Wooden DMC build

[silverlux]

had to finish veneering one side for starters

[silverlux]

work begins on Y frame chassis front part...
front frame put together

trying to come up with solution to strengthen weakest points of frame




trying to come up with something that will control my wheels

bottom shelve added for complete support

wheels test fitted

edges to be cut and rounded so that wheels can move

moving perfect

adding more detail on sides for extra strength of the frame parts

steering system test fitted and in place...test fitted to frame just for looks....
next time will try to marry both frame parts together

[Chris Williams]

That really is superb work, hats off to you sir!

Chris

[silverlux]

Chris Williams Wrote:That really is superb work, hats off to you sir!

Chris

thank you sir :wink:

[silverlux]

arms to be done to steer wheels

both in place

tiny part of wood added on top of arm for extra strength

part to join track rod end added

both sides of wheels hooked up, steering rod/bar joined, test fitted, works perfect



front frame temp fixed on body so it can be married with the rest of Y frame

checking gaps in wheel arches and frame position in front....OK, just like the look of this :driving1:

wheels sits perfect all around, its time to have one proper Y frame chassis

creating base plate that will join both frames permanently together, in real life I guess it's called fuel tank closing plate

wood strips glued together and sanded, ready to be attached

when was removing complete Y frame chassis decided to remove front luggage compartment and make it better after steering is sorted out

adding extra strength and extension to steering wheel so it can reach front steering mechanism


decided to add extra support for steering column, in meantime created extra DMC signature at the front, it will be barely seen when front luggage compartment will go in, looks cool tho

support wall installed

cutting to add

steering done and working, small tweaks and details to be added to permanently finish


watch video to see steering in action
http://youtu.be/QpIvW9VBPNM

[malcy34]

That is so impressive, you really do have a very special set of skills....!!

[silverlux]

malcy34 Wrote:That is so impressive, you really do have a very special set of skills....!!

cheers :wink:

[silverlux]

Before remodeling front trunk had to sort out something else
had to get some parts first,some LED's

and donor for few more electrical parts

spots on wooden eyes marked for....

holes drilled, more detail to add

test reflector fitted

all the other lights test fitted

[MikeWard]

The level of detail you are putting into this is awesome!

[silverlux]

MikeWard Wrote:The level of detail you are putting into this is awesome!

thanks MikeWard, trying my best to accommodate needs of woodworking art, scale of model and detail of Delorean

[Rich H]

Truly amazing craftsman ship!

Just one small point, there's way too much lock on that steering :lol: :lol: (j/k)

[silverlux]

for past few days there was good few trials and errors on front lights. Wanted to get best possible result of the looks of the front lights.
So here it goes...
Started with this, my good old friend Arthur Guinness came in to workshop to give us a hand on project

it got cut in pieces

made some clever tool

did some mirror shine polishing

used my new cool tool and hammer to make some cool stuff

and I have shiny reflectors for my lights

looking good

time paint background black


clear plastic saved from flowers used for glass imitation...lines cut with paper knife

vola, 2 lights done so far

will be adding another cool feature

here's lights in action with dimming control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlPIwfe-7e0

[Chris Williams]

The level of detail is amazing, love the lights!
Chris

[silverlux]

Cheers Chris :wink:

both lights in

before wiring front lights need to sort out trunk for space
first panel goes in

back wall of trunk goes in

sides

and floor...with correctly positioned spare wheel space...front wall to be added...all to be primed and painted in glossy black paint

and few more details to be added

[RobScott]

I love seeing the progress on this.

After you have finished it, you defo need to get a full size delorean