GigaM38 Custom Build
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58035: Wild Willy Willys M38
Status: Project
Date: 4-Mar-2016
Comments: 15
Status: Project
Date: 4-Mar-2016
Comments: 15
Having ended up with a bunch of basket case M38 parts, I put together a runner to play rough with. As I broke parts, I redesigned and printed replacements. ... Then, after watching the latest Mad Max movie, I sculpted an 'Immortan Willy' driver. Over time, my 'basher' runner morphed into a Wild Willy version of the GigaHorse from that movie so my custom driver would have a ride. Lots of 3D printed and metal fab parts in this rig. It was a blast to build!
GigaM38 comes over the hill... Flying battle flags Custom spare carrier made from old part sprues.. Engine, bumper, arm stays, cage top all 3D printed Skull wheel, bullet windshield (drilled & etched) Custom sculpted driver, plexiglass shield Screw-in flints for wheelie bar flame throwing! Sheet metal patches w/rivets, and rust effects Lots of custom parts / custom wheel adapters Ready to rumble
Comments
R/CVET
Great work...another worthy mad max-themed vehicle. Looks awesome!
Crash Cramer
Nice, perhaps they will contact you when they are going to make a sequel.
scoobybooster
So cool !! Lord Humungous would enjoy this ride for sure ! :-D
Mad Ax
Loved the build thread to this and massive, massive respect for all the hard work and ingenuity. Easily one of the finest builds on Tamiyaclub.
ChrisRx718
So cool! Good job the radiation must be keeping him warm in there. What did you use for the flag poles if you don't mind my asking? I've always wanted to put a flag on my Blackfoot...
s2-g2
R/CVET, Crash - Thank you guys! I really appreciate the kind words.
s2-g2
Scoobybooster - I wonder between Humungous and Immortan who would drive and who would get shotgun?
s2-g2
Mad Ax - there are some really fine builds here - Thank you for that compliment!
s2-g2
Chris - those are slightly pre-bent Hotshot antennas - Haven't distorted them from my original bends yet - they're nice and solid even in a rollover!
IBIFTKH
Really enjoyed the build thread, admire your ingenuity and eye for detail. It's been great fun watching this come together, and awesome to see the finished creation.
JennyMo
Fantastic work - so many awesome details!
s2-g2
Thanks Rob - and I appreciate your feedback and encouraging words during the build!
s2-g2
Thanks Jenny!
Cesco
Great work, so many details.
s2-g2
Thanks Cesco!
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