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Dr. Kustom 2011.02.05 10:00 PM

Brown Yota "clone"
 
After sold my LC80, I decided that I wanted a new rig. I came across this rare Aoshima Hilux model kit. It was very pricey, but I've yet seen this model kit mounted on the Losi Micro Crawler yet, so thought I should give it a try.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2050664.jpg

Starting with this stock LMC, the stock wheelbase line up with the body pretty well.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2050667.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2050668.jpg

Beatles 2011.02.07 06:42 PM

bro i think you should keep it lowered.

monkey19 2011.02.07 09:04 PM

Sweet! Can't wait to see how this comes out....

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.07 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beatles (Post 405329)
bro i think you should keep it lowered.

I like it lifted better. :p


Update: Chopped up the chassis, got the tranny fitted.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060665.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060667.jpg

Then I notice that the tranny sit pretty far away from the frame, so I wanted to re-position it, but the bed got into the way. I had to cut out a small piece off the bed, so it will have enough room for the motor to fit.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060668.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060669.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060671.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060672.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2060673.jpg

Next, I cut up the interior floor.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070674.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.07 09:05 PM

After re-position, the tranny is now sit nice and flash with the frame.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070675.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070676.jpg

Takes up so much interior space. :(

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070677.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070678.jpg

Now for a mock up with the axles.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070681.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2070682.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.13 09:58 PM

Update: Now that I've got the tranny fitted, its time to move on to the rear axle. Made a pair of leafs and some shackles, now the rear axle is mounted.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130669.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130668.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130667.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130666.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130665.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130670.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130671.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2130674.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.15 09:42 PM

Update: Got rid of the low rider style fenders.

Before -

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140672.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140664.jpg

After -

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140674.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140665.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140666.jpg

Then got rid of the mold lines left on the body.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140668.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140669.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140670.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140671.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.15 09:42 PM

The stance was a little high from the earlier stage, so I decided to lower it a bit. Had to cut out half of the gas tank to clear the axle.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140675.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2140676.jpg

Then I made some shorter shackles.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2150679.jpg

Now for the mock up.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2150677.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.16 10:47 PM

Update: Toyota center caps!!!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2160672.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2160664.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2160668.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2160669.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2160671.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.20 08:02 PM

Update: Stock steering link take up too much space and I would like something a little more realistic.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2170664.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2170666.jpg

Front shackles.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2200669.jpg

Leafs installed.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2200670.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2200673.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2200679.jpg

mini-z 2011.02.23 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom (Post 406374)
Update: Toyota center caps!!!

How!? I love it!!! :D

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.23 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mini-z (Post 407045)
How!? I love it!!! :D

Thanks! The whole center cap are modified from the stock lug nuts, the cap is made out of styrene sheet.


Update: Front leafs attached to axle. Front axle mounted.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2200664.jpg

Aluminum drive shafts.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2230665.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2240666.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2240671.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2240670.jpg

Flex shot.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...P2240674-1.jpg

Getting the servo install will be next on the list.

color01 2011.02.24 12:12 AM

Taking shape quickly as always. ;)

Dr. Kustom 2011.02.27 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by color01 (Post 407126)
Taking shape quickly as always. ;)

Thanks Brian!


Update: Servo installed!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2250664.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2250665.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2250669.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2260671.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2260673.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2270674.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2270675.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2270676.jpg

It still have full suspension articulation!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P2270678.jpg

Dr. Kustom 2011.03.03 04:38 PM

Update: trimmed out the servo even more, so I could make the body sit lower. Got the body and rear shocks mounted.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030679.jpg

Front body mount.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030680.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030681.jpg

Rear shocks.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030682.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030683.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030684.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030686.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P3030690.jpg


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