Pumpking FJC

[eddievedder]

I have a few of these 1/12 highly detailed FJ Cruiser bodies. Perfect for the Losi Mini Rock Crawler running gear and axles.

After building this bullet proof one on a rare K2 Point 5 chassis and 1.5 wheels and tires, my 6 year old son wanted one.


So I built him one on a TCS L-Trail chassis. I put 1.9 wheels and "cheater" tires on for him and this thing goes over anything. He has so much fun driving it.


I had another Losi MRC and another L-Trail chassis so why not? I decide to whip up another one to beat on.

On to the Pumpking FJC build, just in time for Halloween

The body


Goodies:

Metal axle lockers front and rear. Shaved rear axle, XVD steel shafts up front, full bearings, clocked aluminum Cs, aluminum steering knuckles and aluminum steering links. basically fully built MRC axles



Front axle




More to come…

This size body is better suited for 1.5 wheel/tire combo but I put this in the 1.9 section because I plan on using Losi Claws so I can keep up with my son. Not going for a super scale details rig here, just a fun beater that can withstand some harsh wheeling, hence the built axles.

#lessscale #morefun

[kakachille]

Who makes the body

[eddievedder]

Quiang xiang something is who makes it. Got it from china. I have found a few here and there on ebay too. It has a 9" wheelbase.

[eddievedder]

I spent some time trying to tidy up the chassis and electronics. I laid some paint last night. It was "gloss" Pumpkin Orange, but oddly it dried flat. I resprayed it and it was quite glossy then once completely dry it was flat again. I was upset at first but then I started to like the flat pumpkin.


I picked up some Black Chrome Losi 1.9 wheels really cheap and New Losi Rock Claws (blue) with foams for $4.70 for a pair. Less than $2.50 per tire!
A few pics


A 60T Dynamite MRC motor spins he wheels.

Chassis set up.




Rear drive shaft is stainless steel, front is a custom made shaft to fir the longer wheelbase.



I made some rear wheel wells too. Im not using most of the interior that it came with.


Here is the flat Pumpkin, or Pimpkin as I'm calling it now. Oh and I cut the body up a bit.

[eddievedder]

More paint work





Taping off in NY Mets colors




Chassis all tight like tiger




ADDED NOTES: Rear shocks are Mini LST aluminum and fronts are stock Losi MRC shocks with medium internal springs and axial shock oil.

[eddievedder]

Some flat black accents to go with the Halloween theme. Added a green Hi Lift jack. Needed some green too since pumpkin stems are green.







Im going to whip up some sliders or maybe some sort of rocker protection. I need to put the head and tail lights back in and paint the trim details, add decals for extra crawl control, etc...

[eddievedder]

I tossed the lights back in and added some detail.





I whipped up some floor boards and basic rocker protection from aluminum.




Flex


In its natural habitat

[OSRC]

Very nice, loving the Orange.

I rock the 2.2 Rock Claws on one my rigs as well - I know they are not scale, but they have amazing grip. Truck does indeed "Go anywhere"

[Constant Threat]

Love it ! Well done

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[eddievedder]

Originally Posted by OSRC

Very nice, loving the Orange.

I rock the 2.2 Rock Claws on one my rigs as well - I know they are not scale, but they have amazing grip. Truck does indeed "Go anywhere"

Thank you! Yeah those Claws hook up nice. I lucked out with the balance on this rig and it hardly ever rolls over. Just keeps climbing.

Originally Posted by Constant Threat

Love it ! Well done

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Thank you. Its a fun little rig.

[eddievedder]

Ok so my son and I tested it on the rocks for the first time and boy this thing is like a little billy goat. Just keeps climbing. I got pretty lucky with the stance being somewhat wide and low and the even weight around the rig. It really never rolls over. We had a lot of fun playing toy trucks.

A few pics.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Orange you jealous ? I am jelly... I like orange truck

Nice pumpkin

[eddievedder]

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Orange you jealous ? I am jelly... I like orange truck

Nice pumpkin

Haha thanks Mike. Let's hit Sag Harbor soon.