Tony-442 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Remember that if you don't know what the underside looks like...neither does anyone else.Just build it to suit yourself ,which obviously be very cool,and all will end as an amazing finished model of an amazing real car from an unlikely future.Well said, I couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKustom Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nice update! I recently got some of those turbos as well. Very nice stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the positive response guys. I am surprising myself with how well this is turning out. I had a parts tree from a semi with some brake parts on it. They were very close to what I needed but all the parts needed modified to get this look. The wheels, canisters, and steering rods are all dry fit for the pic-if something looks funny. But I think it looks awesome. I will be moving on to the rear axle and hope it turns out as nice. Thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 10, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Fabulous scratchbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have never bothered to look at this build due to lack of interest with the subject, BUT!!! Bugger me, i am glad i finally did, the work you are putting into this is just unbelievable, all the fabrication work involved , and your eye for the details, i WILL be watching this build now i have looked, OFF THE HOOK work mate, just incredible..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have never bothered to look at this build due to lack of interest with the subject, BUT!!! Bugger me, i am glad i finally did, the work you are putting into this is just unbelievable, all the fabrication work involved , and your eye for the details, i WILL be watching this build now i have looked, OFF THE HOOK work mate, just incredible..... Great model work is great model work.......I love the subject great the work is even better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 ooh yeaah thats perfect ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Mind-Blowing! Excellent work. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 WOW...!!! Awesome work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Mad suspension work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Wow, I have passed this one by a few times, now I'm sorry I did! The building in here is epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the support guys. I didn't have much bench time this weekend and ran into a problem. The shocks mounts didn't have the room I needed on the rear axle. It needed widening and with the way I butchered and fabricated the first attempt I just kept the spindles and differential and am trying to add some strength again. The orange are parts box wheels, now brakes, drilled for 1/8" rod. The diff was drilled a little and rod cut to length and superglued. Now to fill it back in and shape it and hope everything works. I have shocks from many monster trucks but with the modifications to make them work I thought it might be easier to try to fab some. I'm using 1/8 tube, .010 strip and a nail for the ram. It's a bit of a pain but it is very close to the look I'm going for. Thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 10, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCharlie Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks for the update Steve. Good luck with the alterations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looks like you "Nailed It"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Bench time has been lean but i'm making a little progress. A quick update. I think the axle will work and have started detailing it as well as making more shock parts. I will post more pics when they are done. Thanks for your continued support. Steve Edited July 9, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-442 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 They are going to look amazing. Epic build Steve. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Ayala Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hi Steve, Absolutely stunning work sir!!!! Cant wait to see more progress!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsnapper55 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Looks like you are having a lot of fun with this, and it shows! Great subject and great craftsmanship.You mentioned flags in one of your earlier posts...not sure if you were still needing ideas, but using tissue paper and glue mixture might work with giving you realism and flexibility with shaping. You might have to dig for specifics, but a friend taught me - I only found this online. Rather than print colors and patterns on white tissue paper (which is what I did), you might even find some tissue paper for a more vibrant needed color. For what it's worth, I have only attempted a scratch flag one time with tissue paper, and I was really satisfied with the way it came out. Edited February 9, 2016 by drsnapper55 clarify - tissue paper (not tissue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomoslam Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Shiny and chrome! A beast worthy of Imortan Joe himself. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks for continuing to post your progress.I know from personal experience that takes twice as long as the normal build time.Your fabrication skills are second to none! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Hi guys thanks for following. I have been making progress but haven't had the serious bench time. Have I mentioned how tough it is to scale from pictures. Well after building 2 sets of shocks they just looked short so I had to redo them and make them a 1/4 inch longer. The shock body ends up 1 and 1/8" while the reservoir canister is 5/8". The rams are yet to be glued into the shock or to the axle. This is just a mock up and the axle is still in progress but this is where I'm at. Thanks for looking . Steve Edited July 10, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artecar24 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It's not possible... ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the kind words. The rear axle was very time consuming with over a hundred fabricated pieces but I am now calling it done. Despite all the problems, I think it turned out as nice as the front axle. Now for the thousand words. Edited July 9, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) The last dry/test fit. Thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 9, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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