Kruzn Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Picked up a 1998 Hess race team hauler that was missing some items including the racecar and motorcycle and the rear ramp door. So, I am repurposing it as a motorhome. Got it stripped down and a set of custom wheels from the parts box mocked up. On the the body mods! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I’ll be watching this one. What does it scale (approximately) out to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 19 hours ago, vincen47 said: I’ll be watching this one. What does it scale (approximately) out to be? In 1/25 scale it would equal 24' long by 7'8" wide in full scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Body work started. Bumpers and side rails dechromed. Front bumper smoothed. New window opening on passenger side. Rear ramp door opening filled in. All Hess lettering removed. More body work planned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Cool project!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Lots of "fill, file, sand, repeat!" Almost ready for first primer coat. Smoothed the front bumper more and added holes for fog lights. Filled in most of the rooftop side marker lights, leaving the front and rear to still light up. Filled in the left side ramp door, modified the right side ramp door to look more like a standard RV entry door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 Starting to look less like a Hess toy and more like a motorhome! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBilly Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I am following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Added accessories and first coat of paint. Tamiya Pure White 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 Slowly getting there. Primary colors are on. Now to finish up details like windows, mirrors, etc. and rerun the wiring for the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Looks great! After seeing this I had to go find me one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 Wiring done. Custom grille done. Still more work to do on the windows and more details. And it needs a hitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Almost done, but not quite! Windows are in, rolled up simulated awning is done, hitch installed. Still working on the rear ladder. After that I need to build the "Tow'd". The towbar is already made and the Tow'd vehicle is under construction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 You have done a marvelous job making the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Ladder under construction. A bit tedious but looking pretty good. Brass rod and styrene steps. Almost time to move this rig to the finished page... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Ladder finished! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Project Motorhome is finished! I have posted completed photos in the light truck forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Molchany Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Very cool project!I made a Winny by scratch building the body and interior including cabinets,fridge and stove.Used a Kenworth truck chassis for motive power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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