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

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

cool i like it :nod:

Haha, thanks Tom. Those decals aren't that bad since the kit was made over 10 years ago.

Thanks Michael. ;)

Thanks pimp32.

Thank you.


Update: It's been clear coated!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180671.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180672.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180673.jpg

Update: Detailed tail lights & WIP brush guard.

Got the tail light lense painted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180676.jpg

But I wasn't too happy with the result, so I tinted it a bit.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180677.jpg

Here's a comparison pic of the before and after tinted lense.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180678.jpg

Did a mock up on the truck.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180680.jpg

Still missing something, so I out lined it with some black paint.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC180681.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/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/k...r/PC190686.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190689.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190690.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190691.jpg

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!

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!

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:

Thanks Tom! I really appreciate it! :) :)

Update: Smoothed out the gaps on the brush guard.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190670.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190671.jpg

Drilled out holes and ready to mount the fog lights on the brush guard.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190672.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190673.jpg

Installed front and rear wipers.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC190675.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC200680.jpg

Installed the windows.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC200683.jpg

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/k...r/PC250668.jpg

Painted rear bumper Matt Black.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250662.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250671.jpg

Got them jerry cans mounted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250672.jpg

Rear mud flaps mounted in place, still need to make the front ones.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250674.jpg

Rear license plate.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250675.jpg

Random shot.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250678.jpg

Modifying/mounting the snorkel.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250682.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250683.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250684.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250685.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250687.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250688.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250690.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250691.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250692.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250693.jpg

Rear view mirror mounted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250694.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250695.jpg

Dashboard painted.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250697.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC250698.jpg

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/k...r/PC280732.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280718.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280719.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280721.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280722.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280724.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280725.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280726.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280727.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280728.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280729.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280734.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280735.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280737.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280738.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280739.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280742.jpghttp://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PC280740.jpg

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!

YouTube Video

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/k...r/P1060692.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060693.jpg

Front mud flaps and both side running board installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060695.jpg

Styrene parts under the chassis paint black.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060697.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060699.jpg

Head light lenses installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060700.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060701.jpg

Brush guard with fog lights installed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060702.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060703.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1060704.jpg

Strap down the jerry cans.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1070705.jpg

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

RC4WD Rok Lox:
[YOUTUBE]v=oeAp9VrLbYk[/YOUTUBE]

Irok Super Swamper:
[YOUTUBE]v=jgfKScA9UeA[/YOUTUBE]

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

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachm...01130-2148.jpg

Head lights? Nah, I will think about the tail lights guard though. :p

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

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080662.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080663.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080665.jpg

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

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080666.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080667.jpg

Engine bay.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080670.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080671.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080672.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080674.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080675.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080676.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080677.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080678.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080679.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080680.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080681.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080682.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080683.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080684.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080687.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080688.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1080690.jpg

Video to come tomorrow! ;)