logan's Run Solar Car

[johnmiic]

In my gallery I put up some new photos of the Logan's Run Solar Car. I originally started this project and displayed it, unfinished, at Mego Meet 2006. Last week I bought more materials and set to finishing the car. I found that the quality of Silver foam board had improved considerably, making the car look all the more realistic in this scale. Also I was not happy with the Mego-ized beak of the front hood so I fixed it to make it more authentic. The car overall actually looks pretty sleek and not unlike a classic `50's or Jetsons type sci-fi vehicle. Look it over when you get a chance. With the extended Imagine 1978 deadline I think I can take a little more time and make this something really nice. Brian should love this:


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Could one of the Mod's please change the "L" from lower case to capital in the title of this thread? Much Appreciated.

[megoscott]

John, that's really coming along! I'm impressed with the fluid curves you are getting with that foam board. You are onto something!

[The Bat]

Really COOL!!

[palitoy]

This is going to come as a surpise to absolutely no one but I freaking love this!

[mikeoz]

I've worked with foam core board, and I have no idea how you were able to make such perfect curves. This is really going to be amazing when you finish it up!

[johnmiic]

Thanks guys! This would make a great R/C car if anyone knows how to modify a store-bought car and set it inside this frame. I would love to make this out of sheet styrene with clear plastic windows and sliding doors in the near future. Making it R/C seems a natural. Wish I knew how to do it.

[megoscott]

Is that PVC foam board, John? How'd you get it to curve? Heat?

[johnmiic]

Is that PVC foam board, John? How'd you get it to curve? Heat?

It's just regular foam board from Staples or any art store. Take a mat cutter, like you use in custom framing, and set the blade at 45 degrees. Don't extend the blade all the way. You should make the cuts only 2/3rd's of the way deep into the foam board. Use a straight edge and cut accross the foam-board, in this case parallel lines, at less than 1/4 inch apart. Cut on the opposite side of the special colored board if you want to show the color-like in this case the silver of the Logan's Run Car.

The more cuts, spaced closer together and the better the curve you get. Less cuts for a broader curve. After cutting the board bend and flex the foam-board. At first it will be stiff and resist but if you do it carefully and repeatedly it will take the shape. Glue the opposite ends in place and add the endcaps and the shape will hold. I have been using the hot-glue gun stuff. It's smelly and messy but I can work pretty fast with it .This is how I got the beak/front hood and side body curves on the Logan's Run Solar Car. Tho I have to admit the side curves were very difficult. I did this for the Endeavor Micronauts ship, ( in a clockwise pattern-removing the center circle), and for the POTA Icarus, ( in a triangular-radiating pattern).

[Meule]

Absolutely amazing John, I love it. Can't wait to see it finished

[PCofmisfittoys]

I've worked with foam core board, and I have no idea how you were able to make such perfect curves. This is really going to be amazing when you finish it up!

you can use those plastic Garage sale signs you get from walmart real well. They are a great thickness and great for curves or details. they are pretty cheap as well. I buy them all the time and use them .

foam core is easy to use if you have good blades or a mat cutter .

[johnmiic]

If you build something like this in plastic-sheet styrene-you could always get a pvc pipe at Home Depot and cut it in 1/2 and mount it on the sides. Then just spray paint it silver. I may do that if I ever do a plastic, more durable version.

[Captain_Mego]

I love this stuff,excelent work John. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff man.

[Megospidey]

That is absolutely spot on - love it!

[thunderbolt]

That's coming along pretty well. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I enjoy seeing the WIP pics, and am really looking forward to seeing it finished!