- Project: Tundra -

[Dr. Kustom]

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.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407.jpg

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.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2409.jpg

Unfortunately, this is not what I was expected...the body is way too narrow...

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413.jpg

To be continued...

[PingPong]

The Titan needs a rival... and if the Ridgeline came in... there may be some trouble.

[Dr. Kustom]

The Titan needs a rival... and if the Ridgeline came in... there may be some trouble.
:o


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.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2410.jpg
Starting of the body work.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403.jpg

This is how narrow it is compare to my Hilux.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404.jpg

Got some work done.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2408.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2409-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2417.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418.jpg

Threaded axles installed.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412-1.jpg

New wheels.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419.jpg

[Evolution]

Cool! Thought that was the tamiya high lift body for a quick second. Why didn't you use the micro short course chassis instead? It would have been alot better for that desert truck performance.

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

WOW, if you pull that body work off i don't think theres anything you can't do lol

[Dr. Kustom]

Cool! Thought that was the tamiya high lift body for a quick second. Why didn't you use the micro short course chassis instead? It would have been alot better for that desert truck performance.
The Micro SCT is very wide for a 1/24. So I choose the 1/36 Micro-T to start with.

WOW, if you pull that body work off i don't think theres anything you can't do lol
Haha! :lol:


Update: Got some bearings in the mail today!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-1.jpg

Also got some more work done on the front end. Laid down more styrene sheets.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-1.jpg

Then added some putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2408-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412-2.jpg

Still need to get to work on the left side and fix that dent on the hood.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2414.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-1.jpg

Also started to work on the headlight. Made the right side headlight, it will looks more scale compare to the other one.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419-1.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Extended the rear wheel wells.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-2.jpg

Did some more sand on the front end.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-2.jpg

Applied more putty and fixed the dented hood.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411-1.jpg

Primed it and more sanding.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2420.jpg

[texan_idiot25]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/07/jaw_dropping_butch.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

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.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-2.jpg

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.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-3.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Took some Atomic Mini-Z AWD rims and Atomic Micro-T rims, combine them to make my own rims.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-5.jpg

Cut the wheel hub off the Micro-T rims and weld it to the Mini-Z rims.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-1.jpg

Added a lip to give some aggressive off-set.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-4.jpg

A mock up.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-4.jpg

3 piece rim.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2408-2.jpg

Add some style to the rim.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419-2.jpg

[XMDrifter]

nice. 10char

[Dr. Kustom]

nice. 10char
Thanks XMD!


Update: Vertical front suspension set up on Micro High Roller!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2409-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2414-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2420-1.jpg

Modified front skid plate to sit level with the chassis.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2421.jpg

Upgraded to Atomic BB2 motor.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2422.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Here's a couple flex shots and a short video testing the steering and suspension.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P5200656.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P5200658.jpg

EwvggM7opqE

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: I'll let the pics speak for itself.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2408-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2417-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419-3.jpg

Front bumper is to show how narrow the body originally was.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2420-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2421-1.jpg

That left front fender is not finish yet, still need some more styrene. Here's a mock up on the chassis.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2422-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2426.jpg
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419-3.jpg

Front bumper is to show how narrow the body originally was.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2420-2.jpg

That left front fender is not finish yet, still need some more styrene. Here's a mock up on the chassis.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2422-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2426.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: New wheels with mock up pics!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2421-2.jpg

Almost line up with the new fender.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2420-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-4.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: More styrene and putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-4.jpg

After a coat of primer.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-7.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2417-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2422-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2425-2.jpg

Here you can see many layers of styrene sheet were used to create the new fender. Still need to fill up the gaps on the bottom.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2423-1.jpg

[texan_idiot25]

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-4.jpg

Good god, that looks perfect. Love the scale desert truck look it's taken on.

[Dr. Kustom]

Good god, that looks perfect. Love the scale desert truck look it's taken on.
Thanks tex!


Update: Improved the front suspension a bit.

From lexan...

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-8.jpg

To styrene.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2417-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2420-4.jpg

More body work...

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2423-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2426-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2427.jpg

Edit: Also, all removed pics from earlier posts have been fixed.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Stretched chassis.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2424.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2422-3.jpg

A mock up with body on.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2431.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Work in progress headlight bucket.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-7.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-2.jpg

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

Its coming along really nicely, were the original headlight lenses clear?

[Dr. Kustom]

Its coming along really nicely, were the original headlight lenses clear?
Thanks theoriganalRiD3R1967! Yes, they were.


Update: One of my Li-Po battery wire fall off the plug...

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412-3.jpg

So I decided to make my own AAA battery pack using 2 Gen. 1 battery tray, with this set up, I get a lot more run time, but those AAA's are so much heavier compare to the Losi batteries.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411-3.jpg

Got my GPM front lower arm today.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-3.jpg

GPM front lower arm installed, with new steering links.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2414-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-7.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Did some more modification to the chassis, got the battery packs to sit right.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-9.jpg

Battery packs can be screw to the chassis to hold them in place.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-7.jpg

It got some good flex.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-7.jpg

Now for the body mounts.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2417-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2421-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2426-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2424-2.jpg

Ride height:

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2422-5.jpg

When its in the air:

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2423-4.jpg

Will bring it to Central Park tomorrow to test it out and see how it works.

[TNT Customs]

Dr.k lookin absoulutly gogues I have one concern shouldnt it be just a tad bit higher when its sitting on all fours cause it doesnt look like its got much suspension travel up

[Dr. Kustom]

Dr.k lookin absoulutly gogues I have one concern shouldnt it be just a tad bit higher when its sitting on all fours cause it doesnt look like its got much suspension travel up
I'm looking gorgeous? :-? or the Tundra? :lol:

Springs rate are fully adjustable, I can raise it or lower its some more. But now, I've raised it about 3mm higher.



Update: Took it to Central Park today, it was a blast to drive. Did some speed run, rock crawling, mudding, some jumps, it have no problem at all. Video will be post up tomorrow.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P6130644.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P6130646.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P6130648.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P6130656.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P6130658.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/P6130655.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Video is up, ignore that Beetle driver.

gyzfSRCprcE

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Chopped the tailgate and getting ready to get started on the roll cage.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-7.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-10.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-4.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Getting some more work done on the crew cab. Filled up the gap with styrene and a layer of putty to smooth it out.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-7.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-5.jpg

While waiting for the putty to dry, I moved on to the grill.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2408-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2415-8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411-6.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Smoothed out the roof, its starting to take shape.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-6.jpg

With a coat of primer.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-9.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-9.jpg

Now for the grill.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2409-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2410-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2411-7.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412-4.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: It's time for the doors! (Only working on the left side at the moment, one side at a time.)

First layer putty applied.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2408-5.jpg

Sand it down.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2409-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2410-2.jpg

Need more putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412-5.jpg

Now that waiting for the putty to dry, time to get some work on the headlights. Both headlight buckets are made, but still need some detailing.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2402-7.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-9.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-11.jpg

[winner]

Now that waiting for the putty to dry, time to get some work on the headlights. Both headlight buckets are made, but still need some detailing.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-6.jpg


that is amazing :o

[Dr. Kustom]

that is amazing :o
Lol, thanks Robbie!



Update: Continue working on the Tundra from where I left off yesterday. Sand down the second layer of putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-10.jpg

Seems to be smooth enough, but just to make sure, I sharpied the extension section, then sand it off, so I'll know where I need to apply more putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-10.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-12.jpg

Then applied another layer of putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2406-7.jpg

Repeated this steps a few time, spending a good few hours on applying putty and sanding it off, and this is how it came out.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-10.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-9.jpg

Then I sand down the roof again and applied another layer of putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2414-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-8.jpg

[FloydfanYodaman]

very nice progress....and very nice work...

what is the liquidy yellow putty?...if you dont mind me asking...not milliput?...its been driving me crazy...

[Dr. Kustom]

very nice progress....and very nice work...

what is the liquidy yellow putty?...if you dont mind me asking...not milliput?...its been driving me crazy...
Thanks John! The liquid putty is Tamiya Light-Curing Putty. They dry faster under light, and great for filling up small gaps/cracks.



Update: Nothing much got done today, it's been a long busy day.

Have the roof smoothed out, and starting to touching up the body lines.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2404-11.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2412-6.jpg

Now that the left side rear door is almost done, time to get to work on the right side.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-11.jpg

Here's a little bonus.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-13.jpg

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

Is that putty or ABS glue? lol

[Dr. Kustom]

Is that putty or ABS glue? lol
Putty. :nod:


Update: Mock up of the Baja style light bar!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2403-11.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2405-14.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2413-10.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2409-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2407-12.jpg

Then took it out for another run, spend rest of the night cleaning it all up!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2414-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2416-9.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2417-6.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2419-5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP2418-9.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: New improved body mounts!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0148.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0149.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0144.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0146.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0150.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0143.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0151.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Front skid plate installed!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0150-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0146-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0139.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0141.jpg

[suicide_star]

I've been following this thread for a while and you do some of the most amazing work that I've ever seen in the xmods community. Your level of skill and your patience are awesome and I'm curious to see what you'd do with a 1:1 project.

[4G63punk]

You sir are very talented! Uber awesomeness! lol I'd like to see you work on the evo x and 8 bodies. (;

[Dr. Kustom]

I've been following this thread for a while and you do some of the most amazing work that I've ever seen in the xmods community. Your level of skill and your patience are awesome and I'm curious to see what you'd do with a 1:1 project.
Thanks suicide_star!! No 1:1 project from me, at least not any soon, I can't afford a 1:1. :lol:

You sir are very talented! Uber awesomeness! lol I'd like to see you work on the evo x and 8 bodies. (;
Thank you sir! I did worked on an Evo X before, check out my "project for others" thread. :nod:



Update: Project is back on the track! Stiffen the rear end and get to work on the rear fender flares.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0140.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0139-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0142.jpg

Under full compression.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0147.jpg

That's all ya get for now, more update tomorrow!

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

lol, i was going to ask if thats the camera you use to take all of your pictures!

[Dr. Kustom]

lol, i was going to ask if thats the camera you use to take all of your pictures!
That's the camera I use when I take the R/C out. Other than that, I rarely use that camera, its easy to use and pretty new compare to the other camera I use the most, but the quality isn't that good when taking pics of small objects.


Update: More progress on the rear fender flare.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0139-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0140-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0141-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0144-1.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got more work done the left side rear fender flare.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0139-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0142-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0144-2.jpg

Got to have a comparison pic to show how wide those fender flares are compare to the stock ones.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0141-2.jpg

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Left rear fender is almost done!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0140-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0141-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0146-2.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0148-1.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0142-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0150-2.jpg

[4G63punk]

Lookin real' good!! :D

[Dr. Kustom]

Lookin real' good!! :D
Thanks man!


Update: Sand down the left rear door and left rear fender flare again...I really hate Model Master primer, they are so hard to sand.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0142-4.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0143-1.jpg

Then apply another thin layer of putty, this time with epoxy putty.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0144-3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x396/Dr_Kustom01/Losi%20Micro-T%20-%20Micro%20High%20Roller/IMGP0145.jpg

[runningreds1]

looks good keep us posted

[4G63punk]

Your work is simply amazing! If you can rep' this Voltex Evo's front and Varis' rear, I'll buy it off of you. lol

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/VL-ET-1.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/SeRr8Zj98pI/AAAAAAAACqc/wPaKmqzxe9g/varis%20evo%209%20a.jpg

[JDMDUDE]

This project is very nice you would do good working on real cars i can tell

[xmodkidd33]

uhm. epic bump.. but this is my favorite project ever.