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Mouse Rod Linked to Fotki 7/7/17


Foxer

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This was build for Dr Cranky's Post Apocalypse/Zombie Hunter Community build. My work in process is in with the amazingly creative builds there. Do visit there if you haven't!

 

The body for this was a computer mouse cover I have saved to be used for a hot rod just waiting for the right time .. this was it! The chassis and engine came from a glue bombed MPC Skorpion kit I acquired somewhere. Some trimming of the floor pan and it fit the mouse like it was made for it.

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The gun I made from scratch using a Browning M1719 machine gun as a prototype.

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Very cool. I'm not big into the zombie hunter/rat rod/post apocolyptic look, but the concept and execution is great. I've considered doing a mouse car, but never quite figured out how to pull it off. "Back to the drawing board", he says while eyeballing his mouse....

Nice job!

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Thanks for all the overwhelming comments!

And to think, I'm the most non-Zombie person in the world ... I don't think I've sat through one Zombie movie in my life ... I avoid them like Zombies! :) This just shows how much fun we ARE having in the Zombie Hunter build!!!!

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I made a small diorama on the base of a plastic display case using Berkshire Mountains dirt and stones. A few Silflor weeds and we have a bit more believable base.

I do keep seeing little touches I could add ... yes, Zombie blood stains on the front blade!

I also wanted to add some text decal on the two side buttons but nothing has come to mind yet. I'd love some ideas. :)

(newer photos with blood and decals added during Fotki update)

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Now that is just way to cool and extremely imaginative. I really like all the details and you nailed the look, the intake and scoop look spot on and the gun is a work of art. Great pictures to capture all the details. I love this build.

edit: looks even better sitting on the base, awesome work Mike.

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