02-13-2017, 02:16 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Portugal
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| 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 First parts to arrive Don't mind the wheels The body, build from styrene. It's my first scratchbuilt body so it's not perfect Last edited by cooper_xl; 05-15-2021 at 10:07 AM. |
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02-13-2017, 02:17 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Portugal
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
Side vent done: The hatch was too tall, machined it a bit. Windshield done The fenders in place, made from water pipe Unfinished bumper |
02-13-2017, 02:19 PM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Harrisburg
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| 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 |
02-13-2017, 02:35 PM | #4 | |
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals Quote:
Thank you! Yes, it was my first full-on scratchbuild. Very time consuming but fun It's getting there: Shock mounts welded in place Still waiting for the gearbox to see if this layout works | |
02-14-2017, 06:10 AM | #5 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: south jersey
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| 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?
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02-14-2017, 01:18 PM | #6 | |
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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 | |
02-15-2017, 12:33 AM | #7 |
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
Worked on the rear section: 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 |
02-15-2017, 07:01 AM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: south jersey
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| 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!
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02-15-2017, 01:23 PM | #9 | |
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And now, updates: Started on the interior Dashboard: Central console and a glimpse of the door cards: And the seats: Arnold enjoying the Winter sun Fitted: | |
02-16-2017, 12:42 PM | #10 |
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
There's some more pics An air tank to complement the fuel tank Checking everything before a trail ride On the trail I need to mount this to make it road legal |
02-17-2017, 02:25 PM | #11 |
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| 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: Well, this is the 2th mirror in place 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 Finally I can paint in the final color Mirror in the final position Last edited by cooper_xl; 02-17-2017 at 02:27 PM. |
02-18-2017, 12:31 PM | #12 |
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals It's painted, has the blinkers,snorkel,interior. Next thing is do the windows Are you liking until now? Last edited by cooper_xl; 02-18-2017 at 12:42 PM. |
02-19-2017, 12:07 PM | #13 |
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| 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 seems to work |
02-20-2017, 09:53 AM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Harrisburg
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| 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 |
02-20-2017, 12:13 PM | #15 |
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| 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.
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02-20-2017, 03:01 PM | #16 | ||
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals Quote:
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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: After some trial and error with tolerances and plastic contraction, we had a functional portal Mounted on the SCX10 axle. If you look closely, you can see that's something different on the axle Because the portals add +9mm each side, I narrowed the axle 20mm and put those spherical ends | ||
02-21-2017, 12:19 AM | #17 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Fraggle Rock, CO
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| 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. |
02-21-2017, 07:10 AM | #18 |
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
WOW for a first scratch build your rig is looking sweet!! Sub'd
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02-21-2017, 02:53 PM | #19 | ||
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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 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 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 | ||
02-21-2017, 06:56 PM | #20 |
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| Re: Unimog 6x6 with portals
Nice rig and details. Good job on the portals as well.
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