Builds By Baz- Full scale Mk II Colonial Viper

[joberg]

I have made a decision, that I will NOT be posting WIP photos of the Viper trailer build.

I have already had too many keyboard warriors and, "experts" mouthing off. I have good help and guidance from people in the industry, so I'm fine.

This means the Viper group is going to be pretty quiet for some time and honestly, I need the break.
I might even be able to head out bush a bit more.

Rest assured that as the money comes in over the next few months, I will be cutting, drilling, bending and welding like a crazy man at every opportunity.

Happy new year and may 2024 fill your buckets.

Baz out.

Yep mate...you need a break after all of those months working on various projects (the Viper being the main one).
Eager to see it on the trailer. As far as arm chair "warriors" are concerned...you know where they can put their "advices"
Happy 2024 to you and your family

 

[13doctorwho]

Everyone who has never done a large project seems to be an expert. All those people talking crap hiding behind their keyboard... don't listen to those idiots!!!

Your work is AWESOME!!! THey don't know what they're talking about.

 

[DaveChaos]

What a beauty! Nice work!

 

[sandbagger]

So far I've not been able to raise the money I need to purchase steel, suspension, braking and electrics to build this trailer. I have a heap of stock on my shop, but no luck selling yet.

In my bored state of waiting, I decided to gather together some scrap aircraft engine parts, shed offcuts, a rusty old steel bucket and a box of brass and copper scrap components.

I put together a bit of a FrankenBaz engine facade, totally non-cannon, and cut a hole to fit it into the top of the port engine nacelle. I soldered my first circuit board ever and gave it some blinking lights to bring it to life.

I like it.

 

[joberg]

I looks like a real engine detail Taz

 

[sandbagger]

I looks like a real engine detail Taz

I can always rely on encouraging comments from you mate. Thank you.

Baz.

 

[13doctorwho]

It looks great! It looks so real. Great work.

 

[sandbagger]

Fly by. Phone taped to the end of a broomstick.

 

[joberg]

Fly by. Phone taped to the end of a broomstick.

Fly-by beauty

 

[sandbagger]

Here's how simple and fast it is to fit a wing to the Viper as a one-man operation.

 

[Searun]

Really great work. Love your detail work creating genuinely “functional” components. On a smaller model that is obviously easier than a full sized version. My early background as an aircraft mechanic appreciates the engine, welding, structural, and aluminum skin work. Absolutely incredible love of a design icon that displays your impressive skills and construction art. Sad that a few negative comments, but that is the world today. Do not let an ignorant few dampen your spirit. Great pictures and contribution to this website master craftsmen Baz.

 

[joberg]

Wow...that was an easy fit

 

[paulsboutique]

Love it Baz !! It's always great to see an update in this thread. Cannot wait to see this build in person !

 

[sandbagger]

Updates!!

Adding details to the Viper

https://www.buildsbybaz.com/adding-details/

Viper-trailer torsion -suspension kit and wheels arrive.

https://www.buildsbybaz.com/viper-trailer-display-podium/

 

[joberg]

Updates!!

Adding details to the Viper

https://www.buildsbybaz.com/adding-details/

Viper-trailer torsion -suspension kit and wheels arrive.

https://www.buildsbybaz.com/viper-trailer-display-podium/

I swear mate, if you park that Viper at your local airport, people are going to believe that it flies

 

[Prefect42]

Baz,

I haven't had time to check updates for a bit. Once again, I am completely blown away by your skill and passion.

A thought I had about your engine detail not being "cannon" to the show. Heck, I now think of details not on the show's vipers are "not Baz!"

Keep rockin' it. So say we all!!

Cheers,

Ted.