1/6 Scale Mad Max V8 Interceptor (scratchbuild)

[Marine Boy]

The Blade Runner Spinner is undergoing paint touch-ups, so while I'm waiting, I have started my new project just before my Xmas break. The build will be similar to the Aston, but with minimal electronics and no fancy gadgets, I'm hoping to get it done in 6 months. I'm building a hybrid of the 1st and 2nd movie versions. It will have the extra fuel tanks, but also a removable front spoiler. After 2 days, the front end is already taking shape.

Making the end pieces.

After rough shaping.

 

[cpoll36]

That's looking awesome already Marine Boy! May I ask if you're using plasticard there? How are you shaping it?

 

[Marine Boy]

It's 2mm thick plasticard. the front wings are made by cutting out the shapes and heating gently with a heat gun. They are curved slightly, by placing it in a large woodworking vice and bending it. The upper and lower parts are glued together, then sanded until it looks seamless.
To remove material, i use a sanding drum in a Dremel. The speed of the tool is kept high enough so the particles clump together, rather than creating dust.

 

[Marine Boy]

Day 3 - making the front spoiler. Having a ready made engine to modify will save me a lot of time. Motorizing the supercharger belt, should be easy enough.

 

[Mr.E]

"Easy enough" . You sir, are too humble with your skills. I am sure you will absolutely knock this one out of the park. Looking forward to seeing it take shape

 

[Marine Boy]

Finished the front spoiler by adding detail around the air scoops as well as the front lip.

Started on the tops of the wings.

 

[Marine Boy]

Started making the hood. The air intakes will be the hardest part.

 

[Marine Boy]

Most of the hood done, just a bit more filler needed around the intakes.

 

[Marine Boy]

Making the rear bodywork. Start by cutting the parts out from plasticard.

Hold each piece in a vice and press firmly to create a slight curve.

The edge of the join is bevelled slightly, for a better fit.

Tape both parts together.

On the reverse side, pull the top and bottom together with tape to create the fold. Apply liquid cement to the join.

Cut some rectangles of plasticard and fold gently.

Glue to the inside to reinforce the join. Clamp and let it set.

Once it's dry, remove all clamps and tape. Any gaps can be filled with CA glue.

Sand the join, until it looks seamless.

 

[Marine Boy]

The rear panels are screwed to the floor pan.

The back end panel mostly done. Next step is to attach it to the rear panels.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Another amazing project! Looking forward to following your progress, Marine Boy!

 

[KitbashOfficer]

"No...no, you ain't been slack." - Max (Beyond Thunderdome)

 

[cpoll36]

Awesome work Marine boy! If I could have just one vcehicle in 1/6 the Interceptor would be the one!

 

[Marine Boy]

Rear panel attached and I've started building the roof.

 

[Marine Boy]

I've been working on another grail project of mine. It's Guy Manuel's helmet from Daft Punk. It's been 4 days and is about 80% complete. The visor came from a toy helmet. Most DP helmet builds go on for months. I'd like to get mine finished (lights and all) by New Year.

 

[Marine Boy]

I've gotten back to working on the Interceptor. Joining the front and rear ends. I may need to adjust the roof slightly.

I've beefed up the sills substantially, as chassis flex has created big problems with panel alignment in the past.

As for my Daft Punk helmet, i ran into some issues. My original plan was not to paint it, but to use a vinyl wrap, as it has a better reflective finish and durability than gold paint. Unfortunately, it proved too difficult to make it conform to the awkward shapes. Looks like it will have to be painted after all. As it's too cold right now, for spray painting, it will have to wait until the spring at least.

 

[Marine Boy]

Building the rear trunk floor. I cut off the roof, as it was needing it's angle corrected and would be easier to shape when it's off the car.

Making the roof. I'll re-attach it, once the "A" pillars are made.

 

[Marine Boy]

I managed to acquire a new engine model for this project, a supercharged Ford unit from a dragster. I'll remove the exhausts and refit them onto the side of the car.

Managed to finish building the "A" pillars. There is a brass rod embedded inside for strength and the ends are screwed to the interior tub. These have been made very sturdily, as they are also the mounting points for the door hinges.

Roof temporarily fitted to check there is enough interior space and the flow of the roofline is correct. I will make the spoiler before re-joining the roof to the rear bodywork.

 

[Marine Boy]

Roof spoiler in place.

Making the rear door jambs.

Re-attaching the roof.

With the door jambs in place, i can start work on the doors.

 

[Marine Boy]

Making the outer door panels. Each door is made up of 3 separate panels, which are shaped individually, then joined together. It's easier to shape them in separate parts, rather than 1 big one.

Making the top panel. This one is the trickiest, as it has a fold at the front edge, which flattens towards the rear edge.

The middle and lower sections only have a mild curvature.

Once I'm happy with the contours, i glue the top 2 sections together.

Once they are set, i glue the lower panel.

To finish off, i sand down the edges to maintain a consistent panel gap. I will only do the final sanding down of the surfaces, after the hinges and inner frames are in place