Author Topic: MaxxPro MRAP After the Apocalypse (Read 801 times)

Buzzbomb · « **on:** May 30, 2026, 04:46:48 PM »

I have been known from time to time to build on a Post Apocalyptic theme.
A couple of years back I started this, Kinetic 1/35 MaxxPro MRAP with maybe Post Apoc or perhaps just a RW build. So it got to this stage, very vanilla. And on the Shelf is sat, until today.

At this stage just working through some options, the leading contender being a "found" vehicle, then tricked out to suit the new reality of a Post Apocalyptic world for the new operators.

Kinetic later produced a Law Enforcement version, packing a bit less weaponry than the Military version somewhat like this, which is probably where I might start as as basis for previous owner.
Although with what the officers are wearing if it was not for the Police shield, who would know.

For a point of context, the kit I am using is the original Military release

Claymore · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2026, 12:33:22 AM »

Kerick · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2026, 02:53:52 AM »

I remember seeing a RW one at the Chicago Auto Show back in the day. Quite a large vehicle.
This will be fun to watch!
Any badly dressed over armed figures to go with this?

apophenia · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2026, 06:08:23 AM »

Love these out-from-the-box-of-doom builds! Looking forward to see where you go with this one

Old Wombat · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2026, 10:25:11 PM »

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2026, 11:15:20 AM »

Bit of bench time.. which considering our big model show is this weekend, is quite remarkable. All the models for that are already boxed up.. nothing further to add.

Bull Bar, looking at a sweep down design for any.. err zombo's that get in the way to go under wheels. Also a bit of replacement of damaged grille.

Bit of Mudguard distressing..

Interior stowage underway. I like this bit, to get it looking sort of "right" for stuff that needs to be inside vs stuff outside.
I used the 3D printer to print a block, as it would have taken longer to build up using spares and card. Needs a bit of detail paint, tie downs and the like.

next step will be interior paint. Or more work on the body shell.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2026, 11:57:37 AM »

Not bad!

Frank3k · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2026, 12:09:16 AM »

Looking good!

Kerick · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2026, 07:06:26 AM »

Excellent work! The bull bars are perfect. Nice job on the damaged fenders too. I might consider a few spotlights for traveling at night to avoid the zombies wandering on the road. Just a thought.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2026, 03:04:42 PM »

As much as I generally prefer my builds to have some rudimentary grasp of practicality, sometimes, maybe you have to "let it go"....

Go out on the edge on this build perhaps around on clearing a path through a horde.. why not saws. Plenty of timber mills around to get large diameter saws, power up with an electric motor... lets play

The plan is very much in bluetac concept mode at the moment to get a feel for how it might work. A long way to go yet and that is without starting the over think bit of how to clear the upper halves from off the saws.. .Oh dear here we go already

3D printed some rudimentary saw disks. Originally I had plans to order some metal ones, but then sanity said why go to that expense for no reason. Whilst a bit thick, the 3D prints will do the job. Besides I have used a real saw before on a build and it cause more angst and actual damage (like cuts) than it was worth.

Testing for height

Wait for this to get wildly over engineered and out of control

Gearing up the interior is in the works as well.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2026, 05:33:46 PM »

Overkill! Underrated!

Kerick · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2026, 12:17:32 AM »

Who’s the monster now! Ahahaha!
As far as clearing off accumulated torsos try just slamming on the brakes. Then a good car wash.

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2026, 12:28:28 AM »

Quote from: Kerick on June 22, 2026, 12:17:32 AM

Who’s the monster now! Ahahaha!
As far as clearing off accumulated torsos try just slamming on the brakes. Then a good car wash.

I think I'd want that box of TNT secured a little more firmly in the back first...
Nifty looking build so far-I'd add a rear-facing flamethrower or two, otherwise all those severed limbs and torsos are just gonna keep crawling after you.

apophenia · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2026, 02:25:24 AM »

Quote from: Buzzbomb on June 21, 2026, 03:04:42 PM

... Wait for this to get wildly over engineered and out of control ...

Living dead versus "wildly over engineered"? Can't be done!

Fortunately, since your saw disks are 3D printed, more can be cranked out when they are (inevitably) required

Kerick · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2026, 08:29:36 AM »

You’ll need a few stacked as spares inside the truck or tied to the sides.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2026, 03:35:31 PM »

Quote from: Kerick on June 22, 2026, 08:29:36 AM

You’ll need a few stacked as spares inside the truck or tied to the sides.

Ok

So.. doing a bit.
Settled on a shallow V arrangement, drive chains visible

Then.. it happened. The Rampant Over Engineering kicked in, power cable conduit back to the vehicle, bit of bracing for the mounts that sort of thing. And Then.......

And now.. it Folds

Old Wombat · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2026, 05:16:27 PM »

Of course! Why not?

Kerick · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2026, 10:00:49 PM »

Brilliant! That’s not over engineered. It’s very practical when dealing with zombie hordes!

apophenia · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2026, 03:42:04 AM »

Quote from: Kerick on June 23, 2026, 10:00:49 PM

Brilliant! That’s not over engineered. It’s very practical when dealing with zombie hordes!

Exactly. And, as a bonus, making the unit foldable means that you've covered overhead threats as well ... shamblers dropping from overpasses, etc.

Claymore · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2026, 04:34:07 AM »

Folding buzz saws, naturellement mon général! 😳👍

Gingie · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2026, 10:07:17 AM »

The buzz saws are at just the right height too! Wonderful!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #21 on:** **Yesterday** at 07:14:15 AM »

Thanks guys.

Rounding into the final straight I think.

A "all the major bits" on the model as a sanity check. It is a tall sucker.

Spare Saw blade as properly suggested by others. Might move to a bonnet location for storage though. Checker plate over the hatch as I felt the turret was too full on for an ex Police vehicle, so operators added this as a hatch/observation point.
Re-appropriated the storage box and stores from a previous build (HMMWV Post apoc build) to see if that could work again, now leaning back to a different layout for this vehicle.
Spare wheel is made up of spare tyre (from Fuchs I think) and the hub from the AFV Club Stryker additions kit, mounted on a rig that allows the wheel to lowered down to a sensible height to actually use, without severely maiming the operators.
Almost time to get it together and start the painting, adding details section of the build.

Kerick · « **Reply #22 on:** **Yesterday** at 07:26:41 AM »

Awesome!
Paint could be interesting. The main vehicle could have a slightly beat up paint job that’s military/police uniform covering but that’s where that ends. Everything else will have color and conditions that all depend on where it was found. Have fun and don’t use the same color twice! Except rust.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #23 on:** **Yesterday** at 09:38:46 AM »

Coming together logically & believably*!

[*: For a given value of "believable" - our late friend Phill would have loved it.

]

Claymore · « **Reply #24 on:** **Yesterday** at 02:52:32 PM »

Great work and the attention to detail is mind blowing!


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