The making of a Dutch Toylander II

[Robert]

Here's another Dutch update.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances (no, NOT the the soccer world cup )I haven't done much work at the TL lately.
But I'm still making progress, otherwise it will not be ready before the kids are outgrown it.

For the metal plates at the back side, I choose 2mm steel plate, like Mark did:

[Neil117]

thats looking good do you have a close up of your towing hitch i'd like to see how other people have done it

[Robert]

Hi Neil,

I used a towing hitch for bicycles.
You can find more pictures of it on page 3 of this topic, if you need more information, just let me know.

[brian]

Hello Mark, that's a nice bit of metal work, the project is looking good, and with the strength you are building in, I would'nt worry about the age of the driver.
 Regards,

Brian.

[Robert]

Land Rover lookalike and functioning door handles:

I proudly present you the test model of my Land Rover door handles! 
I promised myself it's the last "big" development I want to do before painting.
Otherwise I'll keep inventing, just to move that dull painting job. 








The final locks will be provided with a cover at the inside of the doors.

[brian]

Oh, very nice, clever you.

Just to cheer you up, the referee of the big match is from my home town, Rotherham.

Regards,

Brian.

[Robert]

Inside door lock cover:






 

[Robert]

This week, I finished the first lock at the doors.
I'm very satisfied with the result.

[electric4fun]

Hi Robert,

I was wondering if you made any progress

I'm also looking for people close by in order to organize an event this year's summer , hope your intrested, another friend from NL might be there too with his 1:4 tank

Cheers,

Luc / Belgium

[Robert]

Hi Luc and all of you,

I'm still working on the TL.
At this stage, the dull work is taking place.
Therefore , I'm not that obsessed to work on the TL at this moment.
On the other hand, it was too cold. I need a temperature of at least 15 degrees in my garage for my present activities, which is not possible when it's freezing outside.

Then I've stripped the body, gave it a finishing touch and glued it all together.



The wheels have become white, both the front axle and the motor got a guarding plate.



The bumper turned grey and the chassis black:



I used the bottom to determine the best way for applying the paint in order to get a smooth and shiny result.





This is the worst part: endlessly filling and sanding: 



That's about it for now.
Keep inventing!

[electric4fun]

Very nice Robert !

looking forward to see some paint on it (other than black  )

i know about dull jobs and paint,i currently parked the geepstar under plastics ,1 its to cold to paint, 2 , i need the space in my shop for the next build

I noticed some inline(lengthwise) reinforcements under your chassis, any particular reason  ?
regs,

Luc
ps: for the event, i will open a thread for that to avoid more cross-post

[Robert]

Hi Luc,

I added the reinforcements to compensate the lost strength due to  the doors.
It works well this way.

greetz,
Robert

[Christian]

Hi Luc .

I like that Trailer Hitch. Where can I get that one.

Cheers Christian

[Robert]

Christian,

If you mean my trailer hitch: its an ordinary hitch for bicycles:



http://www.surfcarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_65&products_id=181

[electric4fun]

Robert,

many thanks, i tried to find similar earlier , with no succes !

very nice hitch. an not to expensive either .

regards,
Luc