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 Posted 8/12/2014 11:58:30 AM |
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Haha, that's my friends Jeep and rear spare, but I know what you're getting at  A future Tumbler build is not out of the question by any means. We go to the sand Dunes to ride ATVs, and I think it'd be cool to make an ATV sized Tumbler.
Back to work on the Batpod, as I have to have it on display in the middle of September! yikes. Here's some progress on the barrels for the front wheel guns:
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| Posted 8/26/2014 5:14:58 PM |
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I got my gas tank all setup and installed, here's the basica setup:
Here it is, installed (still dialing in a few of the fittings etc):
And here's a little vid starting the motor for the first time. Wasn't sure how it would run with modified exhaust, small fuel lines, etc.
Engine First Start
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| Posted 8/26/2014 8:12:38 PM |
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Looks good. Will you hinge mount the tank cover or just bolt it on? Ideally I'd like quick access under the cover so need to workout how to navigate the spring.
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| Posted 8/27/2014 12:16:03 PM |
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| The engine cover slides over the 2 seat support tubes, then is only held on by 1 bolt in the front, so it comes off pretty easily. Only problem is the fuel tank is attached to the inside of it with adhesive tape, so I have to unhook the fuel line when I take it off.
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| Posted 9/10/2014 11:48:31 AM |
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Got a few more things done, trying to finish the build before this weekends Makers Faire in Portland at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science) where I'll have a booth with my mini tank, and the Batpod.
Here's testing the pivot action of the front gun, to it will turn with the wheel. Still need a mini tie-rod to actually keep the gun turning in tune with the wheel.
I also threw together what I had done, for a little TV spot in the local news promoting the Makers Faire.
And here's the reporter on it during our segment:
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