[MOC] 1972 Winnebago Brave D20

[JLiu15]

Functions/features:

• Steering (controlled via the steering wheel)
• Full live axle suspension
• 4-speed transmission (controlled via a shift lever by the driver's seat)
• V8 engine
• Opening side door
• Removable interior elements (dining table, benches, bed, range and sink)
• Removable body

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Edited January 28, 2022 by JLiu15

[MxWinters]

Very cool model with some nice features, Sorry to say this but damn what an ugly mechine the real thing is, did the designers not stand back and look at it for more than 5 seconds while sober? Regardless you did a good job in capturing the ugly-ness.

[JLiu15]

14 minutes ago, MxWinters said:

Very cool model with some nice features, Sorry to say this but damn what an ugly mechine the real thing is, did the designers not stand back and look at it for more than 5 seconds while sober? Regardless you did a good job in capturing the ugly-ness.

Yeah I had the same feeling about the real thing, I felt that it was super ugly and unsafe. 

I decided to build a model of one primarily because a friend of mine really likes Winnebagos, specifically the 1972 Brave. In fact, a lot of its Technical features (such as the V8 engine) were done accurately thanks to product brochures she sent me.

Edited August 27, 2019 by JLiu15

[MxWinters]

7 hours ago, JLiu15 said:

Yeah I had the same feeling about the real thing, I felt that it was super ugly and unsafe. 

I decided to build a model of one primarily because a friend of mine really likes Winnebagos, specifically the 1972 Brave. In fact, a lot of its Technical features (such as the V8 engine) were done accurately thanks to product brochures she sent me.

Lol yeah, put it this way, I'm not a fan of this modern "wrapping people up in cotton wool" society we live in these days. I like danger and taking risks (hence why I like sticking my head out of a HST window at 125mph) but this I one vehicle I wouldn't go in.
Yeah you have done a good job building this and getting the functions to work accurately, particularly the engine, gearbox and rear axle. But it is still ugly. Indeed, product brochures are very handy thing for us model makers.

[sirslayer]

I've been following up on your project and I think you hit a home run!!!  If you can capture a 1972 model with great detail , you can also capture a 2019 model with ease!!! Excellent job!!!  

[JLiu15]

1 hour ago, MxWinters said:

Lol yeah, put it this way, I'm not a fan of this modern "wrapping people up in cotton wool" society we live in these days. I like danger and taking risks (hence why I like sticking my head out of a HST window at 125mph) but this I one vehicle I wouldn't go in.
Yeah you have done a good job building this and getting the functions to work accurately, particularly the engine, gearbox and rear axle. But it is still ugly. Indeed, product brochures are very handy thing for us model makers.

While looking up reference images during the building process I found a picture of one in an accident, and its body was literally disintegrated. Doesn't look safe at all.

14 minutes ago, sirslayer said:

I've been following up on your project and I think you hit a home run!!!  If you can capture a 1972 model with great detail , you can also capture a 2019 model with ease!!! Excellent job!!!  

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

Admittedly modern cars are harder to model than classics due to their curves. Classics usually have plenty of right angles, although the boxiness of the body here did become annoying pretty quick. The majority of the building process for the body felt like building a box on wheels, until I got to the very end when I put the final touches (e.g. front grille) on.

Edited August 28, 2019 by JLiu15

[JLiu15]

BrickFair NJ Photos 

[Mechbuilds]

What a monster of a moc!

[JLiu15]

10 hours ago, Mechbuilds said:

What a monster of a moc!

Thanks lol