Siggy's Mountaineer [Archive] - Tamiya Crawler Forums

Siggy

04-28-2009, 01:45 AM

I'm thinking plain red and put on the decals as I still got them. Anyway giving myself a couple of days, maybe a few weeks. This project never gets done quickly, anyway. Thanks guys for your comments.

Did some dust-off on the transmission. Well over 15 years, the internal gears remain clean like new and shifts quite smoothly, too.

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Also scraped the black paint off the front/rear bumpers. Then tried-on the side mirror that arrived in the mail today.

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Siggy

05-02-2009, 05:09 PM

Here's where the body is at.

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Original color was "Egg Plant" Violet. Had some scratches on the roof, missing
headlights, front/rear signal lights and side mirrors unpainted/uinstalled

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Chose Red Mica. Painted on Toyota Badge on Grille, yurn Signal Lights on Grille, installed side mirror.

Guys, you think it would look better if I install the original decals? Thanks.

Wyoming

05-02-2009, 07:31 PM

The Mica red looks great, tough call on decals but they don't look bad on the Mountaineer, if it was the bruiser I'd say skip them but the mounty looked pretty nice in box art.

Arcocustom

05-02-2009, 08:43 PM

I like the stickers as well. Box stock. It's going to be a nice peice.

vaoldman

05-05-2009, 05:19 PM

i have a mountaineer too, friend give it to me around 1999 after he striped out the 4wd gear in the tranny, i got lucking when i called tamiya and asked if they could sell me the gear, the man on phone said they dont sell pcs for tranny just the whole tranny, but he took my address, he said just in case he found the gear laying around, 5 days later i got the gear in the mail, and that made me a tamiya fan for life, i now have 5 tamiya rc, i had the truck up and runnin in no time, played with it for years, till the front diff. went bad, so i pulled the radio out of it, used it in my kids midnite pumkin, i still have it, and now i see i need to get it up and runnin again, i am hoping it is a minor problem with the front diff.

Siggy

05-05-2009, 06:22 PM

Welcome to the forum and Great to have another enthusiast for the Mountaineer. Good news is, you can get a front axle assembly or parts brand new or used to get your truck rolling. Search Ebay Item #260403302007 or #150339794429. Cheers Bro!

vaoldman

05-09-2009, 03:23 AM

Siggy

05-09-2009, 04:39 AM

mr siggy sir, trouble shooting quis. on mountaineer, i have truck locked in 4wd, and i have one front wheel that spins freely and the other front whee wheel turn about a half a turn and then stop, the quis is sir is the front a pos. trac. front end like i assume and have a bad gear in the front end,

I am not sure if I understand your Q that well -- but looks like a partial "bind" on one of the front wheel spin. If this is the Q, then check the large ball bearing of the knuckes making sure they are free of dirt, lubricated, or undamaged.

I doubt it in this case, but sometimes "binding" is caused by mis-aligned/improper sitting of components, over-tightening of nuts and screws, or inefficiency/damage to some internal components.

Arcocustom

05-09-2009, 06:41 AM

You can remove the wheel and the hub and run it too see if it still won't spin. If it runs then the problem is with the hub. If not then remove the steering knuckle and test again. The bearing inside the knuckle is a one way unit so the truck can turn in 4WD. While apart check that one way bearing. Make sure it locks one way and freewheels the other. If it's stuck, try cleaning and re-lubing it before replacing. When the knuckle is off test run again to see if inner axle turns. If not, then you must go into the axle.:)

Siggy

05-11-2009, 09:43 PM

BTW: Regular oil is not good for one-way bearings. You need the one way bearing oil. Good cleaner are automotive brake cleaners. I've heard people soap solution or butane fluid to clean their bearing.

Siggy

05-15-2009, 08:51 AM

Some updates:

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Mountaineer ended up red. Still deciding whether to apply the stickers.

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Almost done stripping all the paint from the Bruiser.

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Faded blue this morning, BoxArt Red in the Evening.

McFig

05-15-2009, 10:23 AM

That is a great group

Arcocustom

05-15-2009, 04:47 PM

I painted my High Lift mica red because I always wanted a Mountaineer.http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=503 I think the stickers would be cool. It's cool either way. That Hilux is looking awesome! I'm sure the Bruiser will be mint as well. Very nice collection!:first:

Siggy

05-16-2009, 05:17 PM

Thanks. Still restoring all three and hoping to come across a Blazing Blazer one of these days. Friend had a nice once but sold it years back.

Hey A, the highlift looks really nice. Quick glance thought it was an upgraded Mountaineer less the bumpers. Cool!

Arcocustom

05-19-2009, 11:16 AM

Yeah, mine's nice but yours is the real deal! I try. I wish the drivetrain was like yours.

Siggy

05-19-2009, 05:20 PM

Like both Highlift and Mountaineer for their attractive features. The Mountaineer for the more scale looking chassis and drivetrain, and the highlift for the more scale look body and the MFC-02.

Although quite heavy, the MFC-02 fulfills the fantasy of the Mountaineer owner to have scale functioning lights and sounds, for totally realistic driving feel.

What seems to be just missing is the look and smell of exhaust fumes. :)
Maybe one day they'll integrate those steam belching devices found on model trains, just for more added kicks.
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Arcocustom

05-19-2009, 06:08 PM

The fleet is lookin' good! The Bruiser has a good shine to it, no orange peel. Do you use Tamiya spray bombs or an air brush? Whichever it is, it's quality!:rockon:

Siggy

05-20-2009, 04:24 AM

Brush for the details, and rattle can for the rest :)

Arcocustom

05-20-2009, 05:03 AM

Well it's a mighty fine job!:thumb:

Siggy

05-20-2009, 05:43 AM

Well, thank you for your kind compliment! :)

Siggy

05-23-2009, 06:12 AM

I took the Mountaineer and Hilux 4X4 for an indoor spin today. Mountaineer runs better than my F350. The Toyota 4x4 Pickup Hilux Pickup -- nostalgic.

Arcocustom

05-23-2009, 10:48 AM

Nice! The Mountaineer is one of my favorites. Found a commercial for the Mountaineer on You Tube. It's in German but it shows what the truck is all about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmJgyFiBebo

Siggy

05-23-2009, 06:30 PM

Saw the video before and really is pretty cool seeing it again, thanks!

Arcocustom

05-23-2009, 07:06 PM

Have you seen the promo of the 14 Hilux R/C trucks pulling an actual 1 &1/2 ton Toyota pick-up in front of the Tamiya headquarters? I I saw that today for the first time. Impressive.:jaw:

:Tamiya1::crawlers:

Siggy

05-23-2009, 07:13 PM

Oh yes I did. Great Promo, indeed!

Siggy

06-03-2009, 10:33 AM

Got a new body set for the Mountaineer and some decals for the Bruiser and Toyota 4x4 pickup from Tamiya Club. The stickers are excellent copies. Also some aluminum bruiserbuilder and RC4WD mountaineer wheels to try. Will post pictures when the truck are ready.

Arcocustom

06-03-2009, 01:00 PM

Siggy

06-04-2009, 10:44 AM

Some updates:

Just got in the mail a set of BruiserBuilder Aluminum Wheels. They even look better in person and make the front and track width of the same length.

I did replace the pair of front hub for rear hubs giving me good 4x4 forward and reverse. Am waiting on the aluminum steering arms, as the stock plastic steering arms don't make the cut.

Have you tried powering these trucks with an FXR + 3S Lipo 30C @ 130A burst? They sure are very lively and agressive, and a lot of fun.

Siggy

06-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Hey Arco,

Thanks for the encouragement.

Here is a sneak peak on 1 of 2 Exciting Projects.

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IceChilly

06-04-2009, 07:11 PM

Here is a sneak peak on 1 of 2 Exciting Projects.

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What a tease!!!:D

Siggy

06-04-2009, 07:21 PM

Got to take more pictures :)

Here is the #2 :
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Arcocustom

06-04-2009, 08:34 PM

Hey Arco,

Thanks for the encouragement.

Here is a sneak peak on 1 of 2 Exciting Projects.

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You are welcome.
Let's see, #1 looks like a Wreckluse tube chassis with the powdercoat stripped off and a metal quarter support and motor/trans. brackets tig welded into place, sitting on an RPP beadlock wheel. Looking good, must see more!
#2 is a little harder to see, but it looks to be in mid fab. Can see some heat was in the joints, looks welded also. Don't think it's store bought. Custom chassis? Do tell. You have my attention...

Siggy

06-04-2009, 11:28 PM

Arcocustom

06-05-2009, 06:13 PM

You have a good eye, brother.

#1 used to be your standard Wreckluse + pimped-out TLT axles.
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She got lots of limelight at RCcrawler for her custom fab and fit grill, motor mount, GRU mount, under the hood, a steering servo/Winch mount under the hood. She'll be sporting an MSD winch and a 2.2 4-dyce with Bruiser tires :).

#2 is by a noted guy @ Rccrawler. He no longer makes tubers for quite some time, now.

Recognised the Wreckluse right off the bat. Never saw it in Driver though. Been a subscriber since Dec.2006, don't know how I missed it.

#2 took a little longer to form my opinion, but it appeared to be a one-off custom tuber.

Spied a "Moon Buggy" in the background of one of your posts the other day. Who makes that one?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3599511510_9ce7a352d6_b_d.jpg

Read one of your posts about always wanting a tuber Jeep, "Mayae one day..." Well it appears that day has arrived.

:common001:

Siggy

06-05-2009, 06:38 PM

Oh that one, is a very good reproduction of xxx-traction by a very talented and cool chap at RCcrawler. It it is both Rock Racer and Climber.

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His talent was recognized by RC4WD and is probably close to finishing a "moon buggy + hand-made axles". Interestingly, we were disucussion plans for a 1/5 Moon Buggy in chromoly.

Arcocustom

06-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Got it now RC Crawler not RC Driver.

1/5th scale chromemoly Moon Buggy? That sounds like a trip! What kind of powerplant's gonna move that beast? Electric golf cart?:tinfoil3:

Siggy

06-05-2009, 07:23 PM

Plan was to drop in a powerful Brushless System. Major concern was design, integrity of components, and precision in aligning the frame and fab components. Ideas like using the available 1/5 scale yota axles was a possible alternative. However, RC4WD at that time indicated that plans for a 1/5 scale transmission electric motor has yet to be drawn-up. Major gaps needed to be filled, project was shelved until we can figure out, how.

Siggy

06-09-2009, 07:39 PM

Heres the latest on the Bruiser:

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Sports fresh decals, aluminum rims, CPR bruiser tires, flares and snorkels, new rubber switch cover. Mechanical Speed Controller upgraded to FXR + Platinum Lipos. Small details -- new OG rubber switch cover, some stainless steel hardware.

Arcocustom

06-09-2009, 08:04 PM

Nice Bruiser Siggy. I spied a TLU-01 unit sittin on the frame. You gonna light that bad boy up or what? The undercarrige looks immaculate! Very nice.:thumb:

Siggy

06-09-2009, 08:15 PM

Heres the latest on the Bruiser:

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Fresh decals, aluminum rims, new tires, flares and snorkels, FXR + Lipo. Small details: grommets, new OG rubber switch cover + grommets, some stainless steel hardware.

Siggy

06-09-2009, 08:22 PM

Nice Bruiser Siggy. I spied a TLU-01 unit sittin on the frame. You gonna light that bad boy up or what? The undercarrige looks immaculate! Very nice.:thumb:

Tried mounted my Hilux Highift body on for size as that one had the headlights and parklights. Onced toyed the idea of putting an MFC=02 :) Silly idea I think --but it integrates best of the highlift/bruiser Worlds.

Hmm Maybe on the Mountaineer -- I got a NIB OG body set and transform that to shelf queen/updated version. I am still trying to get RC4WD servo mount -- but no longer available :(.

Blazerbogger

06-09-2009, 08:50 PM

Superb job! I've never seen fender flares on a Bruiser before. I must say, they look very good on it.

Siggy

06-11-2009, 08:34 AM

What a tease!!!:D

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Here's the 2nd Tuber w/ the custom painted hood and top/side panels and the MSD Winch, installed. Will be sending both frames out for powdercoating for 2 weeks. Still deciding on axles/transmission to use. If axles are TLT's, I'll surely do a build thread :).

Siggy

06-11-2009, 08:47 AM

Superb job! I've never seen fender flares on a Bruiser before. I must say, they look very good on it.

Me too. Just wanted to see how -- like what I see as well, ordered up a few sets for the mountaineer and the highlift.

Siggy

06-20-2009, 06:16 PM

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She's a favorite, and got to get her up and running sweet and smooth.

Arcocustom

06-20-2009, 10:59 PM

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She's a favorite, and got to get her up and running sweet and smooth.

All the trucks in this thread are awesome but the Hilux is #1 in my book. Lookin' good Siggy! :thumb:

Siggy

06-29-2009, 07:46 AM

Superb job! I've never seen fender flares on a Bruiser before. I must say, they look very good on it.

Thanks for your kind comment! I likewise like how good they fit. CHEERS!

Siggy

07-29-2009, 05:59 AM

Another 3 speeder.
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Arcocustom

07-29-2009, 06:15 AM

Wow! The paint job is sweet.:thumb: Those Wheely King rims give it an aggressive stance. Looks ready for an expedition to the North Pole. ;)

Nice Tundra Siggy!

Siggy

07-29-2009, 06:25 AM

Wow! The paint job is sweet.:thumb: Those Wheely King rims give it an aggressive stance. Looks ready for an expedition to the North Pole. ;)

Nice Tundra Siggy!

Thanks Bro! Your the Best. :rockon:

Your comment reminds me of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ryoq91rV0

CHEERS!

jeffro

07-29-2009, 07:09 AM

That was an excellent video Siggy, gives me ideas. :)

Thats a sweet lookin Tundra, are you going to make any changes ?

Siggy

07-29-2009, 08:20 AM

Michelin XL's???
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Arcocustom

07-29-2009, 08:28 AM

Yeah man, those look awesome. Mount em'up and let's see.....:jaw:

Siggy

07-29-2009, 08:38 AM

Yeah man, those look awesome. Mount em'up and let's see.....:jaw:

Need to narrow some 2.2 wheels down to 1". Looking for some Traxxas Ruslers LXJF49. Or Custom aluminum wheels.

Siggy

07-30-2009, 06:57 AM

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I finally get to adopt this Blazing Blazer. She came complete and in very good condition. She was well cared for by the previous for 10 year.

This baby completes the 3-speeders.

:yahoo:

Maybe a family picture a couple of weeks down the road.
-- still got to put lots of time into getting my Hilux highlift together :).

Arcocustom

07-30-2009, 07:41 AM

Man 'O Man, I am totally jealous right now.:p That one looks mint. What a score! Congrat's!!!

Siggy

07-30-2009, 08:45 AM

Man 'O Man, I am totally jealous right now.:p That one looks mint. What a score! Congrat's!!!

Thanks bro! Don't be jealous, there are many nicer ones out there. :) It's all just about being ready when you know this is the one for you.

Siggy

08-04-2009, 08:20 AM

UPDATE: Stripped all paint down to the body

Yesterday:
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Today:
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Tomorrow??
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Flowmastered87gl

08-04-2009, 01:44 PM

HA.. I like the mention of the blazing blazer box of trouble free 3 step mechanical speed control :rolleyes:

As for the box art... do it :D

Northwest 4x4

08-04-2009, 03:03 PM

That will be the challange to get it like the box, but the force is strong with this one, he will be great

Siggy

08-04-2009, 04:29 PM

HA.. I like the mention of the blazing blazer box of trouble free 3 step mechanical speed control :rolleyes:

As for the box art... do it :D

That will be the challange to get it like the box, but the force is strong with this one, he will be great

Box art should be easier as it is just black then some stickers.
Since it is a "Blazing" Blazer I was thinking of doing a True flame fire red.
This one is blue 834 I still am undecided.

Arcocustom

08-05-2009, 09:37 AM

Although I think your flamejobs are spectacular, I am gonna have to say boxart.

Siggy

08-05-2009, 09:43 AM

I was actually thinking of just keeping it unpainted. :) Maybe just the grille, head and rear lights, and the seats and driver.

Siggy

08-14-2009, 04:05 AM

Trying out a different set of shoes for the Tundra.
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brunion

08-14-2009, 03:33 PM

It would look out of place on your bench next to the others if it had no paint. I have to say boxart all the way.

Siggy

09-08-2009, 07:54 AM

Still remains unpainted and still busy with other projects. Anyway,this one is about 90%. Just some paint and new tires.

Siggy

02-18-2010, 06:57 AM

3-Speed Family Portrait taken Today
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1186&stc=1&d=1266504912
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1187&stc=1&d=1266504966

IceChilly

02-18-2010, 01:04 PM

Nice! Wish I had a family like that ;)

landy200

02-19-2010, 08:35 AM

what is box art

Siggy

02-19-2010, 04:20 PM

Nice! Wish I had a family like that ;)

Thanks Buddy! I have a Hilux highlift that I have not put together. It sure was fun getting the Tamiya 3-speed family complete.

The Tundra, Hilux, and F350 offer you total driving realism hooked with an Tamiya MFC-02.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1189&stc=1&d=1266625314

The stock Bruiser/Mountaineers when hooked with a high-end radio, high torque steering servos, ESC, and a 3S Lipo sure is one of the best off-road driving experience.:)

The Hilux 4x4 and Blazing Blazer, well they just bring the privileged past to the exclusive present.

what is box art
Well, if you seriously do not know, BoxArt is the scheme/look of the RC Scale Model printed in the kit's box cover.