How to Convert a Hot Wheels Car for Gaslands | Post-Apocalyptic Diecast Modding Tutorial

Learn how to transform a Hot Wheels diecast car into a fully customized, post-apocalyptic war machine for Gaslands tabletop gaming!

In this detailed tutorial, we walk you through every step of the conversion process, from disassembling and prepping your car to adding trash bash materials, 3D-printed parts, and magnetized weapons for ultimate customization.

In this video, you'll discover:

The tools and materials needed to modify your Hot Wheels car.

Techniques for creating a battle-worn, Mad Max-style look.

How to use magnets to swap out weapons for dynamic gameplay.

Tips for combining trash bash components with 3D-printed parts to create a unique design.

We focus on converting an Audi Quattro model, turning it into a Gaslands-ready killing machine. This longer video offers in-depth insights into every stage of the build to help you create your own post-apocalyptic masterpiece.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hobbyist, this video is packed with ideas and techniques to elevate your Gaslands projects.

🔧 Tools & Materials Used:

Hot Wheels diecast car (Audi Quattro)

3D-printed parts

Trash bash bits from plasicard to food packaging

Magnets for weapon placement

Paints and brushes

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Sound Credits:
Music and sound effects - Filmora Wondershare
"Fire up the Quattro" quote - BBC television

00:26 - Riveted Armour Panels
01:55 - Window Mesh
02:22 - Windscreen Grille
03:10 - Diamond plate armour
03:35 - Magnetised weapon points
04:32 - Wheel Swap
08:00 - Improvised Ram
08:40 - Priming and base coating
10:40 - Masking and painting stripes
12:45 - Revealing the stripes
14:11 - Shading the armour plates
14:50 - Rust wash
16:30 - Weathering
17:15 - Testing the magnets
17:35 - Fire up the Quattro (glamour shots)


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