mydoddy69 101 Posted March 21, 2019 So I picked one of these up about a year ago now and it’s been a blast 👍👍 I’ve had great fun building upgrading and bashing it but I’m getting a bit tired of the shell so I’m looking for a replacement. So im thinking of an ABS body seen a few guys use Bruder truck cabs and make a rear bed but that’s been done so I’ve just ordered a couple of lunchbox shells which I’ll cut and graphed together. This is how it’s sits now dirt and all This is what just arrived in the post lastly this is what I’m kinda going for 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7884 Posted March 21, 2019 Dammit! There's only one like button. I need about 14 for this idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted March 21, 2019 Now I know how Tamiya make mini versions of their cars 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 21, 2019 First rough cuts Nedd to add the other arch in there as well 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S-PCS 568 Posted March 21, 2019 No way. First time I ever liked anything on the 6x6 platform. Can't wait to see the finished body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted March 21, 2019 Niiice... It reminds me of Toyota's moon rover! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evssv69 378 Posted March 21, 2019 gonna b sweet mr dodds.....wondered where u`d got to.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Clodbuster Junkie 26 Posted March 21, 2019 Did those bodies come painted in black? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Super Clodbuster Junkie said: Did those bodies come painted in black? Yep there a black abs body eBay specials 🤣 11 hours ago, evssv69 said: gonna b sweet mr dodds.....wondered where u`d got to.... Thanks fella, been in and out of hospital for a while but I’m finally all clear and getting back into things where funds allow 🤣🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 22, 2019 Hit a bit of a blunder last night on my part didn’t quite measure things up right and the front wheels are going to catch the body on full lock 🥴 So solution, do the wide mod but I’ll need 4x 5688 and 3x 9805551 which by the looks aren’t cheap £60 so there going to have to wait and I’ll crack on best I can in the mean time Need to pop out and get some nail files as the wife’s have all gone 🥴🥴 and get some fine filler from Halfords . Hopefully next pics will be of all the bits cut shaped and ready for gluing up 👍👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted March 22, 2019 Buy a cheap Wt01 or wild dagger to get most of the parts for the wide suspension. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted March 22, 2019 This concept is awesome, and I approve wholeheartedly! Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusanthony 361 Posted March 22, 2019 Are you going to section in two sets of rear wheelwells? How is the width, front picture please😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 22, 2019 10 hours ago, wolfdogstinkus said: Buy a cheap Wt01 or wild dagger to get most of the parts for the wide suspension. Good idea 👍 I have my eye on a couple of Baja champs on eBay I believe they run the same arms and dog bones as I need ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 24, 2019 Little update front view it’s not in its mounting position put your get a rough idea Made a start on gluing it together it’s just roughed out for now still needs some tweaking but again your get the idea Still needs the other wheel arch put in and not sure if I should add another sunroof in there or fill it I kinda like the idea of 2 ? Also found these that might make a nice moon window or 2 Something along these lines with leds in the rear Having a go at making some filler using off cuts and plastic weld not tried this before so wish me luck lastly popped out and picked up some supplies that should come in handy 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted March 24, 2019 That body is looking great so far. The moon windows are a sweet idea. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 26, 2019 Little bit more done still needs a bit of work but it’s coming along 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted March 26, 2019 That works really well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted March 27, 2019 Looks like nice clean styrene work, and a really cool concept. Looking forward to seeing more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 28, 2019 15 hours ago, markbt73 said: Looks like nice clean styrene work, and a really cool concept. Looking forward to seeing more! Thank you I’m rather pleased myself and for a first attempt I think it’s okay, needs some filler and sanding but I hope it comes out well 👍👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Clodbuster Junkie 26 Posted March 28, 2019 Where'd you get that idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otis311 196 Posted March 28, 2019 That thing is awesome. Brings a whole new meaning to "creeper van". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mydoddy69 101 Posted March 28, 2019 Cut the last wheel arch and extra sunroof in Think I’ll ditch the moon windows now I have the other roof though as it look to much ? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted March 28, 2019 Inspiring build!! You didn't ask for a vote, but I vote for a couple of moon windows... without them, it'd sorta look like a carton of cigarettes (unless you are going for a Marlboro livery, which would look cool too). Is the filler/plastweld strong enough for bashing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites