Star Wars Full-Size Scout Trooper Speeder Bike Build
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FrightMaker
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Hey CJ - thanks for stopping back by! I'm going to get started on the handlebars this week and work up a design hopefully where there's some movement to them.So great seeing the latest progress on the bike...outstanding work!!!
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CJ 617
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It's a pleasure stopping by!!! Keep up the great work....
FrightMaker
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A bit backed up on photos - but better late than keeping the final reveal from you guys...
Handlebar fabrication begins. Mainly from stock wood and masonite. Many of the greeblies are found items like these knobs from the office chairs.
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Handlebar fabrication begins. Mainly from stock wood and masonite. Many of the greeblies are found items like these knobs from the office chairs.
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FrightMaker
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Handle bars continuation. I'm not sure why, but the handle bars were really intimidating as the actual bike's had very complex curves built in. Mine is slightly simplified and once the paint is on, they start to look the part
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FrightMaker
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The gun was fashioned from a length of 3/4" PVC with some 3d printed parts.
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FrightMaker
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Hey Spanky! Given that it's made from thin-ply and foam, the original design was to hang it from the wall in the movie room! But at this rate, I may just make it the center "seat" so you can watch Jedi and ride it at the same time! Ha!
FrightMaker
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Okay - I've been working on a few parallel projects and have been fighting a nasty head cold the past few weeks - but the build must go on!
Continuation of the gun:
I used a small PVC bit bolted to the bottom deck for the gun to simply slide into. The gun remains moveable and pivotable at this point.
Continuation of the gun:
I used a small PVC bit bolted to the bottom deck for the gun to simply slide into. The gun remains moveable and pivotable at this point.
FrightMaker
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The final handlebar details include those yellow caps from Great Stuff foam cans (I save everything for use later). Knowing that paint will ultimately chip off those yellow caps, I opted to wrap them in foil tape. Some greeblies are added on the outside to make them look more convincing...
FrightMaker
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Some additional chachkies -
FrightMaker
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The brake lines were fashioned from the same computer cable tubing (smaller diameter) as the engine piping. By stretching it out and spray painting it black, a quick side mist of silver makes it look like conduit.
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FINAL STEP -
After a quick wipe down with a tack cloth, I coated the bike in a matte enamel finish to lock in the paint and knock down the sheen.
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FINAL STEP -
After a quick wipe down with a tack cloth, I coated the bike in a matte enamel finish to lock in the paint and knock down the sheen.
FrightMaker
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Okay - after 10 weeks (just at 2.5 months), the Speeder Bike Project is completed! Thanks to everyone who offered support, shared pics of their bikes, and just gawked at the progress. Make sure to stop by Huntersville, NC on Halloween night to see the beast in her glory - with many, many other props for our "Dark Side of the Force" charity haunt. Much more to come and come visit me on HalloweenForum.com for our other props we're working on ("FrightShow").
If you're a member of the 501st (Carolina Garrison), you're invited to support us during our big night on Halloween.
Now - for the final reveal...
If you're a member of the 501st (Carolina Garrison), you're invited to support us during our big night on Halloween.
Now - for the final reveal...
FrightMaker
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Congrats on an amazing build;
absolutely supurbcheers
absolutely supurb
cheers
FrightMaker
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FrightMaker
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Congrats on an amazing build;
absolutely supurb
Thanks so much Mech! It's great to have a project like this completed!!
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metaform3d
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That's such a beautiful piece. Congratulations!
FrightMaker
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Thanks for checking it out metaform3d!
jimsprenkle
New Member
I want one...lol
