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Post by kensnaps on Jun 7, 2016 21:51:35 GMT -5
Greetings all! I'm an avid costumer who also enjoys putting around on two wheels. I picked up a 50cc scooter a couple years ago and enjoyed rebuilding and refurbishing it, but now I want to convert it into a prop to ride around upon during parades and such while wearing one of my costumes:  So, in case you don't know what Mandalorians are, they are the bounty hunters from Star Wars. (Think Boba or Jango Fett.) And I stumbled across another user here who is/was working on a build (guts and something) who helped inspire me to go ahead and get my own build started. So here's what I want my scooter to look like when I'm done:  Over the next few days/weeks/months I'll post pictures of my progress and ask for suggestions and guidance. Most of my armored costume is made of 3mm sintra (expanded PVC foam) and I expect I'll be using the same to create the new body pieces for the scooter. I have a concept of how to begin, but I need to clean my garage a bit and find a few pieces before I can start formally. If anyone has suggestions or better methods to fabricate this, I'm all ears! |
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Post by arkie on Jun 7, 2016 21:55:41 GMT -5
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Post by oldgeek on Jun 7, 2016 22:31:42 GMT -5
 Pretty cool costume you made there! The concept scoot looks good too, but I am pretty sure you will have to add wheels to it! 
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Post by niz76 on Jun 7, 2016 22:32:48 GMT -5
 Awww Yeeahyuh! I'm a huge fan of the special effects world and may have watched all of Adam Savages build videos so this is gonna be cool!
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 8, 2016 6:48:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! I'm interested to see how this turns out.
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Post by kensnaps on Jun 26, 2016 22:01:55 GMT -5
A small update on the mando scooter progress: I've gotten the scooter (and garage workspace) ready and functioning as intended. I've even gotten some mockup templates prepared, and, if I may be so bold as to say so myself, I think it's looking pretty good as a proof of concept!    I'll hope to have the mockups completed within a week or two. All the gaps filled in and pieces fitted appropriately. Then, on to fiberglass and detailing the body. I expect that to take up pretty much all of July, but that'll leave me with painting in August and ready to ride at DragonCon! |
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Post by gsx600racer on Jun 26, 2016 22:09:46 GMT -5
Cool, paint up the cardboard and take it for a spin.  Is the blue tape outline on the floor the reserved parking space when your project is finished ? |
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Post by kensnaps on Jun 26, 2016 22:52:01 GMT -5
Lol, sort of. . . It was an outline for the benches and shelves I built. I just didn't pull up the tape and now it's the spot for parking the scooter :/
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Post by kensnaps on Jul 21, 2016 22:08:09 GMT -5
Little update: refined some of the existing outline and added a bit of functionality. Now I can access the gas tank and turn the handlebars! Now I just need to be able to aces the on/off switch. . . Next step is finishing the outline for the hood and grill. Then I'll work on the undercarriage and foot pegs. Then any other sections I missed. Hopefully, I'll have all the outlines done by the end of next week so I can spend the weekend learning fiberglass through trial and error. . . Then I'll need some paint and I'll be done! Yay! !     |
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Post by gsx600racer on Jul 22, 2016 10:37:21 GMT -5
Looks cool. Id consider just one thing, making sure the engine is getting enough air flow to keep cool. Something like a side air scoop or louvers.
PS. Hope you like the smell of fiberglass resin. LOL
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Post by ryan_ott on Jul 22, 2016 11:20:13 GMT -5
A few tips for fiberglass work: if pieces need to be joined together with hardware you can lay some strips of sheet metal under the fiberglass and give the screws something to bite into. For complex and smoother curves you can shape with "great stuff" expanding foam. Cuts and shapes with knives and sand paper. Then cover with you fiber mat. Don't use the low expansion stuff it doesn't dry correctly when too thick. This seat was being shaped with expanding foam and fiberglass:  |
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Post by kensnaps on Jul 22, 2016 22:41:57 GMT -5
Looks cool. Id consider just one thing, making sure the engine is getting enough air flow to keep cool. Something like a side air scoop or louvers. PS. Hope you like the smell of fiberglass resin. LOL I hadn't considered the air intake. . . I may have to ensure the front grill is breathable to allow for airflow. |
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Post by kensnaps on Jul 22, 2016 22:44:28 GMT -5
A few tips for fiberglass work: if pieces need to be joined together with hardware you can lay some strips of sheet metal under the fiberglass and give the screws something to bite into. For complex and smoother curves you can shape with "great stuff" expanding foam. Cuts and shapes with knives and sand paper. Then cover with you fiber mat. Don't use the low expansion stuff it doesn't dry correctly when too thick. This seat was being shaped with expanding foam and fiberglass: I think I'll need the foam for some of the gaps and trickiest spots that I can't fill with cardboard. |
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Post by kensnaps on Jul 25, 2016 22:34:23 GMT -5
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Post by kensnaps on Jul 31, 2016 18:37:23 GMT -5
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