Posts: 2,781	Absolutely stunning. That is a fabulous piece of work there. For being made up out of galvanized sheet stock, the cab is very impressive. A couple other guys had the same thought but I'll say it again anyway - that is some top-drawer scale modelling.

01-22-2008, 05:39 PM	#136
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Shocks look great with the boots I think once you weather them a tad they will look really awesome then. Interior is nice and simple, do you plan to make a center console or something to cover the motor? Keep up the good work

01-22-2008, 05:55 PM	#137
66shift Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oakhurst Posts: 76	WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This truck is PURE GENIOUS! I hope u NEVER sell it. it is a TRUE scale vehicle. I luv it!

01-23-2008, 03:17 PM	#139
quattros Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 212	Just have to say wow very clean work

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