Darren B Posted June 18, 2013 Author Posted June 18, 2013 I decided it was time to get on the designs for the interior and started to do some drawings, then drew them on the door panels, floor, and back of cab. Its hard to make out in the photos (will be easier to see after primer) the designs are actually being carved into the foam. On one of the photos you can see on the floorboard some shadows from the carving but once im all done, all the black lines will be carved in the foam.
David G. Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Looks great, but I wouldn't want to take a road trip riding on those seats. David G.
Darren B Posted July 12, 2013 Author Posted July 12, 2013 David, it would have been rough riding!!! LOL. No real updates except i figured out what I am using for brackets for the bumpers...
Darren B Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks guys, not a real update but, I was in a dollar store today and came across these plastic halloween rings, they are a rubbery type plastic so I am not sure if the paint will stick to them but was thinking I could use them for something on this build or another build. On the Aztec warrior was thinking maybe a fender cover or something....
ChrisBcritter Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Just a suggestion: Look at some images of the rain god Tlaloc. The rings around his eyes and protruding fangs/teeth might inspire a front end treatment. I know there many Aztec dancers around where you are - have you checked out their costumes for design motifs?
Darren B Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Christopher, actually the costumes and the brightly colored motifs are one of the biggest reason for the build, like this warrior, to me was to bright for battle but very intriguing , What I had originally planned for the grill was I was trying to carve out the Death Rebirth Deity that used to worship: but after so many attempts decided on the grill that I have now because it was easier to carve out, I have been playing around with different designs for the sides of the bed out of the foam to try to tie the bed ideas to the exterior but most of it just looks over powering.
Darren B Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 No real updates, except I have decided on the final layout of the bed. I had to whittle the pyramid down on either side and decided to cut off 1/3 of the back of the pyramid to set it closer to the cab. I was at one point going to get rid of the pyramid all together but believe it ads to the over all theme. Will probably carve a design on either wall of bed wall for that carved stone look.
Darren B Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 almost done with radiator now, just need to add photoetch to other side then paint, will be pretty much still see thru after that.
Darren B Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) No real updates but did get a chance to work on the final design for the walls of the bed of the truck, getting real antsy to finish this thing so im getting that bug to get it done soon........... Edited July 29, 2013 by Darren B
Darren B Posted August 6, 2013 Author Posted August 6, 2013 Another small update, adding detail to the bumper brackets...
Darren B Posted August 7, 2013 Author Posted August 7, 2013 Thank you James, Placement for the hydro pumps in the main bed. I was going to place them under the truck along the frame rails but think ill just go with this type of layout.
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 If it was a bed dancer, i would say mount them underneath , but since it isnt, id definitely mount them like this... I really wanna do something like this someday
Darren B Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Thanks DragLoKustomz619, i think in the bed for sure. no real updates but did get some machining done, the pullies for the motor, starter and starter motor, and overflow tank.... Edited August 19, 2013 by Darren B
Ford guy Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Wow Darren, your details are amazing! It's cool how you find these things in places I wouldn't think to look. I love the bumpers and the radiator.
Darren B Posted August 23, 2013 Author Posted August 23, 2013 Thank you Roy, everywhere I go I drive my family nuts because no matter what, I always look at things and think can I use this for model building or for one of my lastest builds? Turned a couple hydro tank caps, I usually forget to add these to the pumps....
Darren B Posted August 24, 2013 Author Posted August 24, 2013 decided to cut the foam open at the bottom of the trailer to let some grass show.......
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Darren, those pumps look sweet! I can't wait to see this in paint
Darren B Posted August 27, 2013 Author Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Darren, those pumps look sweet! I can't wait to see this in paint James, hopefully by the end of this week or beginning of next ill be getting some color on it. I have reached the point that i want to get this one finished, I was hoping to have it ready for our fair in sept, we have a pretty good turn out and a few of my past builds got best of show. Was hoping this was the best of show for 2013, but have until the 6th of september to get it finished..... may not make that date however. Edited August 27, 2013 by Darren B
Darren B Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 pretty much the final layout for the beds, really itching to get this one done, i have reached the point of being tired of it and want to get on to the egytian raider build. and the detail pops out after a coat of primer on the interior foam... the grey is not the finished color on the stone work, im shooting to get a tan color out of the stonework kind of the shade the pyramid is colored in the bed of the pickup...
Darren B Posted September 11, 2013 Author Posted September 11, 2013 Thanks David, Did a quick mock up after finalizing the hinges and getting the foam cut out to accept the hinges...
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