XV Ute ...

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

Time for another update ...

Got hold of some casting medium :

Also got some of these to assist moulding process :

And started to workup the mould :

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

Cheers, Bantum ...

steptoe · 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 ,,,,,

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

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.

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 ...

Subyroo wrote: ... I also admire your ability and skills, keep up the good work ...

Cheers, will do ...

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

Ciao, Bantum ...

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

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

Cheers, will do ...

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.

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

TOONGA

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 ...

Now there's something to consider ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

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 ...

Now there's something to consider ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

So the BRZ isn't a Subaru?

TOONGA

Subyroo · 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 ...

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.

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 :

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

Cheers, Bantum ...

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

Tiny update:

Finally got round to do some casting ...

Front end casting :

& removed :

Mould for rear window :

Waiting to dry :

& removed :

Will post up more results soon ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

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. :

& prepped it for the next cast :

Drying off :

& removed from mould :

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

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 ...

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

Quick one for last bit on rear end :

& removed :

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 ...

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

Awesome work with that casting mate!

Hat off to you sir!

Cheers

Bennie

Bumpty · 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?

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 ...

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

Bantum wrote:A few more shots ...

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

Cheers, Bantum ...

YES!

Also, nice job with the casting!

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 ...

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

So have you contacted Nick Senior (head of Subaru Australia) ?

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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