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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2013 11:57:53 GMT -6
X-ITE!!!A few years ago I bought 2 Surfite Bodies. I had plans for them, but those plans didn't work out, so the Surfite Bodies went on the shelf. A couple of months ago, after watching a Star Trek Movie, I figured out what to do with them! X-ITE was inspired by little Personal Transport Vehicles called Work Bees, from Star Trek...  Here is how X-ITE was built... 
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2013 13:37:17 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]GETTING SYMETRICAL...[/glow] The Surfite features Asymetrical styling, with each side different. I want to make both sides of the Yellow Body the same width. The top is warped and broken, on the White Body, so it will be the donor. My plan is to cut the Right Side from the White Body and mold it on to the Yellow Body...  I cut as much of the Right Side of the White Body as I could. Then I cut the Left Side of the Yellow Body as little as I could.  I fit the Right Side to the Yellow Body and with a little sanding with a BiG Sanding Block with 100 Grade Sand Paper, I got them to fit together pretty good. Then I attached the sides using Zap-A-Gap - Green Label Glue,  More Coming... |
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Apr 2, 2013 17:01:43 GMT -6
UUUHHHH- are you willing to sell the left overs & box from the surfite kit!! I bought a built kit but am missing box and shed!!
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Apr 2, 2013 17:03:11 GMT -6
GREAT JOB BY THE WAY!! Can' wait t see it finished!!t
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2013 19:57:11 GMT -6
UUUHHHH- are you willing to sell the left overs & box from the surfite kit!! I bought a built kit but am missing box and shed!! I have 2 extra sheds but no extra boxes. Send me a PM if you want a shed... |
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2013 8:24:57 GMT -6
GREAT JOB BY THE WAY!! Can' wait t see it finished!!t [glow=red,2,300]THANKS!!![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2013 18:54:06 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]X-ITE UNDERBODY![/glow] I cut the Left Side from one underbody and the Right Side from the other.  I measured the body and cut the underbody sides to fit...  Then I glued them to the body with Zap-A-Gap.  More Coming... |
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Post by ira on Apr 4, 2013 9:20:31 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]TRIMMIN' THE BOTTOM...[/glow] I removed the yellow paint with ELO Paint & Decal Remover. Then I filled the Surf Board Slots with strip plastic.  Here is the side of the body showing the angle where I am going to trim the front/underside off.  I cut the front underside off and added some putty.  More Coming... |
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Post by ira on Apr 5, 2013 8:55:54 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]SHAPING THE BOTTOM![/glow] I use 1/4" wide plastic strips to form the bottom edges. I cut 4 pieces of plastic strip and glued them in with Zap-A-Gap.  Next I cut a piece of 1/8" wide plastic strip and glued it in across the sides as shown. There is a 3/8" gap between the strip and the front piece. Then I glued a 1/4" strip in the center of the strips.  These are the Front Intakes. I filed and sanded the front edges to get this shape.  More Coming... |
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Post by barten on Apr 5, 2013 9:35:42 GMT -6
I can see this as the cab of a truck! Looks really cool!
AS USUAL! You rock it!
GB
barten
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Post by ira on Apr 6, 2013 8:56:07 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]X-ITE'S BACK DOOR![/glow] I applied a few of coats of Primer/Filler and sanded the body down between coats. I traced the shape of the rear opening on to sheet plastic. Then I cut it out and carved it down to fit just right...  Next I cut out a window opening for the door...  More Coming... |
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Post by ira on Apr 7, 2013 15:06:26 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]ENGINE MOUNTS![/glow] The Engine Mounts were made with Plastic Tubing. I used a Miter Box to cut one end of the tubing on an angle.  Here they are in place...  More Coming... |
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 7, 2013 15:17:33 GMT -6
COOL!!!
Another wild build Ira!
I love it.
Dave
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Post by ira on Apr 7, 2013 17:14:16 GMT -6
I can see this as the cab of a truck! Looks really cool! AS USUAL! You rock it! GB barten [glow=red,2,300]THANKS BARTEN![/glow] Yeah, I was thinking the same thing when I bought the Surfites... |
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Post by Dennis M on Apr 7, 2013 19:17:46 GMT -6
WOW Fantastic Ira.
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Post by ira on Apr 8, 2013 7:57:35 GMT -6
COOL!!! Another wild build Ira! I love it. Dave [glow=red,2,300]THANKS DAVE!!![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Apr 8, 2013 16:07:58 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]MORE LEGROOM!!![/glow] I made an Access Panel from Sheet Plastic. This will also serve as the New Floorboard...  I had to cut about 1/4" from the bottom of the Interior to clear the New Access Panel.  I also removed the lower front section, too add more legroom...  More Coming... |
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Post by ira on Apr 10, 2013 8:56:14 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]X-ITE GOT BACK![/glow] I need a Seat Back to make the X-ite Nice & Comfy. A section cut from a 59 Chevy seat will be perfect.  Strip plastic was used to make the Seat Back the right thickness.  Then I sanded it down to get the right angle when mounted on the inside of the rear door.  More Coming... |
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Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 10, 2013 19:40:05 GMT -6
 "WHOO-"  uhm,cause it's not as big as a whoosh.  ;D ;D
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Apr 11, 2013 7:07:06 GMT -6
YOU THE MAN- MAN!!
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Post by ira on Apr 11, 2013 8:23:21 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]TIME FOR SOME COLOR![/glow] I finished the bodywork and appllied one last coat of primer...  I painted X-ite with Tamiya's Camel Yellow.  More Coming... |
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Post by hobbybobby on Apr 12, 2013 5:20:48 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Apr 12, 2013 11:53:36 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]PAINTED BLACK![/glow] I used Tamita's Flat Black to accent the Interior...  Joy Sticks and a Wide Screen Display were added too!  Almost Finished... |
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Post by ira on Apr 13, 2013 8:34:33 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]THANKS DENNIS![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Apr 13, 2013 20:55:29 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]MORE BLACK!!![/glow] I painted the inside of X-ite with Tamiya Flat Black. Engines and Landing Gear are from AMT's Star Wars X-Wing Fighter.  The Access Panel was also painted Black and '32 Ford Hubcaps were used as Vertical Thrusters...  Almost Done... |
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Post by mind9 on Apr 14, 2013 3:16:43 GMT -6
Ira,
Love what you do with this model i have this one in stock i like this little car but the things you do with it makes me wonder to buy some more.
Great job love to see it finished
Gr
Dirk
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2013 8:11:33 GMT -6
"WHOO-" uhm,cause it's not as big as a whoosh. ;D ;D [glow=red,2,300]THANKS BILL![/glow] |
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2013 8:50:34 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]LOTS OF GLASS!!![/glow] I added the Rear Door Glass and the Windshield. Later, I applied Black Stripping Tape around the Windshields Edges, to cover the glue line. The Side Windows were a little tricky to fit in, but I got them in. I used a product called Formula 560 Cockpit Glue to attach the Windows, good product!  FINISHED X-ITE Photos Coming Next... |
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2013 15:07:13 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]THANKS MAN!!![/glow] |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Apr 14, 2013 15:55:36 GMT -6
Another kool build Ira!!!
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;D 
