04-04-2011, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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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... Last edited by Dr. Kustom; 06-01-2011 at 12:26 AM. |
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04-04-2011, 07:42 PM | #2 |
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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 |
04-06-2011, 06:45 PM | #3 | |
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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. Last edited by Dr. Kustom; 06-01-2011 at 12:32 AM. | |
04-07-2011, 12:14 AM | #4 |
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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".
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04-09-2011, 02:24 AM | #5 | |
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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. Last edited by Dr. Kustom; 06-01-2011 at 12:36 AM. | |
04-15-2011, 11:43 PM | #6 |
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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. Last edited by Dr. Kustom; 06-01-2011 at 12:41 AM. |
04-16-2011, 08:14 AM | #7 |
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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. |
04-16-2011, 09:52 AM | #8 |
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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 |
05-12-2011, 07:47 PM | #9 |
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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. |
05-13-2011, 03:42 PM | #10 |
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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. |
05-21-2011, 09:23 PM | #11 |
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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. |
05-21-2011, 09:37 PM | #12 |
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05-22-2011, 03:16 PM | #13 |
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| Here's a couple flex shots and a short video testing the steering and suspension. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwvggM7opqE |
05-23-2011, 10:01 PM | #14 |
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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. Last edited by Dr. Kustom; 05-23-2011 at 10:54 PM. |
05-23-2011, 10:19 PM | #15 |
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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.
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05-25-2011, 10:59 AM | #16 |
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Awesome build. I think I have seen that Tundra R/C, but I thought it was 1/24 scale? Either way, loving the progress.
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05-25-2011, 03:09 PM | #17 | ||
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Update: New wheels with mock up pics! Almost line up with the new fender. | ||
05-25-2011, 04:43 PM | #18 |
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Killer man! Those wheels and tires look great!
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05-26-2011, 11:03 AM | #19 |
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06-01-2011, 12:14 AM | #20 |
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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. Last edited by Dr. Kustom; 06-01-2011 at 12:48 AM. |
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