XV Ute ...

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:44 am

Great work there !;)
Can I suggest one thing (apolgies if this has already been suggested )
Can you also cad a longer wheelbase version ?

I'm kinda hoping that your good work can find its way to FHI hq in the land of the rising sun. (was there in November 12)

If there is a viable / useable truck then who knows ?

Im sure that the bed lenght of the brumby - plus maybe 6" on length and to the same with as the XV would be easy to produce from the current floor pressing and thus a viable proposition.

The lwb Scandinavian MV / Brumby was lenghtened in Finland and looks odd as its not factory.
With your undoubted drawing skills if you can keep the correct proportions - you could be onto a winner !:p

Post by **Bantum** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:37 am

Thanks to 'Frog' for some nice under body shots ...

Query - What is the oil tank connected to in this shot ? ...

It looks like an oil pump on left side of trany - goes to a reservoir somewhere ?

Cheers, Bantum ...

Post by **Bantum** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:55 am

1111giles wrote: ... Can you also cad a longer wheelbase version ? ...

Maybe when I've finished the one one I'm working on ...

Do Note : That the wheel base of XV is slightly bigger than the original Brumby = larger tray area ...

Although it might be a bit deceptive in the way I've done the rear cabin ...

1111giles wrote: ... I'm kinda hoping that your good work can find its way to FHI hq in the land of the rising sun.

If there is a viable / useable truck then who knows ? ...

Yes - if anbody knows the right people to 'bail up' - do tell ...

Post by **Bantum** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:48 pm

Ok ... Done a bit more :

Notes : Updated front panels + Head Lights, still need a bit of work though ...

Up front :

Notes : Added Wing Mirrors + Tidied up front Bumper ...

Side :

Notes : Added Roof, Wing + Cabin Windows ...

Rear :

Notes : Added Rear Tray area + ...

Tray :

Notes : Yes there is a 'gap' in the tray - I stuffed up the measurements & will have to go over it later ...

Query : I'm having bit of difficulty with the rear Cabin Window + Gutter & Side Pillars in allowing for water run off - Not sure how to do it, any suggestions ?

Had a thought of putting a hard canopy across the back too ...

Enough for now ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Edit : Fixed links ...

purp · Post by **purp** » Fri May 03, 2013 7:18 pm

Looks awesome Bantum, I hope FHI buy the design off you...

btw, anyone on ausubaru have a 3D printer and wanna knock up a model from Bantum's work?

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Fri May 03, 2013 7:22 pm

Awesome work

Just a small thing, with the headlights & lower grill, it reminds me of a Falcon F6:
http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl= ... BA&dur=499

Keep up the great work

60766244 · Post by **60766244** » Sat May 04, 2013 12:39 pm

purp wrote:btw, anyone on ausubaru have a 3D printer and wanna knock up a model from Bantum's work?

Saving up for one!

Your work is excellent bantum! Looks great!

Subrau · Post by **Subrau** » Sun May 05, 2013 11:34 pm

Top job Bantum. The XV ute looks very impressive so far

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:26 pm

60766244 wrote:Saving up for one!

Build one! Phizinza did! Looks awesome with some of the stuff he's been building. I think he's now having a go at building his first design rather than ones off the net.

Looks awesome Bantum! Makes me want one - even though I probably can't afford it!

Cheers

Bennie

Post by **Bantum** » Sat May 11, 2013 4:12 am

Ok - I've added a bit more to the front end :

See if you can pick the changes ...

Watch out - it does bite ! ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Edit : Fix link ...

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat May 11, 2013 10:01 am

NachaLuva wrote:Awesome work

Just a small thing, with the headlights & lower grill, it reminds me of a Falcon F6:
http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl= ... BA&dur=499

Keep up the great work

Great work with the program but I was thinking it looks more the ford focus RS from around 2009 -2010, still it is better than it looking like a holden apollo

It is a pity that even if Subaru did release a "ute" it would more than likely be a rebadged hilux:(

TOONGA

Post by **Bantum** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:31 pm

purp wrote: ... Looks awesome Bantum, I hope FHI buy the design off you ...

Thanks ... doubt that FHI will somehow ...

purp wrote: ... btw, anyone on ausubaru have a 3D printer and wanna knock up a model from Bantum's work?

Yeah, let us know where we can use one @ 'mates rates' ? ...

El_Freddo wrote: ... Build one! Phizinza did! Looks awesome with some of the stuff he's been building ...

Yes if your talking about home built ones, I'm not sure it's that easy though ...

El_Freddo wrote: ... Looks awesome Bantum! Makes me want one - even though I probably can't afford it! ...

Another Awesome ! - Same boat here - only wishing ...

TOONGA wrote: ... I was thinking it looks more the ford focus RS from around 2009 -2010, still it is better than it looking like a Holden Apollo ...

Yah - its not intentional, still trying to fix that to look more 'Subaru' ...

TOONGA wrote: ... It is a pity that even if Subaru did release a "ute" it would more than likely be a rebadged hilux ...

I hope not ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Post by **Bantum** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:32 pm

I will have the XV - Ute ready soon, as I'm nearly there.

A bit more to do on the interior & will post up when done ...

Note : I was also thinking of releasing the Ute on Sketchup so that other's can enjoy ...

Any thoughts on this ?

Ciao, Bantum ...

Edit : Fixed link ...

60766244 · Post by **60766244** » Tue May 14, 2013 1:59 pm

Bantum wrote:I will have the XV - Ute ready soon, as I'm nearly there. A bit more to do on the interior & will post up when done ...

Note : I was also thinking of releasing the Ute on Sketchup so that other's can enjoy ... Any thoughts on this ?

Ciao, Bantum ...

I've been seeing bits of it logged on the Sketchup Warehouse from you already. I think the full blown subi is just a great idea!

Looks superb bud.

Post by **Bantum** » Thu May 23, 2013 1:16 pm

I might post up a draft version to the 3D warehouse when I can, as I haven't had a chance to do any more recently ... Mainly due too many other distractions happening atm with arrival of a F-111 at the QAM ...

Post by **Bantum** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:17 am

Ok - done a bit more :

!st draft of engine, I borrowed bits of other engines to make it up, but looks OK ...

And also added a rear cover :

+ Side tie down rails ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Edit : Fixed Links - May 2021 ...

60766244 · Post by **60766244** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:46 am

Sensational. Up for some sort of Ausubaru Medal I think.

Put this one on your resume.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:02 am

60766244 wrote:Put this one on your resume.

Too right! Hats off to you Bantum - I don't have the patience for this amount of work!

Looking awesome

Cheers

Bennie

Tweety · Post by **Tweety** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:14 pm

In my opinion any future XV ute or similar vehicle should come out in two versions. There should be the luxury version along the lines of the SUV and there should be the 'Agri' version that is more suitable for farms, serious off road stuff and those that dont want carpets and gismoes.

The 'Agri' version would also have shock mounted rood bar, vinyl floor coverings, 40mm higher ground clearance, space for a winch and spotties and if possible a tray option and diesel option.. All this stuff the public want and I'd buy one on the spot if available.

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:26 pm

60766244 wrote:Sensational. Up for some sort of Ausubaru Medal I think.

+2

Perhaps you should send Subaru USA your resume when you're finished, you might get a design job ober there. Or perhaps just contract out to them at exorbitant rates lol

Tweety wrote: The 'Agri' version would also have shock mounted rood bar, vinyl floor coverings, 40mm higher ground clearance, space for a winch and spotties and if possible a tray option and diesel option.. All this stuff the public want and I'd buy one on the spot if available.

Totally agree. I think the consensus is overwhelming that Subaru is missing out on an opportunity...

Perhaps also a factory bullbar & tonneau cover. The diesel option would go down great with farmers!

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