pininfarina 1009 Posted August 29, 2015 Had some time... So decide to blog my build.... Making the roll bar and roof racks.. Got some metal shapes...hollow square brass... Would do the plastic one then will solder the brass.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted August 29, 2015 Just finish my rack, still need to do the net and boards..... Used up a pack of 3mm square rods! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted August 30, 2015 Some experiments... Using a fat drinking straw for the snorkel and a lexan sheet for the metal support tracks? I can punch holes easily with a hole puncher lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelle 997 Posted August 30, 2015 Excellent work my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks! Just completed the rack with latches and board.... And brackets for the lights and camel panel! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted August 30, 2015 some motivation to keep going... :-) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 365 Posted August 30, 2015 Very cool! I was lucky enough to drive a camel trophy discovery when my folks bought a new Dicso a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neverfollow 599 Posted August 30, 2015 Outstanding work! Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojo Dave 889 Posted August 31, 2015 That's just the rough version right! You're gonna tidy it up and do a more detailed version when you're done playing around............. Holy moley that's some fantastic work, I think I'd need some serious drugs to give me the patience and concentration to get that much detail done.... Nice can't wait to see the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted August 31, 2015 Just finish the lights and panel for the roof rack.... Also thinking of the front window roll bar at 5mm maybe too thick thinking of using 3mm round bars... What do you guys think?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelle 997 Posted September 1, 2015 Ooh very shiny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 1, 2015 Ooh very shiny Will be all black soon lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted September 2, 2015 I just love the Camel Trophy Defenders. You are doing a fantastic job of it. One word of caution though. I saw a similar project on Scale 4x4 forums end in tears. After all the work the builder took it for a test run and flipped it. They are very top heavy, even with plastic rather than metal rollbars. His carefully crafted roofrack shattered and he had to start again with brass soldered together. I cannot find the exact post. I did remember this one however which should be inspirational. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 2, 2015 I just love the Camel Trophy Defenders. You are doing a fantastic job of it. One word of caution though. I saw a similar project on Scale 4x4 forums end in tears. After all the work the builder took it for a test run and flipped it. They are very top heavy, even with plastic rather than metal rollbars. His carefully crafted roofrack shattered and he had to start again with brass soldered together. I cannot find the exact post. I did remember this one however which should be inspirational. Yes, I would be very careful, I also am prepared to roll man.... I've gotten brass materials for a full metal roof rack... the plastic is just my first time with styrene As well, will make a duplicate one out of brass.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted September 2, 2015 Also thinking of the front window roll bar at 5mm maybe too thick thinking of using 3mm round bars... What do you guys think?? I think they look good at 5mm. Looking at photos of fullsize ones, the bars look to be about the same thickness as the window frame portions of the front doors. 5mm captures this nicely on the model. 3mm would look too thin IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for your reply....Here's what I've been up to... Making rear door for battery replacement and also lights controllers on custom rear seats..Ordered the mini hinges.... Hope they arrive soon! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 2, 2015 Will install radiator fan and also will do a true steering mod :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 365 Posted September 2, 2015 Good job, starting to take shape nicely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1498 Posted September 3, 2015 Well done ! I'm liking the build thread . Can't wait to see how this turns out . Have been wanting to build one of these for some time , i even got the body a few years ago , but need to buy chassis . Fantastic build so far . Thanks . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks!.Me too I've go a couple of D90s from mike and Peter lol.... A few years back in 2011And only start to do something a couple of weeks ago... Or month? Lol!Still have lots to do... And other projects to complete......You've gotta start soon, my eyes are failing me haha.... will make another D110 soon after this.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 3, 2015 Went shopping with my son, got some interesting parts from a electronic store... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1498 Posted September 3, 2015 That fan fit's well . HA , The 2nd pic , i thought it was bag of lollies ( when i 1st saw them ) . You thinking of using them as light holders ?. For turn signals , break lights ?. Yer ! My eyes are not as good as they used to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 3, 2015 That fan fit's well . HA , The 2nd pic , i thought it was bag of lollies ( when i 1st saw them ) . You thinking of using them as light holders ?. For turn signals , break lights ?. Yer ! My eyes are not as good as they used to be Lol! Yes for signals, I've used them on my wild willies lol!LED holders 20cents each... Well worth it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted September 3, 2015 Awesome work. The detail on the roof rack is incredible. I'd love to see more detail of the body modifications too. Definitely a thread to watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted September 5, 2015 Thanks! Not much done today, still waiting for hinges...:-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites