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Post by poet on Sept 10, 2020 10:00:49 GMT -7
I'm jumping into this one because several factors have conspired to push me to do it. I originally bought this kit to provide the drivetrain for next month's off road build but I found that it would sit too high for my taste. I had already planned on going post apoc with the Jeep anyway. Finally, I happen to be playing a video gamed called State of Decay II, which is a survival game involving zombies, and survivors with bad attitudes. I've got an idea of where I'm going with it but as you know, plans change. I hope some of you join the fun!
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 10, 2020 11:02:00 GMT -7
Cool, I'm looking forward to this. Should be fun to watch
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Post by leon on Sept 10, 2020 14:34:44 GMT -7
This is going to be cool!
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 10, 2020 21:23:00 GMT -7
Very good starting point mate.
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Post by poet on Sept 11, 2020 15:09:03 GMT -7
I decided to where I want to go with this build. I'm going the zombie hunter/destroyer route.
The rig in front of the Jeep represents some repurposed farm equipment that would be used to clear a path through marauding zees with defensive weapons for other threats. Here is a closeup of how I put the rig together. It is composed of gears that were in a bag of steampunk jewelry I bought last Halloween.
I had altered the axles and driveshafts expecting to use it on another build so I'll have to fabricate new trailing arms and reattach the driveshafts.
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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2020 16:50:51 GMT -7
That's a serious looking mock up, I like where this is heading.
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Post by pete on Sept 12, 2020 17:06:09 GMT -7
HA! A Zee mower!! Awsome!!  |
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Post by sharp on Sept 13, 2020 14:59:26 GMT -7
Cool!! Can't wait to see more of this!!
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 13, 2020 18:51:41 GMT -7
Awesome,
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Post by poet on Sept 15, 2020 12:54:46 GMT -7
Thanks guys. Pete, I think you just named it, Henceforth it will be the Zed Mower. 
Here are some new mockups. I fabricated the brackets for the mower blades using parts from the kit. I distressed the dash a bit by cutting out the controls and glove box lid. I then added a CB radio and boxed in the glove box. so I can stuff junk in it. I also fabricated the mount for the recoiless rifle, and 50 cal. For the gunner, I've got to figure out how to dress him up to look the part. Never done that before.
I also think I'll add a shield for the gunner.
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 15, 2020 18:30:16 GMT -7
Plenty of firepower, not much will manage to sneak up on you
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 16, 2020 4:10:39 GMT -7
That is looking so cool Dennis, love where your heading mate.
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 17, 2020 13:09:09 GMT -7
Plenty of firepower, not much will manage to sneak up on you What he said!!! Wow!!! Cool build so far Dennis. |
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Post by Deano on Sept 18, 2020 1:07:13 GMT -7
Looking great!
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Post by poet on Sept 27, 2020 8:37:10 GMT -7
Hey gang! I just wanted to post an update before I got too far along. A lot of the detail work was done Friday after painting the body Wednesday. I tried to get the blood color right but the silver body changed it a bit. I think I'll dry brush it with some brown wash. I plan to add more body parts like the hand coming out of the turn signal hole. It was the last thing I added before I quit for the day so I didn't get around to painting it.
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Post by leon on Sept 27, 2020 9:17:44 GMT -7
WOW...That is looking awesome Dennis!
I like your idea of adding body parts.
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Post by pete on Sept 27, 2020 9:52:07 GMT -7
Cool!!! Yeah...Needs more meat/bone chunks...Yeah...Dried blood turns rust brown. Its getting there. And mowing down zombies along the way!!! LOL
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 28, 2020 8:03:46 GMT -7
Nice work Dennis, the gunman is well protected for sure
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 28, 2020 16:43:56 GMT -7
Hell! This is a weapon and a half of a machine!
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Post by sharp on Oct 6, 2020 5:35:39 GMT -7
Very cool Dennis! I like the meat grinder!
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Post by poet on Oct 14, 2020 17:51:05 GMT -7
I'm starting to wind this one down. I've added the promised body parts, and a bit more staining. I know that old blood is more brown than red, but brown doesn't have the same shock value.  I still have some chassis work to do but this is pretty much it. Fyi, the driver is supposed to have a pistol in his hand but I knocked it off making these pics but I'll re-arm him for the final pics.
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Post by pete on Oct 14, 2020 18:30:13 GMT -7
That's gruesome!!! I love it!
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 14, 2020 19:01:18 GMT -7
BLOODY AWESOME ...
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 15, 2020 6:13:20 GMT -7
Hey!!! That's what I was thinking!!! Looks great Dennis!! |
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 15, 2020 8:59:35 GMT -7
Man nothing would last long in front of that. Nice work Dennis
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Oct 15, 2020 19:09:33 GMT -7
Kind of gross, but still very cool.
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Post by leon on Oct 16, 2020 7:23:01 GMT -7
Pardon the expression Dennis! YOU REALLY KILLED THAT!!!!!!  |
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Post by poet on Oct 16, 2020 9:08:45 GMT -7
Thanks guys. Great puns, intentional and otherwise.  |
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