Any updates on this?

I just read 8pages of awesome, only to be let down with a single update request on page 9. what do you have to say for yourself mister. You can answer with more high quality pictures of awesomeness.

SORRY for the lack of updates. I am also sorry to say that I havent worked on the car since August when we started thrashing for SEMA. Now that SEMA is over I am going to get some work done on this thing. stay tuned!!!

Brycen it was great to meet you at SEMA. I really enjoyed taking with you about Ruptured Duck and about what the future holds for the project. Really looking forward to seeing progress.

:cheers:

It was great to meet you and your wife! I enjoyed meeting a WWII aviation enthusiast as well! thanks for the enthusiasm for my project, it is humbling.
I have big asperations in the next year and any support is much appreciated. thanks for following along!

For those of you who never met this man, all I can tell you is what a great guy he is !! Talked to him at length at the Lateral get together and enjoyed every minute of our conversation about this build. This car is going to be incredible..:cheers:

You were at the Lateral-G dinner ? :stirthepot:

He was allowed in? :badidea:

Thanks, it was good talking to you. Ive seen you around here on lat-g for a while. Nice to put a face with the name.

Well, I have been able to make some progress on the Duck. Here are the pictures.



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...123_190608.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...123_190616.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...123_190623.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...123_190627.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...124_184322.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...124_184329.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...124_184340.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...124_184839.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...125_184422.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...128_123728.jpg

First the insane metal work..... now this

I'm not even sure I can make a wood buck look that good let alone find wood that looks so clean and perfect.

btw you suck

and make sure you keep posting updates

Loving this build and can't wait to see how it turns out. Great engine choice too!!

Ha well im not even sure I can make it look good. Ive never made a buck before. But I am never afraid to try something new. Thanks Marty

Thanks im excited for the engine as well. Stay tuned!

Amazing build.

Here are some update pics for you all.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...128_123658.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...205_122617.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...205_122625.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...205_122631.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...219_113509.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...220_121314.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...220_100500.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...220_110317.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...220_110309.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...102_115715.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...2_115727_1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...109_121724.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...9_143959_1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...109_144016.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...119_184023.jpg

Looks great Brycen! I love how tall the body is, with a short little top it's going to look spot on!

I gotta ask, what's the bare metal rig on the lift near the door?

Thanks, my main goal is to nail the proportions of the B25.

The car on the lift is a chopped Hillman with a small block and 31' slicks

I'd say you're nailing it! Nice work.
:thumbsup:

love seeing this part of the process. one of my goals is to build a wide body open wheel roadster from scratch so my 6'4" 300lb frame fits in it comfortably. i think i may be able to employ some of these techniques when the time comes.

This is so freakin' cool!!!

Brycen it's looking really good! Couldn't have picked a cooler airplane to model it after.

Thanks guys, more to come soon

I say go for it. This is my first complete build. Ive never built a buck before

Impressive Brycen, keep the pedal down!
Did you get surface radius measurements off a B-25?

Nah, i just had some good pictures from different angles to inspire me while I drew out my body shapes to have enlarged for templates. Thanks

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...6_183519_3.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...126_183525.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...126_183536.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...126_183559.jpg

This brings a whole new dimension to the phrase "built not bought". Its fascinating to see how you do this.

Thanks for following along

WOW!!! Thanks for sharing these techniques- so enlightening... :wow:

Its probably way too late now, but have you considered adding some big knock out holes in your cross boards in the buck? What I've seen of buck building, that really helps to be able to clamp the panel edges to the buck. Just a thought.

Looks awesome! Cant wait to see you start wheeling! Keep us updated!

Yeah much like my response its a little late for something like that. However I think I will be fine thanks for the input.

Here are a few update photos


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...129_173539.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...129_173726.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...9_173553_1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...210_183557.jpg

Looks so badass with the wheels on it. How much more work before you start the metal work phase?

I am aiming to start metal work next week!

This just keeps getting better and better! Nice Brycen

Thanks!

Dude - Put some holes in that buck!


LOL



Let the magic begin buddy!