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Dr. Kustom 10-25-2010 12:59 PM

- Project Land Cruiser 80 -
 
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.
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mycrors4 10-25-2010 05:56 PM

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

xmod noob 10-25-2010 06:28 PM

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

GearHeadV8 10-25-2010 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmod noob (Post 264856)
cant you come up with something abit different just wondering thats all

what ya mean?

xmod noob 10-26-2010 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearHeadV8 (Post 264861)
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 10-26-2010 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmod noob (Post 264869)
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 10-29-2010 10:11 PM

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/k...r/PA260679.jpg
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2FAST 10-29-2010 10:40 PM

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 10-30-2010 11:12 AM

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

Dr. Kustom 10-30-2010 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2FAST (Post 264983)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4G63punk (Post 264983)
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/k...m/PA290694.jpg

Dr. Kustom 10-31-2010 07:01 PM

Update: Started to build the engine.
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Trimmed up the front bumper.
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Detailing the grill.
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Dr. Kustom 11-07-2010 12:33 PM

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/k...r/PB020731.jpg
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Trimmed up the rear fenders to clear those 48mm tall Rok Lox.
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Installing rear bumper. Before they get chopped.
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After rear bumper got chopped.
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Started on the wide fender flares.
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Songha 11-07-2010 07:45 PM

Speechless, so much detailed work, Amazing.

Dr. Kustom 11-12-2010 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Songha (Post 265231)
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.
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Here's something I'm messing around with the left over putty.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/PB110781.jpg

Dr. Kustom 11-15-2010 09:43 PM

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.
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theoriganalRiD3R1967 11-15-2010 09:47 PM

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 11-16-2010 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoriganalRiD3R1967 (Post 265435)
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.)
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Dr. Kustom 11-21-2010 01:19 AM

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.
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texan_idiot25 11-21-2010 02:06 AM

I love the little fuel injectors.

Dr. Kustom 11-21-2010 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by texan_idiot25 (Post 265612)
I love the little fuel injectors.

Thanks tex. ;)


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