Post by plastimatic on Jul 2, 2011 14:26:35 GMT -6
I wasn't planning on having the time to get around to be involved in the Deal's Wheels contest, but I found some time over the last weekend+ to do some hacking:
Okay, okay, just kidding on that one (but it is a vehicle).
Anyway, I don't really do WIPs, but I took a couple of shots of what I'm working on to peak your interest until I can hit the 90% mark.
World's shortest drive shaft (it ain't there!)
I mostly wanted to show that I took up Wardster on the use of the welding technique. Used what I believe is the third woodburning tool I've owned in my life. He's right on a couple of points, mostly that it gives a strong, immediate bond; and that it takes some practice and finesse. I'll use the method again (I did just buy a new one!)
As you can see by the chassis shot, I also went for a variation of Ward's tucked in back wheels. Something I'd seen on Tres' site and I think on an old Bonedigger site.
Instead of cutting in the tubs, I trimmed off one set of tread of each back tire (and buzzed down the outer rims equally) to get the wheels to not stick out as much.
Anyway, I'm pushing to finish, and I thought putting up this post would keep me from getting fingerprints in wet paint
Oops, too late...
Okay, okay, just kidding on that one (but it is a vehicle).
Anyway, I don't really do WIPs, but I took a couple of shots of what I'm working on to peak your interest until I can hit the 90% mark.
World's shortest drive shaft (it ain't there!)
I mostly wanted to show that I took up Wardster on the use of the welding technique. Used what I believe is the third woodburning tool I've owned in my life. He's right on a couple of points, mostly that it gives a strong, immediate bond; and that it takes some practice and finesse. I'll use the method again (I did just buy a new one!)
As you can see by the chassis shot, I also went for a variation of Ward's tucked in back wheels. Something I'd seen on Tres' site and I think on an old Bonedigger site.
Instead of cutting in the tubs, I trimmed off one set of tread of each back tire (and buzzed down the outer rims equally) to get the wheels to not stick out as much.
Anyway, I'm pushing to finish, and I thought putting up this post would keep me from getting fingerprints in wet paint
Oops, too late...
