rjg1973 159 Posted May 27, 2019 Hi TC folks. I’ve been keen on a CR01 crawler build for some time and was planning to do a Toyota Land Cruiser 40. Inspired by my brother-in-law’s 1:1 truck I’ve decided to do a custom ute version instead. Here’s a pic of the real thing. First step is to cut down the body from the 58405 Toyota Land Cruiser 40 CR01 kit to become the cab. More to come! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted May 28, 2019 After some online research and prototyping, the method I used to join the body was as follows: On the inside, a layer of shoe-goo, drywall tape, and a strip of polycarbonate offcut as a sandwich. The offcut was from the unused middle section of the body so fitted well and was to stop excessive localised flexing of the join. On the outside of the join a layer of JB-Weld epoxy. A dusting of white paint to better see the surface as I plan to paint from the outside. Eat, sleep, epoxy, sand, repeat..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 7, 2019 A little more progress. I’ve opted for an SCX10 chassis - the builders kit. This gives three different wheelbases out of the box. Based on various measurements of the cab, the scale is between 1:10 and 1:9. The longest wheelbase gives me 1:9.5, so that’s what I’m going with. Proportions look pretty good, but unfortunately the rear suspension towers won’t work with the tray. Some thinking to do.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 9, 2019 Finished painting the cab and the chassis now has axles. Still no solution for the suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 12, 2019 For the cab I used off the shelf vinyl cans. Pretty cheap and gives a good flexible finish. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4181 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/7/2019 at 6:34 AM, rjg1973 said: roportions look pretty good, but unfortunately the rear suspension towers won’t work with the tray. Some thinking to do.... Something like this...? http://www.rcmart.com/dinky-cantilever-axial-scx10-p-68805.html It doesn't seem to be in production any more, which is a shame if it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 13, 2019 13 hours ago, Badcrumble said: Something like this...? http://www.rcmart.com/dinky-cantilever-axial-scx10-p-68805.html It doesn't seem to be in production any more, which is a shame if it works. These do look good! Thinking I may be able to fabricate something similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4181 Posted June 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, rjg1973 said: These do look good! Thinking I may be able to fabricate something similar. There's a TRX4 / CMX version that looks similar too but if you can make the parts yourself, even better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks for that link too. I’m going to try and solve the suspension conundrum this weekend. In the meantime, I’ve assembled and painted a killerbody tray. My original intent was to scratch build a tray, but this looks really nice and has working hinges and latches. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 15, 2019 Cabin and tray resting on top of the chassis. Starting to take shape.... Hoping my integrated rear suspension and tray mount solution will work.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 20, 2019 Sorted out the suspension and tray mounts. Using CAD (cardboard aided design) cut and painted an angle section of aluminium for the suspension mounts. These also have the magnets for the tray. Suspension points are adjustable so I can fit smaller springs or adjust ride height. Tray in position. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 27, 2019 Suspension and magnetic mounts for the cab and tray all done. Some front end detailing. Fly screen for the grills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted June 27, 2019 Styrene section for the front bumper. Shaped, painted and fitted with winch opening. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted August 13, 2019 A small flurry of activity over the weekend. Jack with scratch fabricated mount, modified snorkel with fly-screen filter, wipers, wiper motor, shut lines. Starting to take shape. Have begun fabricating rear mudguards. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted August 13, 2019 youve done a really good job with the shutlines. Sometimes they can be a bit overdone but these look about right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted February 10, 2020 Well, I’ve pulled my finger out and made some progress after many months.... Fabricated rear mud guards from alloy sheet. My daughter has been getting into 3D design and printing, so I got her to do the front indicators, which I painted. and she also did some side mirrors. 3D printed rear chassis and tow-bar. Out in the garden showing off the headlights. And the turn lights. Brake lights also active. Very capable off-road. All in all I’m very happy with how it looks, the scale details, and how it goes on the track. Thanks for checking it out!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg1973 159 Posted March 8, 2020 A little more 3D printing to change the front grill/headlight covers to the later post-1979 version to match my brothers 1:1 version. Note also the 3D printed axle stands. I'm going to call this done for now, time to move on to a new project!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites