tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74295735660235220282024-03-13T10:33:37.840-07:00The SteamerPodpadstudioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02101047373810289618noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429573566023522028.post-4880191965546327772016-04-01T13:11:00.002-07:002016-04-01T13:11:46.535-07:00The Steamer in all its glory.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well I got there at last. i am still tinkering, adding bits and bobs here and there but on the whole it is done. The wheels and tyres have been given a make over to make them look much more realistic and will soon be fitted with bearings so when the vehicle moves the wheels will go round. The motors fitted are only 300w and were only ever designed to manoeuvre the vehicle around to help place it at events. What I am seriously considering is seeing if I can get this thing moving properly.The weight will still be supported on the quad wheels underneath so the big foam wheels do not have to take any weight. To stop them getting damaged the bearings will allow them to rotate and swing arms which are already fitted will allow the foam tyres to move up and down. </div>
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There are two options, electric and gas. A VW Beatle chassis with the body lowered on or much bigger 1000w motors and keep the whole vehicle RC. </div>
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<br />Podpadstudioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02101047373810289618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429573566023522028.post-74883011344766260862016-02-23T09:46:00.002-08:002016-02-23T09:46:07.469-08:00Some updates on the Steamer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Steamer has had a few extras added, new radiators and I have added a few bits and bobs giving it a more Steampunk look.</div>
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There are a few minor bits and bobs to sort out with the interior plus I am still waiting on some parts. The exterior is now finished. I have decided to add a power system which will help move the build around at events. This will take the form of two large electric motors attached to the back wheels. They will provide propulsion and stealing.</div>
<br />Podpadstudioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02101047373810289618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429573566023522028.post-60817217516963411682015-12-04T10:37:00.001-08:002015-12-04T10:37:08.931-08:00Getting close to final completionLoads of work has been done on the Steamer Batmobile over the last two weeks. The engine bay is nearly there as is the interior. Loads of extra exterior metal work has been added and the spoilers completed at last.<br />
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I am currently working on the exterior. adding all the fine details but given the progress there should be only a few more weeks work and I will be done. It will be all the fine details that will ultimately define this build and give it its unique Steampunk look.</div>
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I still need to do much more work on the engine and that will be the next task. Once the exterior is complete then work will start on the interior and the hundreds of LED's that need to be fitted plus work on the animatronic Batman.</div>
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Electrics are now going in and the headlight and red internal LED lighting has been fitted. Sound system is partially fitted but a few more speakers are still needed. Camera system is fitted and working.Underbid lighting is on and will be working soon. Side, vent and rear lighting is fitted but needs wiring up. </div>
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There is a time and a place to build replicas but this build has never tried to be an exact copy of the Tumbler. At this stage, about six weeks into the build it does look very Tumbler like but this will soon change and the Steampunk magic will begin. After visiting the Haines Motor Museum I was inspired by some new ideas such as adding leather to the outside of the vehicle, making the paintwork much more textured and redesigning the steampunk engine. Now that I have the basic shape and the new paintwork is all complete after the filler disaster I can begin the real hard work.Podpadstudioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02101047373810289618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429573566023522028.post-16455075781651690152015-08-18T11:13:00.002-07:002015-08-18T11:13:37.142-07:00TyresWhat a difference a tyre makes. All the water proofing has now been completed on the door and windows so now time to wait for the rain to test it.<br />
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It has taken me two days to get the Gul Wing door to work. Initially I used a simple pivot to open the door then fitted gas struts to keep the door open, seemed simple, until the entire door frame splintered and self destructed. I tried again and this time the gas struts pushed through the roof section taking most of the roof out. The gas struts are now gone and a new hinge system is in use to open the door. The door will remain open at events anyway so I have adopted a simple prop to keep the door open.</div>
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Next problem is weather proofing the door which is a real pain, who ever invented the Gul Wing door, what were they thinking.</div>
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Third coat of paint has now been applied and we have just ended week three. I am still not 100% happy with the finish of some of the panels but they will have lots of Steampunk features added to them so maybe I am being a bit of a perfectionist. I can always refinish and paint individual panels if needed. Week four will see the clear top coat applied and the windows added. Once the gul wing door is sealed the whole build will be weather proof. It is a bit frustrating not having the finished tyres yet because I can not do any work on the lower panels around the wheels. I only have to wait a couple of more weeks on the tyres so I should be patient and get on with the thousand other things needed. </div>
<br />Podpadstudioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02101047373810289618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429573566023522028.post-88103918898180139562015-08-05T11:02:00.003-07:002015-08-05T11:02:37.309-07:00Even more progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A great deal of work done on the rear section and wheels today. I have decided to give the Tumbler working suspension, well at least the wheels are attached to swing arms which will always sit on the ground making sure the tyres are not up in the air. The rear brackets are all in place ready for the rear spoilers. Hopefully tomorrow, weather permitting, I will apply the first black top coat and see how it looks. I still think there will be areas that need rubbing down further and the black paint will show these up nicely.</div>
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It does look strange now, almost like some sort of surreal flying machine.</div>
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To make sure that the Tumbler lasts more than a few months when finished it is important that it is really weather proofed. This is the first of a number of coatings that will soak into the wood both protecting it from the weather but also providing much better key for the top coat paint that will be applied. I have decided that the body work will be painted in a lightly textured way giving it the effect of being made of iron sheets. Where the panels connect there will be fake rivets applied adding to the Steampunk effect. I have used this technique before so in theory it should work on this scale.</div>
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All the external wood work is now completed and it is time to fill and sand. i still have not decided what paint finish to go with. I don't want to create a replica of the Tumbler so painting it with the same finish might be a mistake. My original idea was to make the Tumbler look like it was made from Iron with a slightly textured hand painted finish adding to the Steampunk effect. Using a textured matt black finish will also help cover any blemishes in the surface, plus will be very easy to fix when it gets chipped, which it will. The problem is that once I have applied the textured paint it will not be easy to remove if I then change my mind.</div>
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I am not sure about the final weight but I can just about move it on my own so the finished weight should be ok.</div>
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<br />Podpadstudioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02101047373810289618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429573566023522028.post-74472021372146574322015-07-19T12:46:00.002-07:002015-07-29T12:51:41.771-07:00Steampunk BatmobileThe Batmobile project has been in the pipeline for a number of months now butt needed a great deal of planning to make it become a reality. Cost was another factor as a project like this can easily spiral out of control. Planning for this project started in January 2015. I have lost track with the number of drawings I have completed and number of pictures of the Tumbler I have studied.<br />
Initially I was going to try and produce a replica but as time went on and my other Steampunk machines seem to get more and more attention I decided that I was going to create the ultimate Steampunk Machine.<br />
The Tumbler will be recognisable as the Batmobile but will have that unique Podpadstudios Steampunk treatment.<br />
The project will not be a working vehicle but instead a full size model. It will have loads of features including working sounds system, lights, animatronic batman driving it and lots more.<br />
The project will take some time and the deadline is set for March 2016.<br />
The Batmobile will be bookable at events from April onwards.<br />
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Schedule: August: 2015. Work on main body and wheels. Tyres will be completed.<br />
Septmeber 2015. Most of the structural work completed<br />
October 2015. Main structure waterproof and painted.<br />
December 2015. Work on the interior starts not the main structure is waterproof.<br />
Feb 2016. Steampunk adaptations added.<br />
March 2016. Final touches.Work on trailer.<br />
April 2016. Ready for events.<br />
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Now at the end of the first week this is the build so far. Instead of the sliding canopy I decided to go Lamborghini style with a gul wing door, adds a bit of style.</div>
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<b><u>Beginning of week 2</u></b></div>
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Loads of the external panels are now complete, not for the hard work.</div>
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<b><u>About half way through week two now</u></b></div>
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Most of the main wooden structure is now complete. I will soon need to start on the metal work but before that hours of filling and sanding will start.</div>
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Managed to pick a couple of very cheap bucket racing seats up of eBay, should be idea.</div>
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The Gul wing door is now working correctly and much lighter.</div>
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