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TexasSP · 09-06-2009, 06:26 PM

The stronger magnets hold on without sliding, ou really have to push on them to get the top to move. The tanks take on terrain similar in ways to what these trucks do and the lid stays on well. I picked mine up from www.mcmaster.com and they have a variety of shapes, sizes, and thicknesses.

I have a question, what do you guys use for filler on styrene bodies? I have heard it called bondo but a link would be cool. Thanks.

pardonmyn00b · 09-06-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pantablo

Exactly. And you never know what you're capable of until you try. It looks like a great start. Fenders and tailgate look good. When its done you'll have a unique and rare thing-a 'scratch built' body (as they say). You'll have something special that you helped create. Its a pretty awesome feeling of accomplishment.

Good for you for trying it. Keep at it. The sanding is the worst...it seems endless.

Thank you. I second that sanding part. A dremel and an electric sander helped me out a lot. Being too aggressive with them will start to melt the styrene and make it bubble. Don't ask me how I know.

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

The stronger magnets hold on without sliding, ou really have to push on them to get the top to move. The tanks take on terrain similar in ways to what these trucks do and the lid stays on well. I picked mine up from www.mcmaster.com and they have a variety of shapes, sizes, and thicknesses.

I have a question, what do you guys use for filler on styrene bodies? I have heard it called bondo but a link would be cool. Thanks.

Awesome, thanks. That may be my best choice.

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Originally Posted by dirtymike

yeh what do you use for filler?

and for the top, magnets would work well wouldn't they? and you could hide them

I use(and a lot of others) Bondo brand "glazing & spot putty". You can pick it up anywhere, even Walmart has it. It comes in a tube. It works best on thin fills and scratches. Tends to crack if its too thick. Use styrene to fill big holes and sand it smooth.

Update: All 4 fenders are shaped

pardonmyn00b · 09-07-2009, 12:52 PM

Took a break from sanding and mounted the wheels to some spare mud thrashers. I think these tires will look even better if I dropped the body some more. That way you don't see the frame. Good idea?

nascarkeith · 09-08-2009, 10:35 AM

Dropping the body would look a little better. If you can't drop it some Proline Rocksliders would help hide the frame.

I'm still trying to decide if I want to tacke a custom body. So far yours is looking great!

pardonmyn00b · 09-08-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarkeith

Dropping the body would look a little better. If you can't drop it some Proline Rocksliders would help hide the frame.

I'm still trying to decide if I want to tacke a custom body. So far yours is looking great!

Thanks. You should try a custom body for sure. I'm going to build my own rock sliders.

It's officially mounted.

I dropped the body one hole more on the posts. I'm happy with where it is and since I utilized the stock posts I can change it for whatever tires I use. 99% sure it will be mud thrashers.

I drove it for a minute in the yard, but forgot to take pics. Here are some posers.

TexasSP · 09-09-2009, 09:15 AM

Body height looks great. Are you planning on wheel wells?

Unimoger · 09-09-2009, 09:42 AM

damn nice work so far man, impressive start

pardonmyn00b · 09-09-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

Body height looks great. Are you planning on wheel wells?

I will do something inside, but not sure how elaborate I'll get.

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Originally Posted by Unimoger

damn nice work so far man, impressive start

Thank you

:-D

STANG KILLA SS · 09-09-2009, 09:31 PM

detailed how to on how you did the fenders?

pardonmyn00b · 09-09-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

detailed how to on how you did the fenders?

I thought I took some pictures of the entire process, but...

I printed out some images of 1:1 fenders and scaled them up.

You can see the front fender pattern at the bottom

Then I just traced the outline to some styrene and stacked up 3 pieces of .060 styrene

I let the glued joints dry over night. Then I took to it with a dremel sanding wheel and an electric palm sander. Finished up with a sanding block and fine paper.

pantablo · 09-09-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

that looks VERY good!

poorboyrc77 · 09-10-2009, 06:39 AM

Great work man. I've always loved the Hilux body. I gotta get one.

nascarkeith · 09-10-2009, 10:10 AM

The new body height looks good. Mirrors are a nice touch. Looks great so far. I am still trying to decide on a body and what to build. Thanks for the encouragement.

pardonmyn00b · 09-11-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pantablo

that looks VERY good!

Thank you VERY much!

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Originally Posted by poorboyrc77

Great work man. I've always loved the Hilux body. I gotta get one.

Thank you. Get one!

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Originally Posted by nascarkeith

The new body height looks good. Mirrors are a nice touch. Looks great so far. I am still trying to decide on a body and what to build. Thanks for the encouragement.

Thanks. No problem.

2 coats of primer. Color this weekend

66sprint6 · 09-11-2009, 11:53 AM

Lookin amazing! I cant believe how much info and talent is floating around on this site! Keep us updated!
Matt

pardonmyn00b · 09-12-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 66sprint6

Lookin amazing! I cant believe how much info and talent is floating around on this site! Keep us updated!
Matt

Thank you. I've learned a lot here and I hope to be a valuable contributor some day.

nascarkeith · 09-12-2009, 01:21 PM

Looks great!

You don't see many yotas that color. If you don't mind me asking what paint/color is that? If settled on building a FJ40 and the 1:1 I'm basing it off of is silver and black. What have you got planned for the top on the back?

pardonmyn00b · 09-12-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarkeith

Looks great!

You don't see many yotas that color. If you don't mind me asking what paint/color is that? If settled on building a FJ40 and the 1:1 I'm basing it off of is silver and black. What have you got planned for the top on the back?

Thanks. It's Dupli color gun metal lacquer. Lots of flake in it. It's almost like spraying glitter lol. A couple coats of clear should make it look real nice. I'm probably going to paint the topper black.

pantablo · 09-12-2009, 03:53 PM

that looks great! you made quick work of it too.

nascarkeith-
thats the exact gunmetal I used on the Montero, also with silver from duplicolor:

PEE WEE · 09-12-2009, 05:02 PM

Be waiting to see the finish of your build.

09-06-2009, 06:26 PM	#21
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	The stronger magnets hold on without sliding, ou really have to push on them to get the top to move. The tanks take on terrain similar in ways to what these trucks do and the lid stays on well. I picked mine up from www.mcmaster.com and they have a variety of shapes, sizes, and thicknesses. I have a question, what do you guys use for filler on styrene bodies? I have heard it called bondo but a link would be cool. Thanks. Last edited by TexasSP; 09-06-2009 at 06:29 PM.

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09-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#23
pardonmyn00b I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Unnecessary Surgery Land Posts: 3,406	Took a break from sanding and mounted the wheels to some spare mud thrashers. I think these tires will look even better if I dropped the body some more. That way you don't see the frame. Good idea?

09-08-2009, 10:35 AM	#24
nascarkeith Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 855	Dropping the body would look a little better. If you can't drop it some Proline Rocksliders would help hide the frame. I'm still trying to decide if I want to tacke a custom body. So far yours is looking great!

09-09-2009, 09:15 AM	#26
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	Body height looks great. Are you planning on wheel wells?

09-09-2009, 09:42 AM	#27
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	damn nice work so far man, impressive start

09-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#29
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	detailed how to on how you did the fenders?

09-10-2009, 06:39 AM	#32
poorboyrc77 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: talladega AL. Posts: 787	Great work man. I've always loved the Hilux body. I gotta get one.

09-10-2009, 10:10 AM	#33
nascarkeith Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 855	The new body height looks good. Mirrors are a nice touch. Looks great so far. I am still trying to decide on a body and what to build. Thanks for the encouragement.

09-11-2009, 11:53 AM	#35
66sprint6 RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 1,537	Lookin amazing! I cant believe how much info and talent is floating around on this site! Keep us updated! Matt

09-12-2009, 01:21 PM	#37
nascarkeith Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 855	Looks great! You don't see many yotas that color. If you don't mind me asking what paint/color is that? If settled on building a FJ40 and the 1:1 I'm basing it off of is silver and black. What have you got planned for the top on the back?

09-12-2009, 03:53 PM	#39
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	that looks great! you made quick work of it too. nascarkeith- thats the exact gunmetal I used on the Montero, also with silver from duplicolor:

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09-12-2009, 05:02 PM	#40
PEE WEE Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sonoma County Posts: 677	Be waiting to see the finish of your build.

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