Oldmopars Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Ok, yes I know that is a long title, but there is a lot going into this build. I am starting with the AMT Rescue Van. I want to build the off road adventure van that I have in my head. So, that is the inspiration for this. The transfer case and axles are resin from B-n-L resins and the wheels and tires are from Scenes Unlimited. The front springs are custom made and the rears are from the kit, but I added some leaves to add lift. This required a bunch of cutting and custom scratch building to get it all on and sitting right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Next came the body mods. I want this to have a high roof. I am also building a Italeri MAN with a "Space Roof" top. I did not like it and removed it and made a new roof, but it seemed like it had good bones to make a high roof for this. So, I cut it, narrowed it, the lengthened it and put it all back together with lots of sheet styrene and the original roof section cut out of the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Up next are the body mods. I want the rear and side doors to be open, so I cut them out. I also added back in the body line that is missing right below the drip rail and added the drip rail. I cut out for the side window and added "Doors" and panels to simulate the stuff on a regular camper van like the water heater, heater, city water inlet, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 As you can see in some of the previous pictures, I did some work to the interior. I wanted to have interior panels to replicate what the real van would have had on the inside, so I added rib to the walls and sheeted the inside with .020. I then made some front door panels because the kit came with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 On to the camper interior build. I made some patterns and built up a camper interior in the style of the VW camper vans of the same vintage. All the cabinets are rounded, the one with square edges is the refrigerator. The passenger side has the sink, stove, fridge, and storage. The left side has the toilet/shower and the bed/couch and table. The table has a printed map of the world on it with a foil edge, the leg is not shown yet. I still need to make some cushions for the bed/couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 So, this is the current look of the van. I have the top and body in primer. Interior is about 80% complete. Front seats are TBD as well as the floor covering. Looking for a vinyl or wood pattern to print and put down. As for the paint, it will be a very 70's brown to match the era of the van. I have a trick up my sleeve for the door hinges, but waiting to see if it works out the way I want it to before I paint it. Oh, and one more mod, I took the sliding side door and converted it to 2 swing open doors. Better for a camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Real high level of skill displayed in this build so far!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I love this! Overlanding vans really get me going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 This is really cool! Keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill lanfear Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On January 28, 2019 at 2:34 PM, kelson said: Real high level of skill displayed in this build so far!!. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 That is beautiful! Excellent details and a whole lot of scratch building. That hi top might make it a bit tricky to navigate off road but it looks like the ultimate wilderness camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Nice work, and a great use of the high top add on! Looks superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Looks great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I really like all the details and scratch building that you're throwing at this one. Will be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 great looking van I have a open road camper it was a glue bomb made it a 4x4 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Any updates on this? Or have you been busy with the dozer and Binder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 B.R.B.O has taken all of my time, the deadline is sooner. But I may drag it out this next week and do some updates to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 We have color! I hope the color combo screams 1975, that is what I was after. As you can see there are a few flaws in the paint I need to sand out before a clear coat. But, it is moving along. In the background you can see my major B.R.B.O. project and why this is taking so long. I have much to do, but I should be on track to have this finished by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Progress is still moving along on this project, but it is slow. It seems I can get a few minutes here and there. So, I have the grill put together and the bumper installed. The propane tank is on, the doors are on and hinged. I have added a few details, like the door locks and chrome on the door handles. The kit wipers were trash, so I made some new ones. Not thrilled with them, but they will have to do as the other option is way worse. I still want to add a hook for the winch, just need to find or make one I like. I still have a few things left to do: Make a front drive shaft, glue the interior in, make a seat pad for the bench seat, maybe add some details to the doors, install the front side glass and a few other things. I should have it done by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Nice progress on this project, love where you are taking it! I was in the garage the other day and came across a kit I have of a Chevy 4x4 van, minus the box and this has me thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 This is a really cool project! Excellent scratch building work here! Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Wow awesome fabrication, and your paint screams 70s all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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