WPL GAZ 66 builds. Add yours here :)

[Will01Capri]

Trial share from Flickr
Can everyone see the picture below??
Personally i prefer the use of FLickr apart from the fact i can only share if i use laptop rather than phone app

Couldn't help but try to make an exhaust for the truck by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

[Max-U52]

Now you're cookin', Will!

I really like that exhaust. Great work. You've got me wondering if I could somehow make a fuel tank into a smoker. Tap into the exhaust behind the tank where it can't be seen, but where to put the fan?

[silversurfer1947]

I doubt it's possible, but if you could drive the fan off the main motor in some way, you would not only have the smoke, but proportional as well.

[Will01Capri]

Small micro motor plumbed into main motor with tiny fan and stick inside one of the boxes

[Greywoolfe64]

Just seen a website that has given me a cracking idea, as when I was in Ukraine last year, I kept noticing that the large Gaz and Ural trucks often had tasseled curtains in their cabs, usually as sun blinds and in the side windows, and decided to see if anyone made suitable doll's house curtains that could be converted to the task- and there's a website that actually makes curtains for RC trucks!

http://www.dollshousecurtains.com/

They currently make curtains for 1/14 and 1/24 trucks, but you can submit your measurements to get your own set tailor- made. It may look a little weird for military vehicles, but for civilian builds, curtains would really add that authentic East European/Slavic touch...

[Will01Capri]

A cool idea for a motor home converted GAZ camper

[43rdRecceReg]

I note with interest that there's a sort of UK fan base for the GAZ-66 here:
http://gaz66.co.uk
and with many useful links including specs and drawings e.g:
http://gaz66.co.uk/Specifications.html

Hope you don't mind, Will, but I'm with Gary on the suggestion your contributions will have a greater impact, and will be easier to access, if you post pics here directly. Imgur is one option, as he suggested, and there are others.
I post directly from my Mac, and that's fairly easy to do too....

[Will01Capri]

Its interesting, but also a pain that i have taken interest in these trucks, so i am doing another couple builds and doing something different again.
But one detail keeps bugging me on the GAZ. It is the lack of wheel arch on the rear truck bed! So now thinking of ideas to put them in.
I will share pictures once i got somewhere, but these next builds i want to keep close to my chest until i can see if they will work or not. More ambitious builds now

[Will01Capri]

Its interesting, but also a pain that i have taken interest in these trucks, so i am doing another couple builds and doing something different again.
But one detail keeps bugging me on the GAZ. It is the lack of wheel arch on the rear truck bed! So now thinking of ideas to put them in.
I will share pictures once i got somewhere, but these next builds i want to keep close to my chest until i can see if they will work or not. More ambitious builds now

Will, you're out of control, can't say you weren't warned lol.

HAHAHA you did warn me for sure

[Will01Capri]

I will change the picture so it is easier viewed. But on phone I don't have the option of posting picture rather tha is link.

https://flic.kr/p/Eq4e62
Scratchbuilt from other models and full custom alloy ladder frame chassis. Full working 6x6 and leaf spring suspension. Rear truck bed cut and shut to make longer. Also double spare wheels & holder. Custom camoflage paint job and detailed interior with g by Will Pattinson, on Flickr


GAZ 34 USSR Prototype 6x6
Not yet finished all the details. But i loving this truck.
Wife has to make the canvas top and is gonna have fun putting windows in it

UPDATED

Also added rear truck bed now featuring wood lined floor. Ready for staining tonight hopefully
Of course wood planked rear truck bed by Will Pattinson, on Flickr
This is my favourite so far, but once it is done i will be letting it go to start another build. Hopefully concentrate on the Rat Rods & tanks