Jantrix Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 This is insane. In the best possible way. Keep at it, I'm going to enjoy this.
TimKustom Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 Yes, fabulous work so far. Keep it going!
Ridge Rider Posted December 18, 2015 Author Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) I messed up or lost enough pieces to build this a dozen times. This was giving my camera focus problems but I managed a few passable pics. I will try to add the "plumbing" on final assembly. The proportions are a little different and mine seems a little fuller but I think it represents the look pretty well and can live with it. Thanks for the support everyone. Steve Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
72 Charger Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Looks spot on to me great work keep it up Steve
misterNNL Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Sometimes just finding all the gizmos to do small stuff like this steering wheel is a nice distraction from the complications of the larger project.Very cool piece!
Ridge Rider Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) I have much more respect for the artists that carve grains of rice and pencil lead. I just had to try the skull shifter and considering the size and my patience it will do. I also did the dash compass and a dry fit on the interior. I think the seats may be a bit to wide but I'm not doing them a third time, I hope. Happy Holidays and thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
crazyrichard Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 yes dito ... just loving this build ~!!!
Ridge Rider Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the support guys, it does help to stay focused on this project. So I moved on to the undercarriage. I cannot believe how much time it has taken me to get an idea on what is going on under there. It definitely is not as well lit and documented as the other parts I have built. I don't know what this would be called but it will house the tranny and connect the radius arms. There will be some bracing done after the tranny and drive line are located. In progress axles. The rear is from the Lindberg monster truck and the front is a parts box semi axle. The shapes are close, now to add detail. I sourced these very cool turbos and found a parts box Allison tranny. I believe it is from a Kenworth Aerodyne. Thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 10, 2017 by Ridge Rider
crazyrichard Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 yes thats the biggest challenge , not being able to see everything that is going on underneith .. looks like you are tackeling it perfectly !!going to be one of the best .. no the best .. build of a mad max vehicle imo !! certainly one of the hardest with the 2 bodys molded into eitch other ..now go and build , take pics and post because we need more pics !!!! hahahaha lol
misterNNL Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 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.
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Killer project. Awesome scratch building. .
Ridge Rider Posted January 6, 2016 Author Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. I worked most of the weekend on the front axle while waiting for the rear one to cure. That is the one downfall of using styrene as my putty/filler. I still need shock and stabilizer mounts as well as brakes and canisters and also tie the steering knuckle to the rams, but I just had to share. I am very pleased with the outcome. It took me about 18 hrs and 57 fabricated pieces to produce this but I think it was worth it. This is the best pic of what I was try to build. My result Thanks again for looking and for your support. Steve Edited July 10, 2017 by Ridge Rider
Davewilly Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Its looking pretty spot on! Keep up the great work on this beast! Cant wait to see some more!
mustang1989 Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 The work that's going into this is unbelievable. Lovin' the progress Steve!!
MeatMan Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 We're glad you "had to share" it because we are anxious to see the progress..and loving it!
Spex84 Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Sick. You're going above and beyond, putting all that effort into making the underbody details screen-accurate. I love the steering wheel and that tiny skull shifter. Witness this thread, brothers!!
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