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20Tacoma17's Mini-me build 1/9 Scale plus Wide body Overland build and now Mini-Minime.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 20tacoma17, Oct 12, 2019.

  1. Nov 10, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    20tacoma17

    20tacoma17 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Finally able to start doing body work on the cab. Doors and fenders basic filling, sanding and priming work done before assembly. Still a long way to go.
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  2. Nov 10, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    While these can be put together with just a little trimming, to get a really good fit takes lots of testing, fitting, testing etc. The cab is just held together with tape to check the chassis but has to come back apart. Found out I had to move the rear axle back 15mm.
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  3. Nov 10, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    Looking good! Excited to follow where this goes!
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2019 at 4:51 AM
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    RushT Amateur Everythingist

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    Did you have him print matching plates for your production line?

    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  5. Nov 11, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    tonered bartheloni

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    Does it rub? CMC? :D

    The build is looking killer.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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    Dont know yet. These are just mockup wheels and tires. Gotta find wheels to match mine. Lol
     
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  7. Nov 11, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    Is this a truck for Ants?
     
  8. Nov 11, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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  9. Nov 11, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    Looking good.
     
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  10. Nov 11, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    So far just a bed mat and a lighter wallet
    Haha. Such a good movie
     
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  11. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    A little more test fitting, sanding etc. Also put Prinsu together.
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  12. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    are you going to put ditch lights in the mirrors of the model too??
     
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  13. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    Ditch and puddle lights. Bought an extra set of printed mirrors just in case too. They are tiny so not going to be easy. :D
     
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  14. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    Always loved building the model cars. This is cool to me.
     
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  15. Nov 12, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    WPL Bead-lock wheels?

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  16. Nov 12, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    That would be sweet
     
  17. Nov 12, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    Damn dude. That’s a bitchin’ printer and an even more bitchin’ model.
     
  18. Nov 12, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    It all comes in pieces just like the real one. Cant take credit for all the printed parts. That credit goes to MFab. He makes some amazing things. Its slowly getting there. Thanks :hattip:
     
  19. Nov 12, 2019 at 11:35 PM
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    not to highjack the thread but can someone suggest me a nice cheap chassis? It doesnt have to be RC. I just want it as a model kit
     
  20. Nov 13, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    Would help if I could but this is all new to me and my first try.. there is an RC thread might help more?
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rc-crawlers.609982/
     
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