DavidChampagne Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Just found this on Youtube.Hope the link works Behind the scenes - Cars : Mad Max : Fury Road - Duration: 22:38. by Pierre-Olivier POTIER 227,419 views
Zarana-X Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Impressive work so far. You don't see much of the center section of the widened car, I would've just used styrene sheet.
Ridge Rider Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for the link David. I had not seen that but it looks like some good reference for things to come.
Ridge Rider Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Making some progress. I used a piece of the front fender to frame the corners of the firewall. With some shaping and filling I'm pleased with the result. Also working on the chassis. I split the chassis in half and removed all raised detail to be able to add sheet styrene. Still working on it-the foot and wheel wells will be removed or modified when I get to some of the interior work. The lights were dropped down a heavy 1/8" and moved forward a light 1/8" The grill section around the licence plate will now need to be lowered about an 1/8" to realign the lights and lower crossbar. I will be using a section of the other grill for this. Still having fun-thanks for looking. Edited July 12, 2017 by Ridge Rider photo
Ridge Rider Posted October 20, 2015 Author Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I have a little progress on the rear bumper. The model has the same molded grill detail front and back. The 1:1 clearly has different detail so I went to the parts box and found something visually different to contrast the look. I will try to add some bumped out projectile detail to the new mid section to match the look. This is getting real close to molding the cars together. The front grill is also ready to get the cattle guard type bumper-which is proving tougher than I thought to accomplish but I hope to figure out the look this week. Thanks for following. Edited July 12, 2017 by Ridge Rider
Ridge Rider Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) A busy week but a little progress and some measurements to share. First off though is the issue of scaling from photos. Do not believe everything you see because of camera perspective, photo shop, and multiple builds. In saying that, this is the the technical info that I believe to be fairly scale accurate after much comparison . The cattle guard bumper is being made from .040" sheet stock which scales to just under an inch. The cut out of the hood for the false radiator/ ornament starts from the molded in pre radiator frame work. It extends 11/32" rearward and is 1 7/16" wide. It will be boxed out square to itself as it appears the whole bumper/fender is done this way. I hope to have more info/ progress this weekend. Thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
StyreneDestinations Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 I really admire your orginality and tenacity on this build. I will definitely be following this one. Those tires and rims look so good they should be used as masters for a resin casting company. Well done!
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I have to say, This sort of thing is way outside my spectrum of interest, but after seeing the movie, I will surely be watching from the shadows. Definitely more interesting than the 150 Starsky & Hutch Torinos we'll likely see in the coming months! Steve
Dave Van Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) I have to say, This sort of thing is way outside my spectrum of interest, but after seeing the movie, I will surely be watching from the shadows. Definitely more interesting than the 150 Starsky & Hutch Torinos we'll likely see in the coming months! Steve Well since you asked so nice............ I am working on a Giga too.....along with a War Wagon. Both stalled due to my Dad passing expectantly and me caring for the estate. BUT......I hope this winter to get back in full swing, Does this count?????? My own build and design Edited October 25, 2015 by Dave Van
Ridge Rider Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments, and I kind of am surprising myself with my progress so far and how it is coming together. It might be tough to paint and was the toughest thing to build yet but the bumper is done. I still need to shape and clean up the boxed in fenders but I am very pleased with the look. Up next will be some chassis and frame work as well as joining the bodies together. Thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
MeatMan Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Wow Steve, that is some extensive work!! I love it. You've also kickstarted me to begin work on my Elvis build that I've already bought the kit and parts for. No where near as much work required as yours though. Thanks for sharing.
misterNNL Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 This is where I admit that I passed looking at this album several times 'cause this is way outside my wheelhouse.When I finally did take a look out if sheer curiosity I followed the "behind the scenes"link and was gob smacked at the complexity of the real monster machines that were constructed for the filming of the movie!As an owner of a real '48 Chevy Master sedan I had to grit my teeth when I saw that they cut two of them into four pieces(read that as cut in half...both ways...Ouch!)and used as tops for two of the trucks!If you haven't clicked on that link yet be sure you do.It's very well done including the showing of two 1/10th scale models of the Gigahorse and tanker truck built by one of the special effects artists.Having said all that,I have a better appreciation for the work you are doing.Very ambitious project.Good luck and thanks for sharing with us.
Ridge Rider Posted October 28, 2015 Author Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the support, I'm going to need it. I look forward to seeing your Elvis build Dennis and that war wagon Dave. I have never built post apocalyptic vehicles before and don't know why I am building this one. But this may be the best action movie I have ever seen and as the "behind the scenes" link alluded to-this is a throne on wheels. I liked the concept and challenge of the Gigahorse so it just kind of happened. I think I will wait until this weekend when I can dedicate more uninterrupted time to fuse the caddys together. I did some work on the scope style tail light detail. I used 1/4" tube, sliced to about 3/32" wide and slid over some tweezers to get a boxy oval shape. I then filed it to make a tapered top, removed from tweezers and added the 4 tabs and trimmed to fit. Still having fun-thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
GTJUNIOR Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Very ambitious project you have taken on here. Seems you're doing a fine job of it. Looking forward to further updates.
Davewilly Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 its looking very good...keep up with the hard work....I am sure it will be paying off....I know I am looking forward to seeing more as you go.
Ridge Rider Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the support guys. A little more progress to share. I have a basic frame to start with. I used Evergreen 258 as I believe it to be as close to scale as I could find. The length ended up 11 1/8" by just under 1 5/8" with the critical measurement between firewall and the cut edge of the fender being 4 inches. The frame fits between the bumper as seen in the pic. A little bit of chassis work and added the rear chassis to the upper body but removed the gas tank and gave it a flat platform to add a floor to. Thinking ahead I am open to ideas for superchargers and filters similar to this Also need ideas for the flags and poles, keep in mind these are 1/25 scale. Any help is appreciated, thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
MeatMan Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Nice progress Steve. Piano wire might do for the poles since it's pretty thin but holds itself up. As for the flags it might take a visit to the Michaels or Joann's to see what might work. It will be tough scale-wise to keep the fabric pattern from showing through. Some kind of plastic may work. g'luck!
Dave Van Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 This is where I admit that I passed looking at this album several times 'cause this is way outside my wheelhouse.When I finally did take a look out if sheer curiosity I followed the "behind the scenes"link and was gob smacked at the complexity of the real monster machines that were constructed for the filming of the movie!As an owner of a real '48 Chevy Master sedan I had to grit my teeth when I saw that they cut two of them into four pieces(read that as cut in half...both ways...Ouch!)and used as tops for two of the trucks!If you haven't clicked on that link yet be sure you do.It's very well done including the showing of two 1/10th scale models of the Gigahorse and tanker truck built by one of the special effects artists.Having said all that,I have a better appreciation for the work you are doing.Very ambitious project.Good luck and thanks for sharing with us.As a owner of a few rarer collector cars.....I don't want to see GOOD cars cut up for a short lived movie carrer. But everything I read on the building of the Mad Max vehicles said they used cars that for the majority were junk. They WANTED junk as it was pre-weathered and dented!!! The Chevys for the War wagon were parts no one would try and save........I am sure some salvageable parts were used......and entire cars like 'Elvis; were complete road worthy cars that owners choose to sell.......but the vast majority was stuff I'd not tackle myself.
misterNNL Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) To replicate thin fabric I cut tissue paper to the size I and saturate it in a half and half mixture of white glue and water.For the flags I would suggest cutting it to shape first for get the long triangle shape,Securely super gluing it to the wire you're using for the support then when that is good and dry dragging it through the glue/water mixture before hanging it up to dry for at least a couple days.Hanging it at the angle you plan on mounting it at will give it the correct shape.When dry simply paint it with acrylic craft paint then weather it accordingly with dark washes.I use this method to replicate tarps and shop rags for my projects.I am having a problem uploading my images to this message so if you want me to email you some photos of things I have done like this send me a PM with your email address and I will send them that way.Good luck with this huge project.It's looking very good. Edited November 2, 2015 by misterNNL my kindle keeps changing the words!@@
Ridge Rider Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions, I will investigate your ideas further. An in progress update- I have cleanup yet and need to remove trunks and most of the lower roof but it is joined together. I am not looking forward to painting and foiling between the fins. Thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
Ridge Rider Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Thanks Dave. I am again pleased with the outcome so far. Next up I need to frame in a back door/wall and work on the interior trim. Thanks for looking. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider
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