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Now that the project is done- here are a few ‘after the fact’ specs on the vehicles. Final movie links on very bottom:
Continuous Updates are on the bottom of this post ….
There are so many ‘cool tough looking truck’ vehicles out there – its time I dive in and make one that’s been on my model list for a while. This inspiration came to me from a picture of a real Russian similar vehicle my friend Herman (IPMS Cape Town South Africa) sent me a while back. Its based on that real Russian 6×6….but you know- with my liberty to add artistic merit. Ideally- it’s another one to add to my United Stated Geological Survey (USGS) what-ifs. This will have a submersible in the back end. It drives out into a body of water, then with the right valves, sinks a bit when the time comes to unload the submersible. It is not meant for deep ocean surveys – but there are lots of lakes around everywhere. I will update as this progresses.
More updates from the weekend( 10-10th Sat and 11th Sunday-2015):
…and last but not least – a short video with narative. Please note- this person doing the talking worked with TV and Radio in Hollyweird and I can’t say his name. But- he needed work so I gave him a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich…..
More progress starting thru October 18th, 2015:
Some interior beginnings….
And lots of grab handles, steps etc….
Now some primer and paint…..
..and already bought some fishing stuff for boat bumpers and items for as yet to be designed submersible….
Some roof / hatch details….
…finally some clear on the orange….
…and so it goes through today Oct 18th…..
Wheels: After spending 40 days and 40 nights -well- maybe give or take minus 39 3/4 nights- I finally painted each lug nut on each wheel and mounted them.
And work on the roof / hatch / antennas….still in works:
And an overall of where I ended tonight:
And a few more update pics for the week of Oct 19th to the 23rd……
I think I found my starting basis for the submersible….
Some updates for the weekend October 24-25, 2015
Air Intake work-borrowed from our WW2 Sherman’s. Don’t want water to get into the engines:
Pilot House almost done:
Now for more lights when the submersible is launched and retrieved:
Now for some real fun!!!! Sub work: you would not believe the work to take this toy gun apart!!!!
Hey- I have the main sub body and a new Sci-Fi Phaser!!…
I can not believe what it took to take this 6 cylinder chamber apart. Child proof? I think it was titanium proof!!!!!!!
And here’s all the work for this weekend:
Oct 27,2015:
More on the sub…..
A few more updates from the frightening weekend…Halloween! (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2015). I dressed as a model maker! Enjoy!
To answer your questions on how this thing is suppose to work (Theory of Operations):
Nov 10, 2015: A few more updates….the main body of the sub has finally been painted…..
Just a few more add ons….
And a few more in progress pics…..so many details to go yet…..
Just a few more pics of progress through Nov 15th, 2015. The sub is getting closer to completion:
Additions up thru Nov 20, 2015….Enjoy!
Progress Thru Nov 22, 2015 – Submersible is completed…
Model Project completed Nov 28, 2015……some final pics and movie to follow soon…..
And finally- two short movies in living color:
Part 1: Time 5:55
Part 2: Time 2:08
Not bad for a quick build between dinner and desert – This is going to be a really great Scratch build to watch. Not your normal extreme conversions. but a real ”bottom-up” build.
Painted and completed already – that will teach me to go offline for a few days…………must have been working overtime at the Secret facility in the Bayou ! Now lets see what you come up with for the Submersible
Like the ladder added in the front cubicle ! I can see from all the handles that this Swamp-baby is going to be festooned with loads of extras. John having another look at the size of the this vehicle it is another monster in the making. Are we going to see some Orange Camo ????????? Would be nice ! Be brave my friend it is the hunting season.
Nice touch with the orange wheel lugs – I see the roof getting the standard U.S.G.S . Treatment – Nice !
Very nice John! I love how you are building the sub. I can’t wait to see this at the meeting!!
Air intake was a nice added detail !
Was taken totally by surprise with your Choice of ”Submersible”
It still going to take quite a bit of time to process all the cutting and dicing and fitting
of this ”Ski-fi Gun” Conversion
I must gather that the overriding choice for this item was the ”COLOR” LOL………!
John what did you use for the Bubble-Canopy ?
Am fortunate to have witnessed the start otherwise would never have in my wildest imagination have thought this transformation possible. !
Almost missed the Tyre ”back-fill” another superb idea.
LInus has been waiting uncounted years for the Great Pumpkin to rise. At long last his patience will be rewarded. World domination will be within his grasp.
Very impressive interior work, how you come up with all these creative designs boggles the mind………….I need to know the brand of super foods you are eating ?
Still a long way to go I imagine. Once again you have managed to build another wonder machine for the Orange Fleet.
Now we are talking – I just luv it when all the decals make the plan come together !
I thought the interior ”grey” was only your primer ? All the dials and lights etc make the interior really pop !
Are we going to see some guide spotlights underneath the submersible and in the loading dock/bay area ?
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John, now comes the serious part – the super detailing / Weathering – all those ”Bollards” cannot wait………
John after watching the start of your Submersible Paintwork and continuous detailing of the Alligator I am now firmly convinced you have spent the last 30 plus years in the wrong profession…………………….or you have recently acquired a pair of sea legs in your old age………….!
Are we going to see the divers on this build ?
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Ok 1st must congratulate you on choice of Submersible color Scheme – kinda caught me off guard there for a moment ? Very Aquatic pastels !
Superb chair detailing also really impressive set of light fittings. Would be soo cool with LED’s !
John have you done the Bathtub check to see if this baby is actually waterproof ?
Imagine your convoy being R/C now that is a thought to keep you awake at night.
Whats next on the bench ?
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