Project for others
 

This time I will be building a Mini-Z Overland truck for a member from another forum, its basically is to create a wide body kit for his F-150 body.
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^ the gearbox just kills the ground clearance.

/\ the lego tires must are barely any bigger than the stock ones otherwise you would be scraping the ground lol, WOW the mini z bodies totally kill compared the the xmods.

That's probably the BIGGEST flaw in the MZM and the OL.
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see the that under the left wheel?
Well, because of that, it gets stuck pretty easily,
here's an example:
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See what I mean?

Sorry for the thread jack Doc. Hope you don't mind.

Your making a WBK so the tires are flush with the body? Wow, that's gonna be one really wide BK:roll_eye:

Really, using some wheels that are a lil closer to the body will make life easier. Lol.

But hey, considering your past projects, I'm sure you'll find a way.;)

Later, T.I.M

Strongly agree with you, lol.
Yea, the lego tires on it are only few mm larger than the stock OL wheels, and yes, the details of the kyosho bodies are amazing, lol.
Lol, its ok Tim, I don't mind. As for the body kit wont be as wide as the wheels are, I will keep the body kit to scale. I also wish the chassis have the OL axles on it, but the owner was the monster axles for the wide stance. The chassis is about 114mm width.

Update: The F-150 is back from the chop shop. (All cutting are done by hand, no machine cutting.)
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Hey this whole widebody thing is going to be a baja-like one right? not a low rider, because i would love to see a trophy truck!!!!, BTW very nice and clean cuts, cant wait til its done, lol with that much width it WILL be BEAST O.O

No Dremel is fail, but naise clean cuts. Must have taken a hour or two

Started a new project for another member over MZR. Its another S2000 project from me. This one is very simple, just need a little body work and a new paintjob.

This is how the body looks when I first got it.
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what happened to the f-150?

The F-150 still haven't finished yet, I am waiting for the owner of that truck to send me the OL chassis.

F-150 Update: Start to work on the front left fender, chopped up a lot of plastic and then fill it up with some putty. Also starting to add wheel well for the rear fenders.
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S2000 Update: Have been spending a few hours into the front bumper, and this is how far I get now. Cut up the rear bumper for the exhaust and made the headlight looks more like the AP2 headlight.
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**** that honda looks really nice, ya done a great job there

Thanks EvilBenson.

F-150 Update:
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Update: Just got the chassis back from the owner yesterday, so I started to work on it right after.

I installed some Bridgestone Desert Dueler tires on the chassis.
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Then start to work on the rear end of the truck.
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The new wheel well is really deep so when the suspension compress, the wheels won't rub against the body. (I still have the make the wheel well for the right side)
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Wow as usual Dr. Kustom makes us all look bad with our build skills..

lol jk looks sick i love the look of those tires. Can you put a comparison shot next to the swamper?

How is the clearance on the front tires? May be just the angle of the picture, but it looks like there could be a rubbing issue at compression?

Looking sweet, though. :nod:

Cheers,
Kyle.

yes a a pic of rear clearance too please. Are you doing this out of your kind heart or how much are they paying you? IF your doing this for free you are one cool guy!!! BTW where did those duelers come from?

APR s2000 nice! Nice work on the AP2 headlights! Is it staying red?
I need an s2000 body to match my car....hmm they are so hard to find :(.

thats a good looking truck, the wide body kinda reminds me of the 2010 raptor

Both tires are made by Aoshima, the Dueler are smaller than the Super Swamper, and compare to the Super Swamper, those Dueler are hard, but still have pretty good grip.
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Thanks Kyle! On the earlier stage, it was sitting on a monster chassis with extended axles, but now its on an overland chassis, so I'll need to re-do the front fender, the front wheels does rub, its so bad that it can't even turn, I'll need it sand down the front wheel well and make the front wheel arches bigger, but for the rear, when the suspension are compressed, it have no rub at all. Here's a side view of the truck.
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Here's some pics of the rear wheel well.
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I got those Dueler from my Aoshima Pajero model kit. I charge $20 to work on any body, but it might be more depending on the job and you will need to pay for the materials.

Thanks Azngtboi88, the AP2 will be yellow with some CF decal to match the owner's 1:1. True that they are getting harder to find though.
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Thanks blue504life.

oh I see thanks for the comparison pic lol.


I love all your work so much lol. Can you do a wide body STI?

I'm diggin' the Baja F150. Love your wheel well work too

No Problem. As for a widebody STi, I do plan on building one in the future, maybe ken's old gymkhana 06 STi.

Thanks texan.

Update: Got more work done to the bed, also added side exhaust pipes.
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Beyond any and all Baja projects I have seen this far in this scale. :nod:

Amazing, is the only word I can think of for this! You, sir do an amazing job and at an amazing price too. Only $20 for average price? The Baja F150 looks great though, starting to look like a real trophy truck! :o

yeah it reminds me of Xmodification's "Red Bull" F150

Thanks Kyle!

Thanks Stampedekid, yea I only charge $20 but the owner need to pay for the materials cost, like paint and stuff.

Speaking of Xmodification, I wonder where's he, lol. He is the first person to inspired me to start my very first xtruck project. :)


Update: Got the front left fender re-build and also start applying putty on the rear right fender, as you can see...I'll have a lot of sanding ahead of me.

Front fender before:
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Front fender after:
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i have a feeling this is gonna be the truck version of "The Fit" if you know what i mean,
its gonna look beautiful
oh and btw: ygpm

Thanks mycrors4, all I have to do on this truck is to finish up the body work and primer it, then it'll sent back to the owner, he will sent it to someone else for a racing paintjob.

Update: Most of the body work is done, just need a little touch up here and there. Primer tonight. :p
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dude that is pure beauty amazing work on it. the titanic is still better haha

Haha, thanks Cody.

Final Update for F-150: The body work for this truck is finally finished and primer.
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Ok, it looked really good as you were building it up. Now I have to say that just in primer it looks amazing. Great Work!

Thanks maxinfixion.

S2000 Update: Since the F-150 is finished now, its time to get back to the S2000! I'm starting to add some body lines on the front bumper, still need more sanding though.
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that f-150 is bad ***...great work done again and the s2000 is coming along great....i wish that i could do body work like that...keep up the great work

great work man!!! The F150 looks kinda like a rapter too!

Thanks XmodzICON82.

Thanks dreamingISdrifting.

Update: Got a coat of primer on the S2000, but there are still some touch ups I have to do on the front bumper.
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Update: Got the front bumper fixed up, lay down a coat of primer, and 2 coats of yellow.
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Here's a littler teaser.
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iam speechless. just one question though is that tamiya chrome yellow by any chance

Thanks xmod noob, and yes it is Tamiya Chrome Yellow. :)

Update: Got the roof, tail lights, part of rear bumper painted black, added a cover to hide the front mount, chrome Honda badges, CF decal on hood. Still need to paint a few more tiny details.
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