MeatMan Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Steve, I think most of us understand that sometimes you have to throttle it down for a while. We appreciate sharing your skill and ideas with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Got some real fine looking fabrication going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Look awesome! How did you cut those circle so perfect? Elyashiv, I just used a circle template then cut them out with scissors and finished with files and sandpaper. Thanks everyone--It looks like progress is going to be slow this summer because well it's summer I have been working on the exhaust pipes but I still am not sure the best way to hang them out there with a minimal look but optimum strength. The pipes are 3/8" tapered to 1/4" and 2" long. I used 3/8", 5/16", and 1/4" tube as the main components. Edited July 7, 2017 by Ridge Rider photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 It never would have occurred to me to fabricate tapered tubes by nesting sections of straight tube and then sanding it down...maybe because I don't have a lathe, but still, awesome idea!!Thanks for sharing all these WIP details with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 just take all the time this build deserve it hehehe awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Thanks again for staging your photos so carefully.Showing components separately along side those parts assembled is a very thoughtful thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) A guy can never run out of good things to say about this build. When I say- "When you're done with this you should submit the blue prints to a major model manufacturer"- I'm not kidding one bit. Hell, I'll be the first guy in line to buy one! Edited June 27, 2016 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Awesome build, i'll never accept "Fury Road" as Mad Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Its coming along very nice. You are doing some marvelous scratch building on this puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the support everyone. I'm still sort of taking a summer break but have been messing around with the filter idea. After many failures I think I have 4 that will work. I carved the skull detail on the front cap and then did a simple resin cast for the rest. (another first) I stained the filter with India Ink and added a styrene cap to the back. They are tough to photograph but it should work. Edited July 7, 2017 by Ridge Rider photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 those filters look great! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomoslam Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Oh thank God you're back!! Look man, we've been really patient with your little "break", but it's time to get this going again. No pressure of course, but LET'S GO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 superbbbbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Waiting for the show to resume............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 SPLENDID!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Bueller.................................Bueller.......................................Bueller? Just checkin' in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 between the design and the scratch work,this is just insane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Bueller.................................Bueller.......................................Bueller? Just checkin' in. Thanks for the continued interest in my project guys. This will not die on my workbench but work is just crazy right now and the days don't seem long enough. I did manage to get 4 filters that somewhat resemble each other. I think they will look the part. Thanks again, Steve Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67impalabuild Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Wow, that's a cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Man it's great to see you back Steve! Air filters all look uniform as well as awesome to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomoslam Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Those air filters look great, the skull is such a cool touch. KEEP IT UP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Those air filters look great, the skull is such a cool touch. KEEP IT UP!!Thanks again everyone. It has been a year since I stumbled into this project just wondering if I could replicate the tires and wheels with the supplies in my stash. It has already exceeded my expectations and expanded my abilities. I love that with this hobby. I am hoping to dedicate most of my winter on this project but have to put in the bill paying work now. I am looking forward to getting back into this project again with the the focus and attention it needs. Thanks again, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Glad to see that this one is still going.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Looking great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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