MadInventor 3884 Posted November 24, 2015 I've added the leaf springs to the fuel pod (Thanks to TC member Sayer for those) : and some axle mounts: and it's up on it's wheels I still need to do further work on the axle mounts to add grub screws to hold them rigidly in place on the axles, but the above picture gives an inkling of what it's going to be like. At this stage the fuel pod weighs a shade under 2.5Kg, so I think I'm going to need all 2330Watts from the brushless motor going in the tractor unit ...... Looks massive next to a FAV, and this is just the fuel pod : 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted November 25, 2015 Lol you should open a shop. Man those axle mounts are awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted November 28, 2015 More progress on the FAV, fitted a mock high level air intake, fitted the lights (3Racing kit), painted the camouflage on, painted the machine gun, and put some rust in the bottom of the storage box. Still got to tidy the wiring for the lights, and fit the passenger (I've ordered another driver figure with a smaller torso, which might fit in a bit better, just waiting for it to arrive. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 49 Posted November 28, 2015 The FAV looks fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 4, 2015 Got the pod part of the fuel pod fitted. I put brass and aluminium flanges in the arctic and Antarctic, and used a rod threaded into the arctic to go through the aluminium chassis plate, and it's secured underneath with a flange nut. It'll be supported better once the metalwork goes in between the pod and the chassis. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2304 Posted December 4, 2015 how about Ray Lynch head from the Wild One on the Willy torso Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 6, 2015 Not achieved much this weekend, one of those times when you put a lot of effort in exploring dead ends, and not a lot gets achieved Still, I have managed to tidy up the wiring on the FAV lights. Before: After re-soldering and wire locking the wires in place: how about Ray Lynch head from the Wild One on the Willy torso I think the helmet might be a bit on the big side. So far I've gone with the helmeted bruiser driver figure (sat on top of the dictionary), thinking about trying to modify the helmet somewhat to make it look different, but I'll have to see how it goes. I'm not much of sculptor ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2304 Posted December 7, 2015 Just compared the Ray head to the Bruiser / Blazer head and there's not much difference in the scale tbh - might be worth a look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 7, 2015 Just compared the Ray head to the Bruiser / Blazer head and there's not much difference in the scale tbh - might be worth a look Looked at the head and it would have been preferable, but ouch, the sprue is expensive, and I've already bought 2 figures now, so I'm going to stick with what I've got for the time being. Good suggestion though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted December 13, 2015 Talking about Mad Max . Stopped to get fuel for my bike today as we are out touring Ran into Steve Bisley and his son today at Quirindi (which is in the middle of nowhere country NSW) at the servo getting fuel for his bike and got to chatting said to him your that actor ! arn't you ?. He laughed and pointed to himself and said that actor huh ! ...then put out his hand and say G'day I'm Steve .....Doh !...I should have said your Goose from Mad Max arn't you or the Goose is cooked !. Top Bloke. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 13, 2015 Finally managed to make some progress today. Got my head round the trig for making the supports for the pod on the fuel pod. Still got one to fit, and all of them still need some form of trimming to get the outer shape correct, but I'm pleased that they all fit in the slots I machined in the base for them. I also got a 3d printed turret this week, and that is taped on ATM to give an idea of what it's going to look like. It's coming together slowly 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 49 Posted December 14, 2015 That looks Wicked cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 15, 2015 Finished off the pod supports this morning. Front View Rear View Still got to glue them in place yet, thinking about what else I need to do to it before I commit to the glue. (I'm thinking about silicon as it will have a good degree of flex in it.) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 19, 2015 I've now glued in the supports with clear silicon, they're very rigid and I'm happy with the result. I've also added a 'dump valve' to the rear of the pod and the rear blanking panel for the back of the chassis: and the grab handles and filler cap for the top of the pod: Edit 21/12/2015: Got the paint on now, as well as the braces for the turret. Not much left to do on this now, apart from adding a weapon to the turret, and the mesh guard at the front of the pod. Bit of humour 'You want to go HOW FAR on patrol ?????????????? 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 2, 2016 I've got the sub-frame done for the main tri axle trailer. This is going to bolt to the chassis frame rails via the 8 mount points at the top (The chassis rails are going to bolt the outside of this frame). 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted January 6, 2016 This is just so awesome, workmanship looks superb, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted January 16, 2016 The Pod Tank is marvellous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 23, 2016 Completed a bit more on the FAV pursuit vehicle today. Painted the N2o bottle earlier this week and have made an aluminium bracket to fit it to the side of the chassis this morning. Also managed to finally get the passengers arms fitted. Painted the face earlier this week too, but that looks awful, I'm rubbish at painting figures. More work to do on that yet I think... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 24, 2016 Done some more on the trailer today. Got the 6 brackets made for fitting the axles to the leaf springs. I did originally try to make my own U bolts, but this ended in failure. I've still got to make the plates to clamp to the top of the bracket, but at least now I can mock up the subframe. The cutter mark was already in the metal when I started making this one. It's number 7 and was a spare in case I ruined one of the others during manufacture. Tried the beetle shell I'm going to mount on the top of the tanker trailer for width: It's going to be a shame to chop up the shell really. It's brand new and I'm going to have to remove the front end. I was not aware at the time, but I should have bought an M06 beetle shell instead of the blitzer shell. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1876 Posted January 24, 2016 Remind me how much of that shell you need?, I might have something. E2A: Just looked at page 1 and see that it has a full bodied rear, oooohh, errrr misses. I have a baja shell that is a bit chopped up all ready if it will help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 25, 2016 Remind me how much of that shell you need?, I might have something. E2A: Just looked at page 1 and see that it has a full bodied rear, oooohh, errrr misses. I have a baja shell that is a bit chopped up all ready if it will help? Could you PM a couple of pictures of it ? I still need the bonnet in one piece, as it looks like the bonnet was welded to the roof for some reason on the 1:1. I must admit though, I'd really like one of the lexan 'full bodied rear' shells, especially as it will be lighter than the abs shell. I got the clamps completed for the tri axle sub frame this evening, and when I pick up the subframe with the axles attached it feels like it weighs about the same as a clod buster, so a bit less weight will be a good thing. Now that the clamps are done, I can start on the chassis rails for the trailer. I'm going to need a camera with a wider angle lense when I come to upload the pictures of that (The chassis rails are going to be 1.35m long ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 30, 2016 Since the last post I've got the clamps completed for the axles, and got the main trailer chassis rails cut. Went through 5 cutting discs on the angle grinder and had to then do 5.4m of cuts (1.35mx4) on the mill to smooth down and level out the cut edges. Drilled the holes to mount to the subframe. The next job is to make supports for the chassis rails. Here's a couple of shots to demonstrate the size, although the clod is a little on the short side to stand in for the tractor unit. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted January 30, 2016 I think you've just re-defined 'epic build'!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darat76 265 Posted January 30, 2016 I just had a thought, what would be the scale of this if you were using clod wheels and tires Share this post Link to post Share on other sites