RC4wd Bruiser-ruptor Hilux flatbed build #2
Here is a few random shots of my current Bruiser (Rc4wd version) scale ranch truck truck project, I have a full build thread on scale4x4 but I wanted to have some build pictures in my TC showroom. (I will for sure have a lot of finished pictures here later) I have been working on the bed to take a break from the cab and chassis, I don't have a welder or brazing euipment but I wanted it metal so I have been using a propane torch and silver solder with mix of brass and copper parts and an oak plywood deck with steel strips. This is really a fun truck to build but I have so much left to do, anyway hope the pics are of interest or helpful.
current mock up ready for light holes and details
Working on bed deck
Soldering up frame
testing look
Again
more bed work
more testing
bottom side
top side
more testing, look, ride height etc.
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
RC4wd Bruiser-ruptor Hilux flatbed build #1
Comments
ranger blue
wow Seth, very nice mate, can't wait to see this one finished
BeetleLover
Looks great Seth! plenty of trucks like this one here in New Zealand
mymonsterbeetleisbroken
Seth, you're getting a bit to good at this
awesome!
mighty peesh
top job!
Road Burner
Looks great so far!
tamiyaonebay
Most impressive!
Wyoming
Thanks guys, I'm less than half done time wise which is a bit overwhelming
eichkay
Very very cool indeed.. not to keen on the large flat area at the back for the lights at the moment, dont see to many like that in australia, they tend to drop back and have the lights under the tray a little bit.
Cinnamon
Wow,thats nice Seth . can´t wait to see you make 1/10 scale haybales ;~))
TAMIKE
That is some serious hobby work you are doing! I must say that your builds are such a great inspiration for us who never even will get close! Keep up the good work!
caprinut
Top notch work there mate! I really like this rig!
nitromike
Your scale builds are just amazing! If i had an ounce of your skill i'd be a happy man!
mcovalsk
Other flawless modelling work, looking forward to see this finished. Happy new year!
7.2inchdriver
the bed looks great. micheals sells some different size mesh screens that would work perfect for bulkhead. let me know if you need some.
Fernado Alonso
Wow nice brass soldering.
look's away-some very nice and great idea with the brass.
Have fun finish this beauty .
Hope to see the end result .
Cheers Alex
Tamiya Monkey
really nice work, looking forward to seeing it finished.
sand man
lol now that a super hilux
looks very cool mate
do u meake rear lights for it ?
DeeMiller
As always, this will be a stunner!
Looking forward to the final result!
archway66
Very nice!! Your trucks just keep getting better!!!
def4x4
Wow.....that bed what you working on is very good. Amezing soldering work on it, looking forward how this build goos on.
Wyoming
Thanks guys. style is pretty typical of local flatbeds in this area, they have large flat area at back to help keep small cars out from under in rear-end collisions. Sometimes they have a bumper hanging down if they don't have it built into the rear of bed. As for mesh thanks C, I have been looking all over for brass or copper screen I could solder on, I'll have to go check the Michaels or Hobby lobby in Cheyenne. I'm still deciding on what style of lights and how many I need to be road legal.
scollins
looks good my friend , keep going -----do you ever sleep?????
Tobbe70
Stunning x 3! It looks so wonderful already that I can eat up my screen!
Hagar
You're the one who drove me to begin my first Hilux scale i'm now working on. And i realize how difficult it is to do such a nice job.
Deep congratulations.
7.2inchdriver
commercial spec tailights are the same as jeep lights on the back of the wranglers. also, if you have some extra lenses from the hilift you can dye them red for the three dot lights on the back.
3SPD REKR
Once again, great work and love the unique idea. It's obvious that you thoroughly study 1:1 examples to model, it shows. I thought I was strange shopping at hobby lobby & michaels, but I am now vindicated - thanks. For the scale screen, you might try window screen, if you can still find the metal type, otherwise find a way to use the nylon type.
Wyoming
Thanks guys, yeah I have a whole pile of Jeep lights, but I am also looking at round lights etc. I will recess them for a clean look whatever I decide on. I also found some screen at hobby lobby today which will work well.
relwyn
Absolutely another winner!
mikeekim
damn, that looks awesome, good work mate
Morgi74
Oh, that's a great build! Love this truck and the bed looks fantastic.... the wheels are soooo scale, great! How is this chassis from rc4wd? It just a 1 speed... I wonder, how it is to drive or even crawl... can you leave some notes??
Wyoming
RC4wd actually sell this chassis in many versions, a 3 speed just like original Bruiser with 2wd and 4wd, then as a 2 speed and then with the single speed like mine. I don't really do anything but slower trail driving with my trucks so I don't need 3 speeds. The chassis is a very good deal for all the metal parts and I like that unlike the original Bruiser these axles are the same length and accept many more wheel and tire options.
TIMECMDR
I have to give it to you Seth your creativity & skills are something else, I am looking forward to seeing this one finished. Top Stuff
amigamad
superb build look forward to seeing it finished.
Henk4Focus
Very cool idea Seth. I really like where this is going.
BeetleOne
Superb!
BeetleOne
Is there any news on that one?
Come on, I encourage you!
Wyoming
lol I have done some bed changes and the bed frame is now painted but not much else, I plan to get back on this truck soon as it has a huge layer of dust on it now
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