Toylander build thread!

[Huntsman]

There's some bloke on YBW doing exactly the same thing!!

[Hard-Drive]

Made the windscreen today. Not as tall as the plan version, and it tapers in at the top as it should do for a Series 2...quite pleased with it and looks better than the plan version which is parallel sided...fine on a Series 1 but not a 2...

[jj2908]

Impressive My dad and I about to start a build for the great grand children/grandchildren Lucky for me the new toylander HQ is just down the road!

Inspired by your cosmetic upgrades. Would you mind posting a link to the alternative head/side/indicator lights please?

Am I to assume that bodywork comes first? TL sell a pre-cut panel full set on their website.


Cheers

[jj2908]

Impressive My dad and I about to start a build for the great grand children/grandchildren Lucky for me the new toylander HQ is just down the road!

Inspired by your cosmetic upgrades. Would you mind posting a link to the alternative head/side/indicator lights please?

Am I to assume that bodywork comes first? TL sell a pre-cut panel full set on their website.


Cheers

[kriggi]

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Looks like it's going to be amphibious too with the outboard fitted to the back!

[Hard-Drive]

jj2908 said:

Impressive My dad and I about to start a build for the great grand children/grandchildren Lucky for me the new toylander HQ is just down the road!

Inspired by your cosmetic upgrades. Would you mind posting a link to the alternative head/side/indicator lights please?

Am I to assume that bodywork comes first? TL sell a pre-cut panel full set on their website.


Cheers

Headlights https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VM9WKVK/ref...

Indicators etc https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XY4QBGT/ref...

(fairly sure the prices have gone up a bit on both of those!!)

Yes, bodywork first, however if you are wanting to do modifications be careful as the headlight apertures may be wrong. I'd really recommend changing the bulkhead as I think the "kit" version does look a bit naff.

Re outboards...haha...it's two actually...and all looking a bit TG "Toyboata"!!

[g3org3y]

What a great build, thanks for sharing your progress.

[jj2908]

very helpful - thanks

[Simpo Two]

Must have missed it - what's the green sheet material? Is it green MDF or some kind of recycled plastic?

[Hard-Drive]

Simpo Two said:

Must have missed it - what's the green sheet material? Is it green MDF or some kind of recycled plastic?

It's water resistant MDF. I'd never heard of it before this build...but it's very good stuff. Cuts and machines very cleanly, and obviously doesn't split. And it should need only minimal filling and fairing when the time comes to prep for paint. Much cheaper than quality marine ply too.

I left an offcut sat in water for a few days with no obvious ill effects. I'm not saying I'd use this stuff for a boat building project, but it would be great in kitchens and bathrooms for example. And before I paint it, I will seal it too with some special MDF sealer. Should hopefully last for a while as I suspect this is going to get driven through puddles!

[Too Late]

Great progress.

I am 3 evenings in to building the Willy's jeep

[jj2908]

popped into the TL factory last night and bought the body kit.... Starting soon.. wondering if I can ut on some beefier wheels and tyres like those on the suzuki LT quad - any advice?

[Hard-Drive]

jj2908 said:

popped into the TL factory last night and bought the body kit.... Starting soon.. wondering if I can ut on some beefier wheels and tyres like those on the suzuki LT quad - any advice?

Tbh unless you’re going to build it as a 90, complete with wheel arch/bonnet/front panel/dash/screen mods, I think it will look a bit odd. You may also seriously reduce your steering lock and will be on your own from an axle design point of view too.

[jj2908]

good point... thanks for that... I here there's a prototype series 3 updater (headlamp position) etc. coming..

[Hard-Drive]

Too Late said:

Great progress.

I am 3 evenings in to building the Willy's jeep

Judging by your progress over 3 evenings, you must be about finished now!!

[Davie]

Incredible work!

My little boy is 7 months and yes, I'm one of those Dad's who's looking at assorted ride on stuff 'for him' when in reality, it's because I'm just jealous that I no longer fit in them... sadly my skills / time / patience doesn't extend to doing something like this, sadly.

So much cooler than an off the shelf blinged up plastic Audi Q7 with chrome wheels...!

[Hard-Drive]

Not done that much recently...various bits of tinkering like starting on the bonnet hinges and putting some rivets in the bonnet, and work on the H/L and 4WD levers (dummy ones of course). But today seemed like a day to show the little guy how things have been progressing and have out first proper father/son drive together! It was really cool, he loved it, even if I did make one change and screw the throttle pedal box down in the passenger footwell!





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYizDq1VH0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WMke3H2Ubg

[mikeiow]

Superb!!

[Dog Star]

Hard-Drive said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYizDq1VH0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WMke3H2Ubg

Blimey - that thing absolutely flies - I take it you're on the high (8mph) setting there?
I am so jealous - would you like to adopt me? I'm a bit bigger than your young lad (I'm a bit bigger than you, probably), however I am willing to wear a bobble hat.

[Rich135]

That is awesome. "Eyes on the road boy"!