Revell half cab bronco and buggy-its going to be a long project

[eran_k]

i just got a resin 3d printer, I selected this kit to be my first build to include 3d parts, some of them will be my own and some from different sources. so i guess this will be a long build as i will be printing parts and trial fit them. Most of the printed parts will be for the buggy, this is where i'm at currently

printed some parts and started modifying the buggy for them:

exhaust

Engine with transaxle

front suspension, pedal box

Carburetor with manifold, air fllters

Rear shocks, lights

 

Edited February 23, 2024 by eran_k

[FoMoCo66]

This is going to be a cool project. I,ve always thought the buggy was cool looking but left some detail to be desired. I thought it would be cool to put a v8 in this or put a tamiya bug body on it with a v8 also.

[eran_k]

got some progress with the buggy, sorry about the blurry pics, my phone macro mode isn't the best

painted the engine

painted the wheels

printed and painted the pedals and shifter

painted the carburetor and air filters

printed and painted a winch for the trailer

painted the seat

first coat of paint on the body

[eran_k]

i didn't like how the paint came out (i think its caused i used black primer) so i improvised and sprayed it with orange rattle can i had at home.

 

also a little better image of the motor, with the carb and filters attached

[NOBLNG]

Excellent work so far.?

[eran_k]

some more progress,

built the cockpit 

mocking up other parts (gas tank, engine, muffler and the front suspension)

printed and painted a better winch and a more detailed hitch for the trailer

 

 

[slusher]

Very nice work so far!

[eran_k]

the winch and hitch are installed, the wheels are also 3d printed

[eran_k]

got a bit more done

[slusher]

Dune buggy and trailer look great!

[eran_k]

so while finishing up the buggy (decals,lights) i gave the bronco body parts a coat of primer...still haven decided on paint.

[eran_k]

Calling this one done, other than the two tiny black bits you see here which i forgot to paint.

[Mr. Metallic]

Coming together nicely. I really like the better detailed trailer hitch you printed.

[eran_k]

i'm trying out painting the bronco with nail polish, seems to go on nicely, still need 1 or 2 more coats

[BigAirT]

Great work! Would you be willing to sell some of your front suspension beam setups? 

[eran_k]

i got distracted by another project for few weeks, but now back to the bronco...started the frame and suspension assembly, since most parts were already painted its moving along quite fast.

[maxwell48098]

Nice work on the chassis.  FYI - The transmission should a cast iron color instead of the engine color.  Great job overall.

 

A.J.

[stavanzer]

It does look good.

[eran_k]

Frame is done sans wheels

[eran_k]

little more progress, still need to glue everything in place and add the wheels, glass,roof etc..

[eran_k]

got a bit more done