Expedition Pajero

[AeroSynch]

It is finally here, sort of. I don't have pictures of the build process since it was done when I was moving and had no internet, but here are some pictures before I paint it and what I am going for.

Here is what I wanted to go for, and exactly how I am painting it; white with the fenders and bumpers black:

http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/1993-mitsubishi-pajero-2-5-tdic-dsc00166.jpg


http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0702.jpg

With lights:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0703.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0704.jpg

Roof rack and accessories thanks to RCH Blackfoot:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0705.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0706.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0707.jpg


Flex Shot:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0709.jpg


So I just have to paint it, and secure the body since it is only sitting on the chassis, and work some minor details out, like the major rubbing on the front, and electronics neatness.

Hope you like it so far.

[AeroSynch]

I changed out the leafs and made a 4 link for the rear.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0744.jpg
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0751.jpg


So I got the electronics mounted up, and since it is 4WD now, it is finally a runner. I had to shorten the driveshafts by .25" on both of them to accommodate the wheelbase and transmission placement. I also am going to make a mount for the transmission out of styrene. Do you like my GhettoCAD skills?..:lol:
It has nice flex for a scaler.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0754.jpg
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0758.jpg

[AeroSynch]

I went and got the body today from SteelBreeze and I was speechless. Beautiful under the sun. These are the only pictures that I will show you for a week because I am going on a cruise tomorrow and coming back Friday, and no I can't take the Pajero (Mom won't let me...:x). Enjoy.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG0830.jpg
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[AeroSynch]

Here are the poser shots. Still haven't gotten it dirty..
Also shows how I mounted my mirrors to allow them to move without breaking off.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG1024.jpg
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[AeroSynch]

Well I figured out the lighting system. Hot glue was my friend today. I glued the switch next to the lighting battery box that I made out of thick paper, on the front of the Pajero, under the hood:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG1058.jpg
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG1062.jpg

[AeroSynch]

Today I made a license plate for the Pajero. Came out nice:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/PICT0002.jpg

Took it outside but to my dismay there are animals called mosquitoes that like to suck your blood and bother you, so I only snapped two pictures before I ran back inside.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG1072.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/CIMG1071.jpg

[Wyoming]

Very nice looking rig you have built up there, like the little details and chassis, nice work!

[AeroSynch]

Very nice looking rig you have built up there, like the little details and chassis, nice work!

Thank you. It has been a fun build. :)

[Dakillswitch]

Hi bud good to see you here ,great build came out looking cool with that paint job.

[7point2]

nice to see this truck again, and welcome to the growing crawler site.

[AeroSynch]

Hi bud good to see you here ,great build came out looking cool with that paint job.


nice to see this truck again, and welcome to the growing crawler site.

Nice to see both of you here also. Thanks for the comments. :o

[william]

Ah Florida where the mosquitos are the size of dragon flies :D

Came out nice, and the detailing is top notch. ;)

[AeroSynch]

Ah Florida where the mosquitos are the size of dragon flies :D

Came out nice, and the detailing is top notch.

:LOL:
Thank you.

[SMOKE-DOG]

Like what you did with the mirrors. Very smart.

[AeroSynch]

Like what you did with the mirrors. Very smart.

Yea, I had to work with what I had, and besides, breaking mirrors sucks.
:)

[CM_113]

took you long enought o post the jero over here welcome aero

[SMOKE-DOG]

Looks good in white with the black grill. How did you make the license plate? I need some.

[AeroSynch]

took you long enought o post the jero over here welcome aero

:LOL:
Yea, I forgot about this new forum.


Looks good in white with the black grill. How did you make the license plate? I need some.

Google ACME License Plate Maker.
Thank you.

[AeroSynch]

Today I went a actually used the Pajero in some terrain...sand. Did good, but the tires could be better. And the suspension is still soft, causing rubbing when turning under some flex. I took all the pictures with my phone. The video was also from the phone, so please excuse the crappy video quality. Moreover, it's hard to drive while recording with a flip phone..:lol:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0144.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0145.jpg
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[AeroSynch]

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0154.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0155.jpg
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0158.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0159.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0160.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/Photo0161.jpg

Video:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/th_c3cf0976.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/?action=view&current=c3cf0976.pbr)

[Dakillswitch]

Looks great bud :rockon: now try it on some rocks.....if you can find some :oops: :LOL:

[AeroSynch]

Looks great bud :rockon: now try it on some rocks.....if you can find some :oops: :LOL:

:LOL:

Yea, rocks in Florida? I'll try.

[CM_113]

ask stu to stop by and i'll load up some of mine on the back of his rig and have him deliver them to you lol

[AeroSynch]

ask stu to stop by and i'll load up some of mine on the back of his rig and have him deliver them to you lol

:agree:

Good idea. I actually have to look for a good place, or just go to the beach.

[pagedm]

That's a great looking Pajero, you have done well, I really like the black and white, looks awesome :)

[AeroSynch]

That's a great looking Pajero, you have done well, I really like the black and white, looks awesome :)

:o
Thank you.

[scalenut]

Looks like a nice runner.

[minijosh]

Dang Uncle Sam won't let me see the pics. I can't wait to get some action shots.

[AeroSynch]

Thanks for the comments.

Mini Josh, the pictures are the same from Scale 4x4. Want me to email them to you?

[AeroSynch]

Well, I finally got my items from The Scale Bungee Store, and it was well worth the wait. I got a cooler, a fishing pole, bungees, and 2 chains, which I don't really know where they go. No outdoor pictures because I don't want the Pajero to be taken off my hands by Hurricane Fay.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/CIMG1095.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/CIMG1096.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/CIMG1098.jpg

[pagedm]

Awesome, I love the gear in the rack :)

[AeroSynch]

Awesome, I love the gear in the rack :)

Thanks man! I adds to the scaleness of it.

[AeroSynch]

Since Hurricane Fay is making it rain here like crazy, I went out tonight when it stopped raining and boy was it fun, but my Pajero is a mess, and I flipped it on the street trying to beat my younger brother and his New Bright. I won of course, but his NB just floated over the water! Wht!?!?! :rofl:
Sorry for the 2 fuzzy pictures without flash.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/CIMG1099.jpg
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[AeroSynch]

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Expedition%20Pajero/CIMG1109.jpg
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[pagedm]

sweeeet, you need some mud slingers for that terrain!

[AeroSynch]

Lol, I'm actually going to get some Trail Doctors. :)

[pagedm]

I bought some RC4WD rock stompers the other day, man they are sticky on the work bench, makes dragging the truck sideways quite hard.
Got to love the Tamiya High-Lift tires though, they may not be the grippiest but they are a nice scale looking tire.

Look forward to seeing more from your Exped Pajero :)

[AeroSynch]

Cool. That's why I liked the High Lift tires; the scaleness of them.
Don't worry, plenty of pictures will be taken of this truck in action on other days, since it is too much fun.

[AeroSynch]

Went out again to the same place but I made a video. My little brother was there with his New Bright with a tapped Hummer body on it. It was pretty fun, until the end after going through the puddle, my Pajero died.

I think I fried the receiver, because it doesn't turn or drive. I tried to blow dry it, but then when I turn the wheel it accelerates? Any ideas? I hate to shell out $50 for a new Futaba R153 receiver.

http://www.vimeo.com/1562203