Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Took the truck for its first proper test drive with the body properly secured. Really happy with how it drives. Turning circle isnt great, but it's manageable.
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Andyjk's Toyota Landcruiser LC80
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Looking good. Seems to be too jumpy at low speed. Maybe a GRU would serve you well. I think this is a common mod on the CC-01 since it is geared high.
Looking good. Seems to be too jumpy at low speed. Maybe a GRU would serve you well. I think this is a common mod on the CC-01 since it is geared high.
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Thanks mate. I think that's more to do with the motor/esc combo im running. Also, the universal GRUs mean that the motor will then extend into the battery tray space so you need to hack up the chassis a bit. I recall seeing some in the past that raise the motor up a bit so that it sits over the battery but if I install an interior, this may be an issue.
I may eventually just get a quicrun fusion set up (provided it's not too long). I've got one in my MST CMX and it's seriously impressive
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
I believe it only has option for 16t or 20t. Do you think 20t would be better?
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
So it's been a while since ive made any updates. I've spent a long time mocking up and Welding a new front bumper as the stock one continually gets caught up on things. It's the first time I've welded so be kind haha. Anyway, it's added quite a bit of weight to the front (that I'm happy with) as the truck now climbs so much better.
Ive also other some primer done and am waiting on a new air compressor to arrive before I can law down some paint
Ive also other some primer done and am waiting on a new air compressor to arrive before I can law down some paint
89Industries
Rock Crawler
Nice. Welding is all about practice, but it looks ok to me in the pictures.
What kind of welding? Mig, Tig?
Also, I'm curious how you are cutting your metal sheet to the needed shapes? I don't have a lot of room for more large tools like a bandsaw (or really what to spend the money) which would be ideal, so I've been using a jigsaw. Previously used angle grinder and Dremel cutoff wheels, but always looking for other people's ideas.
What kind of welding? Mig, Tig?
Also, I'm curious how you are cutting your metal sheet to the needed shapes? I don't have a lot of room for more large tools like a bandsaw (or really what to spend the money) which would be ideal, so I've been using a jigsaw. Previously used angle grinder and Dremel cutoff wheels, but always looking for other people's ideas.
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
I'm using a Mig welder without gas. All the welds are hidden on the inside, so I wasn't overly fussed with making them look perfect.
As for cutting, just using angle grinder and Dremel as you said - just doing it really slowly to try and get it as straight as possible.
89Industries
Rock Crawler
I'm using Mig with gas. I'd think getting the weld bead down into the inside corners on such small stuff could be difficult.
I've resigned myself to sanding and grinding my weld beads to look good. If you get good penetration it will still be plenty strong.
Here's my jigsaw fixture and saw. It's a 6 amp variable speed Skil. Around $50 plus some proper metal cutting blades. Need the high amp rating (thus HP) so you can slow it down and not have it bind to a halt. Fixture clamps the steel sheet so the saw doesn't just flex it up and down. Bandsaw sure would be nice though.
I mark my cut lines with a fine point Sharpie and the blade is almost the exact width as the line. So as long as go slow and pay attention I found it much easier to cut a straight line than I did with the cutoff wheels. I had created a fence to guide the saw but had more issues going straight that way. Probably could have taken more time and thought to make it better but this was all from stuff I had laying around.
I've resigned myself to sanding and grinding my weld beads to look good. If you get good penetration it will still be plenty strong.
Here's my jigsaw fixture and saw. It's a 6 amp variable speed Skil. Around $50 plus some proper metal cutting blades. Need the high amp rating (thus HP) so you can slow it down and not have it bind to a halt. Fixture clamps the steel sheet so the saw doesn't just flex it up and down. Bandsaw sure would be nice though.
I mark my cut lines with a fine point Sharpie and the blade is almost the exact width as the line. So as long as go slow and pay attention I found it much easier to cut a straight line than I did with the cutoff wheels. I had created a fence to guide the saw but had more issues going straight that way. Probably could have taken more time and thought to make it better but this was all from stuff I had laying around.
89Industries
Rock Crawler
Also if your weld fails while out driving, nobody gets hurt. So no worry if you grind a little too much. Can always weld it back up when you get home.
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Nice jig you've made! I cant see mine failing unless I hit something really hard, in which case I think the plastic section of the chassis its attached to would probably fail first
89Industries
Rock Crawler
Yeah, as others have pointed out, attaching metal bumpers and sliders to plastic swabs silly, but I like the look and function and then the plastic can act as a fail point that's easier to replace (usually).
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Got around to laying some layers of paint down. Had a go at airbrushing and am relatively happy so far. I've not done a lot of airbrushing before so wanted to challenge myself and learn a new skill
I used some Ammo paints and a new air compressor I bought - a Fengda FD-186 - it's super silent and seems to perform quite well
Made a temporary spray booth:
Some of the smaller sections have come out nice and uniform:
However some larger areas are a bit streaky and ill need to go over them again:
Overall, very happy with the colour, ill be adding some gunmetal grey around the bumpers, wheel arches etc
I used some Ammo paints and a new air compressor I bought - a Fengda FD-186 - it's super silent and seems to perform quite well
Made a temporary spray booth:
Some of the smaller sections have come out nice and uniform:
However some larger areas are a bit streaky and ill need to go over them again:
Overall, very happy with the colour, ill be adding some gunmetal grey around the bumpers, wheel arches etc
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Cheers mate! It's "Rosso metallizzato" - metallic red. The lighting makes it look a little orange.
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Got another layer down and it looks much better. Super keen to see it all done with clear coat
Did some clear on a test piece and it looks amazing
Did some clear on a test piece and it looks amazing
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Masking is the worst thing...
But so worth it. Really happy with how this looks
But so worth it. Really happy with how this looks
HDMM
RCC Addict
Looking Good! 
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Next step was some detailing in the paint. I found this chrome effect pigment that you dry brush on over some black primer. Relatively happy with it - I'll need to go over it all and tidy it up. Can't wait to gwt some clear coat down
