Building a 1:1 replica Tamiya Subaru Brat - Update - 16/12/17 Finished? (links now fixed)

[zakspeed 187]

Many thanks for the comments - I am so sorry i've not kept this updated I lost enthusiasm when the pictures 'fell over' I will be updating this soon as it is much further on now. We are coming up to the holiday season so i'll have a bit more spare time, i've had a few requests through messages to try and fix the links. Unfortunately due to my work which is extremely busy at this time of year i've had no time to update. But will do so shortly. 

[Crash Cramer 617]

You know what, just keep the updates and photos coming and I will be happy.

[zakspeed 187]

Right then folks - all the pictures fixed - mojo back so lets get this up to date 

The previous pics were more of a test so I will start off from when I fixed the brakes 

prep work prior to going for paint 

P5200213 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

and i was bored one day so fixed the drivers seat using a better passenger seat cover

P1063847 by Anglia305e, on Flickr 

PC315610 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

replaced the sound pads - bit of sealer and paint first 

P4080174 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P5200212 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

bit more stripping

P5200211 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

underseal and refit the tank and neck 

P4080172 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P4080180 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P4080171 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P4080183 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P4080178 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P4080177 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

 

more to come 

 

[Tamiyabigstuff 832]

21 hours ago, zakspeed said:

Unfortunately due to my work which is extremely busy at this time of year i've had no time to update. But will do so shortly. 

Are you really Santa Claus ? 

[zakspeed 187]

If only but my work is linked to the cold weather and snow. So perhaps I may see him on my travels. 

[Crash Cramer 617]

His Brat is RED, I think he is not telling. 🙃

[zakspeed 187]

so the Brat was fully stripped and sent for painting to a guy local. Usual have as long as you need but keep costs down, There was quite a few dents on truck as well as the welded repairs. This used be a gamekeepers truck so when he used to hang his catch from the side the beaks and claws would dent the sides - there were loads dotted down the 1/4 panels. Plus both doors were badly damaged where barn doors had hit them. It was 28 year old truck after all..

P5200215 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

20170610_113852 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

 

while it was at the painters I obtained another set of wheels and had them banded to give a slightly wider look. banded to 6J

Old and new 

20170701_112906 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

20170701_164346 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

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20170701_164401 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

I could have gone 7j but getting tyres to fit a 7J rim is really difficult so kept it simple.

Then I found an A bar from a Jeep Cherokee - thought that would work so took a punt and bought it. Slightly too wide so cut 6" from the middle, This is away being blasted as we speak.

20171104_092057 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

20171104_094257 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

20171104_102643 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

then set these to the tube benders to make me a roll bar - measurements taken from the kit model x10 (after cross checking with the actual model) 

20170820_205039 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

 

[Crash Cramer 617]

Oh my, THIS is getting serious now. WOW and WOW and more WOW. I can't wait to take a ride in this little beast, just the matter of getting over to you. Better start saving my nickels and dimes or building a boat.

[zakspeed 187]

And painted 

mv3 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P7294650 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P7294644 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8054655 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P7294649 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8054657 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

Hows this for a decal kit ???

P8194663 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8194665 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8194671 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

Special thanks to Moosey for helping me with the graphics :-) 

P8194672 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8194678 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8194680 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

Next job - build front end up/try to get running right and fit wheels/MOT 

Crash - You are more then welcome to visit Yorkshire and i'll take thee for a run this no worries. Can throw a few RC in the back ;-)

[zakspeed 187]

Front end fitted as box art 

20170826_171028 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

correct end caps fitted 

20170826_171109 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

Now the mouldings were a problem - UK mouldings are solid black and my original ones were goosed to be honest. Found these online which pretty much replicate the original box art. Had to use 3m double sided tape as the original glue was rubbish and would not stick. Not cheap as needed 2 lots plus the 3m tape but i'm pleased with the look.

20170915_184009 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

20170916_105148 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

20170916_105142 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

and ready for MOT - nice dull miserable Yorkshire day 

20171007_081342-1 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

and in for MOT - for the observant among you yes the registration changed, I had a 1986 car that I swapped the number to this for the simple reason the chrome bumpers make it look older. J reg is 1991 and D is 1986 so more fitting with the age I was creating. As I had the plate it was just a transfer fee to swap. 

20171007_092527 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

So thats it - i will keep this updated as I still need to make the roll bar and A bar. I would love to photo shop the below image and make my own manual of the resto based on the original tamiya manual but thats somat i am no good at. 

brat manual page 1 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

I do have the decals to add the subaru and 4wd decals however as yet i'm undecided, will make the decision when the A bar is fitted. I have the wheels painted and these need fitting - it has original size in the above picture as they are borrowed for the MOT. so will update the pic in due course.. 

Thanks for comments and support - I will keep it updated so not finished yet... 

[Grastens 2795]

On 16/12/2017 at 7:10 AM, zakspeed said:

Hows this for a decal kit ???

P8194663 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8194665 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

P8194671 by Anglia305e, on Flickr

That's a long time to be spending with a hairdryer and window cleaner

Congratulations on the finish - your dedication and patience have really paid off with this handsome 1:1 tribute!

[Crash Cramer 617]

Thanks for the offer, better start building that boat. THE MOOSEY, nice, didn't recognize him without his lab coat on. Great work all of it and I am thinking you are now in the process to add this to the line up next year at Good Wood???? It would look ace with the Wheeler and SScorcher I have seen videos of this year.

[zakspeed 187]

On 12/17/2017 at 9:00 PM, Crash Cramer said:

Thanks for the offer, better start building that boat. THE MOOSEY, nice, didn't recognize him without his lab coat on. Great work all of it and I am thinking you are now in the process to add this to the line up next year at Good Wood???? It would look ace with the Wheeler and SScorcher I have seen videos of this year.

Yeah I had help from professor Skid !!! It was a flipping long day though we finished about 7.30 pm (started at 10am) I've not spoke to the guys with the Scorcher recently but they do know of the project. In the new year i'll start sorting roll bar / a bar and then all the little details including the aerial !! I'm also going to place a driver in it on some board. fake body clips etc. Lots of ideas, I will keep it updated as I go along...

[Crash Cramer 617]

That is all sounding great, that and the fact that since it is finished, this post will continue on a bit. Can't wait to see the next bits.

[Ronnyhotdog 221]

On 12/16/2017 at 12:20 PM, zakspeed said:

 

and ready for MOT - nice dull miserable Yorkshire day 

 

No word of a lie, I opened this thread, saw the first picture and thought, that's Yorkshire. The houses, the brickwork and colour pallette. Nice job, by the way.