JAMES BOND - Original creations

[Marine Boy]

Most of the upper hull done.



Test fitting with Luke. It's been raining a lot lately, so i haven't been able to spray paint my Snowspeeder.

 

[Wor-Gar]

It's been raining a lot lately, so i haven't been able to spray paint my Snowspeeder.

But you've been keeping those idle hands quite busy.

 

[Rogerbee]

Looking good! Looks like you might be doing a speederbike next.

 

[Marine Boy]

Footrests added and work started on the lower hull.

 

[Rogerbee]

Coming along nicely!

 

[Marine Boy]

Finished smoothing down the lower hull and made the water jet exhaust. Skis are next to do.

 

[Rogerbee]

Such incredible quality work!

 

[Marine Boy]

Thanks! I'm actually trying not to spend too long on this area. Once it's painted black, most of the details will be hard to make out.

Skis almost done. The front has working suspension. I've simplified the detail here to make it strong.

 

[Rogerbee]

Outstanding!

 

[Marine Boy]

Most of the build done now with just a few trim pieces left to do. Hardest part was the handlebars, which are made from 6mm steel bar. It was tricky to bend them by hand and be symmetrical.



I couldn't find any good close ups of the fuel tank area, so kept it simple.

 

[Wor-Gar]

This one is coming to life fast. I can't believe how quickly you can work.

Do you render and print anything or is it all carved and shaped from materials?

 

[Marine Boy]

All done by hand. The only pre-formed part on this whole build is a tiny strip of ridged plasticard on the fuel tank cap. I doubt i will ever get into 3D printing. For me, working the material by hand is part of the fun. I still draw with pencils and paper, rather than on a tablet.

The only time i would use 3D printing services, is complex shapes like wire wheels. This is the main reason why a DB5 model is not yet on the horizon.

 

[Wor-Gar]

That's what I like to hear -- old school. True school.

Just amazing and inspiring work.

 

[Rogerbee]

Mind boggling to think this only existed in your head till you started, just amazing!

 

[OmarColeccionador]

Anyone is planning nto get the new blackbox no time to die james??



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[Marine Boy]

All the building is done and have started painting. Next pictures will be the finished model. Material costs are less than 20 pounds.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Its the skill cost that gets ya.

I've saved every one of your pictures on this and the Lotus. Just so impressive and awe inspiring. I don't have the tools but I have the love.

 

[matrix69]

RIP Diana Rigg...my favourite Bond girl...

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yep, very sad news.

 

[Marine Boy]

Started work on my next Bond vehicle. Hopefully another short project. The Wetbike just needs it's stickers to finish, but i don't have access to a printer at this particular time.

Started with the most difficult part first. It's made up of thin strips of 1mm plasticard, bent and glued around a 2mm base structure.



I'm making it in 2 halves, so i can access a hidden battery bank. The lower half is made the same way. Thin strips running 1 way, with similar strips running across, on the inside.



Keep adding plasticard, until all the gaps are filled.



The internal supports can be cut away, once the outer layer is strong enough.



Then it's just filling and sanding until i get the right shape.