...."a Horribly scripted reality show"...you mean there are some that aren't?!
If your thinking of towing mine in you better make yours a "double"!

@ Bob: I thought that your truck came with creeping legs that just popped out when a tire went flat and the truck just started walking back to the garage.

@ Damian: so that is what that was, (epiphany) I thought that was what started this plauge that caused all of these zombies. I am sill wondering if that shot worked

Bob

And as soon as I have one epiphany I have a cerebral flatus. I put together the working mock up...a mix of styrene and cardstock. And I see an issue. Thanks to the kit's engines and overly sturdy construction the thing is going to be visually top heavy...like the Poseidon Adventure. I told you guys I over-think this stuff.

Anyway, I figure that since it's mostly zombies and the occasional brigand I can lighten up on the armor a bit. So I'm going to slim down the fighting box a bit with a tubular frame and attach plating to the frame. It will be modular too, allowing quick replacements of damaged plates.

Bigrip, It's going to be a bit on them, at least until I get done with the Pibber. The track's basic chassis is basically done. I just have to work up a bed and some tool cabinets. As far as the word "epiphany"...just wait until I start making up words.

Damian, we'll need to keep tabs on which females you "inspect" in case your epiphany flares up again. One deadly plague is bad enough. So have the scavenger teams add condoms, penicillin, and antibacterial soap to the priority lists.

Old Dragon, I look at them as entertainment. But you'd be surprised how many people look at them as being real. That in itself can be amusing, or sad, if you visit the shows' message boards. Anyway, my tow-track will be more suited to Jeep sized vehicles.

Ok! GAB you are teasing too much show some photos of what youve got so we can drool some I have a need to steal ideas so some pics please -

Bob

hi everybody,
here is the Scavenger scratchbuilt truck in the final diorama i call Tripwire...



more pics are on my build blog if you want to see some other views.

had lots of fun and look forward to seeing everyone's finished pieces. cheers, bd.

Ok! Bruce, I am impressed with all of it (figures, dio, vehicle, signage) as one commented the atmosphere was awsome.

Bob

Bruce most excellent where did you get the sign?

Work goes on for me......



More soon

Bigrip, I'll try to get some pics up in the next few days. I'm kind of stoked on the revamped Pibber.

Bruce, that little monstrosity came off very nicely. The figures work really well with the vehicle. What you did with that old Quad kit...I still find that most impressive.

Justin, is that a home made paint stand in the background, and if so shoot me some plans please.

Bob

thanks guys, it was really fun putting this diorama together.

the neon sign is scratchbuilt as well, made from brass strips, L strips and plasticard. the Japanese letters are actually based on a photo of a real hobby shop in Toyko, thought it would be a little Easter Egg for those who can read it (which i can't).

cheers, bd.

Justin, Nice to see the progress, what do you think of the Mini Art stuff?


Bruce, The dio came out super!!!! Your scratch work on the truck and sign is just plain awesome

Randy

@randy my first time using it the plastic seems really thin and brittle.

@big I will have to draw some remember everything comes from my head I just see it and make it happen.

Some progress on the bike.....

My use of the industrial size gears and chain require some shafts and gears being built up out of the motor casting so everything can line up, also detailing the red plastic gears ...














Working on the swing arm for the rear end ,









Making up a paper template for the plow....






Finishing the basic framework.....















Tacking on some parts, handle bars , seat , and some fuel tanks, to get some ideas on how it will look....












That is all for now, Randy

Randy, awsome BIKE, what kind of chin gaurds will you wear, they have to be mean also. That chain is bigger than most that I have seen on 1/1 size bikes where do you come up with those little parts?

Bob

its been quiet on the site lately everybody must be getting ready for the holidays I hate the holidays oh well at least I have an excuse to engorge myself 3 times in one day and pass out on the couch

Justin: nope! it has been one test after another and more coming up .

Bob

LEGO?

@Randy Ditton What is the brass pipes on bike?? Fuel tank?

@Randyd, that scooter is looking Awesome mate !! Nice low centre of gravity, even an big goof like me could almost keep it upright.

Super work, keep it up !!

Cheers, D

I continue to make HMMWV. I worked with derrick?? ( I don't know how hand of crane is called in english). The brass sheets - is the selfmade photoetched parts. It will be armor of hammer.

Alexander, nice going there. I like the brass armor that you will apply, cannot wait to see the finished build.

Bob

Quite a variety of builds going on - I am impressed!

This thing is ending up being pretty large. I had to modify the legs so they would be tighter to the body.









I have no idea where in the house I will put this when it's finished.

Just turn it loose in the yard and it will keep the neighbors cats well away !!

Looking great Adam.

Alexander your Humvee build is looking really good also, very neat work !

Cheers, D

Adam, I see a lot of thought, brain power, and many hours put into the construction of your walking raider vehicle. Very nice building so far it will be an honor to accompany you on those patrols into the waste land out there.

Bob

Alexander, The Hummer is looking good!! How did you do the armor sheets?
On my bike , yes, the brass tubes are the fuel tanks. Just a mockup so far.

Adam, Your creation is awesome!!!!!!

Randy

Really awsome work going on guys. There are so many cool projects that I don't know where to start.

I've finally managed to start my entry. I cut the frame on my Pete and stretched it by 8 inches. I'm in the process now of rigging up some 6x6 axles for the back and linking them together via some homemade transfer cases. I'll post a pic of the completed axles when there done. Here is my frame so far with the axles mocked up.






I'll use the cab and hood from the kit, but the entire armored bed etc. will be scratchbuilt.


Hermon