Tundra-->Sequoia cc-01 build

[pantablo]

Might as well start a thread. more a placeholder for the photos I currently have...slow build as I've started putting time into the Charity Montero Build again.

so this is what I am building.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/2008-Sequoia-1.jpg

My plan is to take a Tundra cab and bed, combine them, build a back upper part and make my own SUV. The Sequoia is based on the Tundra running gear so it makes sense to me doing the same at 1:10.

I was expecting to split the cc-01 chassis transversely to stretch the wheel base to the Tundra's but upon further research I found that the Sequoia is not based on the Tundra double cab (tamiya's tundra is a double cab). So I'm going to have to take an inch out of the Tundra to make the sequoia which will leave me near the 10.5" lwb setting of the chassis.

I bought the chassis used, should have kept the new chassis from when I bought the pajero kit, d'oh. Had the chassis lift and clearanced the arms for more articulation up front already done.
I further modified it (as most of you have seen already) by turning the knuckles forward, adding a tie rod and relocating the steering servo into a more traditional over axle chassis mounted setup with a simple drag link to a knuckle.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0003-1.jpg

no approach lost
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0003-2.jpg

Going to run the BFG Thrashes I made (BFG sidewalls, Mud Thrasher treads)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/BFG-Thrashers/0007.jpg



The chassis is just about a runner (short a pinion) so I'll run my spare Range Rover Sport body on it for now.
(earlier picture, no Thrashers)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0001-1.jpg


Good tuck too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0003-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0002-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0004-2.jpg

will run a Novak 55t in it and possibly add a RC4WD 4:1 gear reduction unit.
has an old school Futaba esc (with built in 30A fuse, lol).
will possibly try making sliders and wheel arch exo for this one.
more later.

[hellbentrodder]

Can't wait for this. Looks awesome.

[Zod Rhombus]

Can't wait. Your fabbing skills are top notch.

[Just Zach]

That's some great work/thinking. Do you feel like you get better steering?

[pantablo]

thanks guys. this should be fun.

That's some great work/thinking. Do you feel like you get better steering?
not sure on the steering yet as I'm missing a pinion, preventing me from driving it.
However, just moving the servo horn manually or grabbing the wheels and turning them manually there is minimal slop. there is a bit of bumpsteer on the non-drag linked side but its acceptable to me in exchange for the lack of slop.

check it out for yourself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb0CGy0BaEk

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voHyMgtmtU0&feature=related

[pantablo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0012.jpg

I'll have to check the proportions but it appears I'll have to take 1" or slightly less out of the bed/cab junction and add some of it behind the rear wheel. the rear overhang is longer on the sequoia. If I fake the wheel base a bit (maybe less than 1/8") I can get it to work directly on the cc-01 chassis without adjusting the rear axle location.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0013.jpg

window sills will have to be reworked on rear two windows. rear pillar and rear glass will slope more forward, like the 1:1. The tamiya bed makes the proper transition from the body lines to the bubbled out fender so I'll cut the rear door away at the cab, about 7/8" and mate it with the front of the bed to keep the lines right. Sequoia rear taillight looks like same shape as headlight so I'll look at making the taillights out of headlights.

Can't seem to get the cc-01 chassis working right. problems with the pinion. first the set screw hit the gear when pinion placed in proper location. then got it to work but when I test the chassis outside it dies at first rock, as soon as it has to work against the rock to get the wheels moving up. I'm thinking this is a esc issue. after that it wont work unless I turn it off and on again. then too, the motor stops if I try to turn. am charging the battery again to eliminate that as a reason.

[2JSC]

I say just make it a two door wagon. "thumbsup"

[intimadationrc]

i'd hate to nit pick but are you going to move fuel door lol

[pantablo]

lol.

[slolx50]

holy crap this is going to get interesting!

[bigdodge88]

I was wondering how long it would take someone to build one of these. It should be good.

Justin

[Jeepial]

Yah I was wondering about this too...

Nice build so far man,keep it up!"thumbsup"

Keep posting pics and updates!

Can't wait to see it done.

[romulus22]

you come up with the most random variations of the stock bodies. i love it"thumbsup"

[Zod Rhombus]

True that. I've been a fan for a while.

I'm waiting on his '48 Ford/Supra/Chevy Celebrity Wagon 6-wheel crawler hybrid. :lol:






Just kidding. Although I'd love to see that Jeep Commander crew cab pickup again!

[pantablo]

oh man thats funny!
could happen....;-)





Although I'd love to see that Jeep Commander crew cab pickup again!

awww, that was my first body...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Jeep%20Crew%20Cab/IMG_0252.jpg

gave it to someone who is refurbishing it and will give it new life, although I think its on the deep backburner at the moment...


that thing was so cool, and so poorly build, lol...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Jeep%20Crew%20Cab/IMG_0397.jpg





tonights update:

body cab and bed are mated and first round of rough styrene filling and sanding done. still lots of futzing with this to do.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0016.jpg

on the cc-01 chassis (lwb)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0017.jpg

[ALTERED IMAGE]

Looking good Pablo"thumbsup" The rear looks like it is missing a little junk in the trunk......:-P

[pantablo]

tires dont stick out much. flares would probably cover them. we'll see if I end up with any cash to buy some flares though, lol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0001-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0002-3.jpg

always save your scraps.
pajero bumper, meet mr tundra
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0003-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0004-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0005-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0006-2.jpg

[bmuzz1]

I can smell the glue from here.:lol::lol:

Always like your builds...very creative!"thumbsup"

[Sasquatchbagger]

Pablo are you using Plastruct Bondene to glue the tundra body together? I was just wondering if the solvent would work with the tamiya plastic body and I saw your pics....

[pantablo]

thanks guys.


Pablo are you using Plastruct Bondene to glue the tundra body together? I was just wondering if the solvent would work with the tamiya plastic body and I saw your pics....
Usually I use Tenax 7R on styrene and that works fine on the ABS Tamiya bodies, but the Bondene works better between the styrene and ABS. it works really well on the tamiya bodies.

[Mad4Rnr]

killer build!

that jero bumper looks to be a real nice fit, cant wait to see more

[pantablo]

small update.


filled in the bumper and did some rough sanding/shaping. still have to detail the bumper (pad on top, reflector holes at corners, center cutout on bottom for hitch) but its almost there.
from this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0003-4.jpg
to this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0008-2.jpg

also started on the window sills and preparing for the roof.
window sills needed to be cut out of the bed top, which was too high. got those cut out roughly and located the rear pillar. rear pillar still needs work, shaping and removal of top but its there...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0019.jpg

next up is the roof.

[bigdodge88]

Very nice work so far."thumbsup"

[BaddClod]

Thiss gonna be sweet.Keep up the great work."thumbsup"

[nascarkeith]

Looking good! Maybe one day you will enlighten us on how you afford all these builds. Especially if you still have the track bike.

[pantablo]

thanks. its starting to look better to me now, more like a sequoia.

Looking good! Maybe one day you will enlighten us on how you afford all these builds. Especially if you still have the track bike.
I work in trade, bartering services for stuff...;-)

[nascarkeith]

thanks. its starting to look better to me now, more like a sequoia.


I work in trade, bartering services for stuff...;-)

Man Whoring, gotcha"thumbsup":ror:

[bigdodge88]

Man Whoring, gotcha"thumbsup":ror:

Mwahahahaha, he left it wide open... poor Pablo.:lol:

[pantablo]

hey, these are trying times...;-)

[Stormin2u]

Out of site project Pablo you gotta be the first ever for this one. :lol:"thumbsup"

[nascarkeith]

Mwahahahaha, he left it wide open... poor Pablo.:lol:


Hey, I'm not hatin do what you gotta do:lol: This is a killer build. If you think Pablo does good with the RC stuff you need to get him to post some of his motorcycle stuff. I remember him from the days over at gstwins.com.

[pantablo]

Hey, I'm not hatin do what you gotta do:lol: This is a killer build. If you think Pablo does good with the RC stuff you need to get him to post some of his motorcycle stuff. I remember him from the days over at gstwins.com.

I'm sure you told me already but you were also on gstwins.com? that gs500 project was fun. can you believe I did 90%+ of that work AT work on my lunch breaks, lol..."thumbsup"

[bigdodge88]

Hey, I'm not hatin do what you gotta do:lol: This is a killer build. If you think Pablo does good with the RC stuff you need to get him to post some of his motorcycle stuff. I remember him from the days over at gstwins.com.

I'm sure you told me already but you were also on gstwins.com? that gs500 project was fun. can you believe I did 90%+ of that work AT work on my lunch breaks, lol..."thumbsup"

Pictures?:-P

[pantablo]

Pictures?:-P
how about a whole website?

http://pantablo500.tripod.com/

[bigdodge88]

how about a whole website?

http://pantablo500.tripod.com/

I think that will work.:lol:

[nascarkeith]

I'm sure you told me already but you were also on gstwins.com? that gs500 project was fun. can you believe I did 90%+ of that work AT work on my lunch breaks, lol..."thumbsup"


That's awesome! Yeah I was nascarkeith over there too. I think we may have talked about it on that other scale forum.8)

Here is how I roll on two wheels.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/nascarkeith/GS500F/rust007.jpg

I got a lot of good info off your site. What are you riding now?

[EL BARTO 1979]

damn, since i don't have ur skill, i'll keep my tundra stock,

lookinn good!

[pantablo]

I got a lot of good info off your site. What are you riding now?
nice gs.
glad the info helped.
I bought a honda cbr 600rr back in 04 new. rode it in the canyons a bit then converted it to track only.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/DSCN0930.jpg
still have everything to make it street legal again, including current tags.

edit:
buttonwillow raceway
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/VP__3733.jpg

[nascarkeith]

Thanks for the compliment on the bike. Your new one looks great. I bet its a fun ride.

Since I sidetracked your thread I will see if I can get it back on topic. You are getting really good at modding these CC-01 chassis. I may have to try that steering set up on mine. The best mod I have done to mine is a belly pan to help it slide over stuff better.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/nascarkeith/Pajero/bottom.jpg
A lot of people try complicated stuff with moving links and things like that but a simple piece of scrap sheet metal and about 5 minutes with a dremel is all this took. Super easy and super effective.

[pantablo]

I havent really run the cc-01 enough to know what gets hung up yet. is it the lower rear links and the one gear that sticks down that get hung up mostly? I could see that being the case.

[looneybin]

whoa pablo nice job. looks awsome. lot of work going into this puppy."thumbsup"

[vzereeys]

one of the best custom cc-01 bodies out there "thumbsup"

[venom-crawler]

The thought crossed my mine when i built the crewmax. Looking good pantablo nice work."thumbsup"

[pantablo]

thanks guys.
No update yet as I ran out of .080 and .040 styrene, lol...

[nascarkeith]

I havent really run the cc-01 enough to know what gets hung up yet. is it the lower rear links and the one gear that sticks down that get hung up mostly? I could see that being the case.

Mostly the rear lower links and the big block of plastic up front that you cut away for your steering.

[pantablo]

roughing stuff out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0022.jpg

[bigdodge88]

You are the man at 4-door bodies Pablo."thumbsup" Keep it up.

[nascarkeith]

Slowly but surely ......... she's getting there. Its gonna look good.

[pantablo]

slowly for sure, lol...I have too many things going on right now, in and out of RC.

shortly I'll start a JK build for a friend and I need to continue dedicating some time to the charity montero build. I'm -><- this close to getting that running. once running I can shoot a video and start selling tickets.

"thumbsup"

[pantablo]

its starting to look like something...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0029.jpg

it does look like the B pillar needs to move back 5-10mm. damn. I'll have to think about whether or not I want to tackle that one, lol.

[nascarkeith]

Its looking dang good if you ask me! Those fender flares are a great touch.

[pantablo]

proportionally the tamiya is correct to the 1:1, ie the length of the door is about the same as the length of the front fender. the problem is that the A pillar is sloped farther back and goes higher proportionally. The C pillar is a little too far back proportionally in the same regard and moving the B pillar back will correct that. The 1:1 is a little longer from the rear wheel to back though. this will not be completely proportionally accurate to the 1:1 unfortunately. But neither is the Tamiya Tundra I started with...

anyway, it looks better on the chassis:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0030.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0032.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0034.jpg

I still need to reshape the tail light and lower the top 2mm or so. Also need to cut the shape of the rear window out of the tailgate and a slew of other small things. On to the roof and the right side pillars though, lol.

I like it, but still like the montero better. one possible option is that I sell this body and make a montero when I'm done. we'll see how I feel when I finish it.

[bigdodge88]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0030.jpg


That thing is going to look mean. Any idea on color yet?

[pantablo]

I'm diggin it at the moment...
not sure on color but my first thougth was the charcoal I used on the rover/montero. could also go metallic dark red like the rover #1, pajero and the 1:1 pic behind sequoia above. I seem to be partial to that color...
I don't think anyone locally has a charcoal colored rig that I can remember so that might be the trick. black flares and tubework will look good against that too.

[bigdodge88]

I don't think anyone locally has a charcoal colored rig that I can remember so that might be the trick. black flares and tubework will look good against that too.

I vote for that version."thumbsup"

[pantablo]

also thinking dark blue.
http://www.toyota.com/img/vehicles/2008/sequoia/gallery/full/2008-Sequoia-6.jpg



Update:
bonded the lower bumper to the top since the 1:1 sequoia has a one piece bumper. filled the gap with styrene as well. so far no filler. will try to limit filler to small surface scratches only.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0038.jpg
still a bit to do on it, especially around the middle lower opening. not sure I want to tackle the elongated openings at the corner lights. they're much bigger on the 1:10 than 1:1 so may leave it as is.


ah yes, here we go again...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0039.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0037.jpg


Started filling the big hole at the edges of the roof. layers and layers of styrene to be shaped. Its going to be a bit top heavy as the back half of the roof is 1/4" thick solid styrene...

started window sills too.
taking shape...

[bigdodge88]

Nice progress. You are definately a glutten for punishment on your custom rigs.:lol:

[nascarkeith]

If you are that unhappy with things not being exactly proportional you should just say to heck with it and send it to me. I will give you $5 and evenpick up the tab for shipping. You will be rid of the headache for good that way.:lol:

[Stormin2u]

That is so very cool Pablo nice work. "thumbsup"

[createacrawler]

Lookin' Good Jim. "thumbsup"

[pantablo]

I fixed the rolling chassis. Installed a RC4WD 4:1 reduction unit on a 55t motor which required a bit of modification to the battery area (including relocating the battery) and installed a new METRIC 16t pinion.
Runs nice and slow...


Lookin' Good Jim. "thumbsup"
you'll appreciate this, lol...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/f-vasquez031.jpg

[zueslilbuddy]

WOW That is amazing "thumbsup"
It looks so real super awesome job:shock:

[pantablo]

thanks. it was a blast to drive too. a bit compromised by lack of ground clearance, only a bit more so than my other rigs, the reduction unit rocks, the grippy tires work really well too. was scraping my bumpers everywhere...mmm...

like here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/f-vasquez030.jpg


I really dig this rig. I'll run this body until the sequoia is done, then maybe finish a second cc-01 chassis I have parts for and run this body.


edit:
also, I did some sanding and, impatient as I am, sprayed a bit of color on the front to see how the flares would look on charcoal.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0041.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0040.jpg

[nascarkeith]

If you get a chance I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of your reduction set up. I have been thinking about adding one to my Pajero. The flares are going to look killer on the charcoal. Great color choice."thumbsup"

[pantablo]

If you get a chance I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of your reduction set up. I have been thinking about adding one to my Pajero. The flares are going to look killer on the charcoal. Great color choice."thumbsup"


thanks.
here you go...
my battery now sits just forward of where it is supposed to go, and over the motor. I use velcro straps to secure it to the brackets intended to hold the servo in.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0043.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/0044.jpg

[nascarkeith]

Awesome! Thats what I needed to see. I was wondering where you put the battery. Seems like a good set up you got worked out there.

[tanner]

"thumbsup"Holy crap, how did i miss this. Thats awsome man. I cant wait to see this one done

[cartronicshn]

Pablo, anymore updates? please:)

[pantablo]

Pablo, anymore updates? please:)
nothing to show. working out the passenger side pillars and roof. did some shaping, etc...no meaningful photo ops...

[scalerfreak]

anything yet? im dieing to see some updates lol

btw, were did you get the rover body?

[pantablo]

rover body is a discontinued New Bright toy. you can still occasionally find them in stores but its by pure chance. I got lucky and someone I knew (on scale) found a few in a store and grabbed them, lol.

Sequoia now has layers of styrene on roof edge waiting for shaping. oh joy.:roll:

[tanner]

Sequoia now has layers of styrene on roof edge waiting for shaping. oh joy.:roll:[/quote]


Cant wait to see some more pantablo, awsome work so far"thumbsup"

[scalerfreak]

rover body is a discontinued New Bright toy. you can still occasionally find them in stores but its by pure chance. I got lucky and someone I knew (on scale) found a few in a store and grabbed them, lol.

Sequoia now has layers of styrene on roof edge waiting for shaping. oh joy.:roll:


ahh, i see, ill look in flea-bay for one

and i cant wait to see the body finished, i have a good feeling its going to be sick!! "thumbsup"

[pantablo]

revised battery location. we'll see how it works out. the battery kept coming loose no big rolls (big hits) in the other spot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Sequoia/batt.jpg

[scalerfreak]

looks like a secure spot, hows the body coming along?

[pantablo]

looks like a secure spot, hows the body coming along?
focusing on the range rover classic for a bit. Then I'll get back to it.

[scalerfreak]

cool cool, if you dont mind me asking, were did you get the toyota tundra body? and will they fit to stock cc-01 chassis if you just leave it stock?

[pantablo]

cool cool, if you dont mind me asking, were did you get the toyota tundra body? and will they fit to stock cc-01 chassis if you just leave it stock?
tundra body available through rpphobby.com. its too long for the cc-01 chassis. I took out a bit over an inch from the bed/cab combined and mated it perfectly to the long wb setting.

[scalerfreak]

thanks! just place my order!

[Tamiya Hummer]

oh man thats funny!
could happen....;-)





awww, that was my first body...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Jeep%20Crew%20Cab/IMG_0252.jpg

gave it to someone who is refurbishing it and will give it new life, although I think its on the deep backburner at the moment...


that thing was so cool, and so poorly build, lol...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/Jeep%20Crew%20Cab/IMG_0397.jpg




where did you get that body (i know it has been modded)!?!?!...i have been looking for one something feirce

[phoenixtroy]

looks good ,can't wait for the next update

[traxxas4fun]

NICE! Your builds are all SO AWSOME!
is the tundra body the one off the highlift?
and how much would you have to stretch the wheelbase for just the normal tundra body to fit the cc-01

[Aaronb]

very nice, cant wait to see it finished.

[pantablo]

where did you get that body (i know it has been modded)!?!?!...i have been looking for one something feirce
Sorry I missed this question. The blue jeep body is a crew cab pickup I made using two 1:12 scale Jeep Commander bodies made by Newbright.
You can see most of it here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/0008-2.jpg



looks good ,can't wait for the next update
NICE! Your builds are all SO AWSOME!
is the tundra body the one off the highlift?
and how much would you have to stretch the wheelbase for just the normal tundra body to fit the cc-01
very nice, cant wait to see it finished.
Thanks.
Yes, this was the Hilift Tundra body. If I recall the Tundra wheelbase is something like 11.5" (don't quote me though). So you'd have to stretch the cc-01 about an inch past the long wheel base setting. You should verify the Tundra wb though as I dont recall it off hand.

I mounted up the body temporarily and keep wanting to take it out with me when I've gone driving but without any glass (since the body is not done) I was worried about getting the internals wet since we've had a bunch of rain recently.

I'll try to take it out in the yard in the next few days for a short test run. Just from handling it though I think the panhard is not right.

[dubAron]

Wild bro I like it so far let's see some updates.

[pardonmyn00b]

Wild bro I like it so far let's see some updates.

Pablo is too busy building Fords:cry:


:-P

[pantablo]

Pablo is too busy building Fords:cry:


:-P
too busy cutting and gluing styrene is what you mean, lol...



I mounted the body temporarily and have been wanting to get it out for testing.


Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FppUVJW9A6I


Definitely need to rework the 4-link to eliminate the panhard. It was severely limiting articulation. need to drop the servo a bit too. Otherwise it ran great!

[cartronicshn]

Look's like it's working great so far, can't wait for the finished product, awesome job as always"thumbsup"

[fixed13]

You know Pantablo, it has been a long time since we have seen anything on this truck. I know you are busy with the Styrene on the Fords but it would be nice if you could spare a little time for this one, I would love to see it done. :), man we need some more smiles on here.............there is no "poke".