Hi,

After a long time stopped, I decided start again with the Tamiya M-561 Gama Goat, assembling OOB without getting too inventing. But in doing some research, I noticed many flaws in the kit. That certainly would lose many nights of sleep.

So let’s go ...!!!

As always, I make the initial assembly utilizing white glue, to verify the possible failures that are corrected, the kit is simple done in approximately one day.





Detailing the winch...



Right now looking at the topic of Dave (Delta42), many ideas have emerged, did someone have a drawing with dimensions Detroit Motor 3:53…

Thank you all.

Sérgio

Sergio,

The motor I scratch built for mine, was pretty much trial and error. I started out with main block made from resin pour blocks that I had saved. Once the initial shape was achieved, I started adding the transmission which was made from epoxy and a Panther wheel mount I found in the parts box. The radiator is fashioned from a Tamiya M113 grill and sheet stock. The various filters etc., are from rod stock and the air filter is also from the Tamiya M113 that I sanded down and reworked. Pipes and lines are all lead solder. Here are some in progress and finished photos. Sorry I don't have more, but I really didn't do a good job of documenting this build.













These are the reference pictures I used to build the engine.















I hope these help. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

Dave

The models look and probably perform better than the real thing ever did

No argument there. As a former XO in a Mech Inf Bn, I can attest to the fact that ours stayed broken down more than they ran. However, we did manage to swim them once a year per EUCOM Directive.

Dave-- Can I assume that you either successfully "floated" them or that you suddenly retired right after your XO time?
The real nightmare was the GOERs...we had them in my battalion when I took command and swapped them out for the marvelous HEMETT...great vehicles.
DJ

Dave,

Thank you very much for your attention.
Today I downloaded the manuals TM-9-2320-242-10-1, 2, 3 and 4, on Google Books.
At present I am working in the fuel tanks and battery protectors.
As soon as possible I insert pictures.

Regards.

Sérgio

DJ - The AR Bn that was co-located on the Kaserne with us had GOERs. Seems we had a running contest to see who could keep the most vehicles running

I wish I had pictures to show, but it wasn't funny (well maybe a little) back then. Sometimes we had a working Goat towing a "Dead-Lined" Goat for swim tests. Probably not totally right, but we did meet the Directive and have "All" Goats water tested once a year.

Dave

Ah, yes. I believe that's called "malicious obedience"!

Hi...

Here are some photos of the fuel tanks ...







Now it's starting to make sketches of the engine compartment.

Hi,

Continuing started doing the engine compartment, the intention is to do all the detailing on the base (photo below).



After all is done and painted, the set is put in place.





Now it is doing the drawings of the engine ...

Continuing ...

I decided to slightly modify the initial idea, I believe that it is easier to work in three sets.













The mounting assemblies on the chassis...





Dave, what did you think?...

Good progress Sergio. Keep up the good work.

Thanks, Dave...!!!

Today I made a few more details ...

Hi to everyone,

Continuing ...

I did the points for winching(lifting), front, center and rear...







And I started making pipes and wiring in the engine compartment...









Soon more news.

Progressing along just fine Sergio

Dave

Hi my friends,

I started to detail the model, the Tamiya kit is very good except that lacked some unforgivable details, see the photos ...

Continuing the detailing ...

Interior, seats and air line ...



Support for ammo boxes...



Jerrycan...



and the cargo...

wow you have done a great job on this kit.

Starting the painting services ...

Not much news at the moment, my holidays are over, so now the mount will be slower.

I decided to make the structure of the canvas cover.

For so I am using a coated steel wire;



I did a jig;





arches prepared;



and finally placed in position;



Just for now... Thank you all for following!

Realy neat detailing, I'm keeping track of this as a "how to" when I eventually start mine.

Cheers,

Christophe

Thanks Christophe,

I only regret not having better detailed steps.
If you need anything, you can contact.

Regards,

Sérgio

Sergio,

Been there and done it.You may want to check my post 2 goats and a mutt. Looks like you read it already.

Tom

Hello to all

I am returning the assembly...



Soon more news...

As I promised, updates...

Applied the primer in the model, painted tire base color, next step put the decals, and move on...









Thank you all for following.

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all...