New scale trail rig...

[thaclodking]

Finally getting around to building a scale rig to go with the 4runner (another future project). Went with a Bruiser body so the scale will be close to the 4runner. Alot of similarity to rbgerrish's courier on the frame, but I decided that I had to have a steel bumper with a roller fairlead. Although it doesn't function, it still looks halfway decent.The bumper is made from 22g sheet steel cut to shape and welded. It is stout.

Got the body off ebay(where else?) from 3 different auctions and cleaned it up. Cut off the bed cap, and painted it with Tamiya TS-52 pearl green.

Plans include an exo around the cab and along the bed, a canvas topper for the bed, winches front and rear and lights for midnight runs. All electronics are waterproofed as are the batteries.

[thaclodking]

I hear ya! My built times are normaly measured in months, I threw this together in a total of about 14 hours. Most of that time was spent on prep/paint and scrounging for parts. I will have it ready by this weekend!!!!

[Mad Hatter]

Sweet, I'm diggin' the Geo's. They add a nice scale touch with all of my trucks.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

WOW, I like this alot. I cant wait to see more progress. Nice color choice as well. I must say I really like the look of that bumper too.

MIke

[sniders1975]

jay looks good!! when will you be done so we can go crawling

[Unimoger]

Jay, that looks awesome! I love the color, I may have to steal that idea for my toyota trail rig. If you need help with the cann-back let me know, I can steer ya in the right direction. Also, if you do a cann-back a MSD roof rack pkg would look awesome on it. ;-) hint hint. :mrgreen: maybe even some MSD bead rings too, look at the bruiser on our vendor page, it looks awesome too!

[thaclodking]

Thanks, I definitely want to get a set of rings for it, might take a while to spring for a rack though (back in school, tired of turning wrenches!). Heading down to the shop now and trying to get it done for this weekend.

[Mr. longtravel]

i like it. its simple and nice. could use a little more detail. but its nice. about how long is the w/b on those bodies?


KEvIN

[62PYRO]

looks good man! I need to get my *** to work on my build:lol:

Me too.

[madhatter]

Looking good. Nothing like lime green on a toyota :flipoff:

[slugzracing]

That looks perfect! I think a tube bumper out back would be the filling in the twinkie.

[Cole82]

Nice truck!
You have a flat get the jack out.
We need to wheel our scale trucks mine is lonely.

[smokinubyrc]

hahaha i just noticed the jeep grill on the cardboard in the second pic

btw... nive truck got to love that color looks real nice and^^^he has it right you got a flat pull out the jack lmao looks nice man great work

[dezfan]

Looks great!:shock: I can't wait to start my scale build!:) Almost done w/ the Grunt.:mrgreen: Then I'm on to my 1/18 scale Nylint project. :roll: Then it's on!:twisted:

[Crawlsalot]

Toyota quality. looks good

[thaclodking]

Got some of the exo done, also started to fill in the bed where I cut the topper off. Hopefully I'll get the front part done tommorrow. Still trying to find a way to make the exo removable to get the body off but I think I might have it figured out...

[Unimoger]

Thanks Jay, now I have to sit here and drool all day! :flipoff:

[Fozzy Down Under]

Got some of the exo done, also started to fill in the bed where I cut the topper off. Hopefully I'll get the front part done tommorrow. Still trying to find a way to make the exo removable to get the body off but I think I might have it figured out...

Looking at how you have the exo done there. You could braze a small 3mm bolt through the side step. Then you could drill a hole in the exo and put it over the bolt. Ansd use body pins to hold it all on.

Hope that makes sence.

[panaosonic]

Very Nice!!! I love the original Bed! love the Color. Body and tire balance looks so scale!!! :shock:

[Mr. longtravel]

jolly green apple... haha. sorry, i couldnt resist.:lol:


KEvIN

[rbgerrish]

Looking awesome so far! Cant wait to see her done.

[wanabgts]

looks like an awsome start.....just can't figure out what is up with all these lime green rigs poppin up everywhere now lol

No matter it still looks great!

zack

[ColquittCustom405]

Uggggg,now I gotta get back to workin on my Nissan exo.Looks good dude!

[thaclodking]

looks like an awsome start.....just can't figure out what is up with all these lime green rigs poppin up everywhere now lol


Well I am stuck on the Tamiya paint, so when I looked through the rack I chose the most abnoxious color they offered. It was that or the circus pink...

Got the back half of the exo done for the most part. The camera is in Texas right now so when it comes back I will post some pics!

[bigred]

Thats one sweeeet rig, I love the green it fits it well IMO.

[RD400]

Looks good Jay, all you need to do is repaint it:flipoff:.

Are you going to be home Friday? I might stop down.

[thaclodking]

Should be here all day, stop by and check it out!

By the way, the house is done pretty much. You CAN sleep you know ;-)

[thaclodking]

While doing the "mild exo" on the cab I realized one thing:

I am going to violate this rig in ways unimaginable!!!

So it now sports a full body condom. It looks awsome. Hopefully I can get some pics tommorrow and post them up.

[trost]

sweet! that exo cage is awsome!

[James Luce]

it looks great with the exo

[copeland118]

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: nice truck J:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[sniders1975]

hey jay we didnt see you today?? we all took a poll & came up with that the next time we see you we each get to kick you in the nuts! HA HA just kidding the track looks sweet ..its going to be alot of fun!!

[thaclodking]

I have no excuse, I suck. What was thought to be a minor leak at my moms house turned into a nightmare. I forgot the damn phone at home and by the time I got there you guys had left! I picked up a little digital camera at Shopko for $15, but I can't figure out how to transfer the pics from one program to another. When I get it figured out or get the other camera back I will post some pics up.

[thaclodking]

OK, got some pics. Let me know what you think.The cage is held on with 4 screws, and is removable. These pics don't show the front posts that run from the front exo to the bumper where the other screws are.

[Mad Hatter]

AWESOME! Great work mang!

[Unimoger]

OMG , send it to me please ! :mrgreen: kick azz man!

[madhatter]

RIGHT ON !!!!!!!:mrgreen:

[sniders1975]

looks good jay!! are you going to crawl on saturday?

[thaclodking]

Yep! It'll be there and I'm bringing the stick clod.

[sniders1975]

thats not right or fair

[panaosonic]

Wow!!! :shock: nice tube design!!! Green and Black looks GOOD :mrgreen:

[trost]

as I have said a few times in this thread...awsme job! love it

[thaclodking]

The only thing about the cage that I don't like is the top bar across the back, the tailgate won't open! So that will be cut out. Then it's on to the skidplate and possibly wheel wells. After that I will start work on the canvas topper.

Also planned is an aluminum dash, the interior looks too plain. Still on the lookout for a driver figure from a Brat.

Anyone know of any companies that convert air radios to ground use? There was a shop in town that did it for me years ago but it has since dissappeared. I have an Airtronics X-347 radio that I want to use with this.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

WOW :shock: Awesome cage work! I really need to get started on the cage work on my trekker :roll: this just helped alot, might start on it tonight now....


Mike

[Wrecker]

Sweet, that cage looks awesome. I like how it's removable.

[sniders1975]

hey jay what trucks are bringing out on saturday??

[thaclodking]

1 clod, the trail runner, maybe a TXT Willy's! The latter depends upon funds availability for the transmission and steering servo.

[sniders1975]

hey, so your bringing the green toy , hopefully the williys , & your stick

[b17fan]

Dude, what a great job!!! Love the tube work your doing...

[bigred]

That exo turned out a lot better then I thought, its a flat out work of art.;-)

[ColquittCustom405]

You are the man,plain and simple:mrgreen:

[Crawlerguy851]

What are the holes drilled in the sides for?

[Crawlerguy851]

never mind.

[Mad Hatter]

never mind.

Nevermind, I won't tell you then.:lol:

[ToyotaT]

the truck is so clean plus the black and lime green look great together which justs keep adding to it you suck......

[thaclodking]

Got the front winch done. I converted an old JR 517 servo I had lying around. I machined the drum from 1" brass rod and wound it with ten feet of 50lb Spiderwire fishing line. Its got just enough grunt to lift the truck off the ground.

Also removed everything from the chassis but the axles and gave everything a shot of flat black. while apart I took the opportunity to narrow the outside of the wheels.

[panaosonic]

I like the way you mount steering servo!!!!
can't see the servo from top! looks very scale :mrgreen:

How strong is the fishing line??

[thaclodking]

50 pound test. This rig will probably weigh in at around 11 pounds so its got plenty of strengh.

[panaosonic]

50!!!! :shock: wow very strong!!!! maybe I am going to use that.

[thaclodking]

OK, finally got a semi-decent picture of the winch hook. Started with some 5/32" music wire that I heated and bent into a "U" shape. I then tried to heat and flatten one end, but when that didn't work I spot welded the end until I built a ball. Then I ground it to shape and drilled the hole. It came out pretty good.

[thaclodking]

Took it out for some trail testing today. She's a regular billy goat. Had one failure on the exo, but I found that the tubing had actually ripped apart right next to the joint, so I need another small brace at that spot.

[RD400]

:lol:, It got out crawled by a touring car today:flipoff:

Really, looks god Jay, I need to rebuild the Bronco to run against you.

[panaosonic]

White Rocks and Green Truck conbination look Very Very Nice!!! :-P

[blazed]

hey bro what would you charge to make 2 drums? and hooks?

[thaclodking]

hey bro what would you charge to make 2 drums? and hooks?


Well Blazed, I don't think I could sell anything I make. I don't think what I am making is up to sellable standards. There are guys on here that are much better, in my opinion. If I start making things that actually look great I might sell off a few things.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

WOW trhe truck looks even better on the rocks :mrgreen: I love the fair leads and hook. The double narrowed wheels and Geos look AWESOME ;-)


Mike

[thaclodking]

Thanks Bro! Although my wife will argue the fact, I ran out of gas so progress was halted. Got to the store today and picked up some more so I can continue with the can-back frame.

I picked up some more rims at the LHS, enough for the 4runner and a spare for both rigs. Tires are ordered so when they come in I will get the spare mounted in the bed. I actually built a shovel from steel scrap that looks fairly decent that will also get mounted.

I didn't get much done today (had to work on the Taurass), but I will get some progress pics up tommorrow.

[swamped2a]

that looks really awesome

[Amaxx]

looks really nice. i love the fair lead and hook, just awesome... did you make that fair lead yourself?

[blazed]

Well Blazed, I don't think I could sell anything I make. I don't think what I am making is up to sellable standards. There are guys on here that are much better, in my opinion. If I start making things that actually look great I might sell off a few things.
i think your work is good. i just dont know how to do that.

[thaclodking]

looks really nice. i love the fair lead and hook, just awesome... did you make that fair lead yourself?


Sure did, its just brake line and sheet metal brazed together. It doesn't function but I am working on a replacement that does feature operating rollers.

Blazed, let me see how things go and if I have time I will try to make a set.

[Amaxx]

Ahh, very nice. I just wanted to know fore sure if this was your handy work, or something bought. Cant wait to see the working one, good work.

[blazed]

ok do you want the servo # things? so you know what servos im using? i would like to put them on my trailer hitec hs 5735mg two of em is what i got

[thaclodking]

Just a small update, got the spare tire mount in. Tires will hopefully be in Friday for the 4runner and spares. My wifes grandmother is making the Canvas top, she is awsome. The only 73 year old gal I know who is taking ultralight flying lessons! She also drives a black PT cruiser with bullethole stickers on the back. Definitely one of a kind. As soon as it's done I will get it mounted up.

[chino63]

hurry up with the pics! that thing is getting better and better everytime i check back here.:mrgreen:

[R/C_rock_rebel]

where did you get that truck body i have ben looking for a cool yota body

[thaclodking]

where did you get that truck body i have ben looking for a cool yota body

It's a bruiser body. If you want one get ready to dig deep into the wallet, as one in halfassed shape will run you about $100. You can find them new also, but be ready to spend about $500-600.

I re-worked the Can-back frame, I will get pics posted tonight.

[R/C_rock_rebel]

It's a bruiser body. If you want one get ready to dig deep into the wallet, as one in halfassed shape will run you about $100. You can find them new also, but be ready to spend about $500-600.

I re-worked the Can-back frame, I will get pics posted tonight.

OMG that is a lot but i have a frend who works at a hobby shop so i might be able to get a good one at a discounted price

[thaclodking]

Good luck on that, the Bruiser has been discontinued for 20 years. The Mountaineer was the last version of this body and it was ended in 1993 I think.

[thaclodking]

OK, pics of the topper frame. Still not done, but let me know what you think.

[R/C_rock_rebel]

that looks realy good man keep up the good work btw are you going to put a canvas cover on the bed frame

[R/C_rock_rebel]

Good luck on that, the Bruiser has been discontinued for 20 years. The Mountaineer was the last version of this body and it was ended in 1993 I think.

i gave my frend a call and he told me he could get me a ok body for 250$

[thaclodking]

The body I used was pretty ragged, I took alot of time and fixed it back up. Total I have in this body is about $100. I could have saved much effort by getting a better body to start with but this truck was built to be driven through hell. I thoght it best to leave the better bodies for guys doing restorations. I have a couple of original three speed trucks and couldn't live with myself if I destroyed a nice body.

[thaclodking]

I just picked up another bruiser body off of ebay for $30, shipped. It will need a ton of work, but just proving that there are better deals to be had if you are willing to do a little work.

[bigred]

Looking good so far, are you ever going to patch the holes in the door?

[thaclodking]

Looking good so far, are you ever going to patch the holes in the door?

Nah, I actually bash it in ways to make them bigger. Looks like I need to try harder.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

The canback is going to be sweet :mrgreen:

Mike

[Wrecker]

This thing is looking awesome. Nice touch with the oval tube on top of the can back frame, not just boring right angle joints.

[thaclodking]

Thanks guys. The frame I made before looked plain as you said so I scrapped it and came up with this. It will still have bars running longitudinally at the corners but the center looks much better now.

Heading to Radio Shack today in seach of some nice LED lights. Hopefully I will get some progress made and post pics tonight.

[Reef]

Looks very Nice.
Thats a sweet truck....

[mt_power]

I can't believe my eyes, that truck looks so good.

[thaclodking]

Just got back from the fabric store. Picked up some black "duck cloth" that looks good and is about as heavy as canvas (they didn't have black canvas). I haven't figured out how to do the cloth portion of the top, but we will see how it goes.

Why do I have the only Radio Shack around that doesn't stock white LED lights?

[blazed]

sweetnes bro!!!!!!!

[bobbo27]

I used http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=LEDS
Good quality, shipped quick too.

[Unimoger]

Why do I have the only Radio Shack around that doesn't stock white LED lights?


PM rbgerrish, he sells the whole LED kit front and rear lights, switch, relay and battery holder for about $11.95. They are great kits, I have 4 of them. :mrgreen:

If you have ?'s on the cann-bac, just PM me, I have a sure fire way to do it.

[thaclodking]

Ben, I could use alot of help on the topper. The grandma is having a few problems and can't get to it for a while. Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I am asking because I just ran my fingertip through the sewing machine. I am no Martha ****wart.

[thaclodking]

Waterproof electronics RULE!!! Had to bring this thread back and show the swamp thing doing its thing.

[thaclodking]

I am running the LRP A.I. waterproof esc, the reciever and all connectors are packed with di-electric grease. It spent almost an hour total submerged with no problems.

[Unimoger]

I friggin' love that truck. Submarine, hell yeah baby!

[1BadJeepBruiser]

:shock: haha that is awesome! I love this truck too, definitely a favorite of mine on RCC. I just got one of those esc myself, I was wondering how waterproof it really was...Looks pretty damn good :lol:

Hows the canback coming?

Mike

[Scooteracing]

Man I love when they are under water. Great looking truck!

[thaclodking]

Hows the canback coming?


Trying to find it. I packed it in a box with a bunch of radios and parts and now it is MIA.

[swamped2a]

are there any vids of this truck?

[thaclodking]

There would be if I could ever figure out how to get video from a camera to the computer. Hopefully someone brings one to the run this Saturday.

[Bam Bam]

That thing looks awesome!!!

[Fordx4]

HAHA gotta love waterproof electronics!!!:mrgreen: ,.....im planning to waterproof the electronics in my new crawler that im building, my goal is to drive it to the bottom of my ten foot deep pool in the backyard:mrgreen:

[andres-tavares]

do you have this esc ???? if i am not mistaken

lrp ai runner reverse

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=421_36_51&products_id=13146

or these

lrp ai runner PLUS reverse


http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=421_36_51&products_id=13145


and wich motor????


sorry for the newbie question

[thaclodking]

Yes I am running the AI reverse. The motor is a 55 turn Integy lathe.

[andres-tavares]

thanks

[speedsport22]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

I love this truck. That color is the shizit.

[thaclodking]

Thanks, it will be crawling at the I-Hobby expo with my other scalers this weekend. Hopefully it will do OK.

[twisted84toyota]

I love the green and cant wait for the FINIAL shots of the build once its complete

[thaclodking]

I did find the topper frame finally. Trying to get it all done for Chicago now.

[swamped2a]

that thing is soo awesome.. i really want a bruiser.. and your cage rocks lol i kinda used it on my little yota.. hope you dont mind..

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/88swampedmj/cagepainted2.jpg