- Project Land Cruiser 80 -

[Dr. Kustom]

Some of you might know that my laptop have been down for a week or so, in the main time, I got myself another LMC, their price have been dropped from $150 - $120 for a RTR kit. During the time I don't have access to the internet. I've spend all my free time on this build. The model kit I'm using is a 1/24 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series made by Tamiya. So far, I've got both axles mounted, but still need some improvement. Now I'll let the pics speak for themself.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA200643.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA200644.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA200645.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210646.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210647.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210648.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210649.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210650.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210651.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210652.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210653.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210654.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210655.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210656.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210657.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA210658.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA230659.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA230660.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA230661.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA230663.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA230665.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA240667.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA240669.jpg

[mycrors4]

you dont know how much i hate you right now, lol
very nice job so far

[xmod noob]

cant you come up with something abit different just wondering thats all

[GearHeadV8]

cant you come up with something abit different just wondering thats all

what ya mean?

[xmod noob]

what ya mean?

i mean he`s done one already like that and ive used the same sort of body on my crawler

edit

i would like to see dr k build one of these
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272119

[winner]

i mean he`s done one already like that and ive used the same sort of body on my crawler

edit

i would like to see dr k build one of these
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272119

meh, i've never seen the point in monster trucks, but if you do look this chassis is more advanced then his toyota hilux

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks for the comments guys. Xmod noob, I remember seeing that F-150 M/T on Scale4x4, and it's incredible. Just that I wouldn't build one for my own, I'm not a fan of M/T. The purpose of this build is to make it better than the Hilux that I've build.

Update: Now the rear end have 4 links suspension set up. Trimmed up the engine bay and installed the servo, still need to mount the upper links on the front axle.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA260679.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA270680.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA280681.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA290683.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA290684.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA290685.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA290686.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA290687.jpg

[2FAST]

any thoughts on color? i think white! (dad used to have a white '97 Land Cruiser, but sadly we were involved in a major crash :( )
Like the progress. Can't wait to see this one!

[4G63punk]

Looks awesome! Have you thought about some fender flares? :)

[Dr. Kustom]

any thoughts on color? i think white! (dad used to have a white '97 Land Cruiser, but sadly we were involved in a major crash :( )
Like the progress. Can't wait to see this one!
Sorry about your dad's LC. The two colors I have in mind so far are white or silver. Would most likely go with the white.

Looks awesome! Have you thought about some fender flares?
Thanks man. Yup, will be working on the wide fender flares soon.


Update: Teaser pic!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/PA290694.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Started to build the engine.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300695.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300696.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300698.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300700.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300701.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300702.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300703.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300704.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300708.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300709.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300713.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300714.jpg

Trimmed up the front bumper.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300715.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA300716.jpg

Detailing the grill.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA310717.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA310718.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA310720.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA310721.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA310728.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PA310729.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Mounted the upper link on the front axle, extended rear drive shaft, lowered the ride height a bit, made a little more clearance on the rear for more suspension travel. Now working on the rear left fender flare.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB020731.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB030733.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB060757.jpg

Trimmed up the rear fenders to clear those 48mm tall Rok Lox.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050744.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050746.jpg

Installing rear bumper. Before they get chopped.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050749.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050751.jpg

After rear bumper got chopped.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050752.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050748.jpg

Started on the wide fender flares.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB050754.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB060759.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB060760.jpg

[Songha]

Speechless, so much detailed work, Amazing.

[Dr. Kustom]

Speechless, so much detailed work, Amazing.
Thanks. :)


Update: All four wide fender flares are attached to the body, but still need some touch ups on them.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB120782.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB120784.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB120785.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB120786.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB120788.jpg

Here's something I'm messing around with the left over putty.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB110781.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the body primed, added running boards, but they are too long, so I have to cut them up to make it shorter, shaved wheel wells, also made a snorkel and a jack.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130798.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130793.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130794.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130795.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130800.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130801.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130797.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB130796.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB150804.jpg

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

Nice job as usual, wicked snorkel and jack, I can't get over those wheels, realy good esp the grill, lots of detail.

[Dr. Kustom]

Nice job as usual, wicked snorkel and jack, I can't get over those wheels, realy good esp the grill, lots of detail.
Thanks man, I'm planning on getting some new shoes for it by xmas, a set of Irok Super Swampers and some smaller rims.


Update: Got the Hi-Lift jack painted, and added rear mud flaps. (Still need to make the front pairs.)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB160810.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB160812.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB160813.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the electric located, and made a new interior floor to hide them. Painted the interior in matt black and finished up the engine bay.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB170810.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB170811.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB180812.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB180814.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB190815.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB190816.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB190817.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB190818.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB190819.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200832.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200833.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200835.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200836.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200837.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200841.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200845.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200847.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB200848.jpg

[texan_idiot25]

I love the little fuel injectors.

[Dr. Kustom]

I love the little fuel injectors.
Thanks tex. ;)

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the hood installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/PB210850.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/PB210852.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/PB210853.jpg

[BlueDragons]

That´s absolute amazing!
I really love your detailed work!

[Dr. Kustom]

That´s absolute amazing!
I really love your detailed work!
Thanks Andreas! :)


Update: Got some new shoes for it!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB240819.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB240814.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB240816.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB240817.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB240818.jpg

[jabari]

Great work. It's coming along very nice!

[Dr. Kustom]

Great work. It's coming along very nice!
Thanks man!

Update: Lay down carpet and installed cloth seats.

The interior floor can be lift for an easy access to the electrics.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB250821.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB250823.jpg

A close up shot of the cleaned wheels.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB250826.jpg

Almost finish interior.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB260839.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB260840.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB260841.jpg

Who can this little guy be? :eyecraz:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB260843.jpg

[greenday]

The stig? I thought thats what that was when I first saw the bits and pieces of it. Amazing work, couldn't look any more detailed and intricate...awesome.

[mycrors4]

thats the ugliest Stig model ive ever seen, lolol

[Dr. Kustom]

The stig? I thought thats what that was when I first saw the bits and pieces of it. Amazing work, couldn't look any more detailed and intricate...awesome.
Yup, its The Stig, or The Stig's putty cousin. :lol:

thats the ugliest Stig model ive ever seen, lolol
Lol! Cause that's The Stig's putty cousin.


Update: Picked up some jerry cans. Gotta need that extra gas, cause you don't want to run out of gas in the middle of the arctic. :lol:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB270851.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB280853.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the jerry can holder mounted to the frame. Using the stock LMC body mounts to mount the jerry can holder, so it's removable. The clips that hold it in place also can be use as tow hooks.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB280854.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB280856.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB280857.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB280858.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the jerry can holder painted. Adding some details on the running board and made up my mind on the paint choice.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB300872.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB300863.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB300865.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB300868.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PB300871.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC010885.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: The hood is clear coated.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC030896.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC030899.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Received the Atomic BB2 in the mail today. Only installed it to make sure it works, haven't got a chance to really test it out yet, but I'm already loving this motor. It gave the truck a little more wheel speed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060927.jpg

The shaft is a little longer compare to the stock motor, so I had to drill a hole on the gear cover to clear the shaft.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060928.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060929.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060931.jpg

Also got the little engine mounted in place.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060933.jpg

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

OMG, Ill post later when I think of a comment worthy of this build..

[Dr. Kustom]

OMG, Ill post later when I think of a comment worthy of this build..
:lol: Thanks XXX.

Update: Got the snorkel finished. Filled in the gaps with putty. The LC80 have 2 coats of paint on it.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120661.jpg

Getting rid of the mold lines.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120663.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120664.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120666.jpg

Some final touch up on the fender flares.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120667.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120668.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120669.jpg

Now for the paint.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120670.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC120671.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the window trims, door handles painted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140675.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140679.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140681.jpg

[pimp32]

looka freaking AWESOME cant wait till i get my little rc crawler.

[[email protected]]

Update: Received the Atomic BB2 in the mail today. Only installed it to make sure it works, haven't got a chance to really test it out yet, but I'm already loving this motor. It gave the truck a little more wheel speed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060927.jpg

The shaft is a little longer compare to the stock motor, so I had to drill a hole on the gear cover to clear the shaft.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060928.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060929.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060931.jpg

Also got the little engine mounted in place.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC060933.jpg

now you just need a little pager motor or something that spins the fan blade that would be really cool

[pimp32]

now you just need a little pager motor or something that spins the fan blade that would be really cool
yea that would be pretty cool to do

[Dr. Kustom]

looka freaking AWESOME cant wait till i get my little rc crawler.
Thanks pimp32.

now you just need a little pager motor or something that spins the fan blade that would be really cool
I've though about that, but there isn't enough room to mount the extra motor, plus the servo saver is in the fan's way.


Update: Applied decals and added some details.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140645.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140643.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140646.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140647.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140648.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140649.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140650.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC140653.jpg
Those decals were so old, some of the fall apart when I apply them.

[Blade.]

Those decals being torn.. Gives it a little more of a.... Used? look:lol:

It's excellent Jason! Keep up the good work man!:bigwink:

[xmodsNSX94]

OMG DR.K !!!!!
this project has changed so much since the start! the progress and difference is just out standing. keep up the good work and as for the stickers i agree with Blade they give it a more realistic look
Michael

[pimp32]

this has been one of the most realistic looking small scale truck

[lolsman117]

cool i like it :nod:

[Dr. Kustom]

Those decals being torn.. Gives it a little more of a.... Used? look:lol:

It's excellent Jason! Keep up the good work man!:bigwink:
Haha, thanks Tom. Those decals aren't that bad since the kit was made over 10 years ago.

OMG DR.K !!!!!
this project has changed so much since the start! the progress and difference is just out standing. keep up the good work and as for the stickers i agree with Blade they give it a more realistic look
Michael
Thanks Michael. ;)

this has been one of the most realistic looking small scale truck
Thanks pimp32.

cool i like it
Thank you.


Update: It's been clear coated!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180671.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180672.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180673.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Detailed tail lights & WIP brush guard.

Got the tail light lense painted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180676.jpg

But I wasn't too happy with the result, so I tinted it a bit.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180677.jpg

Here's a comparison pic of the before and after tinted lense.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180678.jpg

Did a mock up on the truck.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180680.jpg

Still missing something, so I out lined it with some black paint.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180681.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC180682.jpg

Now it's time for the brush guard. I ran out of styrene tube, so I had to use the part tree from the model kit.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190686.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190689.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190690.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190691.jpg

[Kot]

knowing that guard is built from scratch makes me happy. :D if i had as much time as you, id be trying on a few more projects. but alas, wait for another week til i go crazy LOL!

[Blade.]

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooohhhh!!!!!!

Now this is by far becoming a much better and more detailed project than your Hilux!

I think people who dislike this or say that this has been done before are wrong. You are improving your skills, and what better way than to perfect the small things that make it a whole lot more! **** good work Jason!

I'm going to have to do this sooner or later... After I finish the frame dragging static model S10...:lol:

Looking really good man!

[Dr. Kustom]

knowing that guard is built from scratch makes me happy. :D if i had as much time as you, id be trying on a few more projects. but alas, wait for another week til i go crazy LOL!
Lol! I already have a lot of projects going on already, need to finish up some of them before I start a new one. :lol: Sounds like another crazy project by Kevin starting from next weel. :eyecraz:

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooohhhh!!!!!!

Now this is by far becoming a much better and more detailed project than your Hilux!

I think people who dislike this or say that this has been done before are wrong. You are improving your skills, and what better way than to perfect the small things that make it a whole lot more! **** good work Jason!

I'm going to have to do this sooner or later... After I finish the frame dragging static model S10...

Looking really good man!
Thanks Tom! I really appreciate it! :) :)

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Smoothed out the gaps on the brush guard.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190670.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190671.jpg

Drilled out holes and ready to mount the fog lights on the brush guard.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190672.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190673.jpg

Installed front and rear wipers.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC190675.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC200680.jpg

Installed the windows.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC200683.jpg

[Blade.]

Functional lights????

Those gaps on the bar look somewhat like they have been welded... I like!

I can't believe how large those tires are... Good god****! They pretty much fill the entire wheelwell and then some..:lol:

It's really turning out great man!

Wanna send this to me for a present there Jason...:lol:

[Dr. Kustom]

Functional lights????

Those gaps on the bar look somewhat like they have been welded... I like!

I can't believe how large those tires are... Good god****! They pretty much fill the entire wheelwell and then some..:lol:

It's really turning out great man!

Wanna send this to me for a present there Jason...:lol:
Thanks Tom, I'm thinking about functional lights, but this truck is really packed, so we'll see about that later on. Those Irok's are 59mm tall, the tire itself is already taller than more of my Mini-Z's. :lol: By the time I finished with this truck, I would probably sell it, so then I would have an excuse to build another Arctic Trucks next year. :lol:


Update: More details added!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250668.jpg

Painted rear bumper Matt Black.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250662.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250671.jpg

Got them jerry cans mounted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250672.jpg

Rear mud flaps mounted in place, still need to make the front ones.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250674.jpg

Rear license plate.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250675.jpg

Random shot.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250678.jpg

Modifying/mounting the snorkel.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250682.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250683.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250684.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250685.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250687.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250688.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250690.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250691.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250692.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250693.jpg

Rear view mirror mounted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250694.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250695.jpg

Dashboard painted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250697.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC250698.jpg

[[email protected]]

man that ting is awesome i wish i had the time and patience to make that

[Dr. Kustom]

man that ting is awesome i wish i had the time and patience to make that
Thank you!


Update: After the snow storm is gone, it left me 22 inches of snow. :eyecraz: Though it maybe a good time to take the truck out for some outdoor pics.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280732.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280718.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280719.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280721.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280722.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280724.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280725.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280726.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280727.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280728.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280729.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280734.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280735.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280737.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280738.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280739.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280742.jpghttp://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/PC280740.jpg

[Blade.]

Amazing... Just simply amazing.:eyecraz:

I swear I posted on your last update....:lol: Guess I didn't eh? Well... Was gonna say you were crazy for cutting up that body after painting it... Are you Chip Foose or something???:lol: That snorkel cleaned up so nicely man.

When is your next project?:p

[Dr. Kustom]

Amazing... Just simply amazing.:eyecraz:

I swear I posted on your last update....:lol: Guess I didn't eh? Well... Was gonna say you were crazy for cutting up that body after painting it... Are you Chip Foose or something???:lol: That snorkel cleaned up so nicely man.

When is your next project?:p
Thanks Tom! No plan for any new project yet, still have to finish up the old ones first. :nod:

Video!
UgUAuEYHXwI

[[email protected]]

man this becomes more awesome everytime i see it
is it like a 1/25 scale or is it bigger?

[Dr. Kustom]

man this becomes more awesome everytime i see it
is it like a 1/25 scale or is it bigger?
Thanks man, it is 1/24 scale.


Update: Added more details!

Steering wheel installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060692.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060693.jpg

Front mud flaps and both side running board installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060695.jpg

Styrene parts under the chassis paint black.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060697.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060699.jpg

Head light lenses installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060700.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060701.jpg

Brush guard with fog lights installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060702.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060703.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1060704.jpg

Strap down the jerry cans.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1070705.jpg

Video comparing the RC4WD Rok Lox tires with the Irok Super Swamper tires.

RC4WD Rok Lox:
v=oeAp9VrLbYk

Irok Super Swamper:
v=jgfKScA9UeA

[xmodkidd33]

daaang bro! I'd say add headlight and taillight covers.

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f59/30929d1291172018-tail-light-brush-guard-img00014-20101130-2148.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

daaang bro! I'd say add headlight and taillight covers.

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f59/30929d1291172018-tail-light-brush-guard-img00014-20101130-2148.jpg
Head lights? Nah, I will think about the tail lights guard though. :p

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Finished up the LC80 and took it out for the final outdoor pics!!! :nod: :D

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080662.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080663.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080665.jpg

So much snow packed into the wheel wells. :lol:

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080666.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080667.jpg

Engine bay.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080670.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080671.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080672.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080674.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080675.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080676.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080677.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080678.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080679.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080680.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080681.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080682.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080683.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080684.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080687.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080688.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Losi%20Micro%20Rock%20Crawler/P1080690.jpg

Video to come tomorrow! ;)

[Dr. Kustom]

Final action video.

mk-YSuhX-W8

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

Dod, I love your projects. never stop. Like I said before I can't wait to do one of these micro crawler builds.. That thing is very nice and a great build as always.