MAZ-537 8x8

[MACK Daddy]

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




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





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

A MAZ 537






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











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



Extended the cab about 2"





Donor roof added




Added front panel








A quick Mock-up of the body on the chassis




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


Alfy

[plow jockey]

Looking tough Alfy! Good job!

[kaptain Jack]

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

[MACK Daddy]

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



Alfy

[Hofabooz]

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

Regards Mark

[Bigrigger]

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

[Lmackattack]

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

[MACK Daddy]

Originally Posted by Lmackattack

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

Thanks lmackattack.....that it does



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


Alfy

[MACK Daddy]

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



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








before



after






thanks for looking..will post more soon


Alfy

[kaptain Jack]

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

[glorydays24]

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

Big John

[moo10032]

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

[MACK Daddy]

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










LMK what you think?
Alfy

[Panther F]

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!






Jeff

[Exclusive RC]

glad to see your creative juices flowing! im Impressed!