(UPDATE 8/12) Off world colonial family RV/Prospectors vehicle, WIP.

[racm32]

After several good suggestions from some of you, and many more on facebook, I have started work on converting this old GI Joe sized toy into a 28mm scale off world colonial family RV/Prospectors vehicle.







What got me hooked on the idea of a family RV type vehicle was an idea to build a greenhouse in the roof:


I Started by cutting a chunk out of the top and constructing a partially recessed greenhouse. Potted plants will line the shelf on either side and a glass roof over top.










Here is my first attempt at a roof, but not sold on it yet. Just want something that looks about like this.


On the back will be a crane suspending a small ATV:

[OSHIROmodels]

Off to a good start 

[Daeothar]

Yes; this is going to look ace!

I love the entire bay you created. The ribs of the roof for it look to me a bit too thick, bit I like the idea. Perhaps you can alter the render a bit to make it thinner?

[racm32]

I totally agree that the ribs are to big. I just using free files for my 3d printer and haven't the skill to modify them very much yet. I have ordered some plasticard L beams which I'm confident I can shape into something a bit better scaled.

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Looking good.
I have to admit it would depend on what was outside, if it was really hostile, I would want the frames to be thicker.

[racm32]

Progress update:

I found this lovely little ATV on Thingivers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2422452 and printed it up.






The intent was to have it hooked up to the gantry on the back of the RV but I feel like it might be a bit too big now. Think I'll find something like a quad bike.


Speaking of the gantry I got some work done on it as well as a rear access, side access, and waist ports.

[Sinewgrab]

This is looking freakin' awesome.

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Nice ATV.

[Mason]

I like where you are going with this and will be following with interest.
 

[commissarmoody]

Pretty cool, if nothing else that ATV still looks pretty cool.

[tomrommel1]

good start

[CookAndrewB]

I actually like the size of the ATV compared to the overall RV.

For other vehicles you could consider something like this?

[racm32]

Thanks for the suggestion. I currently test printing some construction/mining robots and mechs as an option to hang off the back. I might print a bike to hang o  the side.
Started work on the cab. Raised the floor a tad and added a door. Floor is still a bit low so I'll add two raised seats. Not sure I'll leave any room for minis. Also printed up a bunch of consoles.
Will add some photos later.

[Suber]

Wow, pretty interesting, I love what you are doing here.

[racm32]

Started a little bit of work on the cab. Using plasticard I raised the floor slightly and covered the old seats. Added a door leading inside as well. Printed up the control instruments as well as the two chairs that will go inside. Not sure what all to put on the back wall. Could just do more instruments, pipes, vents, posters... Your all's ideas would be appreciated there.






Also printed up a large construction/mining bot as a possibility to hand from the rear gantry. Since its supposed to be an RV/Prospecting rig it seemed to make sense to have some sort of deploy-able equipment. Thoughts?




Lastly I had orrigenly planned to have an external walkway leading down both sides, running from the hatches just behind the cabin all the way back. They also have roof access. Not sure how my first print test looks though. I had printed up a motor bike that could be stowed under neath one side and a retractable set of satires (not pictured) for the other. This would make the whole rig look wider and more open. Thoughts?