HL Truck Mods

[Will01Capri]

There is a new truck on the streets!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Military- ... SwKOJbImEo
Tracked M35, looks bloody awesome. Ooops i may have bought one!

[PainlessWolf]

Good morning,
It was between the tracked version or the dual axle and I went with the tracked version. Looking forward to receiving it. ( sometime around the end of July per the seller ) I am waiting to see if Heng Long does a WWII version of the Deuce before getting one of those. In GAZ news, I used some graphite on the suspension and axles, etc. last night and it ran 100% better than before. A stronger motor and battery and a servo for steering and this truck is a keeper.
regards,
Painless

[Max-U52]

The tracked version looks interesting, but I've got too many projects as it is. Right this minute I'm printing a CCKW and I just got TPU filament so I'll gonna have a crack at printing tires.

Painless, have you seen the camo cover for the GAZ?

[midlife306]

Tracked wheels now available on AliExpress



Cheers
Wayne


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[Will01Capri]

I didn't pay.much more for the trucks with tracks fitted

[Roboticus_Prime]

These trucks just keep on giving!

[Will01Capri]

Another quick static base for one of the other trucks.
This one i have built for my friend so his son has somewhere to store his tweaked WPL truck.

This is how it starts!
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Test fit
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Then lots of rolled up scrunched up newspaper to build up the ground around the blocks of wood. Lots of PVA and lots of mess!
Then top with hard shell of paper mashay and then thick coats of PVA/water and sand/mud mixed to create the scenery.
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Another test fit
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

So now added yet another tree, so i got a tin cut palm tree and made a quick wire fence which my friend in Germany can add wire to(as that may make it trcky to take over in luggage haha)
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

I am happy with it, so just need to finish the canvas top and lights for the truck so it is ready to ship across.
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

I have started making 2 more bases for the other trucks!!!!!!!

[Will01Capri]

So another base for another truck!
This time meant to be for the RatRod, but actually will look cool with all my Rat/Hot Rods
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Rat Rod coming in for re-fuel at the Art Deco 1930's Petrol(Gas) Station
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Another test fit with the fire truck!
You never know the station could be ablaze!
More Diorama scenes taking shape by Will Pattinson, on Flickr


Here's my inspiration
Petrol station by Will Pattinson, on Flickr


Here are some CAD views i quickly knocked together to build it out of my head!
Then the hard bit is finding scrap material similar size to use to build these things!
PStation by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

PPump by Will Pattinson, on Flickr
9837d727819eafcb6e0fcb9a8ef4448b by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

[Will01Capri]

Few more pictures of the Gas Station base
Bit more paint for petrol station by Will Pattinson, on Flickr


I have also started a new truck last night. Quite pleased with a quick 2hrs of work.
This time making a Field converted M35 4x4 Ambulance.
There will be hinged beds inside and some little medical bags and supplies made for the inner details.
Need to make up a few light sets.
Inside there will be a removable floor aswell to facilitate carrying more injured if required

Cut off tailgate to hinge later
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Building up inside the frame work
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Up and over the cab
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

On go the sides
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Ok a bit rough looking at the moment!
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Another pic
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Tailgate and lid on
Styrene sheet lots of cyano and a knife to start building a custom M35 4x4 Ambulance field conversion. Not bad for 2hrs work tonight by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

[Will01Capri]

More madness from me!
Got bored again last night haha

Hinges going on
Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Bit more to strengthen the top
Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Hinged rear transverse bed
Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Tailgate on
Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Rear doors open
Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

Top cover will be held in with magnets to allow exposure of the interior
Making final additions before starting cleaning up ready for paint Hinged rear tailgate. Hinged doors. Hinged front bed. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr


So now need to get filling and sanding the shape down and add some details for lights and plates and vents/windows.
I like this one aswell, i have too many favourites now haha

My tracked Truck also turned up, but controller is bust so i cannot use it
Some pictures of the tracked truck that has just arrived. by Will Pattinson, on Flickr