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Three Wheelers - Black Widow and Black Widow 2.

Started by zenrat, September 24, 2013, 07:25:20 PM

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dumaniac

#15
September 27, 2013, 01:38:47 PM
yeah - very nice build

zenrat

#16
May 28, 2023, 04:34:24 AM
10 Years since I built the first Black Widow.
Time for a sequel.

Black Widow 2 will again have six cylinders and three wheels (and a turbo) but this time the two wheels will be at the front.
Killnoizer is to blame for this.  His work with Me 262s inspired me to dig out the remains of a 1/48 Monogram example (horrible kit) which forms the basis of the drivers capsule.
Engine and transmission (and front subframe, steering etc) is from a Monogram Chevrolet Citation Turbo.  Wheels are Tamiya Toyota Celsior (but may well change during the build process).  Everything else will be scrathbuilt, kitbashed, or scavenged as is appropriate.

Black Widow 2 WIP 28-05-2023 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr


Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

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NARSES2

#17
May 28, 2023, 05:02:54 AM
The ultimate Morgan  ;)
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Old Wombat

#18
May 28, 2023, 05:04:13 AM
Didn't see the original Black Widow first time 'round; fantastic build & love the converted Camaro parts! :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

This looks like it could be just as awesome! :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

zenrat

#19
May 28, 2023, 05:21:21 AM
Hope so.   ;)

I forgot to mention it will be 1/25 scale.  And I have a driver figure for it.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

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kerick

#20
May 28, 2023, 08:20:52 AM
Cool! I'll be watching
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Wardukw

#21
May 28, 2023, 01:58:47 PM
Damn it seems like ages ago we were talking about this Fred..so glad to see it really coming to life .
This kinda gives me an idea for that C4 vette but still with 4 wheels  :wacko:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

zenrat

#23
May 29, 2023, 04:08:10 AM
Eagle eyed readers will note that the front suspension design features Mcpherson struts as per our discussion in another thread.
Next job is to build up the subframe to provide mountings for the tops of the struts.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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