Samurai SJ413

[4.3 Zook]

All Photos are back up again
IMAGES..https://postimg.cc/gallery/2biuiezz4/
or this might work
Photobucket fix https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-hotlink-fix/kegnjbncdcliihbemealioapbifiaedg?hl=en
Hi Guys
My name is Rice and I have been into Samurais for about 16 years,decided
an RC version would be awesome,unfortunately they do not exist as a hard
body,so I'm making my own. I have never built anything this large before
(1:7) but will give it a go. Plan on using a TF2 swb for the chassis.
I will try to copy my latest Zook,toyota axles,1.9TDI,33's,and removable
hardtop.

 

[spoo76]

Great start! I love the lil zuk's
Here's another one on here
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/524587-zuk-1-9-hard-body-handmade.html

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[hotwheels000]

Daniel Charles 3d prints the zuki in any scale you want. Hit him up on FB if you want.i had mi e pri ted in yellow abs for 2 reasons. First I could use solvent welding as pla doesnt like that and second I am painting it yellow and printed in yellow will keep it looking sharp for a longer period. Missi g from the pic is the doors, fender flares and bumpers. Those all come with the kit. It is about 30 pieces, you will need to assemble. He will do it for you but uses CA. I prefer solvent welds.

Looks like you are off to a great start"thumbsup"

 

[4.3 Zook]

Thanx Hotwheels000
Good to know there are a few options out there.

 

[spoo76]

Looks great!

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[CR4NK]

Nice! I drove a Samurai when I lived in the Virgin Islands! Capable lil vehicles. Sub'd

 

[4.3 Zook]

Thankyou Spoo76 & Crank


Small update
Worked on the tranny tunnel and stated the dash.

Next I will work on switching my photos over to a new host.
p.s. if you are using photobucket drop them now if they haven't
screwed you yet.:x

Finally got time to start working on this again,and I have lost all of the previous photos.oh well.
New gage pod

New dash with gage pod

Inside of windshield

Windshield temporarily on rig

And some detail photos

Thanx for lookin'

 

[Zukiiholic]

Front end is looking Great.
Great Idea on the fender flares..

 

[chino63]

Very nice work, keep posting! "thumbsup"

 

[4.3 Zook]

After viewing some of your builds I appreciate your comment Chino63.
I've done a bit of milling myself,made a new drivers side tranny mount to
get the tranny a little lower(about 4mm) and clocked the motor one turn.

Also made a new cross member for the shocks.

I didn't have the right size drive lines so I made some extenders,I know
all I've done is made the U-joint angles worse but I'm cheap and they
will have to do for now.Plus I just like making things...:mrgreen:
still need to drill and tap them.

 

[Zukiiholic]

Body and Dash are looking Great.
Nice work.

 

[ussprinceton2004]

excellent work

 

[4.3 Zook]

Thanx Guys,Much Appreciated.
Looked around for some pre-made seats but none were the right size.
So I took a piece of 1 1/2" (38mm) rigid insulation foam and after 2
attempts,I had 1 seat.I think I'm going to make a mold and resin cast them.
I think that will be easier than trying to duplicate another lol.

Detailed the seat out,happy with it now.

...and started on the heater unit.

 

[4.3 Zook]

Started working on the rear wheel wells.
Made a wood "buck" to heat and bend the top piece around.

Glued up the sides and trimmed,left a flange above the opening
for more glue surface.

Placed in the bed for test fit.Still need to bend and glue a 1/4" piece
on the inside corner so it can be rounded over.

 

[4.3 Zook]

Detailed the wheel wells and glued them in.

Got the body thickness finished.

...and fixed the transmission tunnel.

 

[4.3 Zook]

This is getting obsessive... :mrgreen:
The heater

I finished the ribbing in the bed,the raised seat area,and started tacking
the cage.

Thanx for looking Guys

 

[4.3 Zook]

Got a bunch more done,cage,paint,interior.Just some minor things to add
to the body,lights,print out some gages,bolt cage down,seats,front inner fender wells.
Then move on to the chassis and electrical.

 

[Zukiiholic]

Fantastic Detailing..
Seats looking great and Comfortable (for a Samurai)

 

[4.3 Zook]

Fantastic Detailing..
Seats looking great and Comfortable (for a Samurai)

Thanx Man,yeah seats aren't stock

 

[FANATICRC]

it's funny just a couple days ago I was thinking that when I tackle my first from scratch build I'd love to do a hard top samurai...I've had a real soft spot for a Samurai and I'm not sure why I've just always loved the look of them when they are tastefully lifted a bit with some mud tires under them. Anyway I love how everything has turned out on yours, it's definitely given me some inspiration for when I go to start mine!!