XV Ute ...

[Bantum]

For those wanting to print one of these babies out, I have now uploaded it to thingiverse :



Download here : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:946554

Slowly progress is being made on the scanner, so will be able to do some more on this project when completed ...

Ciao, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Someone has had the same idea ...



Add : found here : https://www.pinterest.com/pin/27584616439487732/

Ciao, Bantum ...

[El_Freddo]

Someone has had the same idea ...

Yeah maybe but their effort pales into insignificance compared to the effort you've put into the idea!

Cheers

Bennie

[Bumpty]

Looking insane mate!

Also, small tub does look silly on that silver ute^.
You should make another tub which is longer to see what it looks like.

...maybe even a flat tray option too haha

[Bantum]

Thanks Bumpty ...

As for the extended rear - all in good time, got to finish this one yet ...

Progress has slowed since last time I looked, do hope to get a sponsor on board sooner or later though.

Ciao, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Time for a bit of an update, as it's been a while since I've worked on this ...

Took the paper model out for its first showing the other day :



Didn't win anything but ...


Was doing some research on an updated front end, something like the look of the 'KenStyle' as shown elsewhere on here.



Might see if I can get them loaded up on the model ...


P.S. - I may also have found a willing hand to make the full size prototype ...
Will post more when I have something concrete confirmed ...

Ciao, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Started a funding page :

https://www.gofundme.com/subaru-xvute

Will be interesting to see if anything comes of it :

Ciao, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Bit of an early Christmas pressie :







Not sure what I'm going to do with it at the moment, but do stay tuned ...

Ciao, Bantum ...

[El_Freddo]

Did you win the lotto mate??

Looks like a good bit if merchandise there!

Updated front end could be interesting. Have you thought about extending the tub to have a bit more of a rear overhang and a more useful tub?

Next could be a 4 door variant with longer wheel base to keep the rear end in the middle of the tray

Just thoughts though, I an only imagine the effort needed to produce anything like this!

Cheers

Bennie

[Bantum]

Nuh - I wish - that would help pay for a few things if did win ...

Still got to finish what I started ages ago, so not even considering doing any of the other stuff you mentioned until I've done with these :

• Finish the 1/10 scale model.
• Finish 3D model. ( with updates )
• Finish Display Drawings. ( with updated front end )
• Finish Presentation Banner. ( also with updates )
• Fundraising for a full scale version ...
• Drawings / notes for the conversion ...

That's just what I can think of for now, so will be busy for a while yet ...
( may come back to update )

P.S. - That list doesn't include all the work that needs doing for my Brumby as well ...

Ciao, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Well its been a while, No news to report on project but just went back through all the thread pages & fixed up all the broken links where I could, still few missing ... :/

Cheers, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Well its been a while since I've done anything on this, so nothing new to add there.

Did find some LED's & EL wire for the model ... ( yet to work on them but )



But have finally got myself a 3D Printer to play with, so will be able to print stuff ...



More here :

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM ... d2OUZqX3Z3

Just got to finish putting it together now ...

Ciao, Bantum ...

[Subyroo]

I hope it came with a very detailed and accurate Owners/Construction Manual.

[El_Freddo]

Cool piece of kit Bantum! What did that set up back, a couple of grand and then some at a guess!

Cheers

Bennie

[Bantum]

The 3D printer came with basic assembly instructions & there's a on line site ... TBA.

Haven't added up the total cost, but the main part was around $400 mark. Will have to do a break down to see where I'm at.

The goal here is to be able to print with ABS/PETG for the more unobtainable model components. ( Light buckets, Door mirrors, etc. )

Next step in finishing the Tamyia XV Ute model is to get all the printed parts finalised & get some painting done.

Cheers, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Well I've been busy getting these bad boys drawn up :

[Bantum]

Finally getting them Printed :



Dunked in Die :



Plus Test Fitting :





Still a bit more work to do in putting the LED's in place.( am also missing some components )

Cheers, Bantum ...

[Bantum]

Added some more LEDs & got them partially installed ...





Still a bit more to go on completing the install ... :/

Ciao, Bantum ...

[El_Freddo]

Good effort Bantum! Lots of attention to detail that will pay off once it’s all done!

Cheers

Bennie

[Silverbullet]

Looks like the kind of car you'd work on when it's too cold and wet outside for the real thing

Good stuff Bantum, watching with interest.