Just opened up the Holy Grail.....
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58028: Toyota 4x4 Pick Up
Status: New built
Date: 3-Feb-2010
Comments: 23
Status: New built
Date: 3-Feb-2010
Comments: 23
I had to do it...and so here it goes....chassis all done with the FP-4L just like they recommended in 1982. Built with the optional shocks (which didn't do a thing except for looks) and powered by a new working 6V battery! Broke-in the gearcase with Tamiya spray oil and have taken the body parts off their sprues in preparation for the auto body....will follow up with more pics....
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3 coats of FINE primer and 2 coats of Bright Red
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1 or 2 more 'mist' coats before laying 'wet' coat
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Monroe shocks
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rear left angle
Comments
mr alan
Way to go! Looks great!
Swarm
Whoa very brave hope you enjoyed the build
tamiyaonebay
You only live once. Although I should live by my own words and break into some of my NIB's.
This Toyota is in my opinion the coolest old school 4x4's.
stickerbod
A very rare sight indeed!
pagedm_f350
Awesome
Great to see some vintage kits actually be built, looks like a lot of fun!
steve3smart
You lucky, lucky guy, building such a vintage kit.
slimmy
Wow, This is incredible. With your paint skillz this thing is going to be a work of art. Box Art I'm sure!!
I'm so excited about this one I'm about to pee my pants 
Keep this one on the shelf! Well maybe a trial run across the carpet. But that's it! 
carbonman
respect! I will do the same with my NIB and built it.
Thats why Tamiya made them...
gordb
Very cool - are there any more pictures of the build process?
mcovalsk
Unless you have the NIB as an investment ( doubtful as Tamiya is re-re most of the oldest), I think that in one point all the NIBs should be built. Well done for you!
Igottamiya
I have two of these Hiluxes. Had 3 at one time and they are fantastic. Well done you for building this. I could probably not resist the temptation and would have done exactly the same.
slimmy
I to think there is nothing wrong with building these old vintage kits. And they look so much sweeter on the shelf than they do in an old dusty box.
I did it to a mountaineer with no regrets 
Yes d-spec can we see more pics. you got room for six more. 
D-Spec
Yes my Tamiya brothers, it had to be done; just to see what it might have felt like in 1982...and yes, it was as exciting as anything I've ever built/done in r/c cause I'm poppin' its cherry all at the same time as well
We should all be doing this if you feel like you're never gonna sell it or think you'll retire from its worth, cause it just isn't gonna happen...so lets enjoy it for what it is right? 
Everything I acquire, I build......Hope you'all enjoy! Just posted an update.....
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chewball
GO!GO!GO!
oldsterolli
That´s what they are made for, to be built ! Great to see you are doing it ! the updates are promising, looking forward seeing it finished !
Wyoming
Cool, if I could afford one I'd build it too, and then go run it like it was 1982 all over, you're very right they are only toys and meant to be enjoyed while we can
slimmy
Wow! absolutely stunning! love the new pics.
I see some color has been applied. nice. I like your sticker placement on the shocks. 
good positioning. These new builds look so sweet. I'm jealous, I want it! lol This is the only one i dont have 
But i will eventually 
Tamiyabigstuff
Takes me back almost 30 years to when I built one ! Good on yer, Mr Tamiya didn't produce these kits to stay in the boxes. Build and enjoy
Skottoman
I agree with building the NIB's. A buddy of mine had this car back in 1983, and I was jealous. So complex! The only prob with building NIB's is that at some point there won't be any vintage NIB's to be built! Wonder if we will ever see the day...
Troy Heli King
Nice one fella, well done. I have two of these that are in super condition & not if I get one but when I get one I will build & put on the shelf because look far better on the shelf than a box of bits. If you lose money 'Who cares' if you live to 100 years you have only been on the planet 100 summers so it's a short life. Enjoy!
slimmy
Oh lord, please bless me with my own vintage hilux... Sorry d. I was using your showroom as a place to pray.
tamiyaonebay
Have vintage spirits come to you at night applauding your decision?
slimmy
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