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Post by ira on May 3, 2015 8:58:14 GMT -5
Prime Time!I sprayed a couple coats of DupliColor Gray Filler/Primer on the Dodger.  Back Side.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on May 3, 2015 9:06:40 GMT -5
Green Power........that's cool! |
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Post by ira on May 4, 2015 9:35:15 GMT -5
BiG Arms?I am thinking about adding Robot Arms to the Dodger.  What do you think?  More Coming...
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Post by bubbajoe on May 4, 2015 11:59:58 GMT -5
Love the idea of arms!!!
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Post by ira on May 6, 2015 10:16:40 GMT -5
Thanks Brizio!
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Post by ira on May 6, 2015 10:33:54 GMT -5
Ira. .. I know it is too late. . . but I might have left about 1/2 inch of the bed exposed to keep it as a pick-up and reminiscent of the original kit? But I know it will turn out really cool! ANY way you build it! It iwll be a fun build to watch! I thought of that but it changed the shape I was going for. Maybe next time we will leave a little bed... |
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Post by brizio on May 6, 2015 16:58:11 GMT -5
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Post by grandpamcgurk on May 7, 2015 7:00:23 GMT -5
Ira, love this build, very imaginative....just wondering if you have the tread patterns going in opposite directions for a reason....or just for mock up?
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Post by ira on May 8, 2015 11:33:18 GMT -5
Axle Supports!I started by cutting paper Templates for the Axle Supports. Then I transferred the shape to sheet plastic and made 2 Axle Supports. I Test Fit the Tires and measured the height for an Axle. Next I drilled the Axle Holes.  I measured the positions for the Axle Supports and then glued them in with Zap-A-Gap.  Next I cut a length of plastic tubing, for the Axle, and glued it in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 8, 2015 14:08:44 GMT -5
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 10:41:41 GMT -5
Thanks Chuck!
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Post by ira on May 9, 2015 12:12:46 GMT -5
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 9:14:29 GMT -5
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 brizio on May 10, 2015 9:23:59 GMT -5
Looking good! I said this time ago, and it is funny see how you use a parts box for your build!
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Post by ira on May 10, 2015 9:40:30 GMT -5
I think this is a cool build.... and wondered what would happen if the driver had to stop at the sudden... he may have a big faceplant there  or should I say big crashy windshield plant. lol The Gyro will hold it upright... |
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