The Mars Rover

[John Everett]

Been a month. But there was this StuG which parked in the basement and I had to deal with it.

Painted these guys. Far from my best work. But they are secondary to the story and won't be too closely visible to the viewer.

[Ian Shumsky]

Great work John, looks like you're having a lot of fun!

[John Everett]

Great work John, looks like you're having a lot of fun!

Nope. No fun at all. Hate this project.

AND.....LIGHTS! (first run with all the lights at once)




















Disappearing for a few days. Back soon!

[Shaun Symonds]

Hi John
Looking very nice
Nice to see this still on the go.

Shaun

[Yngve Sjodin]

Really kool with the lighting. Keep it coming

[John Everett]

Back at home now.

Interior lighting approaching final shadows and enclosure.


Broken laptop keys have a very busy backside!








I need several strong, hollow boxes to adorn the roof. These will be used to hide all the electronics as well as add to the whole techno feeling.

I happened to notice that my kids have outgrown these large style Duplo Legos.

[John Everett]

More adding of gizmos, boxes and thingys.

The blue part was a piece from an old garage door remote. Many components seen here were once bits from the circuit board inside the remote. It will be reunited with the rest of the pieces after the paint's dry.

[Ian Shumsky]

Looking suitably busy there John!

[John Everett]

Looking suitably busy there John!

Thanks Ian. It's set to become busier.

Casting parts for the exterior.

Cladding for the sides of the rover's exterior.


I'm going to need between 6 and 8 of these O2 tanks.