- Project: Tundra -

[Dr. Kustom]

As much as I enjoy my LMC, but it's time that I decided to build something that will go faster than 3km/h. So, recently I found this 1/24 scale Toyota Tundra R/C, actually I've seen it for a while now. Ordered one last week and it finally came in the mail today.

The body seems pretty decent.





Here's what I planning to use on this build, a 1/36 Micro-T. Pretty much stock at the moment, other than the 7.4V 180mAh 2-cell Li-Po battery.



Unfortunately, this is not what I was expected...the body is way too narrow...





To be continued...

[StreetKill831]

Were you planning on doing an IFS front and Solid axle in the rear like the 1:1? I sure hope so I was going to try that for my 4runner but couldn't find anything that came close to the right width.

I'll be watching this one

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by StreetKill831

Were you planning on doing an IFS front and Solid axle in the rear like the 1:1? I sure hope so I was going to try that for my 4runner but couldn't find anything that came close to the right width.

I'll be watching this one

I was planning to do that. But then I decided I will keep the stock Micro-T rear end, I really like how smooth the suspension is.


Update: Got some new parts in and in the progress of widening and extending the body.

- Micro-T chassis set.
- F/R threaded axle set.
- Atomic F/R A.W. rims.


Starting of the body work.



This is how narrow it is compare to my Hilux.



Got some work done.













Threaded axles installed.



New wheels.

[orangeplug]

Do you have any clue on how long and wide the body was before you started choping it up? Great start by the way,very interested of what you have planed for the extended "sections".

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by orangeplug

Do you have any clue on how long and wide the body was before you started choping it up? Great start by the way,very interested of what you have planed for the extended "sections".

The width of the body was about 65mm before, now its 73mm wide. It's almost 10mm wider, yet still can't get those axles to hide under the body. As for the length, I will still need to extend the bed.



Update: Got some bearings in the mail today!



Also got some more work done on the front end. Laid down more styrene sheets.





Then added some putty.











Still need to get to work on the left side and fix that dent on the hood.







Also started to work on the headlight. Made the right side headlight, it will looks more scale compare to the other one.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Extended the rear wheel wells.





Did some more sand on the front end.





Applied more putty and fixed the dented hood.





Primed it and more sanding.

[TexasJeff]

You're doing some nice surgery there, Doc.

My concern will be the speed of the Micro T & an impact w/ a wall or something. That body might grenade pretty spectacularly.

[mycrors7]

as usual, very nice
though, you gotta remember one thing

the micro-t series is a stadium truck.
the front arms are angled toward the rear
as the front compresses, the front wheels move back, which in term shorten the wheelbase

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Sold the Micro-T a while ago, and recently purchased a NIB Micro High Roller. So far got full ball bearings set, threaded axles, both from Losi. Then an unknown rear gear box.







I really don't like AM since I tried out 2.4GHz, so the stock ESC and servo have to go, upgraded to Losi Micro Rock Crawler DSM 2.4GHz ESC with 3 wires servo. I also switch back to the stock rear gear box, IMO it's smoother.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Took some Atomic Mini-Z AWD rims and Atomic Micro-T rims, combine them to make my own rims.



Cut the wheel hub off the Micro-T rims and weld it to the Mini-Z rims.



Added a lip to give some aggressive off-set.



A mock up.



3 piece rim.



Add some style to the rim.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Vertical front suspension set up on Micro High Roller!





















Modified front skid plate to sit level with the chassis.



Upgraded to Atomic BB2 motor.

[mycrors7]

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by mycrors7

Here's a couple flex shots and a short video testing the steering and suspension.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwvggM7opqE

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: I'll let the pics speak for itself.





















Front bumper is to show how narrow the body originally was.





That left front fender is not finish yet, still need some more styrene. Here's a mock up on the chassis.

[BerticusPryme]

Dr.Kustom your skills never cease to amaze me. This thing is going to look killer when you get it done. great job man great job.

[Crawl Wonder]

Awesome build. I think I have seen that Tundra R/C, but I thought it was 1/24 scale? Either way, loving the progress.

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by BerticusPryme

Dr.Kustom your skills never cease to amaze me. This thing is going to look killer when you get it done. great job man great job.

Thanks BerticusPryme!

Originally Posted by Crawl Wonder

Awesome build. I think I have seen that Tundra R/C, but I thought it was 1/24 scale? Either way, loving the progress.

Thanks Crawl Wonder! That Tundra R/C was listed to be 1/24, but the body was more like 1/30. Just like the Losi Micro High Roller, the body is 1/36 but the chassis looks more like 1/24.


Update: New wheels with mock up pics!



Almost line up with the new fender.

[Crawl Wonder]

Killer man! Those wheels and tires look great!

[Dr. Kustom]

Originally Posted by Crawl Wonder

Killer man! Those wheels and tires look great!

Thanks!

Update: More styrene and putty.





After a coat of primer.









Here you can see many layers of styrene sheet were used to create the new fender. Still need to fill up the gaps on the bottom.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Improved the front suspension a bit.

From lexan...



To styrene.







More body work...







Edit: Also, all removed pics from earlier posts have been fixed.