Build Thread, 1/56 SWAT vehicle

[CompanyB]

So, having just completed the Stryker MGS, with numerous interwar, WW1, and Weird War 2 master models being tackled by our 3D modelers, and a secret WW2 project almost completed I have a hankering to do another model.  Something I would want to use.

Well, I have all these police and SWAT decal sets that seem to do ok.  Maybe they need to have a vehicle to be used on. Something like the Lenco Bearcat.


So this build thread will be mostly for me, to get off my easy chair and make a model, the old way. Because it's being documented, I cannot take a 6 month pause in the middle of it and start something else.

So first step is research.  I found the specs on the Bearcat and began to calculate the dimensions.  My only real world use for math.


From there, I get onto my laptop and sketch out a couple of scale plans that I can work from when I start cutting sheet plastic.


I'm not sure if this will be a Company B model, or if I'll self produce it.  I guess if folks want one, I'll need to figure that out.  Anyway, Phase 1 complete!  Now next step will be to start cutting the frame out of plastic sprue tonight.

[elysium64]

I would buy one, or maybe folloow this and make my own

[Mancha]

I love vehicle build threads.  Looking forward to watching this come together.

[CompanyB]

Day 1 Progress: Managed to get the drawings done, build out the lower frame (this will probably be metal) and got a good start on the main body and supports.   I went ahead and made it hollow, so I can decide later if the driver's compartment will be open, or if the whole model will be solid resin.  I'll need to thicken up all the internal walls though if I want the crew compartment.


Starting to take shape with the basic parts in place.


Even at 1/56 scale, this is a big truck.  Ecto1 and the Pontiac GTO are both 1/43 scale! 


The Stryker scales well with it, which is good, since I think there is a military variant of this I can do as well.


Tomorrow I'll create the angled windscreen, front grill and bonnet.

[carlos marighela]

Lovely work Bruce. As police trucks go though, it ain't that big.

[CompanyB]

It's Brent actually 

Yeah, it's not "huge"  but I was surprised that it was big in a sense compared to other models.  So it would seem to fit in with 1/43 models, look good with 1/48 bit be dead on for 1/56.

If this goes well, maybe I'll finally star a full interior model version on a Winnebago I've been looking for an excuse to do to house my "Survivors".

[6milPhil]

Very nice indeed... me and the boy Slug have been collecting bits and bobs for a swat squad. Not found anything suitable for their van/truck though. Didn't they once use something which was bigger but looked more "civilian"?

Nice work though Bob, Barry, Bert or whatever your name is...

A Winnebago would be a winner... I think a lot of gamers have some survivors who would like one of those.

[carlos marighela]

Oops sorry, Brent.

[Commander Vyper]

Very nice indeed... me and the boy Slug have been collecting bits and bobs for a swat squad. Not found anything suitable for their van/truck though. Didn't they once use something which was bigger but looked more "civilian"?

Nice work though Bob, Barry, Bert or whatever your name is...

A Winnebago would be a winner... I think a lot of gamers have some survivors who would like one of those.

Like this alot.

Re: Winnebago, (finally found one not 1/43), in a local budget shop, use it in my latest zed gaming thread, looks spot on.

So Company B if you can produce a decent one it'll definately sell.

[AKULA]

Hadn't seen the MGS workbench photos before - looking forward to adding one to my Stryker motorpool.

 

[CompanyB]

Busy weekend, but managed a few hours this morning to shape the front of the truck, windshield frame. and add a floor and some minor support work.


The hood will be interesting, as it has alot of different angles, plus the "air scoop"  I'll just work on that the rest of the evening and hopefully it will fit!


Akula:  The MGS will be on the way to JTFM for casting in the next week or so.  I can't wait to get a couple of my own painted up. Just some minor detailing is left on the main gun and its done.

I may also do the Military variant of the BearCat. Would be a whole new model though, as it involves some design changes to the model I'm making now.

[carlos marighela]

The hood will be interesting, as it has alot of different angles, plus the "air scoop"  I'll just work on that the rest of the evening and hopefully it will fit!

Good practice for your next projects, a BTR-152 and a BTR-40. 

[CompanyB]

Some more progress.  Hood in place and the fenders and windscreen added.  The back hull and door frame are next.  I also need to start thinking about doing the tires and hubs (dreading it actually)

[Damas]

Whilst this may have been covered elsewhere, I haven't spotted it, so may I ask politely , if you could show in-depth how you make the hubs and tyres.

I understand and can do nearly all other aspects of model creation but I am buggered if I can do tyres.

[YIU]

Waow I am impressed. I wish I could scratchbuild vehicles like you do.