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

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

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

For your first scratch build, it looks really good. Keep up the awesome work.

Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using Tapatalk

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

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

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?

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

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

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

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!

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

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

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

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

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?

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

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Looks like somebody is a machinist. Really like the work on the portals.

Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using Tapatalk

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.

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

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


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

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.

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

WOW for a first scratch build your rig is looking sweet!! Sub'd

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

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

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Nice rig and details. Good job on the portals as well.

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Thanks. Much appreciated


When I got the rear portals, tried them on a sexy SSD housing. Much better than stock SCX10 housings. What do you think?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4485/...c63e0bee_b.jpgIMG_20160504_134317

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Pretty sexy axle you got there and those tires just finish it off nicely.

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

It like that a lot

Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

What gears did you use inside your portals?

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Super nice man!! The cabin worked out amazingly!!

D440

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Thanks guys!! much appreciated



Honchojoe, I've used 32dp gears,5mm bore. 12 and 25 teeth

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Was anxious to try the portals as soon that I could but the joy was short:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4509/...4ec5bda8_b.jpg14787717_10211025733510012_564846562_o by pedro azevedo, on Flickr





A redesign was needed. Searched inspiration in the high steer arms and found a better design. Dual arms to spread the load.


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4491/...161a482f_b.jpgIMG_20170114_165315 by pedro azevedo

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/...0e1c694c_b.jpgIMG_20170114_165323 by pedro azevedo

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4499/...2982edc1_b.jpgIMG_20170114_165853 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr




These ones were still printed in PLA but the definitive ones will be in carbon reinforced plastic.

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Hi guys,

well, I had the first headlights for the 'mog 3d printed but they weren't 100% what I wanted, so armed with fresh noob solidworks skills I tried my best to replicate the real ones:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/atta...g-av-grill.jpg


They turned out alright

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4456/...2bfea852_b.jpgIMG_20160615_193259 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4484/...eb6ddbec_b.jpgIMG_20160615_193328 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr


Some aluminium foil to spread the light

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4443/...a5225f44_b.jpgIMG_20160616_113125 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr



I think they look better..


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4473/...1c146e7e_b.jpgIMG_20160617_113854 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/...7dfeeac6_b.jpgIMG_20160617_113908 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr



They're mounted on a new bumper that's exactly the same as the old one. Had to make another because I'd took it to the shop, painted it and someone lost it somehow. Probably thrown into the trash

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

oh wow man that is sweet

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

i have put in thoughts to build a 6x6 but not for sure if i have the patients. i have not yet to get past the cab i got a man cab(bruidercab) AND ITS REALLY NARROW small hex for the wheel and it still sticks out to far using scx10axels
your truck looks good

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Thanks :)

The Bruder cabs are 1/14, I think...I've seen builds with scx10 axles with the same problem as you...you could build one from scratch. And yes, patience is required :). But it's not a daunting task as it may look...

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

First test on the portals before breaking the first portal box. Very slow because I was running a 70t.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwSk5tnOB-U

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

well, let me share the latest updates. I was delaying the new chassis for several reasons. One day,after work, had one of those "now or never" moments,blueprints in hand and 10m later:


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4452/...02879dc2_b.jpg




Looked out of scale, made of 16mm tubing but the 1:1 blueprints showed 17cm frame rails so it will work out

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4502/...309999de_b.jpg


Got a Helios 2sp a while ago on a deal and even if it's a small size 2sp gearbox, that size don't allow being on many builds. This 'mog has plenty of space for one.I don't really need 2sp but I dig the scale looks of it


In my current chassis, used a Scx10 skidplate but the new one has to be custom to accommodate the Helios.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4466/...1e44fbf5_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4495/...719ee3c1_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4446/...81e98f33_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4498/...f50bf0ca_b.jpg



At ride height

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4492/...8a01aeba_b.jpg




Sorted out the links mounts. Not pretty but was the best idea

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4453/...c86bb768_b.jpgIMG_20170131_132754 by pedro azevedo, on Flickr

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Hi guys!

I don't updated this for a while but it's slowly going forward, one problem at a time.


Well, my new chassis has new link mounts so I have to reduce all the links. Also, the Helios it's longer than the previous transfer box so I needed shorter driveshafts. I could cut mine but my buddy The Gamer needed longer ones and we made a trade






The axles weren't really finished. There was some rubbing inside of the portals and against the rim. The rims only needed a bit of machining. Pretty tight,eh? :


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/...8416cf62_b.jpg





Now I have 2 rear axles looking like this, no frictions. Pretty smooth, actually


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4473/...90f6a493_b.jpg



The front parts are a different history. The steering was kind of limited because the dogbone cup was binding on the inside of these axle ends.


On the left, stock. On the right, what I had to dremel to solve the problem:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/...793989a5_b.jpg




And how it looks without the axle housing:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4481/...7b9fd841_b.jpg




That's all for now. I'm attacking the rear shock mounts next

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Do you plan on running pass through or and independent shaft to each rear axle?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

It's like the real one. Front motor going to a transfer box and then to the wheels. The 2nd axle is a pass-through

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

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

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

small update:


For the chassis, wanted better looking rear shock mounts than the previous


Some Unimogs are like this:
http://www.rallyraidassistance.com/U...20Chassis6.jpg


my take on them:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4448/...a5f3e66a_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/...c8f2d8e7_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4497/...00cf84cb_b.jpg



Had to invert the location of the shock/spring because of the sxc10 axle. Uses a long scx10 spring and these nice 60mm shocks:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4504/...eb0c506b_b.jpg

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Hi!

Too much time has passed. Unimog still is a good truck to build but other project stole all the attention. Tired of having all the parts scattered in boxes, assembled everything to have something to look at

The chassis progressed slightly. Has a new crossmember, battery craddle and the rear shock mounts are all in place

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4628/...d0ef4f48_b.jpg


Already has all the links(i know, Unimogs don't have links...)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/...457958ae_b.jpg

Forgive me the lack of torquetubes with photos of ground clearance

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/...8166590a_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4619/...f747efa1_b.jpg

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Very nice! The spring mounts look great

Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
 

Thanks, i tried my best!

Well, was anxious to do the motor mount, inspired by a real one but adapted

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4603/...8877c1c0_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4629/...f34eb984_b.jpg


How low the motor sits...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/...b95e414b_b.jpg

This engine bay need lot of work but is doable. Was my first scratchbuilt body and my skills improved since 2014(or I'm more confident of being capable to do better stuff)



How the truck sits right now. The cab needs to be 15mm lower. Was on top of the rails on the photo...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/...2999ea4e_b.jpg


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4613/...62f48515_b.jpg