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| Author: | lordnestor [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
I had this fodder jurasic park 3 wheeler and wanted to see what i could do with mustly just fodder and a 2 leter bottle. I figured if i could make something nice out of scrap, i could surely make something great out of something great, right? Plus this is my first custom vehic and if i messed it up using mostly fodder it wouldn't ruin my day, lol. So please all REAL feedback welcome!            
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
Just a few finishing touches like camo to go. So if anyone has some feedback please feel free n share, thanks. |
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| Author: | bcost74 [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
Interesting idea there. I suggest that you mount larger wheel on the back, try to find wheels that match the front. Since this is supposed to be an All Terrain Vehicle (A.T.V.) , the wheels need to provide the height and traction needed. The WIP looks unique, and I believe that larger rear wheels will look better on it. You do have an interesting idea and am looking forward to seeing the finished custom. |
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| Author: | TR101AL [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
I agree on the need for larger wheels as an atv, but I applaude your execution so far. Such a wide variety of mediums mixed together to make something totally out of left field. I'd love to see individual pics of the drivers/ passengers as well. |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
bcost74 wrote: Interesting idea there. I suggest that you mount larger wheel on the back, try to find wheels that match the front. Since this is supposed to be an All Terrain Vehicle (A.T.V.) , the wheels need to provide the height and traction needed. The WIP looks unique, and I believe that larger rear wheels will look better on it. You do have an interesting idea and am looking forward to seeing the finished custom. Yes of course. i knew i was forgetting to mention something, lol. the fronts are modded, the front wheels were flat and i felt they had to have tread, so i glued thin strips of rubber on em. I'm currently looking for just the right ones, cause they'll have to match closely. Thank you though, any thoughts on were to find spare tires? lol!! |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
TR101AL wrote: I'd love to see individual pics of the drivers/ passengers as well. The figures were included in my post yesterday under cretiques( spelled wrong im sure sorry) under subject- New Customs. please check them out when you have a min. |
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| Author: | vidmouse [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
Got to give you props for using a 2 liter bottle. Risky (as far as getting good results), but I like what you've done with it so far. A few points: > how stable is it? is it meant for play or just display? > what does it look like from the rear? > For wheels, if you have a Pit you don't mind chopping up, they look like they could work. I have some leftover from my Joe HQ custom, I could send if interested. (pm me if so) |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
vidmouse wrote: Got to give you props for using a 2 liter bottle. Risky (as far as getting good results), but I like what you've done with it so far. A few points: > how stable is it? is it meant for play or just display? > what does it look like from the rear? > For wheels, if you have a Pit you don't mind chopping up, they look like they could work. I have some leftover from my Joe HQ custom, I could send if interested. (pm me if so) It is more then stable enough for play, if u look closely at the with paint pics u can see the sheet plastic i cut into strips then heated over the stove and bent to match. so now the 2 leter flexes a bit but is pretty sturdy. My 7 yr old son plays with it quite a lot already. So yes it is for play, in fact any thing you see from me, I ll be playing with when noones looking, lmao! It is open in the rear and I ll take a pic or to so you can see. I wanted it open in back for fast transport or deployment, and also some cover fire so CC can make a strategic retreat ( his favorite combat manuver) lol! I did see your pit mod, verry well done! And i may take you up on the wheels sooner or later, thank you very much! |
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| Author: | Oneforceleader [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
Great Idea I love original concepts, as for rear wheels check your local thrift store they almost always have old RC vehicles that don't work and are great for fodder. Looks great can't wai to see the finished product. |
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| Author: | sgcaper [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
I like it. As far as rear wheels go, perhaps one large wheel? I'm getting a reversed Stun feel for some reason, which I really like. |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
sgcaper wrote: I like it. As far as rear wheels go, perhaps one large wheel? I'm getting a reversed Stun feel for some reason, which I really like. I like where this is going, it makes me think wide tank tred if i can find or make 1 wide enough. Hmmm... I'm going to put that on the priority list, '' think on tank tred vs super fat back wheel!'' |
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| Author: | Tim 121RVC [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
Extraordinary design, just like a lot of other Cobra vehicles which is why I think this works. Great work so far! Tim 121RVC |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
Tim 121RVC wrote: Extraordinary design, just like a lot of other Cobra vehicles which is why I think this works. Great work so far! Tim 121RVC Ya, that's exactly what idea started this project. I remembered vehics with the bubble windows as a kid and loved em, but cant remember ever having one. So when i was thinking this up my only ''rules'' i gave myself was, ''has to have a dome or bubble, and only us fodder and household scrap.'' This is my first attemp at a vehic. and really wanted to get some beginner mistakes out of the way before I started anything with a full price vehic, seeing as in how i passed on the scrap iron with atv this week (was only $16) cause moneys tight right now, lol. That just gave me an idea for another post lol. |
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| Author: | xhairs [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
very nice. cant wait to see it at 100% |
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| Author: | drbindy [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wip cobra a.t.v. 85% finished |
I was a little leery of where it was going from the initial part-out pics, but then you had me with the first spray paint pic. Really is coming together well. The only area I'd want to play with is the canopy. And the main thing there is finding a way to cover up/permanently secure the area that looks to be held down with the electrical tape. |
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