Experimental (Semi-WIP) Gavril MD-Series Mega Hauler

Repository link: https://www.beamng.com/resources/gavril-md-series-mega-hauler.35079/
This mod started out as an experiment with the newly added Type-C School Bus frame to see if the regular MD-Series cabs worked on it, sadly I couldn't get the crew cab and extended cabs working, but the regular cab worked basically straight away, I started adding more and more to it and got this mod as a result.

This mod adds a new middle frame to the "Custom Cab Front Frame" which adds the ability the add the regular MD-Series cab, 2 upfits from the T-Series (cargo box + flatbed) with loads, sidesteps, side fuel tanks, mudflaps, configurations, etc.

I have also added some parts labelled 'Ultra Torque' when I didn't really know what I was doing with the engine, these are not really needed and are pretty unrealistic but I left them in for a certain config.

I have tried to also balance the configs prices for career mode, though I have never actually played it and to be 100% honest I have no idea if this thing will even work in career mode. I am open to your opinions on these prices if it does actually work, as a couple may need changing.

I am posting this here and not the repo as id like to see if people like it first and so I could maybe change some things before I put it on if I ever do, I am open to all criticism, you are also free to make mods for this if you want to.

Known issues/things that may need changing:
The main fuel tank causes a jbeam explosion if you equip stuff from the the right side steps/fuel tank slot,
Info.json files are probably inaccurate,
Cargo box breaks slightly at the front on heavy loads,
Mudflaps seem to get caught and rip off easily.

I hope you enjoy, feel free to give your opinions on this in the thread.


File below is a deprecated version! Newest version is on the repository.
Repository link: https://www.beamng.com/resources/gavril-md-series-mega-hauler.35079/

 

This is a very good idea

 

Could you make a skin template for the extended dryvan upfit? It would definitely be perfect for mods like the Fictional Trucking & Service Skin Pack.

 

I probably sound like an imbecile saying this but what do you mean by this? Like a uv map?

 

Of course! UV maps are essentially skin templates. They mean the same thing.

 

really like this mod, it suits the MD-Series really well. would love to have a tow hitch like on the regular MD Series Upfits tho.

 

The cargo box is ripped straight from the T-Series so you should be able to use the T-Series cargo box uv to skin it

Will try and see if I can add one in an update

 

The mod is very cool! Could you make a double rear axle from T-series for better load capacity?

 

At that point, you may as well use a T-Series instead...
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When I attach side steps to this new upfit, that and the fuel tank come apart after spawning! Please fix this.
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Ok, I managed to make a skin for this upfit on the MD.