The Mini Samsquanch build thread!

[soj1057]

So the Kit came today. I did not have time to do a proper unboxing and get good pictures before I left for work. Here is one I snapped before I walked out the door though.







I will do a proper unboxing and get better pictures later this week.

 

[Footofgod]

Looking forward to the build! Perfect year for a 4Runner too.

 

[92-SR5]

They put the front diff on the drivers side :embarassed:

 

[soj1057]

They put the front diff on the drivers side :embarassed:

I got home and opened the box, there seems to be a few ... questionable? design choices for this model :shrug: oh well we will see how she fits together eventually. Here are some pictures of what comes with it.





The instructions! We are already off to a great start.....







And apparently I need to go to the hobby store for some "Tweegers"

 

[soj1057]

Here's the body, didn't even have to sand this one to re paint !




and the rest of the parts!

 

[KidVermicious]

'Da fuk is a samsqanch?

 

[soj1057]

Trailer Park Boys - Samsquanch - YouTube

 

[BucknutBob]

Looks like you're going to need your fabricating skills for some proper bumpers and sliders--should be able to use the plastic throwaway pieces the parts are attached to. If I remember right, you can bend them to shape by applying a lighter to them briefly to soften the plastic. Shame they kept the IFS front, but I guess they were sticking with what came stock and just modifying that as is. If I still had others to cannibalize, I'd definitely be sticking a big ole V8 under the hood--something ridiculously over-powered, like a big block 454 or a Dodge Hemi (the old school 426 with the distinctive valve covers).

 

[Chuckles89]

They put the front diff on the drivers side :embarassed:

They also put the newer style grill on it.

I have always liked the one that actually says Toyota on it.

 

[RiFF RaFF]

Coil over shocks? Looks like a trip to the hobby shop to get proper shocks.

:crazy:

 

[Quatre Coureur]

'Da fuk is a samsqanch?

I think its a 'Sasquatch' . :doh: (correct pronunciation)

 

[Hyde802]

They put the front diff on the drivers side :embarassed:

And the gas tank... Sticker sheet looks cool too. Inclometer.. SSR badges...cool little kit.

I think its a 'Sasquatch' . :doh:

Nope! Samsquanch is right! Its a trailer park boys reference. Some one posted the link above!

Think you could post a pic of the body next to a soda can or something for a size reference?

 

[92-SR5]

And the gas tank... Sticker sheet looks cool too. Inclometer.. SSR badges...cool little kit.



Nope! Samsquanch is right! Its a trailer park boys reference. Some one posted the link above!

Think you could post a pic of the body next to a soda can or something for a size reference?

Love trailer park boys. It is one of my favorite shows.

 

[drabbits]

Headquake's RC - #101 (1998 4runner) April 19 2012 - YouTube

 

[92-SR5]

Headquake's RC - #101 (1998 4runner) April 19 2012 - YouTube

Love the 4wd RC car!

 

[dorton]

that is wicked!

 

[soj1057]

And the gas tank... Sticker sheet looks cool too. Inclometer.. SSR badges...cool little kit.



Nope! Samsquanch is right! Its a trailer park boys reference. Some one posted the link above!

Think you could post a pic of the body next to a soda can or something for a size reference?

This guy gets it!

I love the TPB's

I will absolutely get some scale pictures for you guys as soon as I get home.

 

[soj1057]

Headquake's RC - #101 (1998 4runner) April 19 2012 - YouTube

Thanks for the video! That guy went all out on his, it even has a little dude in the driver seat!

 

[drabbits]

Thanks for the video! That guy went all out on his, it even has a little dude in the driver seat!

Just passing it forward:wink2:

 

[Steven94]

Headquake's RC - #101 (1998 4runner) April 19 2012 - YouTube

That made my day. The way the trail was set up made it look pretty real (other than obvious parts).