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I recently used the pickup truck body from a 2012 re-released Tamiya Bruiser kit I had sitting in the attic to replace a damaged body on my OG Tamiya Bruiser. So when the new K5 Blazer body came out I was motivated to build the 2012 Bruiser kit and put a K5 body on it.
Here's the completed truck fresh from my build table. This was my first paint job using lacquer paints (Dupli-Color) so it was painted outside for safety reasons and in some cases didn't get enough paint on the part to achieve a smooth finish. It's not my best work but it will do.
Left side view. I was going to make this a two tone vehicle but liked the simpler look so I didn't put the white accent on it. May add the two tone appearance during a future overhaul.
A Tamiya driver figure was added. I moved the dash board up to achieve better height alignment with the hood.
Closer look at the cab. I went with a four speed on the floor rather than an automatic shift.
Left rear looking forward. I added LED lights but didn't hook up the backup lights yet.
Rear view. The tailgate has a piece of aluminum plate on it. The swing up rear window was left off as the rear posts are used to secure the body and the window didn't open high enough to get your fingers in there. I took the option for a roll up window that is currently rolled down into the tailgate. A little rubber molding was added around the shell for the window when it's up. Dual exhaust pipes were also added.
Area behind rear seat. Vehicle is loaded for a weekend fishing trip to a remote lake. Four wheel drive required.
Right rear view looking forward.
Right side view. I had to trim a little off the body to prevent tire rubbing during full steering angles and suspension travel. These Mickey Thompson tires work great in all conditions but mud. In mud be sure you got your winch, shovel, and/or traction boards available.
Right view inside truck cab. Looks like I need a better flesh color paint.
Top removed. Had to include man's best friend aboard. The rear seat is two TF2 bench seats cut up to eliminate the "hump".
Right rear view looking forward without the top on.
I added a Zeon winch to the build as I get stuck a lot and don't always have another buddy around to pull me out.
Side view showing winch area. The bumper was extended out and slotted where the license plate goes to allow the winch cable to pass thorough it. A lockable tool box and an open box was added to support winching items.
My next reply will include pictures under the body.
Here's the completed truck fresh from my build table. This was my first paint job using lacquer paints (Dupli-Color) so it was painted outside for safety reasons and in some cases didn't get enough paint on the part to achieve a smooth finish. It's not my best work but it will do.
Left side view. I was going to make this a two tone vehicle but liked the simpler look so I didn't put the white accent on it. May add the two tone appearance during a future overhaul.
A Tamiya driver figure was added. I moved the dash board up to achieve better height alignment with the hood.
Closer look at the cab. I went with a four speed on the floor rather than an automatic shift.
Left rear looking forward. I added LED lights but didn't hook up the backup lights yet.
Rear view. The tailgate has a piece of aluminum plate on it. The swing up rear window was left off as the rear posts are used to secure the body and the window didn't open high enough to get your fingers in there. I took the option for a roll up window that is currently rolled down into the tailgate. A little rubber molding was added around the shell for the window when it's up. Dual exhaust pipes were also added.
Area behind rear seat. Vehicle is loaded for a weekend fishing trip to a remote lake. Four wheel drive required.
Right rear view looking forward.
Right side view. I had to trim a little off the body to prevent tire rubbing during full steering angles and suspension travel. These Mickey Thompson tires work great in all conditions but mud. In mud be sure you got your winch, shovel, and/or traction boards available.
Right view inside truck cab. Looks like I need a better flesh color paint.
Top removed. Had to include man's best friend aboard. The rear seat is two TF2 bench seats cut up to eliminate the "hump".
Right rear view looking forward without the top on.
I added a Zeon winch to the build as I get stuck a lot and don't always have another buddy around to pull me out.
Side view showing winch area. The bumper was extended out and slotted where the license plate goes to allow the winch cable to pass thorough it. A lockable tool box and an open box was added to support winching items.
My next reply will include pictures under the body.
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