1/16 Nomad project

[Mike C.]

Here I go again starting 10 projects at once. I finally found that other header and I'm amassing parts for this project wile I'm still waiting for the kit to arrive. 

[cobraman]

I like your wheel and tire choice.

[Zippi]

This will be a good project.  

[Mike C.]

Thanks! I'm obsessed with the vintage Torq Thrusts. Thinking of a gasser look. The leaf spring axel is from a 1/18 '55 3100. Lets see if it will fit. At first I was considering 4x4 with those giant tires but I couldn't find a cheap 1/18 truck on ebay and in no way do I have the skills to scratch build something like that. Gasser it is.

[Painted Black]

I tried some 1/18 scale wheels and tires on my 1/16 55 Chevy, they look too small!!

[Keavdog]

[Mike C.]

19 minutes ago, Painted Black said:

I tried some 1/18 scale wheels and tires on my 1/16 55 Chevy, they look too small!!

If that happens the 4x4 Nomad project is born. ?

[Mike C.]

[blunc]

3 hours ago, Painted Black said:

I tried some 1/18 scale wheels and tires on my 1/16 55 Chevy, they look too small!!

that would have been my concern also, however, there are many good options for 1/16 scale wheels on ebay and I think fireball may have a few..., and there is also the option or some 3d printed wheels and tires.

[Mike C.]

I already have 2 sets just in case. Also, there is at least one 3D printer on this board that makes some pretty nice drag sets for 1/16 so I'm not panicking yet.

[Mattilacken]

Nice, I can agree with one post above.. i have 2 1/16 kits and 1/18 parts looks way to small. Tried with allot of 1/18 wheels and tires but all are to small. But i used some 1/18 "18 wheels in a 1/16 "16 tire and that looked ok. I guess the petty charger is a source for parts as well as 3D printing.

[Mike C.]

1 hour ago, Mattilacken said:

Nice, I can agree with one post above.. i have 2 1/16 kits and 1/18 parts looks way to small. Tried with allot of 1/18 wheels and tires but all are to small. But i used some 1/18 "18 wheels in a 1/16 "16 tire and that looked ok. I guess the petty charger is a source for parts as well as 3D printing.

You being the2nd person to say that has made me think that I may shelf this project before it gets off the ground. I'll have plenty of time to weigh my options while I work on my 10 other projects.

[Mattilacken]

Here you se a 1/18 “18 wheel with a fat tire made for the rear of a Mercedes CLK GTR ina 1/16 trans am.

can’t remember which of the 1/16 tre fives that comes with some extra goodies for making it custom. Some one can probably give you pointers on that.
 

There is also the Revell stepside pickup, called Baja which is 1/16 if you would like to make it a 4x4

 

 

Edited December 6, 2021 by Mattilacken

[Mike C.]

Box arrived earlier today. Haven't even opened it yet. ?

[Mike C.]

6 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Here you se a 1/18 “18 wheel with a fat tire made for the rear of a Mercedes CLK GTR ina 1/16 trans am.

can’t remember which of the 1/16 tre fives that comes with some extra goodies for making it custom. Some one can probably give you pointers on that.
 

There is also the Revell stepside pickup, called Baja which is 1/16 if you would like to make it a 4x4

 

 

I've been watching one on ebay that's already up near 130. 00 with a full day left. Already out of my price range. I built that one as a kid also.

Edited December 7, 2021 by Mike C.

[Mike C.]

I just  unboxed it. Moment of truth. My tires are actually bigger than the ones that come with the kit.

[Belugawrx]

Man, that looks just right?

I'm watching this one

[Mike C.]

pics still loading ......

[Mike C.]

I think I can even fit my rat motor without having to open up that hood scoop. The Chevelle buckets and console look right at home and that straight axel might work if I choose to go all out. 

[Mike C.]

Here are the biggest tires I have if I would choose to go the 4x4 route. 

[Keavdog]

Now that looks pretty badass!

[Mattilacken]

Good that I was wrong  ? looks good!

[FLHCAHZ]

Looks killer either way!

[Mike C.]

9 hours ago, Keavdog said:

Now that looks pretty badass!

That would be. Wouldn't it? Thanks for the encouragement fellas! 

[geemoney]

On 12/5/2021 at 2:19 PM, Keavdog said:

i have a friend building this right now!

using a 4 door wagon and 2 dr doors

LS power