XV Ute ...

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Do you want XV-UTE?

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Casting Begins ...

Post by Bantum » Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:04 am

Time for another update ...

Got hold of some casting medium :

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Also got some of these to assist moulding process :

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And started to workup the mould :

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More to come when I get round to it ... :)

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by steptoe » Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:55 am

Put an order in for 80,000 of them and I am sure Fuji will build them for you. I guess, if like the MY Brum build lasted 10 years without much change, only 8,000 units a year on average to shift around the world ! Get Fuji to take on a walk in walk out on an assembly line in Melbourne or Adelaide ,,,,,

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Post by Subyroo » Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:17 am

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Being OCD I'd like to see the Subaru badge on the grille centralised, I know you are trying to create a functional and unique look but the grille badge location keeps on grabbing my attention.
I also admire your ability and skills, keep up the good work.
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More please ...

Post by Bantum » Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:48 pm

steptoe wrote:... Get Fuji to take on a 'walk in, walk out' on an assembly line in Melbourne or Adelaide ...
Ha - good luck with Subaru taking on Ford / Holden ... :rolleyes:
Subyroo wrote: ... I also admire your ability and skills, keep up the good work ...
Cheers, will do ... :D

P.S. - keep a look out for the next model I'm working on ... ;)

Ciao, Bantum ...

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Post by Subyroo » Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:54 am

Bantum wrote:Ha - good luck with Subaru taking on Ford / Holden ... :rolleyes:



Cheers, will do ... :D

P.S. - keep a look out for the next model I'm working on ... ;)

Ciao, Bantum ...
I am subscribed to this thread with Instant Email Notification, so I am watching mate. :grin:
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Post by TOONGA » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:14 am

Remember what I said about getting Toyota to re-badge one of their cars as a Subaru brumby

I think this concept hilux would fit the bill quite nicely.

Would love to have the skills to do this in what ever program they used.

http://www.carwp.com.br/2013/09/previa- ... 5-ftx.html

youtube video of stills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LAgM-YI9hs

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Manufactured in Australia ...

Post by Bantum » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:49 am

Ah - if it were Toyota made, then it wouldn't be a Subaru ( No Boxer, etc ) ... :(

Although it would be interesting to see Toyota 'partner' Subaru for their 'manufacturing' in Australia, they just have to get low paid workers ... :rolleyes:

Now there's something to consider ... ;)

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by TOONGA » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:53 pm

Bantum wrote:Ah - if it were Toyota made, then it wouldn't be a Subaru ( No Boxer, etc ) ... :(

Although it would be interesting to see Toyota 'partner' Subaru for their 'manufacturing' in Australia, they just have to get low paid workers ... :rolleyes:

Now there's something to consider ... ;)

Cheers, Bantum ...
So the BRZ isn't a Subaru? :)

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Post by Subyroo » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:11 pm

Bantum wrote:Ah - if it were Toyota made, then it wouldn't be a Subaru ( No Boxer, etc ) ... :(

Although it would be interesting to see Toyota 'partner' Subaru for their 'manufacturing' in Australia, they just have to get low paid workers ... :rolleyes:

Now there's something to consider ... ;)

Cheers, Bantum ...
Keep the Union under control and they might just stand a chance, Holden was doomed to die with the strangle hold the Union had on them.
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Toybaru ...

Post by Bantum » Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:51 pm

TOONGA wrote:... So the BRZ isn't a Subaru ... ?
From my understanding the BRZ is not 100% all Subaru, more so the other way round -

I'd say the '86 is the 're-badged' Subaru ... :)
Subyroo wrote:... Keep the Union under control and they might just stand a chance ...
Yeah, possibly - although I'd think it's more a case of current world economics coming into effect ... :(

Don't see it getting any better too ... !

Add : got some more bits to aid construction for my project :

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Note : Yes got a set of scales as well ( have make the mixes consistent )

Cheers, Bantum ...

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It begins ...

Post by Bantum » Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:05 am

Tiny update:

Finally got round to do some casting ... :)

Front end casting :

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& removed :

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Mould for rear window :

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Waiting to dry :

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& removed :

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Will post up more results soon ... :D

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Next bit ...

Post by Bantum » Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:07 am

Ok - I've done some more work :

I've made the rear 'pug' out clay to form up the Ute tray, etc. :

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& prepped it for the next cast :

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Drying off :

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& removed from mould :

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Split the Pug from it & Ta Da ... a ute appears !

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Still a bit rough & will need some finishing to smooth out, but looks OK ... :)

I'm Happy with it, will keep at it as there is still a bit more to go yet ... :(

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Rear End Cast ...

Post by Bantum » Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:35 pm

Quick one for last bit on rear end :

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& removed :

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Do Note that I've marked up where tail gate has to fold down & so will be removing that bit ... :)

Ok - that's it for now, back to casting ... :)

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by El_Freddo » Sat Mar 15, 2014 1:55 pm

Awesome work with that casting mate!

Hat off to you sir!

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Post by Bumpty » Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:27 pm

Voting Yes - I missed the poll :)

Is there a page in this thread with final sketches completed?

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Post by Bantum » Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:57 pm

Thanks Bennie ... :)

Bumpty - just have to look back a few pages : showpost.php?p=220013&postcount=110

Might see if I can re-open the poll or start a new one ? Yarney ? help ... :???:

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by Bumpty » Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:07 am

Bantum wrote:A few more shots ...

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Will be looking to make a 3d printed version next ... :D

Cheers, Bantum ...

YES!

Also, nice job with the casting!

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... Thanks Bumpty ...

Post by Bantum » Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:53 am

I'm still working on the casting ( nearly finished though ) & will post some more pictures when done ... ;)

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by Gannon » Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:04 am

So have you contacted Nick Senior (head of Subaru Australia) ?
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Post by Bantum » Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:22 am

Thanks Gannon,

I haven't personally No - but do tell us more ... :)

P.S. - Thanks to Jan & some backroom deals, we have reopened the poll ( indefinitely ) for those who missed it, head over to there now ... ;)

Cheers, Bantum ...

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