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cooper_xl 02-13-2017 02:16 PM

Unimog 6x6 full custom
 
Hi

This it's my project for Unimog 6x6. real 1/10 except the wheelbase. I don't want it to be too big. I want it be detailed but there's no "WOW" specs. SCX10 axles, ebay tires, Junfac beadlocks. 45t motor...


To start: steel frame rails
http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...cxLmpwZw==.jpg


First parts to arrive
http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...1hLmpwZw==.jpg

http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...IyY3ouanBn.jpg


Don't mind the wheels
http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...ZwLmpwZw==.jpg


The body, build from styrene. It's my first scratchbuilt body so it's not perfect

http://i57.tinypic.com/2a0dkw1.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/sook6r.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/250ibup.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/5tz18o.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/2a6ovah.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/doop6h.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/zums8i.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/2111452.jpg

cooper_xl 02-13-2017 02:17 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Side vent done:
http://i59.tinypic.com/2r5yz2o.jpg

The hatch was too tall, machined it a bit. Windshield done
http://i62.tinypic.com/20sf678.jpg

The fenders in place, made from water pipe
http://i62.tinypic.com/28lz1x1.jpg


Unfinished bumper
http://i60.tinypic.com/28rmq1l.jpg

tcanin00 02-13-2017 02:19 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
For your first scratch build, it looks really good. Keep up the awesome work.

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cooper_xl 02-13-2017 02:35 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tcanin00 (Post 5666469)
For your first scratch build, it looks really good. Keep up the awesome work.


Thank you! Yes, it was my first full-on scratchbuild. Very time consuming but fun



It's getting there:

http://i58.tinypic.com/ibb2tf.jpg


http://i61.tinypic.com/28rh348.jpg


Shock mounts welded in place

http://i57.tinypic.com/2cqinpt.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2qnzfpk.jpg

Still waiting for the gearbox to see if this layout works

http://i60.tinypic.com/517atl.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/fa2czk.jpg

redneckracerx 02-14-2017 06:10 AM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Sweet build! I'm also going to be starting a 6x6 build, so I'll definitely be following closely. Could you get a better pic of how the last axle links mount? Are they on the frame or attached to the middle axle?

cooper_xl 02-14-2017 01:18 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by redneckracerx (Post 5666847)
Sweet build! I'm also going to be starting a 6x6 build, so I'll definitely be following closely. Could you get a better pic of how the last axle links mount? Are they on the frame or attached to the middle axle?

Thanks!

The rear axles are both 4-link. The mount for the 3rd axle's links it's not very scale but was the better solution I came up at the time. I'm making a brand new chassis right because of the portals. More to come. Feel free to ask anything

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psfxlhaigp.jpg


http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psncrotesc.jpg


http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...pssq6jburp.jpg

cooper_xl 02-15-2017 12:33 AM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Worked on the rear section:

http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...c4LmpwZw==.jpg

http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...FsLmpwZw==.jpg


http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...FsLmpwZw==.jpg

http://static-b.lusorc.com/resize/aH...FjZ20uanBn.jpg


After 2 coats of mate clear mate, it does not shine



Now it's time for the steering. It was my first try with a "servo on chassis" setup. Thankfully, The-Gamer beared with me all the way and gave the tips to make this work. It's all temporary for now. I'll make a proper axle mount for the new axle and the panhard will be more scale. The rod was only to define lenght


http://i61.tinypic.com/24yw8qa.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/2m7snee.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/15343gl.jpg

redneckracerx 02-15-2017 07:01 AM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
I see what you're saying about not being scale. They look like they would work though. That's a shame about making a new frame, this one looks really tough!

cooper_xl 02-15-2017 01:23 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by redneckracerx (Post 5667450)
I see what you're saying about not being scale. They look like they would work though. That's a shame about making a new frame, this one looks really tough!

Yes, they work just fine and the mounts are exactly on the same positions as the ones for the 2nd axle. The new chassis will delay this project again but it will be worth it. It's closer to the real one.


And now, updates:

Started on the interior

Dashboard:
http://i57.tinypic.com/25irwvd.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/jt4dig.jpg

Central console and a glimpse of the door cards:

http://i58.tinypic.com/2nbr4wo.jpg

And the seats:




http://i60.tinypic.com/6zoso3.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/k2nzi8.jpg



http://i62.tinypic.com/20towih.jpg



http://i61.tinypic.com/qskp4o.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/11906yc.jpg


Arnold enjoying the Winter sun

http://i57.tinypic.com/2hduoic.jpg



Fitted:

http://i60.tinypic.com/2cq1x6f.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/27zi1c5.jpg

cooper_xl 02-16-2017 12:42 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
There's some more pics

http://i61.tinypic.com/24vsehx.jpg


http://i61.tinypic.com/uuhhc.jpg


http://i58.tinypic.com/2cnghn8.jpg



An air tank to complement the fuel tank
http://i58.tinypic.com/105tybp.jpg


http://i61.tinypic.com/2llj7kw.jpg


Checking everything before a trail ride
http://i61.tinypic.com/2agjazn.jpg


On the trail
http://i60.tinypic.com/33x8uft.jpg


I need to mount this to make it road legal

http://i59.tinypic.com/33dxg05.jpg

cooper_xl 02-17-2017 02:25 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
One of the things I've been anxious to do were the side mirrors. The cab seems "naked" without them.


Here's the first finished one:
http://i62.tinypic.com/wvtye0.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/2w6h1jc.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/20utt0k.jpg


Well, this is the 2th mirror in place
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psrjwekbin.jpg


Both mirrors are adjustable in height, rotation and mount folds if needed


Another thing I've finish was the functional hatch. The hatch was there from the start but I had trouble figuring out out to make the mecanism to open. Nothing fancy but it works

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psiyemnxr0.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psbunym9mi.jpg





Finally I can paint in the final color

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psvuuacwu8.jpg


Mirror in the final position
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psgemsszwg.jpg

cooper_xl 02-18-2017 12:31 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psfzonpgg2.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psgemsszwg.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...pss75bhffp.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3yrko9jv.jpg

It's painted, has the blinkers,snorkel,interior. Next thing is do the windows


Are you liking until now?

cooper_xl 02-19-2017 12:07 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
No reactions??? hmmmm....I think I have to step up my game...


So, took 2 gears and pieces of aluminium

http://static-image.lusorc.com/aHR0c...llLmpwZw==.jpg


http://static-image.lusorc.com/aHR0c...BkLmpwZw==.jpg

http://static-image.lusorc.com/aHR0c...hzLmpwZw==.jpg


http://static-image.lusorc.com/aHR0c...M1LmpwZw==.jpg


seems to work

http://static-image.lusorc.com/aHR0c...NpLmpwZw==.jpg

tcanin00 02-20-2017 09:53 AM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Looks like somebody is a machinist. Really like the work on the portals.

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rockhugger 02-20-2017 12:13 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Great work. Very nice scratch build. I was definitely curious when the portals were going to make an appearance, excellent parts and styrene work.

cooper_xl 02-20-2017 03:01 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tcanin00 (Post 5670307)
Looks like somebody is a machinist. Really like the work on the portals.

Thanks! and yes, I'm a machinist by trade... It must be one of the best jobs for a scaler :)


Quote:

Originally Posted by rockhugger (Post 5670386)
Great work. Very nice scratch build. I was definitely curious when the portals were going to make an appearance, excellent parts and styrene work.

Thanks. much appreciated...

Talking about portals, my first idea was machining them but after making the prototype, knew that with the shop's milling machine, my portals will be crude looking and very time consuming. With the dimensions of the prototype and with a friend who does 3d modeling for a living, started to make something better looking to 3d print


Came up with this, V1:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...pshcrhk0ls.png







After some trial and error with tolerances and plastic contraction, we had a functional portal

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psgbezj6gi.jpg







Mounted on the SCX10 axle. If you look closely, you can see that's something different on the axle




http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2kin9gko.jpg




Because the portals add +9mm each side, I narrowed the axle 20mm and put those spherical ends

SurfinStud 02-21-2017 12:19 AM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
I am following, just haven't spoken up. I dont have a 6x6 but intend to build one at some point.


The body work and end result are awesome! Well done!
Its looking great! I am sure you sure please too.

golfmech 02-21-2017 07:10 AM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
WOW for a first scratch build your rig is looking sweet!! Sub'd

cooper_xl 02-21-2017 02:53 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfinStud (Post 5670776)
I am following, just haven't spoken up. I dont have a 6x6 but intend to build one at some point.


The body work and end result are awesome! Well done!
Its looking great! I am sure you sure please too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfmech (Post 5670818)
WOW for a first scratch build your rig is looking sweet!! Sub'd


Thanks guys! I expected to be a quick build but I keep adding stuff to do...the portals weren't in the original plan,for example



Speaking of portals, these are the axle shafts for the front axle. Scratchbuilt for previous project, held great and didn't hurt me to narrow them to match the new axle width

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psmt0uqsvz.jpg



Also had to make the both rear axles' shafts. Better than cut stock ones. These are straight and easy to do. 6mm steel rod with some fabrication.Nothing fancy

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...ps95t8au30.jpg



http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...psit8ollu7.jpg



If you mount a stock shaft vs a new stub axle, can see that the width it's the same due to the design of the parts that replace the rear lockouts



http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...pslse5iqba.jpg

calcagno45 02-21-2017 06:56 PM

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 
Nice rig and details. Good job on the portals as well.


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