With things looking a little slow, here's an update on my Mouse Rod with a request for some thoughts from you real Zombie fanatics .....
I made a bomber seat after a few tries at a rounder shape, This satisfies me and it does swivel so the Browning can be manned from the seat. The water cooling barrel wouldn't stick so it's in from on ground. The mount for the Browning is about done.. swivels horizontal and vertical thou balance will be a problem for posing.
The engine is getting assembled as I speak and I'm liking how it will look. The extra ait intake is overdone but I just like the look. Guess a higher capacity fan just wasn't in the junk pile. The turbo intake on the ground will connect into the front of the fan housing.
The TOP is one of my problems. I have a crude windshield on that would be filled with screening. I keep thinking the side should be protected also with screening but the asymmetrical body is resisting anything easy. Will it be unreasonable to just leave it a roadster? This is supposed to be a fast scout car and not for combat. Ant suggestions would be much appreciated!
Along with the top, some sort of side and front protection seems appropriate. Thinking of some side and front bars similar to those on dirt modifieds. Maybe some sharp edges too. Here's another place some ideas would help.
Paint is still up in the air but the red oxide in these photos is final. I'm thinking of just some dark rust paint over all the body and interior and then lighter rust and various weathering all over.