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flux83
Posted - 09/16/2009 : 13:51:28 I am starting out with a very used 2001 G3740 Street Scene Silverado. What I am turning it into is a Halo 3 M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle a.k.a. Warthog. I'm calling it the Chupa Thingy based of a Halo machinima Red vs Blue. To complete project I am going to cut body to closely resemble the warthog. Second construct parts from hubcaps to towing hooks(tusks). Third bondo modifaction. forth cleaning. Lastly painting. Maybe later contruction on weapons systems, but not untill i finsh every thing else. Any input would be great.
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safjist_nipnog
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 08:51:37
quote:Originally posted by flux83
Same to you cant wait to see the end result and the one question i have is are you going to make it street legal
I am working on getting it road legal. That's why i am working on making the middle roof like a roll cage just incase the unthinkable happens. I plan on dogging and wheeling the crap out of it. I going to put the full turret and gun on it too. Got the plans for the www.airsharp.com 616 screamer. Just got to mod it from six barrels to three barrels. When the gun isn't on it putting regular seat back there like in a jeep wrangler or troop carrier insert.
flux83
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 01:38:14 Same to you cant wait to see the end result and the one question i have is are you going to make it street legal
safjist_nipnog
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 09:39:58 Good job man. I had seen one of these videos up on the 405th but didn't now who had done it. If you are wanting more reference shots of real life built warthogs go to www.405th.com and go to the forums. There are several shots of the Weta Warthog, in the elite section look for "operation chasity" There is the second complete warthog in the world for the fan film operation chasity. And i am working on a full size warthog based on 74 blazer chassis. I am hoping to have it done late 2010 and if i do would be the first completed one in the USA. My link is here. http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17755&st=0
Also on there are two others in the USA being worked on but they have been stalled for a while now. One link is here. http://www.darkforcez.com/warthog.html
RICKYVB
Posted - 10/15/2009 : 09:13:12 Ahh,PVC!!! My Favorite for.... ... .. . Just about,Everything I build!!!
Powerwheels Trailers Tables Beds Play Houses Brush Gaurds (POWERWHEELS) ETC...
Is their a PVC Club out their? I need to join!!!
Modmom32
Posted - 10/15/2009 : 08:57:47 THanks for name . I live in TN I need the whole thing but I have to wait to see what else I am getting first. I finished the base frame for my design last night... Now I want to test out the 2 parts that will be necessary no matter what it looks like. Or should I say stong enough, I am trying to not make build to heavy..using PVC and , Yep you know it Dremel and screws with strengthening options.
quote:Originally posted by bugman72
That's a Dumar Raptor that I think you are referring to. Email me if you need something from it.
Congrats, Flux on the mention at Destructoid. Can't wait to see the Ghost.
bugman72
Posted - 10/15/2009 : 04:48:42 That's a Dumar Raptor that I think you are referring to. Email me if you need something from it.
Congrats, Flux on the mention at Destructoid. Can't wait to see the Ghost.
Modmom32
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 21:51:56 I really like this nice work, bugman seriously we may need to talk quads if my garbage man does not come through... I have an idea and I think I need a newer quad body to cut up and I think I saw one trashed ther...and hey look someone actually has a jeep in possibly worse visible condition than mine....
RICKYVB
Posted - 10/13/2009 : 11:57:11
quote:Originally posted by flux83
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That's a cool picture!!! I used to modify HALO and make new vehicles. My mods are at LEVELS4YOU.com. May need to mod the game again and put your powerwheels thingy in it...LMAO
l3viathan
Posted - 10/13/2009 : 09:39:15 Looks like you got a mention on Destructoid, congrats!
MPDano
Posted - 10/09/2009 : 14:05:01 Your a Genius! This looks great and your son looks like he loves it. Totally Priceless.
G I Joe
Posted - 10/09/2009 : 07:52:51amazing
flux83
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 21:06:49
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RICKYVB
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 18:18:30 Wooo,HOOOoooo!!!
Friggen awesome,brother! I love it!!!
bugman72
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 15:14:14 That's the plan. Going to cut the louvered areas on top of the helmet to increase ventilation. Run a pair of 40mm fans blowing from the front and will pull air from the sides (painted black right now). Suit will be fully lit as well and I also plan to put an intercom system in the helmet with speakers in the towers on the shoulders.
flux83
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 14:50:33 Are you going to install a air system so your breath doesnt fog and/or heat up the helmet. I have worked on one before used vacume hose for the sides and inserted two small fans neer the back ofthe jaw. One fan sends air in the other sucks out, It worked very well at keeping it cumfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The power cable hooked to the back of the helmet and ran in to the chest plate where the battery for led and fans were kept as well as the swichs for them. It was my freinds costume but we should have taken pics and posted them online.
bugman72
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 09:22:39 Now, you know what your son needs?
I'm in the process of making a full set of wearable armor of Master Chief for Halloween 2010. All of the pieces start out as 80# Cardstock that has been fiberglassed and painted. I still have to wire the LEDs and install the gold motorcycle visor.
MustangFreak
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 01:56:59 Wow, that thing looks amazing. Good job. You should make at least another one, and see what it goes for.
MustangFreak
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 01:51:29 Wow, that thing looks amazing. Good job. You should make at least another one, and see what it goes for.
flux83
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 23:59:00 So I just ound out that ign's podcast three red light mentioned my project as did Burnie Burns from red vs blue as mentioned me on his journal.
flux83
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 23:55:42
quote:Originally posted by smokinloon
looping them is easy just unscrew the caps on each end and discard on end, then snadwich the nylon strap ends between the halves of the other cap, you can also do this to chain them together. my rc turrent had a 500 round belt. the cats hated it you should wire it up to a button on the steeringwheel so it can be fired while being driven
nice
smokinloon
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 23:08:39 looping them is easy just unscrew the caps on each end and discard on end, then snadwich the nylon strap ends between the halves of the other cap, you can also do this to chain them together. my rc turrent had a 500 round belt. the cats hated it you should wire it up to a button on the steeringwheel so it can be fired while being driven
flux83
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 21:09:46
quote:Originally posted by smokinloon
The rate of fire is insane at 9.6v but it has a tendancy to jam. 8.4 is fast and reliable. if your just shooting for show(no darts) 12-14.4v sounds like a minigun going off and drops a belt in less than 2 seconds. impressive for show.
yhat would be cool I could hook it to the pw batt, but i would need to add more belts to it and make it a loop.
smokinloon
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 20:02:53 The rate of fire is insane at 9.6v but it has a tendancy to jam. 8.4 is fast and reliable. if your just shooting for show(no darts) 12-14.4v sounds like a minigun going off and drops a belt in less than 2 seconds. impressive for show.
flux83
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 18:48:37 still using the orignal battery but I think i will order the rd batt in a little while.
smokinloon
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 18:39:36 the vulcan looks good, what did you decide to use for power?
turbokev
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 12:48:52 Amazing..
I think that would bring a pretty penny on eBay..
Now that your boy has one, and you have learned as you went along, I think you should do the same thing to the next Silverado you find and see what it will fetch.. might pay for both of them plus some
flux83
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 12:00:56 took the vulcan apart. The orange front part made three cuts to remove excess plastic, cut two 1.25 inch holes in the front attached three 19.75 inch white thick wall pvc pipes. the shield is cut out of wood used two screws to attach and lastly paint.
G I Joe
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 07:37:01 can I get some more info on the gun?? Looks amazing flux!
flux83
Posted - 10/06/2009 : 22:22:49 Ok here is the videos and pitures. This video has all of the pictures and videos in progresion.
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flux83
Posted - 10/06/2009 : 16:05:17 Ok I am all finished. I am going out right now to take pics and video. So they should be online with in the next two hours. Thanks to all that gave me advise and tips.
flux83
Posted - 10/06/2009 : 16:03:28
quote:Originally posted by Fortis
I know you are nearly finished this impressive thing, But I ran across this and thought you might be interested. A working Warthog, as built by Weta studios for Peter Jackson.
yeah Ive seen it in vegas its cool but it doesnt have four wheel turn. But very cool and no they wouldnt let me drive it.
Modmom32
Posted - 10/06/2009 : 09:22:08 Nicely done can't wait to see final peice.....
G I Joe
Posted - 10/06/2009 : 06:41:50 that thing would be awesome to own, but not for $200,000
Fortis
Posted - 10/06/2009 : 06:21:20 I know you are nearly finished this impressive thing, But I ran across this and thought you might be interested. A working Warthog, as built by Weta studios for Peter Jackson.
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 01:42:54 Ok so Its almost done I still need to install a voltage meter and a faux speedometer in the dash. I also need to make headlight and taillight lenes and install them. But here are some pictures of it 98% done. I will have a video and better pictures done after I finish adding those few things on.
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flux83
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 21:20:37 Intrasting
chiefdan73
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 20:12:16 I chopped up a off brand mini firetruck and used the gear shifter and gearbox as a winch on my 4x6...just run it at 6 volt,12 is way to fast
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flux83
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 19:25:14 Oh I am almost done painting I need one more can of paint and then I just need to put it togather. I will have video of my son riding it tomarrow.
P.s. I started celebrating early ha ha ha, f*** lol.
flux83
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 19:22:50 That is frekin sweet if I get some more motors gear boxs and etc I will deffently have to make myself one I rould even redo the front of the chupa to do that.
RICKYVB
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 12:33:56
quote:Originally posted by flux83
so is therer a bolt in the middle or do you have the axle rod going all the way through
It's an axle rod.I will have the PVC drilled in the center then the outside of the PVC pipe will hold the axle in place. One side of the brush gaurd will be glued while the other side will have 2 screws in it.One at the top of the pipe and one at the bottom.That will make it easy for any repairs needed in the future. I am using NINJA quad parts so far so repairs(LMAO) will be needed. I may use an escalade gearbox instead and not have to worry about repairs.
The 2 hubs are bolted together internally with 2 bolts.The cut away picture shows what I am trying to type...LMAO
flux83
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 12:04:31 so is therer a bolt in the middle or do you have the axle rod going all the way through
RICKYVB
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 10:48:50
quote:Originally posted by flux83
wow lookingat the picture of the barcode it doesnt look right but it is on a angle. It looks alot better in real life.
I like it.
Your welcome!!!
The Halo Style CAMO is right on,brother.Looks great!!!
And here is the winch I said I was going to build. My custom made WINCH!!! Patent not pending...LOL
It may end up being a 6 VOLT not so super winch. 12 volt,is kinda fast!!!LMAO
Cut away view...
Sorry it took so long.Your way past the front winch stage!!!
flux83
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 04:47:01 wow lookingat the picture of the barcode it doesnt look right but it is on a angle. It looks alot better in real life.
flux83
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 04:44:59 Ok I got paint tonight paying the electric can wait lol. The hood, hubcaps, head light panel, and rear panels are done here are some pics.
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flux83
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 10:08:39 Thanks ricky for the advice to drill holes for the bondo it worked great now I need paint.
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flux83
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 11:28:04 yeah I have some wood that is 1/4 inch that I am cutting and painting to use as a hubcap.
you should wire it up to a button on the steeringwheel so it can be fired while being driven
