"A Grave Service" kitmash hearse project for Halloween - WIP and Finished

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

I've started this project with intent to finish by Halloween this month.

 

I already had the M113 built up and painted. It was an older build and was tired of looking at it so I wanted to do something else with it.

The Vanpire kit I had in the stash but I knew I wouldn't ever build it.

 

 

I cut 1 wheel section of the lower hull of the M113 to make it shorter. An easy task on the bandsaw.

 

 

 

While helping me figure out the best configuration and fit, Mr. Mohinga got tired and decided to take a nap.

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

thanks for looking

 

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

I cut off another wheel section from the lower hull to shorten it. Chopped some rear door frame off then flipped it around.

I set the upper hull cab on top and it fits better this way.

Some kit parts were cut to fit over the rear wheel wells.

The bottom floor part from the Vanpire kit was cut and trimmed to fit into the upper hull cab but glued onto the lower hull part.

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

thanks for looking

 

 

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[Ira]

Very Interesting!!!

[slusher]

Very cool project. l really like your model buddy....

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

Thanks for the comments fellas !

 

Progress continues because I still need to get paint on this little dude.

 

I decided to make it a grave digger as well. A hearse/digger vehicle. The digger will be a cable operated shovel mounted in front of a similar design to this one:

http://www.hcea.net/Default.aspx?pageId=1493429&id=10109172&dh=184&cppr=3

 

The parts were cut from the chassis of the Vanpire.

 

1) I drew a template to assemble the parts onto.

 

2) a steel square was set down and the parts glued together

 

3) the shovel bucket was modified from the front seat part with additional bits for the hinges etc.

 

4) dry fit assembly of the shovel system. The pulley for shovel articulation was made from one of the wheels of the casket trailer.

 

This part was chucked into my drill driver and turned with a small round file to get that round channel for the cable (following pictures)

 

 

 

 

 

I was pretty stoked the way it worked out.

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

Thanks for looking

 

 

 

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[Chuck Most]

I like where this is going.

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

Thanks, Chuck

 

Current configuration:

 

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo
 

The tracks were too long , so I cut 19 'links' out.

 

Then used a stapler to connect the loop.

 

 

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[mustang1989]

This should be fun to watch! Good concept.

[Agent G]

This is cool.

G

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

Thanks for lookin in guys.

 

A view of the quick and dirty dash board - front seat controls area. Some parts are from the M113 kit and other stuff is scratch built.

Before Paint...

 

 

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

The build up is complete except the cables. The glass is safely in the box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In sub-assemblies for painting but what color(s)

 

 

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

thanks for looking

 

 

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[Ira]

Great Halloween Build!

Real Nice Work Edward...

[BluePopsicle]

This thing is gonna be awesome...I can see it already!

[mustang1989]

In sub-assemblies for painting but what color(s)

How about High Gloss Camouflage!!!!

Looking good by the way!!

Edited October 27, 2013 by mustang1989

[Bigjeff]

Very cool!

Edited October 27, 2013 by Bigjeff

[Edward Gore]

Ira, BluePopsicle, mustang1989, Bigjeff > Thanks for the compliments Fellas !

- "Gloss Camo", Haha !

[mustang1989]

Ira, BluePopsicle, mustang1989, Bigjeff > Thanks for the compliments Fellas !

- "Gloss Camo", Haha !

I got a laugh out of it myself but hey, it fits!! lol

[Edward Gore]

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

 

yup, I went with a gloss black with subtle weathering

 

Finished !

 

All the images for this build are here until I get this properly sorted: http://imgur.com/a/20wIo

Happy Halloween, Samhain and thanks for looking

Edited November 19, 2017 by Edward Gore

[mustang1989]

You definitely get an "A" for creativeness on this one. The curtains give a nice effect as does the worn black finish. Us ex-field artillery folks wouldn't have a problem being transported to gravesite in something like this instead of a Cadillac! Good job Edward!

[the goon]

Really different. I like it, good job

Mark

[mustang1989]

Where'd you get the idea for this anyways? Just curious.

Edited October 31, 2013 by mustang1989

[Dave Van]

Very cool!!!! Both project and your helper!!!

[lanesteele240]

Wow. You have streamlined the process of burial. Throw the coffin in the back. Drag it to the gaveyard, dig hole and plant.

Or this could be a grave robber.

Either way, i like it

[Agent G]

Love it!

G