Just a toy...
- last celtic warrior
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Just a toy...
I decided to knock together a quick little model of the MY series wagon, as I dont have one yet and haven't ever found any on the toyshop shelves. Just used a scrap of 1.2mm gal sheet, drilled, cut, filed and hammered 2 identical side pieces, then welded in a roof and bonnet between them. I might finish the body tomorrow before adding the signature body grooves etc...
Then I'll mount it on a chassis with Sunraysia wheels and basic interior. Might also glue in some windows while I'm putting the headlights and bits in it too...
It's around 4 and a half inches long and just sitting on a set of Lego wheels for tonight's photo shoot.
Then I'll mount it on a chassis with Sunraysia wheels and basic interior. Might also glue in some windows while I'm putting the headlights and bits in it too...
It's around 4 and a half inches long and just sitting on a set of Lego wheels for tonight's photo shoot.
Steve.
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- Gannon
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Thats Awesome!!!
So when does mass production start?
Id buy a Leone, and maybe an Outback
So when does mass production start?
Id buy a Leone, and maybe an Outback
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- last celtic warrior
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Ok, the metalwork is done now. The details were put into the body with a 5 inch angle grinder, just to challenge myself further. The cutoff disc was actually bigger than the whole car...
Headlights, tail lights, grill, interior will be put in using carved plastic. At this stage I'm planning on actually leaving the outside as is, so it's not hidden by paint.
Inside is not much to look at...
Oh, and just for some perspective, so everyone realises how small this this is... Being so small, the imperfections that show up in the main photos actually aren't so noticable "in the flesh", as they're quite tiny.
Headlights, tail lights, grill, interior will be put in using carved plastic. At this stage I'm planning on actually leaving the outside as is, so it's not hidden by paint.
Inside is not much to look at...
Oh, and just for some perspective, so everyone realises how small this this is... Being so small, the imperfections that show up in the main photos actually aren't so noticable "in the flesh", as they're quite tiny.
Steve.
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- El_Freddo
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Awesome work! Next you'll be building an MY from fresh steel just for something to do!last celtic warrior wrote:Ok, the metalwork is done now. The details were put into the body with a 5 inch angle grinder, just to challenge myself further. The cutoff disc was actually bigger than the whole car...
Headlights, tail lights, grill, interior will be put in using carved plastic. At this stage I'm planning on actually leaving the outside as is, so it's not hidden by paint.
Cheers
Bennie
Second that it looks awesome! I want a brumby one... Do we want to know how long it took to make it.
"Bianca"
'86 Brumby - Dual Port Heads, 5 Speed Dual Range, Custom Cam, Tuned Weber, Tuned Suspension, 2" Body Lift Kit, LSD, 14" rims, 2.25" Exhaust, Snorkel, Dual Batteries, DVD Player, UHF, VHF, etc. Offically now part of the 350, 000 km Club! And still pulling like a freight train.
"Claudia"
82 MY Wagon - EA81T, RS Liberty WIAC, 5 Speed Dual Range, Tuned Suspension, 14" Rims 27" Tyres, 2" Body Lift Kit, Apline Head unit, UHF, Roof Console, L Series seats, Soon to have New Paint, snorkel, Dual batteries, etc
'86 Brumby - Dual Port Heads, 5 Speed Dual Range, Custom Cam, Tuned Weber, Tuned Suspension, 2" Body Lift Kit, LSD, 14" rims, 2.25" Exhaust, Snorkel, Dual Batteries, DVD Player, UHF, VHF, etc. Offically now part of the 350, 000 km Club! And still pulling like a freight train.
"Claudia"
82 MY Wagon - EA81T, RS Liberty WIAC, 5 Speed Dual Range, Tuned Suspension, 14" Rims 27" Tyres, 2" Body Lift Kit, Apline Head unit, UHF, Roof Console, L Series seats, Soon to have New Paint, snorkel, Dual batteries, etc
- AlpineRaven
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Love it! When are you gonna sell em?
Cheers
AP
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
- last celtic warrior
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Just a little update on ONE of my "way too many" projects.
Did this the other night. Broke up a toy car from Aldi to put forrester style wheels and full interior into the "Micro beast". This'll do as a shelf display model until I install the full radio control system, 4WD with front and rear diffs, McPherson strut front and torsion rear suspension, front mounted dual pager motors, 12mm long drive shafts, and micro steel Sunraysia wheels. (I'm serious too, not kidding in the least...)
Did this the other night. Broke up a toy car from Aldi to put forrester style wheels and full interior into the "Micro beast". This'll do as a shelf display model until I install the full radio control system, 4WD with front and rear diffs, McPherson strut front and torsion rear suspension, front mounted dual pager motors, 12mm long drive shafts, and micro steel Sunraysia wheels. (I'm serious too, not kidding in the least...)
Steve.
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