Eight wheels on my wagon (1/10 HEMTT build)

[bromvw 744]

Rob its looking superb . Any idea what load you will be hauling ? A non fuctional Hihab crane would look great too .

[30YrsL8r 97]

Awesome.

[IBIFTKH 1371]

Cheers guys

I chickened out of trying the crane. It's going to have an extended load-bed. I'm going to use it as a transporter, or at least that's the plan.

[SteveU30 1011]

Looks fantastic! I don't know about the window frames not looking scale, to me they look like how I'd expect on a military vehicle with bullet proof glass.

Oh, and if anyone can pull off a crane then I'm sure you could, maybe at a later date (working would be even better too, no pressure though)

[speedy_w_beans 4282]

Wow, your build is looking great! I think these are the first photos where the frame, axles, springs, dampers, wheels, etc. are all painted. It looks really good!

[SRB Bloke 237]

I found your thread for the build. Yippee!!

Superb mate, well done....... As always love your builds... Great work and details.

Where's it going from here... .?

[IBIFTKH 1371]

In case you were wondering, the beast is still alive and well

The load bed is starting to take shape and I've been working on some details at the rear of the truck. I had to scrap the original rear wheel arches and make new ones but I'm happier with the look now. The bed is long enough to take two short wheelbase cars (WW2 or Lunchbox size) or a buggy or 4x4 plus a six-pack

 

Tow hitch and large ring are aluminium, the smaller tow rings are plastic.

 

 

Hope you're not bored yet!

cheers,

Rob

[biggamehunter 127]

amazing !! the last pic is virtualy impossible to tell its a model !!!

[SteveU30 1011]

That needs a tank on the back!

[Mackiatoe 0]

Is anyone else thinking this looks very Thunderbirds-esque?

[Skottoman 306]

You know, you get better and better on every build. I am continually amazed at how each build can be more complex that what you've done before.

This also gets better and better on every post... You can see where I'm going with this...

You're creating a custom MONSTER of an RC vehicle. Tamiya should take note!
Great work!
Skottoman

[neverfollow 599]

This thing is so full of awesome, it's incredible.

[IBIFTKH 1371]

Thanks guys, your support and encouragement is very much appreciated.

I must admit I'm having fun with this. I've wanted a multi-axle truck for a few years but haven't had the confidence to try until now. A big scratch build like this is a bit overwhelming because there's so much to do. I've found that I need to really concentrate on one section at a time to be able to make any progress.

I've kind of surprised myself with this build. I am very pleased with the way it's coming together. Yes, I can see the flaws and mistakes but there's nothing that really grates on me (one of the advantages of building a military vehicle - you can get away with a less-than-perfect finish!!).

It's not finished yet, I still have a few more thing I want to try and of course it needs to be painted/weathered. It's going to keep me busy for a while longer...

cheers,

Rob

PS: I don't have a tank but I have got my M113/Blizzard. That won't fit on the back, it's too wide, I'd have to build a trailer. Hmmm.....!!

[dyahipfakta 50]

Only 1 thing could make it better in my eyes. A launch able model rocket skud

[IBIFTKH 1371]

Nice thought but the Patriot launcher has different rear superstructure and (I think) shorter wheelbase

Not hugely exciting news but the beast now has a tailgate...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've made a pair of ramps so it's possible to drive cars onto the back of the truck and off again. The ramps need some tidying and finishing but I'll post some pics and maybe a vid soon.

cheers,

Rob

[XV Pilot 1936]

Most impressive Sir! Looking forward to seeing the vid...

[AndyjcClod 389]

I am gob smacked, that is an amazing peice of work!

[Skottoman 306]

Really great work. Any plans for the bed liner? I mean the floor where the 2 willys are sitting?

Wood? Metal? Nothing?

You'll have to make some scale decals and place them around for "Authenticity!"

Cheers,

Skottoman

[IBIFTKH 1371]

Thanks guys

No real plans for a bed liner as such though it still needs paint. It's pretty sturdy, the bed is plastic sheet bolted to an aluminium spine. I've got some ideas for bits and pieces to go in the bed but I'm going see if they work before I say any more!!!

And decals, yeah, hadn't thought about that - oops!

cheers,

Rob

[bromvw 744]

Rob how about some 'stencilled' unit and regiment numbers . Something like Wild Willy's Logistics Corps maybe ? lol

[IBIFTKH 1371]

A little vid...

http://youtu.be/Zj5BkVFQ1J0

[SteveU30 1011]

Sweet although its crying out for a tank on there

[s2-g2 432]

just. wow.

Amazing build!