Scratchbuilt FLU419 Small Emplacement Excavator 1:24

[rolf mulder]

Hello all,

here are some pictures of a model of a FLU419 Small Emplacement Excavator. Basically it's an Unimog fitted with a front loader and a backhoe. It was used in the US Army and USMC. The model is scratchbuilt, only the chassis and wheels are kit-items.

 

[73m819]

Wow, nice job

 

[wheelspinner]

I am a modeler, and that is NICE! I love scratch building.....

 

[marchplumber]

That is amazing! Thanks for sharing! Really cool.

God bless,
Tony

 

[emmado22]

How do you build that from scratch? Im not being a putz, Im really wondering.. I would last about 3 minutes on a project like that... I have no patience, which, I am guessing you have alot of!

 

[BrassBuilder]

What scale is it? What is the approximate dimensions?

Looks great!

Mike

 

[doghead]

You need a strong itch, to build from scratch.

That is very nice work!

 

[BrassBuilder]

What scale is it? What is the approximate dimensions?

Looks great!

Mike

UGH....I see the scale in the topic heading now....

Mike

 

[rolf mulder]

How do you build that from scratch? Im not being a putz, Im really wondering.. I would last about 3 minutes on a project like that... I have no patience, which, I am guessing you have alot of!

Basically, the first thing I do is measuring up all the drawings. Then the rough layout of the cab and rear-body are cut out of plastic (styrene) sheet. Some curves can be made by sanding or bending. The detailing took most of the building time. The downloaded manuals provide me with all the details, for esample the wiring and tubing.

Rolf

 

[trukhead]

Your model is very pleasing to look at. Fantastic!

 

[CharlesKing]

Absolutely stunning. I love it.

 

[DeuceNewb]

what axles are you running, and what frame? Losi micro crawler?

 

[rolf mulder]

what axles are you running, and what frame? Losi micro crawler?

Well, this is a static model. The axles are from a plastic model kit.