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[Sixx]

That's pretty dang cool Scott!!!!

[ScaleModelAddict]

Thanks Derrick!

Been chatting about this build at SMA and found the 'real' fins too perfect. The vision to depict a backyard mechanic 'hack' build was shared and therefore I swapped out the fins for something more like a sign material sheet metal. (and the roll cage is from an old, rusted out, abandoned swing set)

[ScaleModelAddict]

A bit more for tonight. What a fun build!

Couldn't live with the wonky hinges so I fixed em. This thing would have to be fly-worthy after all.


Then with Aves Apoxy I patched the front tire. You can also see my attempt at weld here as well (union of roll cage)....but it's too large so I took it off. I'll try again when I'm not falling asleep (good excuse at least)


Again with Aves I made a seat pocket. This will be fairly hidden, but I'll make a scale LIFE magazine or something (with a Zombie on the cover of course)


Gonna call this done pretty darn soon and primer....just waiting on some PE buckles for belts to arrive.

[Dr. Cranky]

Great scratch-building. Very nice. Keep it going.

[Bigdad]

Hi guys it's been quit awhile since I have posted here I have been having computer problems. I just stumbled across this community build and just happen to be working on a post apocalyptic diorama. It involves a 1/20 scale Lindberg AMC Gremlin that I have made into a 4WD battle car, a Bandi Votoms 1/20 scale Scopedog Mech and a couple of figures. I don't have any progress pictures yet but I'll get some as soon as I can.

[ScaleModelAddict]

Pics are always nice. Glad to hear your computer problems are rectified - hate it when I crash. Your build sounds interesting and I'm looking forward to photos.

[Dr. Cranky]

Roger, looking forward to your build.

Scott, I can wait to see your model get some paint on.

[ScaleModelAddict]

Hopefully over this long weekend I'll get started - looking forward to chipping and rusting. The build is complete with the exception of PE seatbelts...still waiting on those to arrive, but I can start to paint nonetheless.

[Dr. Cranky]

Cool, can't wait to see the paint go on. Bring it on. Best wishes, DC

[ScaleModelAddict]

Thanks. Here's a final minor update before primer.

Decided to scratch a 'headlight' for this thing. What a chore...trying to simulate a halogen shop light. Inside is lined with metallic tape, and a large diameter fiber optic used for the bulb. Once the paints on, and the mask is off, should look decent.

[ScaleModelAddict]

Here's the obligatory primer shot. Main assembly at least.

[Dr. Cranky]

Oh yes, beautiful in primer, imagine in paint. Sweet.

[Wicky]

some realy mad builds here , took me hours to go through the 153 pages .

[Dr. Cranky]

Great to hear from you, Simon, and you know it's not too late for you to contribute a build. Cheers, DC

[Wicky]

not at the speed I build at I'm afraid , maybe next time .

[Bigdad]

I hope to get some progress pics of my dio later this week in the mean time here are a couple of pictures I found online of the two main components. The Scopedog is going to be knocked out laying on it's back with a skeletal pilot figure in the cockpit. A female post apocalyptic warrior will be standing over the pilot gun drawn making sure there is no zombie stuff going on, her 4wd battle Gremlin setting nearby.

Edited by Bigdad, 04 September 2012 - 08:20 AM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Roger, I love the Scopedog. I have one of those kits and it is on the list of kits to build. That Gremlin is just crying out to be built.

Thanks, DC

[ScaleModelAddict]

Tonight I got about 4 hours of bench time. Here are the results.

First, a base of rusty brown:


Then I painted the rear fins a white/flat aluminum mix:


Salt was next, followed by red on the bars, black on the frame, and a mid grey everywhere else:


After:


Decals, designed and printed this afternoon.....at...work:


Couldn't resist trying to get one of them on tonight:



Obviously still a ton to do. I think I'll go back in with red and sponge the frame. Same for the engine and other 'chrome' parts. The rest of the painting will have to be by brush and try to get different shades of aluminum on the bars and rods.


ONE QUESTION: What color should I paint the rotors?

Thanks guys!

[treadhead]

Well been away from the bench for a bit but finally got back to building. Here is an update on my Project Viper zombie hunter. I need to work on the turret a little and some touch up paint then weather.
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[Chillyb1]

Thanks guys!

No, thank you! That is one of the coolest ideas I've ever seen. Bravo.