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A video about the radical transformation of a miniature Dodge toy van from the Hot Wheels line appeared on the Jakarta Diecast Project YouTube channel. The authors of the channel are known for their tuning of large-scale models, but usually convert them with an eye on asphalt racing. This time, after numerous modifications, the original model turned into an extreme SUV with a body.
The basis for the project is a van, which has already been slightly modified by the designers of Hot Wheels. The toy has at least wheel arches, wide wheels and themed graphics. First, the model was completely disassembled, and the body was stripped of paint. Then it was sawn, removing the second half: the rear door became the wall of the two-row cabin.
The same was done with the "chassis", to which a home-made half-frame for the rear axle was added. In order to install veins on the new, significantly larger wheels, it was necessary to file the arches - the new overlays on them cause visual associations with the Tesla Cybertruck.
Wen received an imitation of a four-wheel drive system with cardan shafts and a powerful suspension made from scrap materials. In addition, the extreme pickup was provided with a whole set of accessories, including bottom protection and a snorkel, as well as sports seats with multi-point belts in the cabin.
