Psychographic Posted April 21, 2012 Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Another entry for a cartoon car contest. I start this build with not a Davey kit, but a Digger kit. Lets cut Diggers head up a bit.I started by sectioning the helmet to skull size and lose the brim on it. I also cut his jaw of and extended it with some rod. This gave me the mouth shape I wanted. Now he needs a chin, one cartoon chin coming up! Next step, cut out the nose and remove the eyes and Digger becomes a skull. A comparison shot Edited April 21, 2012 by Psychographic
turn1wonder Posted April 21, 2012 Posted April 21, 2012 If that's true Christian you must moonlight as an American talk show host. About how big is this head David? Bob
Dr. Cranky Posted April 21, 2012 Posted April 21, 2012 Great conversion! Keep it going, want to see more.
JasonFL Posted April 21, 2012 Posted April 21, 2012 That thing is cool as hell. I was also curious how big that thing is?
Psychographic Posted April 21, 2012 Author Posted April 21, 2012 The head is about the size of a billiard ball. Time to work on the bike. A new front end and a wide tire on the back. Oh the heck with it, lets build a new frame!
Psychographic Posted April 21, 2012 Author Posted April 21, 2012 Who gave you permission to model me? Don't worry! You'll get better looking as I go.
Junkman Posted April 22, 2012 Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Old chappie, you are a lunatic quite to my taste. I say, we need more of us. Your skill in modifying those kits is second to none, Sir. You obviously have a lot of fun there, it oozes out of every pore of your work, and I like that. Hey, Doc, watch this thread closely! There is a lot to be learned, still. Gosh, this feels like hot-rodding Michelangelo. Edited April 22, 2012 by Junkman
Psychographic Posted April 22, 2012 Author Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks guys. More progress, Davey finally makes his appearance. I wanted him to sit on the bike with bent knees, so out came the razor knife and styrene. One leg done. Now he fits much better. Started on a new back wheel and tire.
cobraman Posted April 22, 2012 Posted April 22, 2012 How the heck do you guys come up with this stuff ? Tacos before bedtime ?
Psychographic Posted April 22, 2012 Author Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) I made a primary, tranny, and started on the sprockets for the chain. I also took the stock exhaust and made two pipes out of it. Then I cut the heck out of the tank and came up with this shape for it. Edited April 22, 2012 by Psychographic
Psychographic Posted April 22, 2012 Author Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) I promised the Junkman I would "Purty him up a bit", so off to the dentist. Step one, make a pattern of the mouth opening, Step two, draw the teeth, Step three, Cut the teeth Step four, Glue the gum side of each tooth to 1/16" rod. This allows you to mount the teeth in rows, upper and lower. It also allows for flex to match the curves of the mouth opening. The top row is done. Step 5, glue them to the skull, Step six, add a tongue. See Junkman, you're a handsome devil after all. Just playin' Davey decided to steal Diggers rod for the night. But in his heart, he's a biker and the cage will be replaced by his trusty scoot. Edited April 22, 2012 by Psychographic
race06 Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 MAN once agin U, my friends av opened up another new world to ME! GOSH I luv this site!!!
Psychographic Posted April 23, 2012 Author Posted April 23, 2012 Back on the bike! Checking to see what modifications will be needed to get the hands in the proper positions.
mopar68 Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 Mate don't you read the warning labels? It says do not inhale!! Love it, can't wait for more
Agent G Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 Mate don't you read the warning labels? It says do not inhale!! Love it, can't wait for more That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm currently testing everything on my bench, for um "inspiration" . This is way cool, I love it. G
Psychographic Posted April 23, 2012 Author Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) I made a suicide shifter with a piston knob, finished the sprockets and chain, hand controls, and added the custom intake that goes through the tank up to two T'rantula scoops. The front tire is stock, I made new spokes to match the back wheel. The headlight is also stock. Edited April 23, 2012 by Psychographic
Psychographic Posted April 24, 2012 Author Posted April 24, 2012 Both arms needed to have the joints at the shoulder and elbow redone. I also had to modify both hands to fit the bars and shifter. I also mad a bunch of spikes,half for Davey and half to sacrifice to the plastic trolls that live under my desk and steal every important part that falls down there.
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 Looking good. Great scratch building. Love the subject. By the way its not trolls under your desk. I've convinced it a worm hole to another dimension. How else can I explain dropping a white part on a dark surface and not finding it. Another modeler in that dimension is using those parts. bobthehobbyguy
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