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Dr. Kustom · 02-27-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasJeff

That's some impressive flex for leaf springs! I've been thinking about tearing down my Micro Chevy & going for a more scale rebuild using leafs & tucking the tranny up like yours is, but I was worried I'd lose too much articulation. From that shot of the 'Yota, I shouldn't be too worried.

For 1/24 scale model kits. I like using leafs set up more, because not only it save more space, it also performs better. (IMO) Especially in my case, I'm working on an Aoshima kit, they are even smaller, looks more like 1/28 than 1/24. So the leafs works pretty well.

Update: Servo installed!

It still have full suspension articulation!

Dr. Kustom · 03-03-2011, 03:38 PM

Update: trimmed out the servo even more, so I could make the body sit lower. Got the body and rear shocks mounted.

Front body mount.

Rear shocks.

Dr. Kustom · 03-04-2011, 11:22 PM

Update: Decided to cut out the front bumper and modify the grill.

The Low Rider style grill that came with the kit.

Start to modifying it back to the OEM grill.

Comments are welcome!

talisandayla1234 · 03-05-2011, 12:08 AM

freaken awesome work man.....could you make me one but on a venom creeper chassic

saniel68 · 03-05-2011, 09:20 AM

Excellent job on the grill

. All nicely done.

Dr. Kustom · 03-06-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talisandayla1234

freaken awesome work man.....could you make me one but on a venom creeper chassic

Thanks tailsandayla1234! Sorry, I'm not taking orders.

Quote:

Originally Posted by saniel68

Excellent job on the grill

. All nicely done.

Thanks saniel168!

Update: Got the grill painted, as well as the body.

Primer:

Nato Brown:

The finished paint scheme!

Detailed body; door handles, key holes, window trims, emblems, etc.

Midlife Crisis · 03-06-2011, 07:16 PM

My favorite scaler now! I've owned 4 1st Gens and love them. Too bad the chassis cannot be set up for reversed shackles like Toyotas have.

TexasJeff · 03-06-2011, 07:57 PM

Its really comin' together now- keep it up!

Stormin2u · 03-07-2011, 06:41 AM

Excellent build.

Dr. Kustom · 03-09-2011, 09:44 PM

Thanks guys!

Update: Got the headlights, tail lights painted and mounted.

Tail gate in primer.

The starting of the rear bumper.

BEELZEBOB · 03-10-2011, 07:57 AM

Every thing you do is fantastically creative.

And it gives me like 4 dozen new ideas, every time you post.

Good work, and thank you!

Dr. Kustom · 03-11-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB

Every thing you do is fantastically creative.

And it gives me like 4 dozen new ideas, every time you post.

Good work, and thank you!

Thanks BEELZEBOB!

Update: Rear bumper taken shape.

Midlife Crisis · 03-11-2011, 09:46 PM

The fuel filler door is on the wrong side!

edit: nevermind.....I'm a Dumbass!

Great job Dr. K! Let's see the 1st Gen you're "cloning".

Dr. Kustom · 03-13-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Midlife Crisis

The fuel filler door is on the wrong side!

edit: nevermind.....I'm a Dumbass!

Great job Dr. K! Let's see the 1st Gen you're "cloning".

Haha, thanks man! You mean the 3rd gen?

Update: Front bumper is almost finish. Still need to make a mount for it, so it can attach to the chassis.

1BadJeepBruiser · 03-13-2011, 07:16 PM

Front bumper looks great!

Stampedekid · 03-14-2011, 06:42 PM

Excellent build Dr. K! Got me inspired to turn mine back into a Scaler...again

Love the paint job, we need more macro pictures though, they look incredible with this build!

Midlife Crisis · 03-14-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Haha, thanks man! You mean the 3rd gen?

Depends if it started life life as a 2wd or 4wd. I guess in this case.......3rd gen 2wd to 1st gen 4wd. You got me!!!!

Dr. Kustom · 03-16-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Front bumper looks great!

Thanks Mike!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampedekid

Excellent build Dr. K! Got me inspired to turn mine back into a Scaler...again

Love the paint job, we need more macro pictures though, they look incredible with this build!

Thanks Stamoedekid! Haven't seen you around for a while, how you been?

I'm still using the same old camera that I got as a gift from about 7 years ago. I'm actually looking into getting a SLR camera.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midlife Crisis

Depends if it started life life as a 2wd or 4wd. I guess in this case.......3rd gen 2wd to 1st gen 4wd. You got me!!!!

Lol, I guess you're right. A 1st gen 4WD Hilux.

Update: In the process of building the scale winch and slightly re-design front bumper.

Stormin2u · 03-17-2011, 06:47 AM

It really has a nice stance and a look to it, nice work.

Dr. Kustom · 03-20-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

It really has a nice stance and a look to it, nice work.

Thanks Stormin2u!

Update: Front bumper painted, still need to finish up the winch.

Finally got the tail gate painted and installed.

Today, I took the whole chassis apart and painted everything included the shackles and leaf springs matt black.

Now its time to work on that interior.

With paddles and steering wheel.

And of course, it needs a driver.

03-11-2011, 09:46 PM	#53
Midlife Crisis Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Madison Co.,Ms. Posts: 711	The fuel filler door is on the wrong side! edit: nevermind.....I'm a Dumbass! Great job Dr. K! Let's see the 1st Gen you're "cloning". Last edited by Midlife Crisis; 03-11-2011 at 09:48 PM.

03-03-2011, 03:38 PM	#42
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Update: trimmed out the servo even more, so I could make the body sit lower. Got the body and rear shocks mounted. Front body mount. Rear shocks.

03-04-2011, 11:22 PM	#43
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Update: Decided to cut out the front bumper and modify the grill. The Low Rider style grill that came with the kit. Start to modifying it back to the OEM grill. Comments are welcome!

03-05-2011, 12:08 AM	#44
talisandayla1234 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lithgow,nsw,austalia Posts: 45	freaken awesome work man.....could you make me one but on a venom creeper chassic

03-05-2011, 09:20 AM	#45
saniel68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 388	Excellent job on the grill . All nicely done.

03-06-2011, 07:16 PM	#47
Midlife Crisis Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Madison Co.,Ms. Posts: 711	My favorite scaler now! I've owned 4 1st Gens and love them. Too bad the chassis cannot be set up for reversed shackles like Toyotas have.

03-06-2011, 07:57 PM	#48
TexasJeff Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TX Coast Posts: 196	Its really comin' together now- keep it up!

03-07-2011, 06:41 AM	#49
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Excellent build.

03-09-2011, 09:44 PM	#50
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Thanks guys! Update: Got the headlights, tail lights painted and mounted. Tail gate in primer. The starting of the rear bumper.

03-10-2011, 07:57 AM	#51
BEELZEBOB I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: By a lake in Thornton Posts: 2,218	Every thing you do is fantastically creative. And it gives me like 4 dozen new ideas, every time you post. Good work, and thank you!

03-13-2011, 07:16 PM	#55
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Front bumper looks great!

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03-14-2011, 06:42 PM	#56
Stampedekid Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 262	Excellent build Dr. K! Got me inspired to turn mine back into a Scaler...again Love the paint job, we need more macro pictures though, they look incredible with this build!

03-17-2011, 06:47 AM	#59
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	It really has a nice stance and a look to it, nice work.

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