BTR Arctic Explorer

[Buzzbomb]

If I get the okey dokey from the Moderator, that I can use this as a basis for a build... then maybe I will be in for this GB


It used to be this, previous Whiffer build, but did not survive my last move, plus I have used the radar array elsewhere


A few ideas, Fire Tender, Arctic Tourist transport, Snow Clearing (which might be wheels to tracks  ).. who knows once I get it on the bench and start.

[Story]

I'm getting an ICM Chernobyl vibe from this baseline vehicle.
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Solar-tracker-mounted-surface-radiation-sensors-in-Tiksi-Russia-Shortwave-3_fig2_236514169

Something to accompany this or the like

[LemonJello]

You are cleared to join the Group Build!

[raafif]

Simple modification to a fly swatter ... but how big is the fly ?

[GTX_Admin]

 

[Jeffry Fontaine]

BTR Pick-Up truck/Ute?  Instead of a tailgate you have two side-gates. 




***Edit to correct spelling error.  TWO, not TO--jjf

[Kerick]

This will be interesting!

[Buzzbomb]

So, we are off.
Decided on an Arctic Circle Expedition Vehicle for tourists.
Possibly not the best vehicle for this, but maybe the operators came across some cheap BT-70/80 hulls that offered some decent off road capability, with some vestige of amphibious capability still intact.
To create a more comfortable passenger space, the hull was modified with an larger space with windows and better environmental systems.

I think I will try this build using 3D printed bits and pieces to see how that compares to my normal uber scratchbuilding methods

So to start, some chunkier wheels, based on tractor tyres and roughed out passenger space.


Of course this could all change if the mojo changes 

[Kerick]

Looking great!
A replacement for the tourist DUKWs?

[raafif]

Yes !, Soviet Arctic vehicles are generally red, orange or yellow.

[Kerick]

Those vehicles look totally different from the military versions. I like how they cut windows into the drivers area. Looking forward to more of this build.

[Buzzbomb]

Yes !, Soviet Arctic vehicles are generally red, orange or yellow.

Pretty much on the same page, I am doing Orange

So, some construction work and really pretty much, this is about it. Some more greeblies perhaps

[finsrin]

Good concept and build 

[Old Wombat]

"Less is more", more or less.

[Frank3k]

Looks great! Where did you get those wheels?

[perttime]

I was thinking that paying tourists might appreciate a good sized door and some stairs or a ladder for getting on and off.

[LemonJello]

Progress! This is coming together quite nicely.

[Buzzbomb]

I was thinking that paying tourists might appreciate a good sized door and some stairs or a ladder for getting on and off.

As do I after seeing the examples provided by Kerick Raafif. That and looking at the model some more... this will be rectified

Looks great! Where did you get those wheels?

Designed them up using a Tractor Tyre base and adding the rest, happy to send you the STL if you want.

[Kerick]

Our good man raafif provided the red and orange photos and I agree about the ladders and railings.

[apophenia]

This is looking very serious - A Tundra Bus for when armour protection is really needed 

... and I agree about the ladders and railings.

Maybe semi-retractable ladders ... with mechanisms just complicated enough to befuddle a hungry polar bear 

[Frank3k]

Designed them up using a Tractor Tyre base and adding the rest, happy to send you the STL if you want.

Yes please!

[Buzzbomb]

Designed them up using a Tractor Tyre base and adding the rest, happy to send you the STL if you want.

Yes please!

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First cut at the painting

[Kerick]

That looks great!

[Frank3k]

That's going to be hard to miss against the snow and ice!

[LemonJello]

I don't like the colors...I love them!