Daigoro's Tundra

[Daigoro]

Hello there!:yourock:
I'm from Italy and I apologize from the beginning for my English.....be patient please!!

So I bought this Tundra kit, my model-dream come true!!
But I like the scale flavor on my cars, so I tried to low the body, to have softer suspension and so.
To obtein this goal, I made some lights mods, nothing radical, but they're working!

Step1, installed a bamatech belt conversion:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5522.jpg

Step2, modded leaf springs to increase side mouvement:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5528.jpg

No spacers between leaf and axle to low the mechanic:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5527.jpg

Some interior mockup:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5590.jpg

Relocated battery with an alu rail:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5585.jpg

Electronics just on the top:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMG_1366.jpg

HPI bumper:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMG_1360.jpg

[McFig]

Welcome to the site.

Your English is very good and so is your truck. Looks good.

Please let us know how this build goes and how well your belt conversion works.

[Daigoro]

Thanks McFig!;)
I've tested belt conversion once, but impression is very good!
No slipping at all and the belt isn't a simple rubber ring; it feels so strong!!

Few others details....
Some scale stuff:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5992.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5993.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5989.jpg

Cutted window (dog has to breath!:D)
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP5991.jpg

rc4wd clocked tranny:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6000.jpg

Tires and wheels rc4wd 1.55 rock crusher and 1.55 steel beadlock. Just perfect for the fenders:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6130.jpg

rcmodelex heavy duty fendres:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6220.jpg

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

WElcome to the sight.
English is good to me.
And please keep up the good work.

[Waterboy]

yes welcome, very good english and truck:D

[Wyoming]

Looks like a very cool project!

[Northwest 4x4]

I like the biuld the detail's are sweet, I like that you lowered the the body and the ride hiegh

[JAnderson]

Welcome to the site and looking forward to more updates!

[Daigoro]

Hey Tamiya addicted!!
Thanks for comments....

Other steps:
This is the results of my efforts:willy_nilly:
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6227.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6224.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6251.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6246.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/Daigoro74/Tundra/IMGP6245.jpg

Here a video in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbw57vTAobM

I like this kit a lot, details are superbs...well...it's a Tamiya!:Tamiya1:
Driving is awesome!

Still have to do: complete interiors (dog is ok, but it need a driver!:D) install rooflights, not sure about a clear front window....:confused:

Hope you like it!!

[Flowmastered87gl]

Nice build, and I agree, your english is better than quite afew americans :thumb:

[JAnderson]

Nice build, and I agree, your english is better than quite afew americans :thumb:

Ditto on this, If only some like McFig spoke English like that!

I really like that color and the details!

[McFig]

Ha, Ha

Looking good. Looks like it is performing well.

[OldSchoolRC]

Welcome, and the truck looks fantastic! Great job!

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

Yes I agree with OldSchoolRC again fantastic build and I love the dog that is cool.

[Arcocustom]

Great job on your Tundra. :thumb:

[Daigoro]

Thank you all guys, I'm happy that my truck you like!:o

[IceChilly]

Just stumbled upon your Tundra. It looks and runs great! Makes me miss mine!

[Waterboy]

Just stumbled upon your Tundra. It looks and runs great! Makes me miss mine!

Icechilly, shame on you for selling your tundra:willy_nilly: haha just kidding. It is looking great, any update on the interior?

[Mort]

Welcome...superb truck...very...very nice...keep up the good work!!...liking the skateboard a lot...it's the little details that make all the difference...personality...well done!!

[Grey Machine]

This is REALLY nice!

I love the color. What color and brand of paint is that?