The White Tiger Clod-Long overdue update!

[Unruely]

Well, here are the latest pics on "The White Tiger" (was "Snow Leopard"). After a lot of thought and experimenting, I found the type of finish I wanted on the frame. I didn't want a real shiny look, so I sand blasted the aluminum plates today and they turned out great! They look nearly white, and have a sparkle to them in the sunshine. My next step on this truck is to complete the links, then skidplates, then paint the body. My hopes are high for this truck, so I have my fingers crossed that it will turn out good.. Otherwise my wife will kick my butt, this is her truck..

Martin

[hcfr34]

Well your off to a good start. What did you use to cut the alum?

[Rock Spyder]

I think Martin said he blew up 3 Jig Saws doing the frame..LOL

Nice work wow, I really need to get back to doing aluminum one of these days...HEHE

Tom

[Unruely]

I used a combination of a drill press, jig saws, hand saws, angle sanders, and hand files to get it cut out. Each plate is 3/16" aircraft aluminum, and is very tough.. i broke more blades and tools on this than anyone would believe.... The sandblasting worked great, and besides I had to try it out before I start blasting on the Jeep..

Martin

[hcfr34]

What about a scroll saw. Seems to me with the proper blade it would work great. Yhat's what I'm going to try to use. Ken

[Unruely]

Well, after a long time off from this project I decided to get caught up a little bit... I needed something to keep my mind off of some tough times, and this is doing the job. I have the scheme for the body all worked out and hope to get started on it this week. I still have to install all the electronics in it yet, build servo mounts, steering links, and a set of skids to follow the theme of the truck. I'm not going to reveal the paint scheme yet, but it is going to work great with the overall truck. So stay tuned as there will be more to come. It may be awhile, but I will update it as soon as I can.

Enjoy
Martin

[PDBRider]

thats wicked, but i think the color in the first post looks cooler than the white.

Sweet job though

[Unruely]

It is the same.. The only difference is the lighting.. Still just sandblasted aluminum..

Martin

[hcfr34]

Looks great...Riminds me of thundercats

[CampRacing]

keep us posted........... looking good

[Unruely]

Well I needed something to occupy my mind this weekend so I spent some time on the body for this truck.. My mother passed away last Friday and I had to have something to keep me occupied when I wasn't busy with other arrangements. I haven't slept more than 4 hours over the last 5 days so here is the updates to the truck.. It is painted with "Pearl White, Mettalic Black, and Pearl Silver" The windows were done with "Fastint".



This work has been great therapy for me and has helped me to hold together for the family..

Martin

[Blackfoot]

hey man that tiger on the roof is awsome i really like how that came out nice work

[hcfr34]

Work of art, no doubt. You sure your not building that for a display piece? LOL