FJ40 Ultimate Scale buildup

[Old Busted Hotness]

I'm letting it all out of the tank with this one. Starting with an Aoshima FJ40 hardbody (no Bushwhacker for me) and an MSD BB-51 chassis (none finer), the parts list will also include a Novak Rooster Crawler, RC4WD T-Rex 60 axles, one-off custom wheels, HPI Geolandars (probably narrowed), a full interior and working lights.

So here's the pics:

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The body and chassis fit like they were made for each other. Very little of the chassis shows beneath the rockers, but there's not much room for a transmission either. So I went with a divorced t-case:

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5779/attachmente8186cdwt5.jpg

The t-case is a Pede tranny with the motor plate cut off, and a longer Jato input shaft installed. TLT cups and bone link it to a GD600 and Integy 55t.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5504/attachmente810926cg4.jpg

Short-bus yellow, no. Olive green, yes.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1264/attachmente8231fccw1.jpg

Frame extension and front bumper fabricated from br**** with tow hooks.

[Old Busted Hotness]

Sorry, forgot. The bumper is made from officers :p

Made some body armor from styrene diamond-plate:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/962/attachmente828ca9td5.jpg

And converted it to left-hand drive and made a T-shirt for the driver. He doesn't seem to like it; maybe it itches.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/765/attachmente81dda5lm3.jpg

More later.

[Old Busted Hotness]

Finished, for now. Still got a few tweaks to do, but it runs and drives surprisingly well for a nearly-20-pound hog.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_2101.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_2098.jpg

[master_of_desaster]

lookin good with the govenator in the drivers seat!

[Old Busted Hotness]

I can't stop working on this thing!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_2459.jpg

Added some surface rust to the hood & fenders

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_3318.jpg

A light coat of flat clear on the windshield. Looks like my wiper blades are shot!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_3322.jpg

Made some bungee cords from hair-bands and steel wire, and the tool box carries repair tools. Tool box came from an overseas candy distributor. Haven't seen it in the states.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_3331.jpg

Lit up the reverse lights with a servo and micro-switch. It's Y-harnessed with the speed control, so when I reverse the throttle, the lights come on.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/goatworks/IMG_3334.jpg

Added another servo up front and made the winch functional. The dummy winch is from the Tamiya Wild Willy.

[master_of_desaster]

lookin good! i like the surface rust

[focus07]

I read about this over at rcccrawlers.com and really like the rig. Also the "John Cena" action figure makes me smile, he looks so angry all the time.

[focus07]

"The Govenator" would be driving a HUMMER.

[master_of_desaster]

true true focus

[pedeboi364]

^^^^ IMO he should be in a tank :D anyways, nice truck. i really wish i could learn to take it easy on my trucks... NOT!!! lol, u got a vid??? i'd like that

[Mouse4666]

jeez 20 lbs?
thats 1/5 of my body weight, lol im small

[Old Busted Hotness]

Had a chance to play in the mud today.

[master_of_desaster]

lookin good man!

[TMAXX JUNKIES]

Wow What A Build It Must Have Taken Some Time Hunting Up Some Of Those Parts Via Internet. Very Nice Job

[Old Busted Hotness]

THat's half the fun, isn't it?

Especially when you dig up something as cool as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iPoMd3b25g

[Been 2780]

wow that winch is pretty kool

[bwoods040]

im probblly gonna build an ax-10 with tcs x-trail chassis