FJ45LPB scratchbuild... (1 Viewer)

[OPMACHINE]

super cool!

 

[Honger]

Have actually been making some progress on this.

A bit of a change of plans on this project has necessitated a new bezel...

Had to make some mods to the bib as well.

Quick mock up.

This is a great example of where my OCD nature gets the better of me. This was actually my third attempt at making the square bezel. I've still got sanding to do to satisfy myself. Ha!

 

[Honger]

I've also go the hinges done for the hood.

And have started in on the dash.

 

[Hogan]

Are you a member of the Scale Builders Guild?

 

[Honger]

Are you a member of the Scale Builders Guild?

I am... but I've neglected to update the thread there in awhile. There's a more detailed thread there for the first half of this build. I mostly stick to MUD these days.

 

[Honger]

And there's progress. Man I'm moving slow... but I am moving.

I've been working on the roof, the last "hard" part in terms of the process. I wanted to vacuform these piece as well to capture the curves. So I had to layout how the roof would fit... then layout a footprint for the buck... then carve the buck... then pull a vacuum formed piece... then trim and fit. This sounds like work, but it is all quite a bit of fun for me. Relaxing in a way... but my OCD can make it tedious at times.

I COULD do a part like this with 3D printing... but then it wouldn't be "hand made" which is the overall feat I'm shooting for on this build. Mind you I'm surrendering to 3D printing on the wheels.

I'll let photos tell the rest...

 

[OPMACHINE]

This is so impressive!!

 

[knuckle47]

Wow…. This is just awesome….is it possible that I downloaded YOUR plans for a 3D print of this FJ45…maybe 3 months ago?
You clearly have some mad skills…

 

[Honger]

Wow…. This is just awesome….is it possible that I downloaded YOUR plans for a 3D print of this FJ45…maybe 3 months ago?
You clearly have some mad skills…

I’ve not put my 3D cad out there anywhere, so not me. That said, mind pointing me to the ones you downloaded?

 

[knuckle47]

I need to get to my computer in the basement and I cannot go down steps yet…knee replacement and I fell after surgery.

Rest assured, I will get that information to you!

 

[knuckle47]

@Honger can’t believe it but I did find it on a search with the iPad. There’s several….im sure this is the one I download…it was in my sign in account

RC body Toyota FJ45 STL files 3D model

This is ready for print STL files. Wheelbase is 340mm, Length - 610mm with bumpers and wide is 215mm. I prefer to print little parts on SLA 3D printer, but also can use home FDM 3d printer. Feel free to contact with me. Files of HARDTOP CANOPY / CAMPER CONVERSION for this body can buy here...

cults3d.com

 

[knuckle47]

Just realized this model is 24” long… I have the file but have not run through the printer yet

 

[Honger]

I need to get to my computer in the basement and I cannot go down steps yet…knee replacement and I fell after surgery.

Rest assured, I will get that information to you!

Whoa, yeah, take your time.

@Honger can’t believe it but I did find it on a search with the iPad. There’s several….im sure this is the one I download…it was in my sign in account

RC body Toyota FJ45 STL files 3D model

This is ready for print STL files. Wheelbase is 340mm, Length - 610mm with bumpers and wide is 215mm. I prefer to print little parts on SLA 3D printer, but also can use home FDM 3d printer. Feel free to contact with me. Files of HARDTOP CANOPY / CAMPER CONVERSION for this body can buy here...

cults3d.com

Very cool, thanks for passing that on!

Just realized this model is 24” long… I have the file but have not run through the printer yet

That's about right at 1/10th scale. This one will be about that long when finished with bumpers and all.