Builds By Baz

The end of an era. I have finished the Viper, it's trailer and the first public appearance is this coming Sunday. I've been madly tweaking the trailer and display, steps, jack-stands and a ladder, along with an inverter and lead-acid battery power solution for a totally self-contained unit. It's a good shakedown close to home, so I can get things sorted and be confident that the trailer will make the distance to other cities and highway driving. The Canberra Times came out and interviewed me last week, took lots of photos and video. [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/dljVIi2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/z7xjysT.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/D2CfTiN.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/Kdl3Y40.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/pXTp0nU.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/amdwdOu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/G13V0OE.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/oxSXuWW.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/TxHTs30.jpg[/IMG]

Update.

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==