1/24 tamiya mini converted to van

wolla

06-08-2012, 06:49 AM

marcod13

06-08-2012, 08:11 AM

terrific progress so far! can't wait to see more!

ianc911

06-08-2012, 12:24 PM

Very nice work; I like projects like this!

ianc

blubaja

06-08-2012, 02:24 PM

Great!

wolla

06-09-2012, 09:27 AM

thanks guys,
bit more for you, the front subframe has a guard on it whitch is ok for rally/sport build,
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0164.jpg
so off it came
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0165.jpg
now when you look at the two cars i think it looks much better
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0168.jpg
also been painting some other bits up ready
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0199.jpg
hope you like

Pugnuts

06-09-2012, 11:07 PM

Oh this is great! Going to watch for sure. How much have you extended the wheelbase?

Don

wolla

06-10-2012, 07:36 AM

thanks don, i think this this is the only van ever done?? theres pick ups and covertables, but i have never seen a van (model you make) and being a fan of minis and owning many 1.1 versions, i had to do one.

here are the measurements i used,i extended the chassis by 7mm
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0175.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0178.jpg
and the roof line measures 7cm
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0176.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0177.jpg
hope this helps

wolla

06-13-2012, 03:58 PM

ok update time
chopped the rest of the roof up
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0152.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0151.jpg
used the body locater part out of the rear valence to hold the floorpan in place, so it will be able to come apart easy like the tamiya mini does :biggrin:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0141.jpg
also by using different bits of plastic card and strip i have taken it from this
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0172.jpg
to this with the first lot of filler on,still a long way to go
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0206.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0186.jpg
more soon:biggrin:

marcod13

06-13-2012, 08:28 PM

very cool build, great progress! make sure that the putty gets sanded down perfectly, ive learned the hard way after lol

wolla

06-14-2012, 03:20 PM

very cool build, great progress! make sure that the putty gets sanded down perfectly, ive learned the hard way after lol

this is a big learning curve for me as i have never attempted such a big mod:lol:
should be interesting
bit more done, cannot leave it alone at the moment:screwy: started building the rear and cut a rear panel out
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0203.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0209.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0238.jpg
but the panel lines didnt look as deep as they should, so i made some doors to go over the top and started to sort the roof.
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0262.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0263.jpg
more very soon:grinno:

wolla

06-22-2012, 03:27 PM

CHIPPY06

06-23-2012, 03:08 PM

Nice job so far , lots of work .
i have had these in my stash for about 10 years must get round to making them ,
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wolla

06-25-2012, 03:48 AM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHIPPY06
i have looked for a van shell for like a million years ,lol, as i am a mini fan and have had about five vans,
but never found one in 1/24 model form, who makes it?
im so far into this i gotto see it to the end.

wolla

06-25-2012, 03:53 AM

:smile: more done, seats fitted and front wheels on
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0911.jpg
tryed to make a different air filter, pipercross/k&n style
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0913.jpg
more soon:smile:

wolla

07-08-2012, 04:35 AM

:) bit more done, roof has had to be altered as it needs to be square at the corners not round, ooooops:rolleyes:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0339.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0342.jpg
TEST FIT TIME:bigthumb:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0348.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0344.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0345.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0346.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/wolla6/tamiya%201%2024%20mini%20%20van%20conversion/DSCF0347.jpg
more soon

Umihito

07-08-2012, 07:30 AM

Wow, this must be a great project and I am looking forward to seeing the next post!! (And the complete gallery as well, of course!!)
I am dreaming to make this (mini van) someday:smile:.

eugene78

07-08-2012, 08:30 AM

Looks great!

wolla

08-14-2012, 10:49 AM