Builds By Baz

Updates!! Adding details to the Viper https://www.buildsbybaz.com/adding-details/ Viper-trailer torsion -suspension kit and wheels arrive. https://www.buildsbybaz.com/viper-trailer-display-podium/

Here's how simple and fast it is to fit a wing to the Viper as a one-man operation. [img]https://i.imgur.com/asZqU7c.jpg[/img]

Fly by. Phone taped to the end of a broomstick. https://youtube.com/shorts/mMQPz9AOpP8?si=GEA67ckHrWHlLJME

So far I've not been able to raise the money I need to purchase steel, suspension, braking and electrics to build this trailer. I have a heap of stock on my shop, but no luck selling yet. In my bored state of waiting, I decided to gather together some scrap aircraft engine parts, shed offcuts, a rusty old steel bucket and a box of brass and copper scrap components. I put together a bit of a FrankenBaz engine facade, totally non-cannon, and cut a hole to fit it into the top of the port engine nacelle. I soldered my first circuit board ever and gave it some blinking lights to bring it to life. I like it.

I have made a decision, that I will NOT be posting WIP photos of the Viper trailer build. I have already had too many keyboard warriors and, "experts" mouthing off. I have good help and guidance from people in the industry, so I'm fine. This means the Viper group is going to be pretty quiet for some time and honestly, I need the break. I might even be able to head out bush a bit more. Rest assured that as the money comes in over the next few months, I will be cutting, drilling, bending and welding like a crazy man at every opportunity. Happy new year and may 2024 fill your buckets. Baz out.

All the touch-ups and polish now. https://www.buildsbybaz.com/upgrading-the-cockpit/ https://www.buildsbybaz.com/weathering-the-hull/

F I N I S H E D https://www.buildsbybaz.com/full-scale-mkii-colonial-viper-f-i-n-i-s-h-e-d/

Finishing up soon. Here's an update as to what's left. https://www.buildsbybaz.com/bogging-and-painting-the-viper/

Nearly done. I'm just bogging the starboard wing, before final sanding on the back end and finishing the painting.

G'day all. For personal reasons, time, health and life priorities, I am going to start phasing out regular posting to forums and reduce to social media. Once the Viper is finished, I will cut back even more. For those who are interested in following progress on my work, you can find it on the platforms below. WEB https://www.buildsbybaz.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/240486113096646/?ref=share YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/@BuildsByBaz INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/bladesbybaz?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==

Fibreglassing update.

While I'm waiting to sell another blade so I can afford the resin to finish the hull - Did a bit of bog work to tidy the ends of the nav light housing. Ran power to nav lights on the port wing and the strobe on the tail. Re-organised the workshop so I can fit both wings on at once. Yes, they are removable so I can get the Viper out of the shed. (I can't believe the amount of people who ask, like I never thought of that.)