FJ45 Cab Cut From FJ40 Body - What Should I Do?

[Tralfaz Blecht]

I'd like to build a Toyota FJ45 on an SCX10II chassis. I have a hard body RC4WD FJ40 GelandeII on leaf springs that I really like but I'd like to have one that is more of a standard crawler and less fragile.

I really like to make a lexan one, but is it possible to cut a lexan body in two and re-attach the parts with some kind of adhesive? I've seen the glue thread for repairs and such, but has anyone successfully hacked up a lexan body like this? If so, what do you advise?

Any other suggestions would be much appreciated also.

[Zukiiholic]

I've heard drywall mesh and E6000 or shoeGoo.

[lonleycreeper]

Originally Posted by Zukiiholic

I've heard drywall mesh and E6000 or shoeGoo.

This does work, I can confirm. Also scrap's of lexan to tie everything together. That and paint on the outside.

[Tralfaz Blecht]

Originally Posted by lonleycreeper

This does work, I can confirm. Also scrap's of lexan to tie everything together. That and paint on the outside.

Thanks guys. Sounds good. I was planning to paint the outside for sure.

So... If I do use this method with a strip of scrap lexan as a backing behind the seams, is there anything I can use to smooth out or fill the seams?