hasegewa kubelwagon baja

shifty217 · 06-18-2006, 11:48 AM

Hello,
This is a 1/24 ww2 kubelwagen that I am modifying into a baja racer.
I have the chassis a bout 75% done,need to build shocks to finish the suspension and chassis mounts etc....
It is honda powered with a porsche trans.
Hope you like it so far.
Doug R

blubaja · 06-18-2006, 03:05 PM

Awsome project idea!! More engine pics?

robrex · 06-18-2006, 05:23 PM

Wow! That's an awesome little project!

shifty217 · 06-18-2006, 05:35 PM

thanks guys.
The engine came from a revell tuner kit.They actually run them in class 10 in desert racing.
I have pics of a real race buggy if you would like to see them.
I have not scratch built the exhaust or intake setup yet,basically the block is just put together.
I will take good engine pics when I get to that part.LOL!
I have to build the suspension and finish all the cage work first.
Doug R

shifty217 · 07-02-2006, 02:47 PM

I finally did a little more on my project.
I built the rear trailing arms,battery and equipment shelf,and did some more cage work on the rear.
I mocked it up so you could see how it will sit and look.
The chassis will be medium charcoal grey.
Doug R
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...al&media=image

SteveK2003 · 07-04-2006, 12:21 PM

That is looking AWESOME Doug!

quadzero · 07-04-2006, 05:13 PM

these baja builds of yours are always interesting and turn out great and looks like this one is no different.

shifty217 · 07-05-2006, 10:30 AM

Thanks Steve.
Quad-I appreciate the comments,I try to keep my stuff a little off the beaten path.LOL!
I just built a shock example yesterday.
The top will be hidden and trimmed up inside the mount.
Doug R

SteveK2003 · 07-05-2006, 05:31 PM

I just experimented with a quickie shock for a Pinto modified racer this weekend. What did you use for the spring, and how did you get it so even?

07-07-2006, 07:39 AM

Now thats one hell of a unique project! U got my attention

Carlos Jorge · 07-19-2006, 11:00 AM

Did that car really raced? If not, it's a good way to build a different model...

Regards,
Carlos Jorge

shifty217 · 07-29-2006, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the comments.
Carlos- This was not a real car,although there are ones like it.

I am doing the final assembly and details. Here is a couple of shots this morning.
I hope to be done tomorrow.
I have to make rear shock reseviors and an exhaust system,finish the seats and rear brakes....
Thanks for looking.
Doug R

Carlos Jorge · 07-29-2006, 02:14 PM

Thats realy good, that rollcage is perfect.

Regards,
Carlos Jorge

quadzero · 07-30-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos Jorge

Thats realy good, that rollcage is perfect.

It sure is. the joints are really well done and the whole thing looks like a real kit and not a scratchbuild. Very clean work.

shifty217 · 07-30-2006, 10:37 PM

Calling this one done guys.
Thank you for the nice comments.
Looks like couple guys appreciate off road racing.
Doug R
Started life as a Hasagewa WW2 Kubelwagen,I modified the body to look more like a thing.
Scratch built the entire chassis,shocks,suspension,steering,exhaust,shifter ,.....
Has a honda V-Tec with Porsche trans..
03 GM redfire metallic
Hope you like it.
Doug R

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