So after several days of thinking this over I am going to build a 48 Ford Woody 4x4 to take on the Australian outback.
Starting with the Revell 48 Ford Woody, 4x4 drive from the Revell Jeep kit, along with some parts from the spare parts box I'll be converting the chassis of the woody into 4 wheel drive, upgrading the engine to a modern Ford supercharged V-8 with all of the equipment required to make this long trip.
Who knows, maybe Captain Chaos will even make an appearance!