[MOC] Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Hard Top

[rm8]

Hi,

Here is my latest creation. When I started, I selected several goals:

- middle scale for RC playability

- weight distributed to front for better crawling performance

- easy removable hard top

- motorized winch

- realistic body and proportions as close as possible to original.

Full article with building process, WIP photos and result is here in my blog(translate by goolge).

It is realtively small MOC, but it has more than 1000 parts and it takes 14 monthes of building and rebuilding. Yes, I am slow builder, comparing to other guys. May be I should hire a hamster to help me:)

I wasted too much time for it. So now, I am sure the proportions and functions are good enough for me.

features:

- Scale approx. 1:12

- Fully motorized and remote controlled

- Fully removable hard top with 3 versions. 10 seconds for conversion!

- Customs stickers

- Openable doors, bonnet and back doors. Side doors with locks

- Foldable front and rear seats

- Dashboard

Technic specs:

- Suspension with live axles, supported by 3 links

- AWD transmission with differentials in the axles and locked central differential (XL motor). Gear 20:28

- Link steering (Servo-motor)

- Winch ready with motorized PTO (M motor) + ready for second PTO motor

Dimensions:

- Weight: 1050 gr. (including LiPo battery and additional PTO M motor)

- Length: 296 mm (37 studs)

- Width: 120 mm (15 studs)

- Height: 160 mm (20 studs)

-Wheelbase 173 mm (21,5 studs)

more photos here http://www.bricksafe.../pages/rm8/FJ40

WATCH FULL VIDEO PRESENTATION HERE

UPDATE: INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE

You can download it now in PDF or watch my picasa album

Partlist is represented in 5 versions:

1.Just chassis - 413 pcs

2.Light - 749 pcs

3.Cabrio - 883 pcs

4.Base - 1162 pcs

5.Expedition - 1284 pcs

Edited March 9, 2015 by rm8

[Madoca 1977]

Masterpiece! :wub:

[Doc_Brown]

I really like it! But have to say I think the lights and grill are a touch too narrow. But I understand its at the size that's really hard to fix.

Other than that brilliant! :thumbup:

[rm8]

I really like it! But have to say I think the lights and grill are a touch too narrow. But I understand its at the size that's really hard to fix.

Other than that brilliant! :thumbup:

thank you.

May be 2 this tile will be better?

Edited December 14, 2014 by rm8

[Freekysch]

Stunning creation ! Big like for the looks, you captured the real model perfectly.

[jorgeopesi]

Masterpiece again :thumbup: .

[Awaken_M1nd]

Since the time of Prado & Boss was nothing on you. Welcome back, Yegor! Fantastic MOC

[D3K]

Wonderful little car!

[darksheep]

Very nice you capture the looks wonderfully !!!

[zux]

Very accurate MOC, love the removable top with doors.

Since you already built 2 door version, I see no reasons to skip building 4 door model.

[Rishab N]

Nice little car. It looks really realistic

[timslegos]

Glad you finally reveled this beauty, nice work on the exterior as well as the functions!

tim

[Edwin Korstanje]

You did it again, truly a masterpiece

[piterx]

great car mate :)

i remember seing a sneak shot of this beauty... well done :)

it would be cool having some sort of category for offroaders with these wheels... i think they are in the most enjoyable scale

[Jurgen Krooshoop]

Wow !! I really really really like this one. Looks like 14 months of building really pays off :thumbup:

Your video contains what looks like some CAD-images. Does that mean thereá digital file for this model ?

[rm8]

Thank guys for kind words.

Wow !! I really really really like this one. Looks like 14 months of building really pays off :thumbup:

Your video contains what looks like some CAD-images. Does that mean thereá digital file for this model ?

Yes. Digital file is available. But some things there I cant solve because intersection of some parts. I also cant attach front shock absorbers to both joint points, because they should bent a little. I am planning to release photo instruction.

But later I will have to do MLCAD instruction for another version of this car. Dont know yet how to do it - only theory....That is a special demand.

Edited December 14, 2014 by rm8

[Gabor]

Great! You captured the shape of the real very well!

[dhc6twinotter]

Love it. Very nicely done. I'm a huge fan of the 40 series Land Cruisers, and you've captured the lines nicely. The removable top and accessories are great.

Back when I lived in the Philippines, our neighbor had a red 40 series just like this (I don't recall if it was a BJ40 or FJ40). I remember riding on the rear jump seats with the radio super loud. Another friend of mine has a yellow FJ40 with 35" tires and a Chevy V8 in it. It's a hoot to drive and sounds awesome. I'd like to get a 40 series one day.

[Nico van Duin]

Incredible work! I realy like the PTO and how you can remove the roof and doors.

Looking forward to the instructions and the other versions of this beauty!

[MrTekneex]

Wow, I really like it!!! Great work!

[BigCatBoy]

That looks great! Great work on the proportions and overall look. I like that it is full technic, allowing easier use of removable parts.

[HorcikDesigns]

I especially like the hole just above the grill, that is very nice touch... ;)

[5imon]

Wow! Instantly reconizeable and packed with functions. I especially like the dashboard – just a few basic elements that really get the spirit of an old school metal dashboard.

[Rockbrick]

A beauty!

perhaps one stud wider would look more proprtional but I understand the limitations of the parts you've used and you probably have to go 3 studs wider to get the same functionality which would ruin the looks....

another one for the 'must make this one day list' (not a very long list though) !

[Lucio Switch]

Great appearance and performance!! Very well done!!