Model Brain Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Hey gang, I am in the works building a strange one, The Mad van, More details will come soon. http://s24.photobucket.com/user/jonjon75/slideshow/Models Edited February 3, 2015 by Model Brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Real nice work on that frame, it will be unique... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragzz Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 nice work there keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Interesting idea; stretching the semi-unit body on those vans would've been an exercise in hair-pulling; actually, come to to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a stretch van like this. Not a bad idea for something of a super luxury limo type thing... I agree with Carl, nice job on the frame and the rest of it. I'll be interested to see how it all works out. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Hey gang, I'm working on the van I promise! I've found sudden inspiration as to what to do with the rears! Edited April 14, 2014 by Model Brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Nice camper bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Well this is most definitely differently! The Limo and the trailer! very cool build Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 coolio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hope you got a long no very long garage.Great idea. that trailer is sweet .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Whoa! I was just reading MAD last night...Cool! I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hey gang, I'm working on the van I promise! I've found sudden inspiration as to what to do with the rears! I LOVE this!... Built one as a kid...now I am going to have to build another one. Stretched van is cool too...going to be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Whoa! I was just reading MAD last night...Cool! I'll be watching. Cool Bud... i've been a Mad Mag subscriber for many years. And GMC Van owner ( see photo) , I'm putting a lot of love into this build. I'm also working on My own van's replica. Edited April 22, 2014 by Model Brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 haha thats pretty cool stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks everybody! I think I'm happy with this frame. Ride hight is looking better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Looking good... My problem is Id want to open up the doors to show off a custom or camper interior...the hinges would be a nightmare for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yeah I'd also like the option, I know there is a vintage kit out there where all the doors open. **looking for photos** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great progress! I've yet to use photo etched hinges myself, but I think I'll have to cave and try something. Check out ebay. search for "van doors" in "toys & hobbies" > "Model kits". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldawg142 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) .... Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 no new updates on the limo van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Yikes, that's lonnnnnnnnng! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sorry gang, no new updates, I was doing well for a while, I seem to have one health battle after another, Also need a new air brush set, So I will be very happy to share this one, It's coming soon! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Great idea and work on this one.....Totally, gives me one for a few Ford vans I picked up from Hobby Lobby a few months back, real cheap.....Didn't know what I was going to do with all of them, and this could knock a few of them off the shelf.....Great idea and execution..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 liking your extended van! me being me, i would have a mild lift & up on some 35's are any of your van roofs removable? on a couple of mine instead of gluing them down, i pegged them so they sit tight but still come off You know I actually have one rooftop, but the van was missing, It would be fun to do interiors. I'm filling this van with little monkey's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Great idea and work on this one.....Totally, gives me one for a few Ford vans I picked up from Hobby Lobby a few months back, real cheap.....Didn't know what I was going to do with all of them, and this could knock a few of them off the shelf.....Great idea and execution..... Cool! Glad to share the Mad-ness, I have a HL coming to town very soon. And I can walk there, it's that close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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