semijoe

HELLO EVERYBODY

I figure I share one of my scratch builds

finally able to get started on this build, ive been wanting to do this for along time. I believe ive done enough research and download enough pictures to get start
like all my builds it wil be r/c with a working arm . ive scale this out to be a 1/10 which is really big, somt times I think I take in to much paint fumes . lol
ive measured this out to be around 790mm, tires are 126mm using 2.2 rims
theres going to be a lot of 3 steps forward and many steps back . im going in 1/2 blind on this and don't know what walls I will be hitting. im assuming around 400-800 hours ,
so this will be great winter coming build . well enjoy the movie and lets get started

ive cut the frame rail, I some what know where the axles go, I need to make the lower hull 1st. ive started by intergrading the rails in the hull, starting from the front

semijoe

if don't know what an MRAP is , here's a picture of the 1:1

semijoe

so far everything is located at the right height and right place , I do have to make some new frame rails as these are alittle short . but in the mean time I will work with these to see rear everything else goes . running from the front leaf to th axle is a stabilizer , I have to make these and the mounts



transmission is in place and front drive is installed , working my way back , the transmission is a rc4wd r2 single speed with a 55 turn motor, I cut new frame rails at the correct length this time at 29.5 inches


next I made a transmission cover , heres the basic piece. next I have to sand and detail alittle , and drill some mounting holes





I usde a high torque servo and mounting it to the frame ,then I made a steering box

Overdriven

iTrader: (18)

I wasn't sure what to make of the thread title, but when I saw the "hull" I started thinking amphibious vehicle! Seeing a picture of the 1:1 cleared that up! Looks like a fairly complicated build, but you're off to a good start. Keep us updated.

semijoe

it will be a beauty when finished, thanks man !

semijoe

wahoo! tires and rims are in

ive started on the walker beam suspension, there is a lot of parts in volved , but heres the basics


time to work on the rear suspension, 1st I drilled and tapped some holes in the yota axles, ive added a ball end

next ive add the ball ends to the belly and added 2x links, this will keep the axle leveled

next Ive added a cross stabilizer

drive shafts installed and a glimpse at it with tires on it

Loco4G63T

iTrader: (27)

Nice Job man! I am actually an MRAP Mechanic. I've been around/ worked on all the variants of MRAP. This is an awesome project!

semijoe

when I did this project last year I had a lot of people emailing with pictures that actually drove and road in them, and they were a huge help.and again I thank them. I wanted to get the hull as close as I could to the real deal, there was another mrap I wanted to do but couldn't get the pictures I need.

it must of been really cool to work on them,

werner sline

very good job !

I never saw such fenders (on the real one) !

semijoe

today I started on the side nerf bars/protection rails



cross members are glued and screwed, top rails are done, next I need 6 more fender post and then the chassis is ready for primer





the lower chassis is done , all running gear works good , everything is made to come apart and now its primed

Loco4G63T

iTrader: (27)

Which MRAP you need pics of? I might have a few of the ones your looking for.

semijoe

this one here, I have everything I need. I forgot the name of the other one

semijoe

ive started on the upper hull, I wanted to do in a one piece, but again some where down the line I would need to take apart, but the cap/roof will be one piece . in side the hull I made 1/8 metal ribs, will cover with .040 plastic for interior





made the exhaust, was hoping to use the Tamiya big rig, but wrong, this is 2x the size, the main exhaust is 1 inch pipe . crazy big man .

next is the windows




started on the rear door


made the inner door



made the outer door


working hinges and door latch is made

werner sline

you sir, are an artist !

semijoe

thanks man !!