1976 Leyland Mini Moke Custom

[DiscoSpud]

Hey guys, I'm fairly new here but I've been an avid modeller for many years. Anyway, while between builds I got bored and looking at the mountain of sprue and spare parts I had, came up with a plan.

I decided I'd cut down one of my old 1936 Ford flathead V8 engine blocks and turn it into a Mini Moke four cylinder just for S'n'Gs, but after seeing that, I found my old 350 Chevy blower kit, and test fitted that with some Blu Tac. Getting even more inspired, I then built a tubular frame subframe using sprue, and then dived head first into my parts box, looking for any cool bits. Here's what I found:

I then began to make the complete front end including custom made coil-over suspension, and a pose-able front end steering rack (This means the front wheels can be turned for when taking photos)

Here's the progress so far. It's so far only two solid days work, but hopefully soon I'll find some plasticard and get started on the body pannels and then make the flip front end.

Sadly progress will be slow until i can afford to make the trip to my nearest hobby store (roughly 70 km) but I will update this thread with rear suspension and perhaps some more framing when I get some more useful sprue.

[GTMust]

I can't quite visualize where this is heading, but it sure looks interesting........ and creative.

Scratchbuilding is such fun!

[DiscoSpud]

I can't quite visualize where this is heading, but it sure looks interesting........ and creative.

Scratchbuilding is such fun!

Sorry GT, but I tried to post pictures of the comp,eted chassis and an actual mini moke for reference but I'm having some issues, I'll post them up shortly.

[DiscoSpud]

Hey guys, for anyone who wanted to know, this is what a real mini moke actually looks like.

This is actually my father's car so i have the actual vehicle to reference from. I've also added more images of the completed chassis.

[DiscoSpud]

Sorry guys, I've been getting a bit behind on this one. I'll be making a trip to the hobby store over the border to pick up some nice little bits and bobs, and hopefully another kit or two. Depending on what's there I might make a start on The Brooks N Dunn Hillbilly Deluxe 1980s Modified Toyota

More to come, so keep watching this space!

[randx0]

I think this is pretty cool.I look forward to seeing more of this build and possibly more pics of the real thing.

[DiscoSpud]

I think this is pretty cool.I look forward to seeing more of this build and possibly more pics of the real thing.

Cheers randy, should see some more progress this weekend once I pick up some plasticard