Thread: 4Runner scratch build maybe

Good one Bruce.

I am sure it will be fantastic

Regards

Keith

YEP, Yet another master class by a master craftsman and model maker....Great start Bruce... Cheers, Peter

don't stop to take a breath now........... must make next model , nice work though... the spacing was deliberate by the way. our version of the 4runner came with a fixed canopy, the version you show is our Hilux... and yes I agree, its probably the best looking hilux they released. all this new stuff with reduced ground clearance, lower centre of gravity etc. Thanks Firestone.

I've always had a love of anything that will get me in the dirt.
Dirt bikes are my first love but around 45 I got where I didn't bounce off the trees like I used to so had to slow up on the enduro riding, and now nearing 70 being able to slide in my PreRunner as the seat is just the right high, no stepping up or down, it's just right. LOL
Maybe that's why I like to build all this heavy equipment I still get to play in the dirt.

Been wanting to try this build for a long time but now I’m beginning to question my sanity, I needed an easy build not this thing. LOL






The top and windows aren’t glued in just a look see as my passions was at an end and needed to call it a day.
Going to take some fine adjustment but should work out ok?


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Looking really good as always.
Sometimes making models is not much different than working on the real thing. I am sure body repair shops go through exactly what you are trying to get the doors to line up and open and close.
You will get there in the end I am sure. Just have patients.

I live in Alabama so it's going to be a dukes of hazard truck where you jump throw the window to get in.

It's coming along tremendously Bruce.

Congratulations

Regards

Keith

Had to get the insides done before I could go any farther with the top.

Had some left over oak and walnut glued up so made the seats out of this odd ball wood.

Between the seat glue ups I worked on the wheel wells.

Then glue up the top and a ton a sanding would be in my future.


If I was to build another one I would leave more wood above the sides above the doors so the roof and sides would match up better.
With the older trucks and cars this usually isn’t a problem because of the square sides but with these more modern builds with angled sides more material needs to be left at the top for shaping.
It’s a long way from perfect but for a quicky scratch project not to bad I guess.
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All I can say is WOW Bruce.

Top work

Regards

Keith

Fantastic Bruce. I don't think that the roof looks bad at all it is not as though it will be played with by a heavy handed child so having a wider band above the windows will not matter.
I have enjoyed the build so far.

Spent half my time playing with the front end figuring out how I want it.

But at least most of the rest of the truck is under control.



Just wondering what some wheels would do for it.

I guess after the front end some mud guards are needed.

Great workmanship

Looking a treat

Regards

Keith

Bruce, it’s looking so good.
The details are spot on sir.
Scratch built mastery.
Cheers Peter