Darren B Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Working on finalizing the dashboard and decided to do a little relief in the foam, tried to take a pic to show you the depth, sorry my phones camera is not the greatest... it will show up better when its painted...which i am getting closer to the day this thing starts seeing paint yeaaaaa!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 A quick mock up with the real chain steering wheel and kinda give an idea where im heading, the biggest challenge for this build is making the stone look natural and not like concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Whoa. That's . . . heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks Danno, Playing around with the placement of the aztec warrior one of about four that I want to add to this build. I changed my mind on the final look of the running boards, instead of the charm pieces I was going to add, I'm thinking about having the look a like logs for the running boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Darren, you've got one helluv an imagination with these theme builds, and you do an awesome job on them all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Thank you Rich! what keeps me going is everyone watching from beginning to end, otherwise I would probably shelve them for years before finishing them. I'm dieing to finish my strippers delight and the Egyptian raider but want to get this one done as well............ Edited September 17, 2013 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 The peddles for brake and gas... Made a couple of filler panels to close the gap on the back of the beds... added some Vigas which may not be from the Aztec/Mayan days but I had this idea and thought I would try it out. The fish tank still fits, I actually forgot about this when i put in the Vigas but it fits. a mock up with the drivers door installed and the door panel mock up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Starting to do some more carving to the foam on the beds. This will take a while to get it all complete and hoping to not have a mishap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lower99 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I´ve seen a cool idea for the front grille: ahh here: By the way: Awesome progress! Edited September 17, 2013 by lower99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Jonas thanks for the props, that grill is cool and im gonna put that one in my file for the tiki build that I have had in mind for the past few months, that grill would be perfect for that build. I have the grill done for this one thou, took me eight hours to get it to fit and carved out. When I get this one done Ill start the tiki theme build and work on that one as i finish the Egyptian Raider build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just too cool! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Lower99, this is actually what inspired me for the idea of a tiki type build, this pic right here. But that will be after i finish the Aztec warrior. But after seeing your pic It came to mind that I could put bamboo over the tikis or use the bamboo grill for a background of the tikis..... Edited September 18, 2013 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lower99 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Love the tiki Grille! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 lower 99 check out these pics, also more inspiration for my up and coming tiki build, this is killer for seats.... these seats will be easy to make in small scale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just a little update today, working on the hydros now, and I think I have found a formula for the stone work to match the temple/pyramid. I will try some darker wash and some dry brushing when this dries for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 99% of all the foam pieces base coated! The colors are coming!!! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Crazeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks Jesse, Weathering the custom speaker pottery enclosure, looks pretty good, 7 more to go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 working on the weathering of the stone, once the truck is painted and all the pieces added to the beds will add some grass and more dirt up the sides of the walls to make them look as if they meet at the bottom and are natural... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lower99 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Very cool updates and thanks for the nich seat pictures Darren! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Your welcome Lower99. Edited September 28, 2013 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Lower 99 here's a few more the steering wheel is a little cheesy can be better but just an idea.... The center console is pretty cool thou... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanr Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 magnific work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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