Meng F-350 Bumpers

[mdlbldrmatt135]

All,

I've finally started working on some "Aftermarket" bumpers for the Meng F-350 kits. 

I don't want to take the (full) kit to work, and can't take the CAD software home, so I wind up doing paper mockups to confirm Form/Fit/Function. I'm not sure if I'll add brushguards, or make them separate yet. I'll probably do a few rear bumpers as well.   I'm working to the 1/35 version,  and do have minimal measurements for the 1/24 one, but could use some measurements to/of the mounting pins on the 1/24 version.

Here's a preview of the 3 I have started so far:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/misc 3d stuff/bumper_asst.jpg

[Jim B]

Interesting.

[vincen47]

I like the idea of aftermarket bumpers.

[1930fordpickup]

The two beefy bumper are nice. 

 

[kilrathy10]

Those look pretty cool....I like them.....Be nice to have a couple of those for my F350's.....

[mdlbldrmatt135]

All,

I haven't ordered any of them for myself to verify the fit, But I've measured & remeasured & printed on paper to mock them up.

I have 4 different "sets" available in 1/35 scale:
2 "Plate" Bumper options
http://shpws.me/M0kC

 http://shpws.me/M0mA

2 "Pipe" bumper options.

 http://shpws.me/M0mB 

http:// http://shpws.me/M0kt

I'm awaiting a "loan' of the 1/24 scale bumpers to verify them.

Thanks!

[mikemodeler]

Matt,

 

I should be able to get to the stash and dig those bumpers out tonight or tomorrow. 

Of the two samples you have above, I am leaning towards the Plate bumpers.

 

Mike

[mdlbldrmatt135]

Mike,

I really appreciate it!!!  

 

Matt

[highway]

Would it be possible to do something like this?

I have an idea for a highly customized one, and I want it to say "I hit you, it WILL hurt"!!! 

[mdlbldrmatt135]

For sure.

I'm still waiitng for someone to "loan" me the 1/24 scale bumpers, to get thew mounting points to work with the kit. (as I'm not sure they scale directly from 1/35)

[mikemodeler]

For sure.

I'm still waiitng for someone to "loan" me the 1/24 scale bumpers, to get thew mounting points to work with the kit. (as I'm not sure they scale directly from 1/35)

Matt!

I had forgotten about sending you the bumpers until I saw this, I will get them out in the mail either tomorrow or Wednesday and will get you the tracking information ! 

I apologize!

 

[mdlbldrmatt135]

It happens.   I appreciate it!!!

[mdlbldrmatt135]

Stuff's on hold for a bit guys.   I went into the Hospital with some Back pain, and they kept me for Cardiac observation, as I passed out in the ER....  the over night stay found nothing cardiac related (all labs and EKG's were clear of anything)  but because of the pain, the stress test they want to do isn't scheduled for 2 weeks.  The wife is paranoid, and making me take it easy, and not go into work early, or stay late.  I'll hopefully get back on them once all the BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH tests they wanna do are done, and they don't find anything.  In the mean time, I see a Chiropractor after work today (which is what the ER nurse initially thought I needed).

Thanks,

Matt