AIE-486H / M41 hybrid

[DRChefboyRD]

Files are sliced at 60% scale. I had the files for the 486 provided to me by a fellow member, and i'm going to try and figure a way to add the double stocks to it when it's mounted to my vehicle.

I used the last of my PLA to make a test segment of the turret feed chute. Just scaled the height down of .50BMG STLs to about the same height as a .338, and scaled up a .308 minigun feed chute to match the size of the turret chamber.

The rest of the gun and everything will be printed afte I order the ABS filament next paycheck.

And if all goes as planned, the UNSC New Mambasa Ground Defense vehicle will be completed in time to drive to Dragoncon(and be involved in the parade if it's approved). I don't have photoshop or anything, so here's my trash mockup I did on my phone

 

[DRChefboyRD]

5kg of ABS is hooked up and going nonstop

 

[DRChefboyRD]

The reciever is going to need a ton of finishing work to fill the gap where the ABS warped, but it should come together well.

The shield is currently printing, so we'll see how much that warps too.

50% scale was pretty much perfect for a more "realistic" scale

 

[DRChefboyRD]

Everything i could print is done. Just need to fill the gaps, and make the shield assembly.

Shield assembly is going to be made out of insulation foam

 

[Garthok2962]

I really love the look of this its looking absolutely amazing good job bro

 

[Crows Carrion]

Is that your emotional support AT4 I see?
Jokes aside, looks awesome can't wait to see more!

 

[BlazingForge]

I didn't even realize that you made a thread for this! Glad I could provide the files!

 

[DRChefboyRD]

Is that your emotional support AT4 I see?
Jokes aside, looks awesome can't wait to see more!

Quality room decor is a must. You gotta surround yourself with things that bring you joy

In other news, warped gap is almost done being filled, then sanding until i have no finger prints

 

[Garthok2962]

Quality room decor is a must. You gotta surround yourself with things that bring you joy

In other news, warped gap is almost done being filled, then sanding until i have no finger prints

I mean who really needs finger prints anyway

 

[DRChefboyRD]

Feed chute and ammo belt needs a few more feet, but this section is mighty satisfying

 

[SgtSaint]

Sweet!

 

[Garthok2962]

Amazing Work!

 

[DrunkenVeteran]

Could not have picked a better vehicle to build this for.

 

[DRChefboyRD]

Could not have picked a better vehicle to build this for.

And it fits even better since this Hilux was imported from South Africa. Not quite Mombasa, but close.

I actually got it before I got back into cosplay stuff, so it just kinda happened naturally, as I planned on installing a pintle mount for a friend's belt fed anyway.

 

[DrunkenVeteran]

And it fits even better since this Hilux was imported from South Africa. Not quite Mombasa, but close.

I actually got it before I got back into cosplay stuff, so it just kinda happened naturally, as I planned on installing a pintle mount for a friend's belt fed anyway.

You're right that does make it even better. I would ask if there were any plans to paint the Hilux, but that paint job is still mint.

 

[Zippyzeek]

This build is so sick! I cannot wait to see the final product!

 

[OMalley]

If any vehicle is still going to be running 500 years from now, its going to be a toyota. I've been wanting to do something similar with my 4Runner, but I have so many other projects to work on first. This will be good inspiration though!

 

[DRChefboyRD]

If any vehicle is still going to be running 500 years from now, its going to be a toyota. I've been wanting to do something similar with my 4Runner, but I have so many other projects to work on first. This will be good inspiration though!

Way more realistic than a Chevy Tahoe(Also, just fits the aesthetic better in my humble nobody opinion).

Need to work on the shields and figure out a good mounting solution now

Also, scaled up the feed chute, and used all the rivets in had. The ammo belt fits much better inside the feed chute now

 

[DRChefboyRD]

You're right that does make it even better. I would ask if there were any plans to paint the Hilux, but that paint job is still mint.

Its actually got quite a few surface rust spots, dents and scratches. When i first got it, I was considering getting it repainted, but in the first week someone hit it while it was parked, scraping rhe rear right quarter panel and left. After that, I decided to just leave it with its damages from Africa

You can see some of the old damage above the rear wheel well on this picture. With the bull bar, safari mirrors and cosmetic scrapes, I think this was a ranch truck before being imported.