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Dr. Kustom · 05-02-2011, 04:33 PM

Really thanks for all the comments guy, they are really what keeps me going!

Update: Took it to Central Park yesterday!

The aftermath. Some minor paint chips and very dirty.

ChiefWigman · 05-02-2011, 04:45 PM

you could add some "po'boy" paint repair over those chips to make it look more authentic

spoo76 · 05-02-2011, 04:53 PM

Hah, i didn't even notice your location till you said that.
never would have expected scalers in central park

vipxj · 05-03-2011, 11:59 AM

Awsome,best micro by far.

Dr. Kustom · 05-10-2011, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the comments guys!

Update: Since I got the front end cut up earlier, so I need something to cover up the gap. Modified a radiator from the LC80 and will mount it right under the grill.

Shout out to little crawler from Scale4x4 for the hard top.

offacup · 05-10-2011, 11:20 PM

Good iSh Dr. K, keep the projects coming!!!

I'm a "NOOB" when it comes to crawling/scaling but, Imma Toyota guy all the way!!! And this build is f****n AWESOME!!!

After going through this thread, I'm convinced to get a Micro and "try" a build like this... probably not as detailed though (don't have the "skillz")

braceysdad · 05-15-2011, 07:02 PM

and then...

Dr. Kustom · 06-02-2011, 11:48 PM

Update: Started to modify the camper top.

offthebeatenpath2010 · 06-03-2011, 01:03 AM

this is better looking than some yota shelf modals. great job.

Dr. Kustom · 06-05-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offthebeatenpath2010

this is better looking than some yota shelf modals. great job.

Thanks man!

Update: Camper top starting to take shape.

ChiefWigman · 06-05-2011, 01:41 AM

Your Yota still continues to impress me again to no ends!

Just gotta wait for that paint chip on that fender to grow bit bigger then ill probably see you adding "bondo" work to make it more realistic

keep up the good work as always!

yusk8ing · 06-06-2011, 12:59 PM

hey. sorry if this was covered already. ive read through the whole thread twice now. but waht did u use to make the bumpers and rock sliders? btw. your rig is looking GREAT!

Midlife Crisis · 06-06-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yusk8ing

hey. sorry if this was covered already. ive read through the whole thread twice now. but waht did u use to make the bumpers and rock sliders? btw. your rig is looking GREAT!

Looks like 1/8" styrene to me. He said it somewhere in the part of the thread he was building bumpers and sliders.

Dr. K, looks damn good! Shiny and new wouldn't do this project justice, 1st Gen (4x) needs to look used.

Crawl Wonder · 06-06-2011, 02:53 PM

Damn that thing is lookin good. I have to say, looking at a lot of the builds on here inspires me. I can't wait until I am done with my rig to post up as well.

Dr. Kustom · 06-07-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefWigman

Your Yota still continues to impress me again to no ends!

Just gotta wait for that paint chip on that fender to grow bit bigger then ill probably see you adding "bondo" work to make it more realistic

keep up the good work as always!

Thanks ChiefWigman! Either I will do some paint touch ups, or just let it "rust".

Quote:

Originally Posted by yusk8ing

hey. sorry if this was covered already. ive read through the whole thread twice now. but waht did u use to make the bumpers and rock sliders? btw. your rig is looking GREAT!

Thanks yusk8ing! The bumpers and rock sliders are made out of thin styrene tube with metal rod inside.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midlife Crisis

Looks like 1/8" styrene to me. He said it somewhere in the part of the thread he was building bumpers and sliders.

Dr. K, looks damn good! Shiny and new wouldn't do this project justice, 1st Gen (4x) needs to look used.

I'm not exactly sure what size they are, the width is about 1.588mm wide.

Thanks Midlife Crisis! It's not that shiny, give it some times and those trail marks will shows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawl Wonder

Damn that thing is lookin good. I have to say, looking at a lot of the builds on here inspires me. I can't wait until I am done with my rig to post up as well.

Thanks Crawl Wonder! Tons of inspirations on here, post up some pics of your rig and let see what you got!

Update: More details added, Warn winch, F/R tow hooks, radiator, canopy top mounted.

Dirty windshield.

Outdoor run, no video at the moment, sorry.

ChiefWigman · 06-08-2011, 12:30 AM

Waterproofed Yota? thats freakin' sweet

Dr. Kustom · 06-12-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefWigman

Waterproofed Yota? thats freakin' sweet

Nope, didn't waterproof it.

Update: JR Sport Hi-Speed sub micro servo!

Pic below shows the stock JR servo on left and modified LMC servo.

Had to take almost the whole truck apart just to swap a servo.

With the new servo installed, much smaller!

Still got the massive flex for its scale.

Also did some weathering on the steering link.

Dr. Kustom · 06-13-2011, 11:52 PM

Update: Took it to Central Park again, will post up the video of it tomorrow, unfortunately the camera battery die out, so I didn't get that much footage of it crawling.

ChiefWigman · 06-14-2011, 12:33 AM

Don't worry, we all remember to charge our batteries for our RC's but forget to charge our cameras n phones and whatnot.

Madjones · 06-14-2011, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Update: Took it to Central Park again, will post up the video of it tomorrow, unfortunately the camera battery die out, so I didn't get that much footage of it crawling.

Love your yoda! Looks so realistic keep up the great work!

06-03-2011, 01:03 AM	#89
offthebeatenpath2010 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: union grove Posts: 67	epic job dude this is better looking than some yota shelf modals. great job.

05-02-2011, 04:33 PM	#81
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Really thanks for all the comments guy, they are really what keeps me going! Update: Took it to Central Park yesterday! The aftermath. Some minor paint chips and very dirty.

05-02-2011, 04:45 PM	#82
ChiefWigman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KC Posts: 93	you could add some "po'boy" paint repair over those chips to make it look more authentic

05-02-2011, 04:53 PM	#83
spoo76 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 3,349	Hah, i didn't even notice your location till you said that. never would have expected scalers in central park

05-03-2011, 11:59 AM	#84
vipxj RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tauranga north island new zealand Posts: 1,786	Awsome,best micro by far.

05-10-2011, 09:33 PM	#85
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Thanks for the comments guys! Update: Since I got the front end cut up earlier, so I need something to cover up the gap. Modified a radiator from the LC80 and will mount it right under the grill. Shout out to little crawler from Scale4x4 for the hard top.

05-10-2011, 11:20 PM	#86
offacup Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: On the Rock in the Middle of the Sea Posts: 92	Good iSh Dr. K, keep the projects coming!!! I'm a "NOOB" when it comes to crawling/scaling but, Imma Toyota guy all the way!!! And this build is f****n AWESOME!!! After going through this thread, I'm convinced to get a Micro and "try" a build like this... probably not as detailed though (don't have the "skillz")

05-15-2011, 07:02 PM	#87
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	and then...

06-02-2011, 11:48 PM	#88
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Update: Started to modify the camper top.

06-05-2011, 01:41 AM	#91
ChiefWigman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KC Posts: 93	Your Yota still continues to impress me again to no ends! Just gotta wait for that paint chip on that fender to grow bit bigger then ill probably see you adding "bondo" work to make it more realistic keep up the good work as always!

06-06-2011, 12:59 PM	#92
yusk8ing Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: arleta Posts: 5	hey. sorry if this was covered already. ive read through the whole thread twice now. but waht did u use to make the bumpers and rock sliders? btw. your rig is looking GREAT!

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06-06-2011, 02:53 PM	#94
Crawl Wonder Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2011 Location: OC Posts: 214	Damn that thing is lookin good. I have to say, looking at a lot of the builds on here inspires me. I can't wait until I am done with my rig to post up as well.

06-08-2011, 12:30 AM	#96
ChiefWigman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KC Posts: 93	Waterproofed Yota? thats freakin' sweet

06-13-2011, 11:52 PM	#98
Dr. Kustom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 168	Update: Took it to Central Park again, will post up the video of it tomorrow, unfortunately the camera battery die out, so I didn't get that much footage of it crawling.

06-14-2011, 12:33 AM	#99
ChiefWigman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KC Posts: 93	Don't worry, we all remember to charge our batteries for our RC's but forget to charge our cameras n phones and whatnot.

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