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Old 11-18-2018, 05:16 PM   #1
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Hi everybody! I just pick up a Deadbolt today at the store. This beautiful car is waiting for the Toyota LC70 killerbody anyway ordered.

The idea is to build the my father's truck.

I have to say, I'm 38 years old and this is my very first RC car, so it is a challenge for me. I don't even know how to choose the right battery!! I appreciate your help while I move forward with this project!

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Old 11-20-2018, 07:24 PM   #2
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Wait for it...

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Old 11-25-2018, 02:14 PM   #3
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Well, finally I got the body! I have done the initial work with sand paper and put the primer on. The kit is amazing! Tomorrow color paint will arrive to continue!

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Awesome can't wait to see the finished product. Man I like that body! The LC70 is out of stock on Hobby Town. :-(
Here was where I bought mine, better price!

https://recreationhobbiescenter.com/...-hard-body-kit

Hi! This is my progress today (I know I'm slow, but this is my first RC car ever!). I'm not understanding how the lights needs to b connected, so I guess I have to watch some YouTube videos today.

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Old 12-01-2018, 01:10 PM   #4
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Boomracing 1.55 tires are great for your rig!

https://www.boomracingrc.com/index.p...t=1.55%20Tires

These are the closest rims I could find and these are not budget oriented, but are a great combo for the 1.55 tires.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-b...SABEgITRPD_BwE

I'm not sure what kind of led controller you got but usually there's a receiver plug to go in the receiver(don't plug it in backwards) and plug the led plugs to the controller then put the LEDs to your body. Imo it's a butt for me to use led on bodies since I have to plug them in everytime when I want to run my rig.

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Old 12-05-2018, 01:46 PM   #5
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Hello People!!! I am very excited about how the things are going with my project. Yesterday I finally received the paint which I ordered with the color code from the original Toyota. So i was ready to paint and I started.


First I paint the interior of the engine area, the front, the bomper and the lateral parts with matt black (Tamiya TS-6). Remember, I am a newbie, so I think that i have over spend a lot of money in paint supplies, next time i will go straight to Tamiya paint because that paint is amasing, the finish and the short time to dry is perfect.


Once that the interior was painted I prepared the body for the first coat of the final color Paint (Dupli-Color BTY1619 Magnetic Gray Metallic Exact-Match). I wait for a couple of hours and then the 2nd coat.


I received yesterday the interior kit and the instalation mount from Killerbody, but i realized that I needed to order the holders for the led lights, it sucks because is going to arrive until next monday.


I am very happy with my progress, nothing bad for a newbie, remember this is my first RC car ever!!! if you have any suggestion and comments you are more than welcome! here the photos:

I am almost finish woth paint work, and started the interior

Here we have more photos of about my progress. I need to have more time for this. I will travel to see my father next week. I hope i can finish it.

I expect to spend long time tomorrow trying to getting ready this truck.

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Old 12-05-2018, 05:30 PM   #6
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Working windows..now that's cool!
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Old 12-05-2018, 06:23 PM   #7
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Boomracing 1.55 tires are great for your rig!

https://www.boomracingrc.com/index.p...t=1.55%20Tires

These are the closest rims I could find and these are not budget oriented, but are a great combo for the 1.55 tires.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-b...SABEgITRPD_BwE

I'm not sure what kind of led controller you got but usually there's a receiver plug to go in the receiver(don't plug it in backwards) and plug the led plugs to the controller then put the LEDs to your body. Imo it's a butt for me to use led on bodies since I have to plug them in everytime when I want to run my rig.

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Hey my friend, those wheels are really nice... but there is something that i dont like... $$$$$$$$$$$$

I'm so happy! Tonight I could put the entire body with the chassis. I can see that the rear axis need to go back, and probably the rear shocks need some adjustment in the position. I have no clue how to do it, but I'll do it.
The blue fuel tank is one more detail to make my father smile. He used to carry always one of those barrels.

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Old 12-23-2018, 12:42 PM   #8
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My father was so happy with this, even though a lot of work is still needed. I really enjoyed this hobby, for sure more modifications to this LC70 are comming and other cars!

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Old 01-14-2019, 03:59 PM   #9
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I'm also glad that he got to see it.
Great job for the fist time!!!
I was worried you said toyota factory paint I thought it would melt the plastic. Thankfully it was fine.

Great work and I cant wait to see whats next!
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I'm also glad that he got to see it.
Great job for the fist time!!!
I was worried you said toyota factory paint I thought it would melt the plastic. Thankfully it was fine.

Great work and I cant wait to see whats next!
Well, I am going back to home now and the baby LC70 is coming with me. Next thing will be cantilever shocks and transfer case

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Old 01-15-2019, 04:17 PM   #11
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Yes, great first crawler build, love the Toyota LC70 and your choice of paint color!
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Wow that's awesome looking. The body is so detailed and realistic. Great job.
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