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Unimog 6x6 (full custom)
Hi,
I'm doing this Unimog for quite a while now with several iterations as my skills improve. So long that it suffered the "Great PhotoBucket Crisis" and then, the TinyPic going down. For that reason, I've lost my initial photos but,basically, a Unimog was built from scratch ch:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4474/...bfd6e32b_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7878/...097656cd_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4494/...003b8bdf_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4506/...cffb0c4c_b.jpg That mirror has a recess for a piece of selfie mirror: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4484/...074ab5b9_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4451/...4a18a488_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4495/...d2fa7bd9_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/...1136ec25_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4454/...2ee9585e_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4510/...5e479614_b.jpg It had a custom 6x6 chassis, running scx10 axles and front motor After several months of successful running, decided that it should have portals and began to work on that.Initially,i was thinking of machining them but it sounded better in my head. We don't have a CNC machine at work so even with lot of work these parts would look rather crude. I thought in 3d printing which allow for the "casted part" look I was searching forThis it's the first prototype https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4500/...946080f2_b.jpg This was the improved version mounted on a scx10 axle: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4504/...ef07b279_b.jpg The spheres on the housing ends meet 2 purposes: -look more like the 1:1 -the portal boxes widen the axle 18mm so I've narrowed 20mm First prototype of the rear ones: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4502/...cdfa542e_b.jpg mounted on SSD housings look awesome: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/...d4cfbaa1_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4485/...c63e0bee_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/...e0868505_b.jpg Better things to come, I promise. Keep tuned! |
Very nice work. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the progress.
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nice work so far
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Thanks guys!
I had the first headlights for the 'mog 3d printed but they weren't 100% what I wanted, so armed with fresh noob solidworks skills I tried my best to replicate the real ones: Attachment 2269193 They turned out alright https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4456/...2bfea852_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4484/...eb6ddbec_b.jpg Some aluminium foil to spread the light https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4443/...a5225f44_b.jpg I think they look better.. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4473/...1c146e7e_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/...7dfeeac6_b.jpg They're mounted on a new bumper that's exactly the same as the old one. Had to make another because I'd took it to the shop, painted it and someone lost it somehow. Probably thrown into the trash |
at least you know solid works I use tinkercad ;)
don't get me wrong I've designed some bonkers things in it, but it has its limits namely things like importing stl file sizes. too bad the transparent filament wasn't clearer. |
Originally Posted by SyCo_VeNoM
(Post 12658195)
at least you know solid works I use tinkercad ;)
don't get me wrong I've designed some bonkers things in it, but it has its limits namely things like importing stl file sizes. too bad the transparent filament wasn't clearer. Solidworks was a very steep learning curve, in my opinion coming from AutoCAD but is powerful when mastered(I'm far from it :) ). I cannot use other software right now , tried Fusion but can't handle it. The "clear" lenses were a bit of a let down but I've solved it with another solution Portal axles are great for clearance but the 15mm extra clearance , also raised everything 15mm,the truck looked like a monster truck and it needed a new chassis. Kept delaying it but one day,after work, had one of those "now or never" moments,blueprints in hand and 10m later: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4452/...02879dc2_b.jpg Looked out of scale, made of 16mm tubing but the 1:1 blueprints showed 17cm frame rails so it will work out https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4502/...309999de_b.jpg Got a Helios 2sp a while ago on a deal and even if it's a small size 2sp gearbox, that size don't allow being on many builds. This 'mog has plenty of space for one.I don't really need 2sp but I dig the scale looks of it In my current chassis, used a Scx10 skidplate but the new one has to be custom to accommodate the Helios. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4466/...1e44fbf5_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4495/...719ee3c1_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4446/...81e98f33_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4498/...f50bf0ca_b.jpg At ride height https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4492/...8a01aeba_b.jpg Sorted out the links mounts. Not pretty but seemed the best idea |
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The axles weren't really finished. There was some rubbing inside of the portals and against the rim. The rims only needed a bit of machining. Pretty tight,eh? :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/...8416cf62_b.jpg Now I have 2 rear axles looking like this, no frictions. Pretty smooth, actually https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4473/...90f6a493_b.jpg The front parts are a different history. The steering was kind of limited because the dogbone cup was binding on the inside of these axle ends. On the left, stock. On the right, what I had to dremel to solve the problem: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/...793989a5_b.jpg And how it looks without the axle housing: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4481/...7b9fd841_b.jpg The rear shock mounts now Some Unimogs are like this: Attachment 2269212 my take on them: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4448/...a5f3e66a_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/...c8f2d8e7_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4497/...00cf84cb_b.jpg Had to invert the location of the shock/spring because of the sxc10 axle. Uses a long scx10 spring and these nice 60mm shocks: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4504/...eb0c506b_b.jpgThe chassis progressed. New crossmember, battery craddle and the rear shock mounts are in place https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4628/...d0ef4f48_b.jpg All the links(i know, Unimogs don't have links...) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/...457958ae_b.jpg Forgive me the lack of torquetubes with photos of ground clearance https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/...8166590a_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4619/...f747efa1_b.jpg |
That's a lot of work. Well thought out.
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looks great....
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Originally Posted by Rjag
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That's a lot of work. Well thought out.
Originally Posted by turbifrank
(Post 12658949)
looks great....
The bed: It's first iteration was made mainly in balsa wood, seemed like a good idea at the time: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4648/...c9ab98b4_b.jpg Painted, looks good enough but can't handle the trails So,had to do another and using the opportunity to make it wider because that was another mistake I've made. So, this one is 30mm wider https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4627/...d22fffc0_b.jpg First, the bottom: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4654/...d549b58a_b.jpg And then, one side: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4765/...0189ccb3_b.jpg Back: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/...89b4b852_b.jpg With primer: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4667/...f75fac8f_b.jpg Honestly, hadn't a fixed idea on what to do besides a floorboard look Scribed the all the lines and started with the "nails": https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/...eaa519a7_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/...50ab2e8f_b.jpg After all the nails, some black spray, a bit of sanding to do a kind of black wash,apply a heavy duty metal brush to do a wooden texture and finally the brown: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4792/...3ed1fb5d_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4774/...bb4f9e18_b.jpg more zoom! https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/...9e5c6fd4_b.jpg Honestly, i was surprised with the result as the paint could fill the texture of the metal brush but turned out nice. A mate clear coat in the end will take the shine away Has hinges, only need to replace the lower screws for shorter ones: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/812/2...c5891157_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/788/2...c64c94ee_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4777/...fd6dec49_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/819/2...e52a4f2c_b.jpg Very satisfied with the bed width, the bedsides drop perfectly About the bedsides: It's time for ziptie all the electronic and try some rocks: |
more on the bed:
The bedsides open,good...but they have to stay closed most of the time so i've came with an idea that it's not hard to execute and don't look out of place First, machined these 3mm pieces with a 1.5mm hole for the pin (dowel?): https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4774/...db8e79be_b.jpg then, made the part that bolts on the bedside: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4786/...e79ea532_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/800/4...11e831ac_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/802/4...0a2f4bd2_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/800/4...e2dff9dc_b.jpg The black bolts should be countersunk but the tool failed on me so had to use these ones. The chain will be replaced if I find a smaller one https://farm1.staticflickr.com/814/2...3c152abe_b.jpg All the latches done, rear tailgate and it's steps: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/874/2...40332ea1_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/865/4...1f3ca3ee_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/3...1982bcfa_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/816/3...5044ac2c_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/900/4...a33c00d5_b.jpg Bishop approves: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/788/4...c7313ed7_b.jpg [img]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/863/39344126520_11e5de16f7_b.jpg[/im a first look at the bed, painted in camouflage green from Krylon</p> https://farm1.staticflickr.com/792/2...8f871de6_b.jpg |
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Small detail that was bothering me for some time:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/4...228fd185_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/966/4...3ea17660_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/960/4...6faefd92_c.jpg Long time ago,I've ordered a Axial parts tree only for the door handles. Not lazyness, only lack of skills. But the tree only had 2 so they went to the doors. Now, I can do stuff out of Styrene :) Also carved the holes, they're not painted because I'm doing underside detail on the hood The guys who print my stuff offered to model and print an Unimog engine so I took the chance. straight from the printer: Attachment 2269222 Test fit on the cab Attachment 2269223 It could be more detailed but i wanted to add parts later. The sizing isn't true scale but there's space constraints on the place, there's the 540 and the servo over there First, exhaust manifold, turbo and an alternator https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/2...035887af_c.jpg Then, the intake manifold https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/4...91284674_c.jpg The engine driven air compressor for the onboard air tank https://farm1.staticflickr.com/828/4...52b4315b_c.jpg Injector lines https://farm1.staticflickr.com/954/4...07b11be6_c.jpg Turbo Downpipe https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/4...0e5ebc4f_c.jpg In place [IMG]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/2...79a10fa3_c.jpg[/IMG] It will not be a perfect replica but it's enough to cover the motor and servo. Needs more stuff like air filter, pulley belts, some pipes and paint |
While the fake engine and the rest of the parts were getting done outside the car, one more important thing has to be done: make it run properly!
The cab has new mounting points(4 screws inside the inner fenders) and attached the bed on the chassis. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1728/...4d139975_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1730/...00860fa3_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/...9161cafc_c.jpg The bed tips to change batteries, that sit above the middle axle,between the frame rails https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1751/...18fc2c97_c.jpg And off to the trail!! https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1724/...cca53c4f_c.jpg |
A little more work on the engine
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1732/...dd5532fd_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/...527e2e0e_c.jpg Mounted it and the air filter. Needs a couple more parts to fill this bay https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1755/...926ca2ae_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/...906eb9a9_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1789/...944b6276_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1827/...4fd563f8_c.jpg While the bay is slowly being completed, did something else: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1807/...82dd963e_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/895/4...5f3f96d0_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1824/...680c1b93_c.jpg This printed wheel is a copy of the Gmade SR02 already in the truck but thin as possible to fit under the bed as the real one https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/...17063fca_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/892/4...d52cf6e8_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1765/...694fd254_c.jpg Just needs a mount welded on the chassis |
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Working on the rear fenders(mudguards?? )
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/840/2...c9fd46c5_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1762/...862d4448_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/4...29511a29_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/935/4...d8758929_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/927/4...cdcbdc89_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/4...d31d4ff1_c.jpg Bent in 0.9mm aluminum sheet. Only bent one to approve the design. What do you guys think? The real ones can be like these: https://i1.wp.com/data3.primeportal...._13.jpg?w=1020 |
Looks fine. Impressive effort with great results.
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Originally Posted by Rjag
(Post 12660283)
Looks fine. Impressive effort with great results.
Already had a fuel tank, done years ago and like I feel my skills improved, so re-did it https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1876/...250a0617_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1861/...17e8a5f8_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1882/...ddcbf010_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1890/...1d0c82d5_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1887/...f733872b_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1852/...694aa459_c.jpg Not in the final position (hot glued in place). |
More 2 parts to fill the engine bay:
This coolant reservoir: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1977/...68c4b7dc_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/...33808a7e_c.jpg And upgraded my old radiator: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1957/...3cd53317_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1943/...073d55cd_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1930/...41345040_c.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1970/...e78edbfb_c.jpg After adding everything to the bay, will hide the blinker's wires.... |
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My current bed is fine but i've scrapped the idea of the canvas because there's no way I can put functional hooks on the thin aluminum that's on the bedsides so I'll make a brand new bed for this purpose
The idea is to look like this: Attachment 2269236 This time, I'll print the bedsides because of my current personal situation, and doing the floor and struture as before,with wood and PVC sheet 2 prints, 1 side: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c43caafa_b.jpg How the corners would look like https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...962e676b_b.jpg Giving some wooden texture to the PVC https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3c29d9c4_b.jpg Small nails to mimic round head bolts securing the planks https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d069ec2b_b.jpg Black for panel gaps https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9c2bf367_b.jpg Painted in a colour that should be brown but it's more like dark olive drab so it will stay https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4a80f57a_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...705d04de_b.jpg Next is prepping the sides to paint and attach |
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So, I've scratchbuilt a fuel tank earlier. I think it looked good enough but seemed a bit small. So I've copied the shape, enlarged it a bit and printed. That was some time ago but today picked it again to apply some paint and did something else
see the mounts below the tank? Attachment 2269238 Attachment 2269239 Attachment 2269240 Attachment 2269241 Now it needs the metal mounts to the chassis and the fuel cap |
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Well,have my mudguards printed and painted.Was waiting for the m2 torx bolts to mount everything
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Anyone knows why the pics are small?
Well, things are going slow...was anxious to get the metal stuff done to pass the bed to the lady who will do the tarp. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3cb37d09_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...29d14a3b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7dc57e99_b.jpg At first, I will only make the front and rear arch like the real ones but all my reference photos were from 4x4s. This long bed would need one more,atleast The archs are 4mm stainless steel and the rest 3mm. The feet are steel, brazed to the archs.Was planning to braze everything but I'm quicker with the TIG. |
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One more random detail for the 'mog
Attachment 2269274 Attachment 2269275 I live in a tough neighbourhood :) Attachment 2269276 Still need to finish paint everything and add the rubber straps |
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the new bed is going nicely. the tailgate it's almost painted and ready to be mounted and I have the tarp also ready(not shown because I took it off to mount the bench)
The bench seat,printed frame with wood boards Attachment 2269279 Attachment 2269280 |
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