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Post by ira on May 8, 2015 13:05:51 GMT -6
GYRO Box! Next I cut 2 pieces of sheet plastic to fit over the front & back of the Axle Supports. Then I glued them in place as shown.  I cut a small piece of plastic to fit the bottom and glued it in. Then I sanded the sides smooth with Sanding Boards & Sandpaper. This is where the Batteries and Gyro Scope are located.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on May 9, 2015 11:10:48 GMT -6
Star Wars!Found the Back End of an old 12" MPC X-Wing Fighter in the Parts Box!  Perfect fit on the back of the Gyro Box!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 10, 2015 8:12:21 GMT -6
X-Wing Things!I found these Engine Halves in the Parts Box. They are also from the old 12" MPC X-Wing Fighter.  With a little Cutting & Fitting they should fit the Gyro Box just right.  Here are the Engine Halves in place on the Gyro Box.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 11, 2015 8:55:30 GMT -6
Battlestar Galactica!I found these Engine End Caps, left over from a vintage Monogram Colonial Viper Kit Bash. They will be the covers for the Electric Engines in each Wheel.  I could have glued the Engine Ends on the outside of the Rims, but I thought they would look better recessed into the Rims. So I marked off some plastic to be removed.  After a lot of Grinding and Fitting and Sanding I got one of the Ends to fit inside!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 12, 2015 10:41:23 GMT -6
Electric Wheels!First I sprayed the Wheels with DupliColor Grey Filler/Primer. Next I sprayed a couple of coats of Tamiya Silver Leaf.  Then I brushed a Black Wash on the center ribbed section.  More Coming...
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Post by knarf on May 14, 2015 16:51:18 GMT -6
rims look great Ira!
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Post by 57fairlane on May 15, 2015 22:21:31 GMT -6
This is so cool I like the whole idea of this , and your work is awesome...and those electric wheels are just fantastic !!!!
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Post by ira on May 16, 2015 8:07:41 GMT -6
Thanks!
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Post by ira on May 16, 2015 15:36:41 GMT -6
GYRO Box Pipes!I cut 2 lengths of Aluminum Tubing and glued them to the ends of the Tanks with Zap-A-Gap, as a shown.  Then I added a little White Glue and filled in the holes and gaps.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 17, 2015 8:38:45 GMT -6
Rear End!Found this Dragster Rear End in the Parts Box. Perfect for the Dodger!  Front Under View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 20, 2015 8:42:43 GMT -6
Cut It Out!I decided to cut out the recessed section of the old Tailigate area. I used the Cut Off Wheel and an 1/16" Drill bit for the cutting.  Next I filled the opening below the Tailigate area with a strip of plastic.  Then I cut off the excess and sanded the area smooth.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 21, 2015 12:13:17 GMT -6
Grill!I am sanding the edges of some plastic strip to make the rear Grill Bars.  I cut the Horizontal Bar first and glued it in with Zap-A-Gap.  Here are the Vertical Bars in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 22, 2015 8:27:48 GMT -6
More Lights!I removed the chrome from the grill and glued it in place. Then I measured for the locations of holes for new High-Power Lights.  I started the holes with an X-Acto Knife then I opened them up with a Reamer.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 23, 2015 8:45:27 GMT -6
Thrusters!I am adding Thruster Engines to the Dodger. These are from the little MPC X-Wing Fighter. I used the Circle Template to draw the Hole Lines.  I started the Holes with an X-Acto Knife and opened up the Holes with the Reamer.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 24, 2015 9:13:45 GMT -6
Recessed Lights!I cut some sheet plastic to fit behind the Headlights and the 2 New Lights. Instead of using the stock Headlight Housings I'm going to attach the Headlights to the New Plastic Backing. This will recess the Headlights about 3/16".  I also backed the Holes for the Thrusters the same way.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 26, 2015 10:25:53 GMT -6
Prime Time!After some more sanding, I sprayed on a couple coats of DupliColor Filler/Primer.  Backside.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 1, 2015 8:41:54 GMT -6
Floorboards!I made paper templates for the floorboards and when I got them to fit I traced the shapes on to plastic and cut them out.  Next I bent the larger part to fit over the Tubs better and then I glued them both in place.  Then I cut a length of Half-Round Plastic Rod to fit and I glued it in place as shown.  More Coming...
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Post by Dennis M on Jun 4, 2015 21:41:43 GMT -6
Looking real good' Ira.
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Post by ira on Jun 16, 2015 10:31:00 GMT -6
Dodger Drivers!I found these Seats in the Parts Box. I had to cut the bottoms off to make more headroom.  I am using Tamiya figures for the Dodger. Great Fit & Real Nice Detail too.  Here are the Drivers glued together. The Dodger is controlled by a center mounted Joystick. So either person can drive from either seat.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 18, 2015 8:14:10 GMT -6
This is so cool I like the whole idea of this , and your work is awesome...and those electric wheels are just fantastic !!!! So glad you like it... |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Jul 1, 2015 16:57:35 GMT -6
Lookin good Ira!!
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Post by ira on Jul 2, 2015 7:55:57 GMT -6
Dodger Doors!I added strip plastic the fill the Door Hinge Slots in the Doors.  Here are the Doors after Sanding.  Next I sanded the Door Frames until I got a good fit for the Doors.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 5, 2015 11:21:04 GMT -6
Solar Power!I am going to add a Solar Panel in the Dodgers Roof. I started by drawing the shape of the Panel on the Roof.  Then I lightly Scribed the Lines using a piece of Lexan Plastic for a guide. Next I scribed the Lines Deeper and Wider.  Here are the Lines after Sanding. This will be the New Solar Panel for the Electric Engines.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 8, 2015 9:12:01 GMT -6
Flaming Orange!After spraying one last coat of Primer I sprayed the Dodger with Tamiya Silver Leaf.  First time I used Tamiya Masking Tape, it's Great. I used it to mask off the bottom edge of the Body. Then I used Blue Masking Tape to cover the rest.  Next I sprayed on a few coats of Testors Flaming Orange. Here is a photo with the Tape removed.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 10, 2015 8:36:30 GMT -6
Thanks Dennis!
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2015 11:12:04 GMT -6
Paint it Black!I painted most of the Interior Flat Black.  The rest of the Interior is Flaming Orange & Flat Black, with a final spray of Dullcote.  I also made a console from rectangular Plastic Tube and sprayed it with Flaming Orange.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 15, 2015 8:38:13 GMT -6
Metal Screen!I picked up this Metal Screen a Riley Street, a local Art Supply Store. It was Brass color but I sprayed it with Flat Black.  Here is the Screen cut to fit and glued in place. I also added Rhinestones for Lights.  Here is the rear with Screen, Lights and X-Wing Fighter Jet Engines added.  More Coming...
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Post by bigredwolf on Jul 16, 2015 15:11:32 GMT -6
Ira, your creativity never ceases to amaze me! This is a really cool off-the-wall design!
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Post by ira on Jul 19, 2015 8:39:12 GMT -6
Thanks Daniel!
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Post by ira on Jul 20, 2015 18:11:11 GMT -6
Interior Stuff!I painted the Dash with Flaming Orange and Black. Then I sprayed it with Dullcote. The Radar Screen is made from a photo copy of a Screen attached with 2-sided tape.  Here are the Seats and Console in place.  More Coming...
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