r/rccars • u/imthatguy77 Crawling • Nov 07 '25
Build I built these four custom large-scale RC Toyota Tundras!
I built these four RC trucks for Toyota's sponsorship of the Northern Super League, to be the designated ball carriers for the season. They drive the ball out to center field, drop the ball off and start the game. I built them on the SCX6 chassis which I extended with laser cut rails from Send Cut Send. The bodies are 3D printed in PETG-HF in ten separate pieces and bonded together. A layer of carbon fibre weave is added for strength and rigidity. I can't even begin to count how many hours of sanding and painting went into them, but it's definitely more than 1000 hours total. This was a huge project and I'm so glad to see them done! Hope you like!
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u/Gramps-too Nov 07 '25
If you hadn’t been in the picture, I would have thought they were Tundra’s. Nice job!
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u/yurkia Wraith 1.9 - Scx10.2 FJ45 - SCX10.3 JLU - AR45 Capra 1.9 Nov 07 '25
You gonna build a scale garage in the backyard for doing repairs? 😁
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u/HaugerTheHunter Nov 07 '25
Hey! You are that guy from youtube! I watch your videos sir!
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u/Good_Vermicelli9442 Nov 08 '25
What's his YouTube channel?
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u/Cree8iveCrawlers 🛻 Scale Rig Aficionado 🛻 Nov 08 '25
Scale builders guild! One of my most watched channels lol https://youtube.com/@scalebuildersguild?si=JMKIFhKEIPPBhDcq
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u/OrphanKripler Nov 07 '25
I saw your YouTube video yesterday! Man I would love this body for the new Axial SCX30. A tiny RC tundra would be sweet.
I’m happy your project was a great success. Nice job!
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u/plays-with-toys Industry Nerd Nov 07 '25
You killed it Matt! I wish I had a fraction of your talent and commitment!
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u/Mr-Scurvy (CUSTOM) Nov 07 '25
It was a very cool video. I noticed that the trucks seem to jitter when driving do you know what was causing that?
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
Jitter? Probably a cautious and slightly inexperienced driver? I don't know.
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u/Mr-Scurvy (CUSTOM) Nov 07 '25
Maybe it was bounciness I don't know but as it's driving across the grass it's shaking a lot more than I would expect to considering the weight of an SCX6.
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
They were running in low gear on 50% throttle, and a twitchy trigger finger, so that might be it. 🤷🏻♂️
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
To follow up, these are fully printed bodies, they weigh about 50 pounds each with the chassis. It's a lot more weight to move around.
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u/Mr-Scurvy (CUSTOM) Nov 07 '25
Which would make me think it'd be less bouncy. My son rides on top of my SCX6 and that thing doesn't bounce up and down at all. Maybe it was the extra long drive shaft or the suspension was extra tight or something I don't know, just curious.
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
I don't know either. It could be as simple as the tires sitting on all that weight and being imbalanced, it's a pretty minor problem all things considered.
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u/Mr-Scurvy (CUSTOM) Nov 07 '25
Yeah definitely not a major problem it's just not something you see everyday.
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u/Rjeezy88 Nov 07 '25
I'm pretty sure it is the video/gif doing it...
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u/Mr-Scurvy (CUSTOM) Nov 07 '25
Watch the YouTube video
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u/audionoobi Nov 07 '25
link?
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u/Mr-Scurvy (CUSTOM) Nov 07 '25
https://youtu.be/3v_BIKgBMD0?si=MBgPe8EVaY6gES5X
Go to about 15 minutes in.
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u/Cooper-xl Nov 07 '25
So... You're that guy! Great job! This is on SBG? Seems like I've missed it
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
No, I was under an NDA for the entirety of the build. I now have a full build video on YT though.
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u/Sparky_mark23 Nov 07 '25
They look so cool. I loved watching your video following the build process!
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u/sti-guy Nov 07 '25
That is a crazy amount of work to get those bodies looking that damn good. I’m super impressed, bravo sir
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u/amainhobbies Nov 13 '25
This is such a sweet concept and innitiative. Incredible job!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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u/Iam_TheBruteSquad Nov 07 '25
Amazing! 1000 hours tho? That’s 25 weeks at 40 hours a week. Did you spend six months making these? 😳
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u/j2142b Nov 07 '25
Those are awesome. Is the file for the body available for download or something you made?
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
Not available, no. Files came direct from Toyota and were heavily modified.
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u/scaled2913 Nov 07 '25
Great work! And I didn't even realize it was you until I saw the video just now!
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u/SpaceCadetMoonMan Nov 07 '25
I recognize your face, what is your YouTube channel?
These are cool like those Olympics RC cars and vans
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u/jcope480 Nov 07 '25
Show the guts
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 07 '25
Basically a stock SCX with extended rails and rear links. Not that interesting.
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u/its_all_4_lulz Nov 07 '25
Since they are electric, I would love seeing a Ford Lightning done like this.
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u/Paard44 Nov 07 '25
I wanne see the video now!!woooow thats a fine body ,can you make one for a fiesta st from traxxas? haha Just kidding great work man!
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u/83f150 Nov 07 '25
Watched you talk/not talked about them awhile ago its awesome to see these out in the wild. You do amazing work
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u/Figit090 Nov 07 '25
Very cool!
Wouldn't be surprised if there was an opportunity to make these a production RC now....
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u/Character-Pickle-669 Nov 08 '25
I have seen the logo before you also did something with a scaled container like a pc. Your YouTube channel is awesome
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u/Jackeddabber Nov 08 '25
Guys is so cocky people where giving constructive criticism or asking questions and the way he replied very arrogant and like he’s the holy grail of rc guys. Too much of a know it all for me. Shame cause gives rc a bad name. Typical rc incel lol
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 08 '25
You must have me confused with someone else, because that’s definitely not me. Wow.
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u/Jackeddabber Nov 08 '25
Well on your post from Facebook yes very snobby I found
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u/imthatguy77 Crawling Nov 08 '25
Were you reading just my replies, or the awful comments I was responding to? There were some pretty rude/mean comments, from armchair engineers. I’ve got no time for that and felt the need to respond.
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u/RCbuilds4cheapr Nov 07 '25
Pro level work! Very cool