IBIFTKH 1369 Posted October 16, 2011 This is a project I've been working on, on and off, for six months or so. I bought a Kyosho Blizzard, which is quite cool IMHO, but we rarely get much snow! I didn't really want to sell it so I decided to try to do something more interesting with it. And then one day I had a lunatic idea!! I'll turn it into a M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier! Nice simple boxy shape, how hard can it be? Famous last words!!! Six months later... It's kind of a M113SW. Overall height and main body width are fairly close to 1/10th scale. The track covers are wide because the Blizzard tracks are much wider than any M113. To reach scale length the chassis would need to be lengthened to accomodate an extra set of roadwheels, which was more work than I wanted to do (I still want the option of fitting the original body). I've taken liberties with some of the angles too, to try to make it look 'right'. So this is progress so far. There's still a lot to do, a lot of details to be added, but it feels like it's getting there. Battery access Top hatch for access to body clips - pleased with my home made hinges!! Underside/internal structure Any comments, ideas and input would be much appreciated. cheers, Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted October 16, 2011 Cracking job so far chap The work of an inspired mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted October 16, 2011 get a servo under one of the willy so he can move his head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted October 16, 2011 get a servo under one of the willy so he can move his head Looks like that's already planned; Driver looks to be on lever too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted October 16, 2011 Cracking job so far chap The work of an inspired mind Thank you sir. But you say inspired, some of my mates are less charitable...!! Can't sneak anything past you guys, can I? The two figures are connected by a linkage that will eventually connect to a servo, so both heads will turn (in opposite directions!!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badboy 94 Posted October 16, 2011 Awesome work!!! Can't wait to see endresult! Badboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shenlonco 1156 Posted October 16, 2011 Thats cool!! Great job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks gents. More pics to follow as it progresses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 16, 2011 Not only is the Blizzard über cool, both in name and for the sheer fun of it, but this is just one huge step ahead in the game. Now I want one even more, just so I can try and build something like this too. Are you planning on adding an M60 to the commanders turret? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalmickey0 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Looks wicked. Makes me want to get a Blizzard even more now. Pity about the lack of snow we get tho. Except for those few days last year. Well down here it was anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyt 17 Posted October 16, 2011 Utterly Brilliant !!!! I have a tracked Tyco thing in the shed mmmmmmmm!!!!! was gonna chuck it but now............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commiedoor 18 Posted October 16, 2011 being made from pure awsomeness ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted October 17, 2011 FANTASTIC work !! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks guys Done a bit more this week, rear door and hatches Getting there, s-l-o-o-o-o-o-w-l-y!! cheers, Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted October 22, 2011 Utterly Brilliant !!!!I have a tracked Tyco thing in the shed mmmmmmmm!!!!! was gonna chuck it but now............. Given some of the prices they sell for, throwing away your Fast Traxx was always a bad idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gozone 30 Posted October 23, 2011 LOL, this thing looks like a ton of fun, both to look at, but also to build.. Really funny idea. Anyway, there is NO way it can ever be a Wild Willy 3.... More like "WILLY´S LUNCH BOX" in my opinion. Cheers.. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted October 23, 2011 the $64 question... Does It Wheelie??! if not then it's too tame for WWilly's endorsement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted October 23, 2011 Gozone's right, it's just a bit of fun. The title is definitely tongue-in-cheek, I mean it's a Kyosho chassis after all! the $64 question... Does It Wheelie??! Yes, but only in reverse!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted November 4, 2011 Spent a bit more time on this, made these and put them in place It's getting there - slowly!! cheers, Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gozone 30 Posted November 4, 2011 Cool... Vents, so the food inside doesn´t go bad i guess??.. Willy´s LunchBox is still the best name for it i think, Cheers.. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted November 4, 2011 The only trouble with calling it Willy's Lunchbox is everyone will expect to see a big yellow van! How do I change the thread title, or do I have to ask a mod? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gozone 30 Posted November 4, 2011 Well, considering the it´s one of Willy´s rides, i guess more people would expect it to be army green, or something like that.. The van-shape... Well, usually a van is pretty box-shaped, so i think this fits the bill perfectly, LOL.. Og perhaps WillyTrax would be a suitable name instead, lol.. Or WillZard??.. Oh, gotta stop now, lol..r Cheers.. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted December 16, 2011 A little more progress on the little beastie - finally got some paint on it Now it really feels like it's making progress. Also got the linkages done for the heads. I need a longer servo arm to give a bit more travel, but it works! cheers, Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted December 16, 2011 Looks great, a few accessories and some weathering then out in the snow for the Willys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites