1/35 Ukrainian Mongoose buggy

[frank2056]

I don't know if this belongs here or in cars...

This is the recently released Masterbox Mongoose buggy, which is a Ukrainian made vehicle from Bagi Mangust

There are two kits, both identical except for the boxtop and instructions:



https://www.scalemates.com/kits/master-box-mb35239-buggy-mongoose--1583327



https://www.scalemates.com/kits/master-box-mb35240-buggy-mongoose--1583328

There's a small PE fret (mainly for the basket in the rear) and a couple of sprues. It builds quickly, with few issues. Here's where I was yesterday:



You have to make the suspension springs. I just used some soft copper wire. I think I attached the PE box on the steering column incorrectly, though:



Even the PE basket (which is admittedly, pretty delicate) folds up quickly and actually fits without issue. I'm leaving it off until everything is painted.

It's a small vehicle, compared to Steve McQueen:



This is the second repaint of Steve McQueen - I completely screwed up the face when I got some solvent on it.

The kit seems to be missing the rear view mirrors, headlights and brush guard, but this may be a variation in the real vehicle.

[buzzbomb]

Once this gets the Frank touch.. it will rock.

[kerick]

Steve is sizing it up for a race machine.

[NARSES2]

Steve is sizing it up for a race machine.

Or another attempted escape 

[PR19_Kit]

It's like a Mini-Moke with big wheels, magic stuff. 

[su27rules]

    Nice kit!!

[Wardukw]

If this is going to be anything like your other ATVs Franky mate..this is going to be good 😄 😀

[kerick]

I want one. A real one. 

[frank2056]

They're $5900 (+shipping, I assume)

[kerick]

They're $5900 (+shipping, I assume)

That's half the price for the ATV for sale around here. Looks like I would have to add some lights to make it street legal.
I looked up their website.
https://bagi-mangust.com.ua/
Some good videos and they make larger vehicles too.

They should get a US distributor!

[perttime]

It's like a Mini-Moke with big wheels, magic stuff. 

... and I was thinking this thing should really have bigger wheels 

[PR19_Kit]

A Mini-Moke used standard Mini 10" wheels, resulting in  almost negative ground clearance! 

[Dizzyfugu]

Neat vehicle. Would also make a good mecha diorama prop!

[Old Wombat]

They're $5900 (+shipping, I assume)

That's half the price for the ATV for sale around here. Looks like I would have to add some lights to make it street legal.
I looked up their website.
https://bagi-mangust.com.ua/
Some good videos and they make larger vehicles too.

They should get a US distributor!

They should, but I think they're busy building them to fight a war - or something minor like that.

Of course. Persistent Frump won't allow that - not "Made in 'Murica", don'cha know ... I suppose he might allow a US company to make them under licence ... [CENSORED in an attempt to comply with the "No Politics" policy ... A bit.]



[I'm sorry, Chris, but that was as apolitical as I could be. ]

[zenrat]

But if president musk got the rights to build them under licence...