MAZ-537 8x8
 

Been working on this for awhile and finally have enough progress to post up some pics


Came across a 6X6 Worminator and was not really doing it for me.I saw Keiths 8x8 and I had to have me one

heres how the worm started out as

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2c5a8cf2.jpg


than I got my hands on a RC4WD Hercules chassis and started the conversion

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbdf0a94a.jpg



I wanted to go the UGLY route and came across this beauty

A MAZ 537

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps39038e67.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps10fefa93.jpg


Started the conversion with a a busted globe body and started chopping thanks (Lmackattack)


http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7583794b.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5e329480.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa587335f.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfebaa9b2.jpg


Than came the donor body...wanted to do as lil body work as possible and cutting the roof was best with the curves of the globe

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9723cecf.jpg

Extended the cab about 2"

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psacedef91.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps52acca43.jpg

Donor roof added

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf0ba3a68.jpg


Added front panel

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps60ee581b.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc0ae025f.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps523ed191.jpg


A quick Mock-up of the body on the chassis

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb17dac43.jpg


That's where I'm at right now...Thank for looking.....Will post more soon with some goodies


Alfy

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Looking tough Alfy! Good job!

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Son of a beaver! that looks good. For the info, MAZ stands for Moscow automotive factory.

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

thanks fellas...in the process of stripping down the paint from the cab before I go any further



Alfy

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Hi Looking good big as well cannot wait to see how this turns out it's going to be good.

Regards Mark

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Nice looking rig, Alfy! Can't wait for updates! It's gonna look sweet! :D

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

The cabover lives on!.....looks like your putting it to good use.....that will be a mean looking truck when done...

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Thanks lmackattack.....that it does :D



thanks for the comment fellas..working on it as we speak


Alfy

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Small update here while waiting for some more styrene.....Wanted to give this rig a trail look as opposed to military and came across and idea and Russiloud from truscale.com made them happen....

simple yet affective screw on hubs

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf0d76cdd.jpg

ordered about 4 bags worth of scale bolts from RC4WD and bingo...got a bad *** look to the rig


http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf6377f38.jpg


http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbb2ab036.jpg


before

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc35240c1.jpg

after

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3be364ce.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps39cf72c2.jpg


thanks for looking..will post more soon


Alfy

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Wow,she really coming along,good job Alfy.More pictures of the drive please.

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Wow Alfy, this thing is a beast.:jaw: Nice touch on the hubs...little details make all the difference. For some reason I see it having a "GET OUTTA MY WAY" attitude.:lol: You always amaze me with your builds.:D:cool:;)

Big John

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Hey you need to try this demo out, you can drive the MAZ in this up-comming PC game Spin Tires, there is a free demo here: http://spintires.com/#!/demo

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

Moo10032...I downloaded it and like the game

Kaptain jack, I did not forget about you will get you those pics


Heres some updated pics and looking for feedback


I made a bed for the rear but thinking its a bit too tall and cartoonish? Thoughts?

I also came across a fuel tank that fits just right with the rig, Along with an aerodyne sleeper giving it a bit more of an expedition looks to it....Which is fine for me, because I was not looking to completely duplicate the maz...I wanted to add my own style to it


thanks for looking...feedback is appreciated

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps354abf6a.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps726a1daa.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb4f56bf4.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6b7d2173.jpg


LMK what you think?
Alfy

Re: MAZ-537 8x8
 

You have MY attention for sure! Between this and the HEMTT are my favorite trucks! Also, a BM-21 Grad would be great as a large scale build!

Please keep the pictures coming! :bounce:






Jeff

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glad to see your creative juices flowing! im Impressed!