DeeMiller 1 Posted September 17, 2006 Got started with a new project: the Hummer.(I'm a multi-project man [] ) Fully ball raced, ball diffs front and rear. I painted the shocks to give it a more realistic look. The underside is "scratched" with alu-paint for the same reason. The springs are painted red with PS-paint for it's kinda flexible. I raised the ground clearance by 4mm to fit O-rings on the pistons of the shocks instead of the original spacers (5mm). Building the bull-bar: Actually it's a "camel-bar" but more about that later on. Not quite satisfied with the result, it doesn't have a realistic look... I made some alu stands (from decorative profile) and cut the pipes to fit them in between. The brass pipe is soldered (a 3mm brass pipe is soldered inside the 4mm pipe). Filling up the corners with solder as they have bend too radical (obvious with a 0,5mm thin wall pipe...). I tried filling it with sand before bending, no luck. A wooden stick didn't work out either. Nice smooth corners after sanding. I'm quite satisfied with the looks. The extra lights are from an Alpine with GE-decals (home made). They can be bolt on very easily in the grill (no extra holes). Tomorrow I'll start with the extended air-intake along the window bar. To be continued. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uberwagon 0 Posted September 17, 2006 That looks really nice [] How easy is it to solder them? Do yu use an iron or lamp? I'm guessing that it's fuel pipe of some sort, or is it modelers stuff? Dave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 17, 2006 I use solderfluid and a gastorch. If your are carefull, you can just add enough heat to let the solder flow. If it gets too hot, the solded connection loses it's strength. The brass pipe is modellers stuff and comes in nice diameters as they fit into each other (3mm into 4mm into 5mm etc.) Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazwilts 0 Posted September 17, 2006 looking good dee, although i would turn the fixing bolts round so the heads show at the front if your looking for realisim, i guess that depends on what the heads are though eh? keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racingdowantheM64 0 Posted September 17, 2006 You are doing a great job there with the front bumper. Looks very realistic. i cant wait to see the extended air intake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_pushrod 5 Posted September 18, 2006 Nice wotrk on the camel bar, look forward to seeing this done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 18, 2006 The making of the extended airintake: Soft alu tube (thick wall) bend into shape. Cut to length and sanding the corners to a smooth bend. Making the "rubber" hose. To fill it up, I use woodglue to makes it look like one piece (and holds the "gardenwire" in place). To find a suiteable cap, I always look into the spareparts which I gathered in years... A nozzle of a 1/72 Harrier jetfighter... The support is made of tin plate with a 2mm bolt/nut (still looks too big, maybe I'll change that later). Maybe I'll make a second one, looks better. The tube is screwed under the bonnet (or hood [] ) with a M4 bolt which fit into the tube. Standard cap, still don't know which one I'll be using, what do you think? Bullbar primed. Today, I'll paint the airintake. More pics tomorrow. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 18, 2006 The making of the sand plates: Cutting the galvenised iron plates to 7 holes and 10cm. Bend the second row of holes. Pushing them to each side. Flatten it with a hammer (tapping as I don't want to make to many dents). Folding the other side, same procedure. Flatten it. The final result after a bit of sanding. Mounted on the back of the Hummer. The bolts will be painted black. The little black plates are pistons of shocks. That's it for today. Grtz Dee. ftp://home.tiscali.nl/Images/Hummer/PICT0090.jpg'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisty 8 Posted September 19, 2006 Looking good Dee ) i love the waffle boards,in fact it`s all good,keep going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eek! 0 Posted September 19, 2006 That's gorgeous Dee! (clapping, whistling, bowing)...and you're giving me ideas.[] best, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 19, 2006 ...and you're giving me ideas.[] That's what it's all about! Thx for the compliments. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 19, 2006 The air intake painted: Still, I'm undecided which one I'll be using...[8-)] I wanted to give the rubber hose a drybrush but my white is gone...[:@] Second support bracket on it's way...tough job... New wheels and tires have arrived but I'll keep that as a surprise for later on. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 19, 2006 Filling the gap as the civil Hummer doesn't have a gun mount...obviously... Looks a bit rough but the glue and the plastic must melt together by a lot of pressure so it's becoming one piece... The making of the winchcable supportbars: Sprue...(vintage Countach, lol!). Heating up a nife... Press the hot nife on the sprue and you'll get a nice round edge. This is what I ment: supportbars for the winchcable. The hook: several attempts [:@]: Only thing left to do is sand and drill it to it's final shape. More pics tomorrow. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 20, 2006 Finally the hook is done: Time to look at the roof: Sanded the roof Flatten it with putty. The new front end for the winch. That's it for today. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtomyroots 432 Posted September 20, 2006 That is some great work. I envy you fellas who take the time to create these custom pieces. One of the reasons I enjoy this site - should be a great ride when you are finished ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted September 20, 2006 I am impress with you works, that extra special touch. Too bad a TC member Bao Bao does good work too, but he just disappear along with his show room. You guys could bring RC up several notches and generate much interest and exciting on the progress and eventual finish project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 20, 2006 I am impress with you works, that extra special touch. Too bad a TC member Bao Bao does good work too, but he just disappear along with his show room. You guys could bring RC up several notches and generate much interest and exciting on the progress and eventual finish project. [:$]Man, that's one badword of a compliment! Thx! Gives me even more energy to share the experience. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 20, 2006 Sparewheel is finished. I gave it a wash to show the details as they are plenty on this Hummer. I drilled out the bolts because a sparewheel doesn't have them, right? In fact, it's the first time since 10-15 years I detail a 1/10 model, I used to work on 1:48/1:32 scale airplanemodels so now the sky is the limit![] Painted the sandplates gray and gave them a wash and a bit of rust. The supportbars for the winch. The "bolts" next to it are, again, made of woodglue. Have to do it twice as they shrank a bit too much... Note the handle on the left for I needed one to connect the hook to. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 21, 2006 The making of the winchcable: Needed: -Cord of nylon rope (for scale steel cable). -Piece of isolation of a powercord. -Strong string. -CA-glue (instant cement). Ok, here we go: Pull nylon rope through piece of isolation. All the way to the end. Put a little drop of CA and push isolation piece back and cut away the end of the nylon rope. Paint it matt black. Gave it a little drybrush with gun metal paint and voilá, a scale steel winch cable. Note the better bolts (drops of woodglue). Painted the bull-bar. Now I'll get back to work on the body. More pics later. Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16 Posted September 21, 2006 Amazing work!!!! I love every detail, cant wait to see the finished hummer [H] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGNAS 0 Posted September 21, 2006 Filling the gap as the civil Hummer doesn't have a gun mount...obviously... Looks a bit rough but the glue and the plastic must melt together by al ot of pressure so it's becoming one piece... I got real bored of trying to fill the roof without leaving a "tell tale" mark. In the end I covered the wole roof with plasticard and blended the edges into the roofline. Not as good as yours but a good tip for those less able, like myself. This is what I ment: supportbars for the winchcable. These are called fairlead rollers Keep up the good work. I am struck dumb by what some of the "modellers" on TC can do to detail a car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted September 21, 2006 wow Dee this thing is tunning out really sweet looking. I like the extra special touchs to the wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 21, 2006 Thx Jim! Here are some more pics: The roof, the roof, the roof is........not quite done yet...[:@] This is gonna be the place for the sparewheels (2). Still with the original body posts. The new lay-out (the alu plate is gonna be the new bodysupport). I made the case from acrylic glass as it it strong and clear. This comes in handy as I have to make a new attachmentpoint for the body to the chassis. I think I'm gonna use Felcro (thx for the idea Steve!). Wheels are Touareg wheels (thx Bas! (aka killerkip)). I sprayed them white. Tires are new (thx Jason!). The BF Goodrich's are the best looking scale tires imho! ( I really want to see what the F350 tires would look like on these rims though...). The bolts for the wheels were "weathered" too as they look too shiny (because they are new...). I layed them in a Kaliumhydroxide bath so they got a nice matt grey look. Weathered wheels... So, by now, can you guess what theme this Hummer will be? (hint: camelbar...) Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeMiller 1 Posted September 21, 2006 I got real bored of trying to fill the roof without leaving a "tell tale" mark. In the end I covered the wole roof with plasticard and blended the edges into the roofline. Not as good as yours but a good tip for those less able, like myself. (Wet)sanding and patience are the keywords here. Build it up with putty and finish with filler. If you do it right, no "I'm still here" will be visible...[] Thx for the word (and compliments). Grtz Dee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted September 21, 2006 Sorry, Dee, I'm just not feelin it on those towrag wheels. I think the stocker painted up how you did the spare would look killer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites