Jimmy Flintstone resin Meggaa Hauler

[cobraman]

Going to get started on this “thing” . I pretty much have it all cleaned up and sanded and ready for primer and paint . Not sure of color or colors yet but have a couple of ideas . I have some tires and wheels from a die cast I plan to use . I did have to modify the chassis plate to allow for the larger tires I am using . Weird perhaps but I thought it looked cool . 

[Dave Van]

OK...kinda cool...is it a tractor trailer set up or a 2 axle truck w/box???

There is a video on Youtube about 'Road Trains' of the future.  The film was from the early 40's and it showed drawings of truck with a cab much like your model, many trailers with the same cross profile, all followed by a unit much like supplied. 

[cobraman]

It's a 2 axle box truck.   Gotta look at that video you mentioned.

[kilrathy10]

This should be an interesting build... I'll be looking forward to this...

[misterNNL]

Please show us some more views please including a front end one so I decide wether of not I need(?) to get one of my own. Thanks.

[NOBLNG]

Interesting project Ray. I think a tri-wheel conversion like this would look good on it.?

[cobraman]

Here are more photos you asked for .

[cobraman]

Making some progress on this thing . Body in primer and I am figuring out the stance . A bit too low in the front . I may just trim the front of the body to get a bit more ride height . Hey , maybe it’s just on air bags ! 

[NOBLNG]

Just wondering...how does one enter and exit that vehicle??

[misterNNL]

On 1/18/2021 at 12:42 PM, cobraman said:

Here are more photos you asked for .

Thanks Ray, this is very cool looking resin. I'll be very interested to see this develop.

 

[cobraman]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

Just wondering...how does one enter and exit that vehicle??

You missed the outline of the doors on the side ? ?

[Danno]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

Just wondering...how does one enter and exit that vehicle??

Postal Service slips you into the mail slot between the front fenders.

??

[gotnitro?]

Very cool project 

[cobraman]

Mail slot is where the grill will go 

[NOBLNG]

17 hours ago, cobraman said:

You missed the outline of the doors on the side ? ?

For some reason, I thought those were just panel lines.? I think I imagined that the curve of the fenders would interfere with those opening.

[cobraman]

I don't know what they are to be honest. It's just a model I liked and never thought about how a person would get in and out . Just a design study. ?

[Steve H]

Hi Ray, this is a really interesting build. I haven’t seen one before. As a guy that “likes ‘em low”  I like the mocked up ride height, looks fantastic. Have you picked a colour? Seems to me that almost any colour would look cool on this. 
 

Steve

[NOBLNG]

7 hours ago, cobraman said:

I don't know what they are to be honest. It's just a model I liked and never thought about how a person would get in and out . Just a design study. ?

Well I think it’s pretty cool looking!?

[Paul Payne]

Plenty big enough for some radical graphics! Thinking about an engine, or just a curbside build? Looks like a cool interior, but it will be hard to see with those narrow windows. Looking forward to how this project develops!

[cobraman]

Thank you fellows. Steve, as for colors I am leaning towards Tamiya Coral Blue and white. While graphics would be cool they are not my strong suit. I was thinking maybe some signage but not sure. It will be curbside for sure.

[crazyjim]

Looking good, Ray.

[cobraman]

Thanks Jim.

[slusher]

I like the sleek look. Just an idea could you use larger wheel and tires?

[cobraman]

Thanks Carl !  I finished the interior . Had to add a steering wheel and put self stick felt in for carpet . Once installed you won’t be able to see much if any of this . 

[misterNNL]

That cab design opens the design options door wide open. I would personally consider adding some steps into the back side of those huge fenders leading up to the existing door rear edge. Or...you could fabricate the appearance of a forward tilting cab section. The ideas are almost endless here. I might even consider closing those wheel openings are .making this a anti gravity hover vehicle. I already have the engine built for that version.