John-- Thanks! I had hopes that you would enjoy this one, and I'm very glad that you do.
Raptor-- Thank you. That is all especially rewarding to hear. You know, I had actually planned on mentioning the guitar here in fact, so your note of it is quite timely (and very much appreciated as well).
Zen's vehicle is indeed his home, and that's what I'd intended and so hoped would be conveyed here. Thank you for noting that.
Again, I sincerely appreciate the thoughtful comments, and for your interest in the
world of FS:2o5o. That is invaluable to me.
Crosshairs-- LOL, thanks for the comments, brother! Actually, I may be a bit of a
detail and realism freak, to be honest...
And I appreciate your appreciation very much.
DrBindy-- The farm-factor, LOL. I get what you mean (and I meant what you got, I think), and thanks. I would never have figured you for a farm boy, though.
I
have occasionally gotten the impression that you'd rather be shucking a teat. LOL!
But seriously, I should mention that everything you see as far as tools and accessories is or can be battened down - and none of it falls off when the vehicle is moved around, or even moderately shaken. It is indeed deliberately haphazard like you called it - the manner in which things are positioned, you're right. Although, I would just want you to know that they are mostly secured in place, believe it or not, and removable for play.
Also, as for driving out into the Wastelands directly, that is exactly what this vehicle was designed to be able to do. And the
mudflaps (thanks, btw) are among the features that had been meant to indicate that this vehicle can also lawfully (by certification) go rolling through the streets of the Metros (and then back out into the Bush). So you're right on there as well.
I'm very happy to hear that you weren't flat disappointed after remarking at just a glimpse of its initial appearance (in the dio). Big thanks for all the faith, D.
A thousand thanks, guys, sincerely!
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Construction Notes (Pt. 4)Just a short one this time, because I'll need to set up another photo session to do the remaining features proper justice . Meanwhile, here are few bits of odds and ends, and I'll be back with another update soon...
Pull-Down Hammock:My wife's hair rings have been remarkably useful for customizing in general, and this vehicle was no exception. A multitude of uses - not the least of which were suspension cords for a slightly futuristic hammock...
The hammock is one composite piece with one permanently secured end, and a hooked opposite end. When not required, the hammock is rolled up and tucked into a spot in the stowage loft...
A strap hangs down to keep it accessible for the figures...
The Captain's Loft:Home-Sweet-Home for a rugged mapper and claim tracker.
There beneath the Persian is a "mattress" that I made from a piece of felt I'd found that had been remarkably a good centimeter in thickness. The pillows are hand-made, and that rolled up white quilt was actually crocheted (by the wife)...
The guitar is constructed entirely out of hot glue, with a few bits of cardboard. It's actually surprisingly sturdy...
Zen can go "old-school" CAD on the vintage laptop, or pick up the DS feeds. The ladder here also raises and holds a right angle, to be out of the way when using the work station beneath...
A Few Odds and Ends:
Explorer ATV vehicles, as an imaginary company, often include
astroscopes. This feature can be mounted on several ports located throughout the vehicle, or it can be placed upon a tripod. It rotates, pivots up and down, and extends as shown below. I made this with a bazooka and a few other bits...
The Captain's Chair is (as are all the chairs) removable, and behind that is another hatch (More to come on that also)...
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Thanks again, all! Still more to show...
