1/35 Unimog Project

[XMODification]

I didn't know where to post this one since there's no designated section for other scale projects - if it's in the wrong section can a Mod please move it to the right one - Thanks.

Ok, I've been working on this little project of mine for a a few days now, it's a 1/35 model Unimog. It's only going to be RWD but it's got a pretty powerfull geared motor for that rear axle. This one is kind of an experimental proto-type (being that it's my 1st in this scale) so eventually i'll be making it 4WD as soon as I customize and fabricate a FWD axle to go along with the rear. The geared motor that i'm using will allow me to put in a longer shaft so that it can also transfer power to the front aswell.

Anyways, here's the pics of it so far:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_1965.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_1967.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_1966.jpg

The last pic is just a mock up of it to show the lenght and size.
More to come soon.:)

[xmodscarbon's_lost]

Looks cool can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Lancer_Man]

Great work on those axles, X!

Can't wait to see this one progress. Your projects are always great. :D

Keep us updated. :)

[XMODification]

Looks cool can't wait to see how it turns out!

Great work on those axles, X!

Can't wait to see this one progress. Your projects are always great. :D

Keep us updated. :)

Thanks guys!

I forgot ot mention that the rear axle is made from one piece of Aluminum sheet and it's using a worm gear and spur set-up; For the front i'm using 2 spare mini-z wheel hubs plus 2 xmods med.soft gen1 springs - it's all set up on a custom 2 part aluminum axles piece. The steering link is a ball and socket combo and the servo will be a micro-t's along with a micro-t board.

There's still alot left to do like mount the rear motor and then the electronics plus make a custom steering set up. All the other samll details will be done after those are in.

More updates to come soon.

[TheB1GDude]

Wow!!! and thats pretty much all I can think to say!! :)

Can't wait to see this finished! That chassis setup is gonna be insane!

[fordman239]

got me curous is to how you are going to make a chassis, but time will tell now wont it? lol :lol: good luck with the unimog.

[XMODification]

Wow!!! and thats pretty much all I can think to say!! :)

Can't wait to see this finished! That chassis setup is gonna be insane!

Thanks bro!

got me curous is to how you are going to make a chassis, but time will tell now wont it? lol :lol: good luck with the unimog.

Thanks dude! The chassis is going to be made from styrene and the model parts itself. The front part is just about complete, it's the rear section of it that will carry & conceal just about everything (it won't be that heavy either). Just to even the weight distribution i'll add a small piece of lead weight up front too.

[Stampedekid]

Awesome! Do I spy a Micro T motor? Is everyone getting into micro crawling now?

[blue504life]

looks good nice truck hope it goes smoothly for you

[greekone]

Looks like an awesome project and are those wheels plastic?

[fiberworkz]

Looks like another great project from the X-man I can't wait to see how it turns out. Where did you get that model kit?

[supraboi97]

Wow that is going to be awesome and if its anything like some of the projects you have done before it is going to turn out amazing i will really be looking forward to seeing this one done

[stangdude94]

if i am not mistaken isnt 1/35 smaller than xmods but uf whatever looks biger

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

cool, what kind of small details are you thinking of add? lights? paint ideas?

[2wdpancar]

It is smaller. ;)
Nice use of the Micro-T board...also, while you're at it, if you have a spare xmod EVO servo motor, try that as the motor, they looked to be around the same size(not really) compared to the micro-t motors..:p

Unimog...sounds very cool.
And good luck!:lol:

[XMODification]

Awesome! Do I spy a Micro T motor? Is everyone getting into micro crawling now?

Thanks, and yeah it's micro-t electronics but I won't be using the motor - I got a gear box w/motor that will be going into this project.

looks good nice truck hope it goes smoothly for you

Thanks dude!

Looks like an awesome project and are those wheels plastic?

Thanks! the wheels are rubber but they are pretty soft so they have good traction.

Looks like another great project from the X-man I can't wait to see how it turns out. Where did you get that model kit?

Thanks, I got the kit from online but I think it was from hobb-e-mart (I had it for a while)

Wow that is going to be awesome and if its anything like some of the projects you have done before it is going to turn out amazing i will really be looking forward to seeing this one done

Thanks dude!

if i am not mistaken isnt 1/35 smaller than xmods but uf whatever looks biger

1/35 is smaller than an xmods - this one's about half the size more or less.

cool, what kind of small details are you thinking of add? lights? paint ideas?

Thanks! As for details - I think i'll add lights and for paint i'll probably only do a little mud splash here and ther on it and leave it green with the decals that it came with.

It is smaller. ;)
Nice use of the Micro-T board...also, while you're at it, if you have a spare xmod EVO servo motor, try that as the motor, they looked to be around the same size(not really) compared to the micro-t motors..:p

Unimog...sounds very cool.
And good luck!:lol:

Thanks dude! I already have a geared motor box for it - I hope it will not tear up the gears because it's got alot of torque indeed.

Ok, just a few small updates:

I spent a few hrs last night sketching out and designing a new rear axle for this thing - I could figure out how to add the springs to the 1st - so I ended up making a entire new one that works alot better.

Here's a couple updates pics of the front and rear axles plus a mock up of the truck so far:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2025.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2024.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2023.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2028.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2027.jpg

The next thing for me to do is make a sturdy chassis piece and add the electronics, servo and motor; Once those are in all the other minior details will follow.

More to come soon.

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

are those red springs for show , i dont see any thing running down the middle, and i dont see anything that might "bend" or pivot rather...do you use more than one pair of (needle nose?) pliers when you bend aluminum?

[superinfinity]

i think with that setup he is going with the whole front axle moving in the suspension as one peice, with no idepentant suspension. Im sure he's gonna give us a reason for that now! lol

[XMODification]

are those red springs for show , i dont see any thing running down the middle, and i dont see anything that might "bend" or pivot rather...do you use more than one pair of (needle nose?) pliers when you bend aluminum?

i think with that setup he is going with the whole front axle moving in the suspension as one peice, with no idepentant suspension. Im sure he's gonna give us a reason for that now! lol

LOL - I'm actually using a "see-saw" effect for the axle's suspension set-up - the front axle and the rear are both designed like that but the rear isn't quite finished yet. The springs provide the added tension for the axles to flex only side to side and not up and down - there's a screw that secures the front axle to the mount piece and it's loose enough so that it can swivel. As for the springs - they are held inplace by tension and the tip of the screws that holding this thing in place and together:nod: .

[XMODification]

Updates - 4/19/08

I did some more work on it last night and I got the motor also. The set-up will have to be changed because I don't quite like how it looks - it's too stuck out and bulky looking - so i'll hide it completely in the back and use a couple gears to get power to the axle instead.

Here's a few pics just to show you guys what I meant and also a few flex and a size comparison pic:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2031.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2032.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2033.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2036.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2030.jpg

After I get the the gearbox and axle gears all figured out and fixed I'll post some more updated pics.

[xmodscarbon's_lost]

I have a question!:How and will it turn?looks like some good progress so far.:nod:

[XMODification]

I have a question!:How and will it turn?looks like some good progress so far.:nod:

The rear wheels or the front wheels as in steering?

To answer both - the front will be by links and a servo, the rear has a worm gear that turns a spur gear with the shaft in it - quite simple imo.

[texan_idiot25]

That's a sick little guy you got there!

Good to see you going into smaller scales :p

[XMODification]

That's a sick little guy you got there!

Good to see you going into smaller scales :p

Thanks Tex! I think i'll always be experimanting and testing out new stuff as long as I can afford to do my hobby :bigwink:

Here's a few updated pics of the motor and gear set-up which also increases the speed alot more - there's no problem with torque (I just hope the gears can handle it).

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2039.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2037.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2038.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2040.jpg

Now it's time to drop in the electronics and all the other stuff will follow inline.
More to come soon!

[adamcrawls]

gotta love the little things in life

[fiberworkz]

This thing is awesome you never cease to amaze me.

[4G63punk]

Wow! Nice project! It seems to have alot of potential.

[xmodkidd33]

Holy crap. X, you should become an engineer. The axle designs are ingenious, how did you think of them? Looks great, I can't wait for the end result!

[fordman239]

X, wow, fist ever custom fabbed 1/35 chassis i have ever seen. good job, very creative suspension.

[snowboi1289]

What kinda metal did you use (for the chassie parts)??
And are you planning on painting anything,such as the army dude,or some parts of the truck thing??

[xmodkidd33]

What kinda metal did you use (for the chassie parts)??


He used aluminum.

[snowboi1289]

I know but how thick and where could I get some for a cheap price ??

[bondo]

And are you planning on painting anything,such as the army dude,or some parts of the truck thing??


have you ever seen an Xmodification build before?
the dude details the details.(there's some pressure for ya bro;))

seriously though man.
words cant describe what i'm feeling now.:D (wheres the euphoric smiley when you need it?)

[2wdpancar]

I know but how thick and where could I get some for a cheap price ??

I get my aluminum at my local hardware store, it's like 1mm thick...for $2.50 or $5.00 for a little sheet of it.

[snowboi1289]

Ok,thanks.

X's projects allways look good,I mean,yea the details are good, the bodies are good,and even a perfect chassis to go with the body is perfect.

[Ol'Rover]

good work man!

[Stampedekid]

Looking amazing X!!!! I love this project and I really can not wait to see it finished.

[XMODification]

Thanks for all the comments guys!

I haven't had much time to work on this one lately but i do have a few updated pics on it so far. The only thing left is to add the details, paint what needs to be painted, and then fasten what needs to be secured on it.

Here's the updated pics and a short vid. also:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2045.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2048.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2049.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2051.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2053.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/th_103_2054.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/?action=view&current=103_2054.flv)


Sorry for the dark vid - I'll get another vid as soon as it's completed.
Thanks for watching.

[fieldfairy2]

Wow X,
That is amazing!!!!
1. Awesome job making the chassis/gears/suspension etc.
2. Awesome chassis and build.
3. awesome.

I love it. What electronics board are you using?

[xmodscarbon's_lost]

Awesome i saw "Thant 70's show playing in the back but great job so far you my friend are an inventor!

[Sweed]

I.... just nut my pants.

[Stampedekid]

Awesome! I think I have to check my pants(sarcastically). Lol. Are the tires plastic? I love the looks of this build!

[XMODification]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the comments!:nod:

@ xmodracer - The tires are rubber - Solid but soft enough to provide grip on most surfaces.

I finally got almost everything done - I added the other details, painted all those parts that needed to be painted and I added the decals for it - i'm using the Koniglich Belgische Armee '04 look for this one. The only thing left to do is for me to make some custom side mirrors because the originals are too fragile, then I have to make a custom mount piece for the bad cargo cover - it will be held on by Velco so that it's easy to remove for any electronic repairs.

Here's the new pics and a short video just so that youc an see that it works:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2061.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2068.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2067.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2062.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2060.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2059.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2066.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2072.jpg

And here's a short clip of it in action:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/th_103_2070.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/?action=view&current=103_2070.flv)

I'll post the last update and maybe another short video of it as soon as i'm completed with the final things to do.
Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!

[fieldfairy2]

That is pretty darn cool. Nice paint job all around. Does that thing have any articulation? Just wondering. Keep it up the awesome work. Like to see the very final results.

edit: another Q, Where did you buy those gears to make the gearbox? (pinion and the worm gears)

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

i don't know how you do it...it looks great with all the little decals, what kind of paint did you use to make the tires a bit brown?

[blue504life]

wow was not expecting it to be finished so fast, looks great, now all it needs is a 4wheel drive mod and it will be done!

[snowboi1289]

Your already finished,****!!!!!!
You started like a week or a couple days ago right ?? Looks like your getting better,hold on,your like the best,I don't think you can get better..
Your like a good icon for some low modders thast wanna be a good modder.

Looks really nice,but it could go a lil faster with a slight higher performance servo,but hey its pretty nice...

[texan_idiot25]

I dunno wether to call it cute, or badass. :lol:

[XMODification]

That is pretty darn cool. Nice paint job all around. Does that thing have any articulation? Just wondering. Keep it up the awesome work. Like to see the very final results.

edit: another Q, Where did you buy those gears to make the gearbox? (pinion and the worm gears)

Thanks dude. The rear and the front both have alittle articulation. The gear are from misc. cheap toys that I broke apart while experimanting on them -lol.

i don't know how you do it...it looks great with all the little decals, what kind of paint did you use to make the tires a bit brown?

Thanks dude, the paint is just Tamiya flat brown paint and another light sand color also.

wow was not expecting it to be finished so fast, looks great, now all it needs is a 4wheel drive mod and it will be done!

Thanks dude, I did work on this quickly indeed - as for the 4WD system I might do that later - it's gonna stay as is for now.

Your already finished,****!!!!!!
You started like a week or a couple days ago right ?? Looks like your getting better,hold on,your like the best,I don't think you can get better..
Your like a good icon for some low modders thast wanna be a good modder.

Looks really nice,but it could go a lil faster with a slight higher performance servo,but hey its pretty nice...

LOL - this one didn't take up too much time as I thought it would, it came out ok imo. The gear box just needs a different set of gears to make it faster so i'll be changing those as soon as i can find a good set of them.

I dunno wether to call it cute, or badass. :lol:

LOL - I think it's cute and alittle kick-arse at the same time :D .


Here's a few updated pics and a short video of it all in one:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/th_d69e4710.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/?action=view&current=d69e4710.pbr)

Just incase you guys wanted to see the real 1:1 Unimog with the same paint scheme - here's the pic of it:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/unimogproj1.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/xmodification/New%20Projects%20pics/103_2075.jpg

I'll probably put this one aside for now until I can work out a 4x4 system for it, but until then I hope you guys enjoyed it. Thanks for watching guys,