my nepthew's getting a speeder bike for xmas

[icyuod2]

my nethew tyler is a star wars freak. (3years old) he plays star wars lego (actual lego but the vid game also) loves to run around in his clone trooper halloween costume, and always has one or two star wars lego action figures in his pocket.

figured the kid needed a star wars ride, so i got to thinking. i had a green machine as a kid (rear axle steering- big wheel) and figured it would be the prefect style of trike to build a speeder bike.

now i went about this all wrong, and built the body long before i actually got my hands on some tricycle parts. it doesn't turn quite as sharp as i would have liked. he wont be able to ride it in the house, but it does turn well. just not real tight like i imagened. i surpose this is good cause now he'll be less likely to throw himself off it.

the 2 hickory axe handles are connected to either side of the rear axle with a couple 1/4" steel rods . ya pull one handle back and push the other forward to turn the speeder bike. the axle follows suit (one sides pulled forward, the other side pushed back.

used parts from a $25 schwinn tricycle to get this thing rolling.

i'm still not finished, but i'm waiting for paint to dry.
the speeder sports a rotating blaster cannon

wireless speedo

leather seat

and the flaps on the back raise/lower as the axle turns.

the kids gonna love it.
gotta pick up a couple leather dog leases to strap the pouch on the back behind the seat.
got alot of painting to finish also.

so is anybody else making xmas gifts? i'd love to see em.

 

[thatismytruck]

That came out great!!! is it possible to paint the white wheels silver/gray? Nephew will love it!!!!

 

[Chainsaw]

Will you be my uncle? I'm 48 years old, almost potty trained, I very seldom pick my nose anymore and I like cool gifts! I'm 5'11" and around 230 lbs. so you might have to build mine a little sturdier. Because of this, I'm willing to wait for my Xmas gift until New Years Eve. Please have it ready by then. I look forward to coming over for Christmas and spending it with my new uncle! 8) Can we have s'mores also? If my little cousin is there with his Speeder Bike can I ride his until mine is finished?
Great job on the Speeder Bike!
Chainy

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

can you build me a Princess Leia? pleeeaase???

 

[johnny nightwolf]

AWESOME!

 

[blink]

that is flippin sweet!

 

[CCR]

i loved the speeders when i was a kid, sure to bring a smile unfortunatley i bought all my presents already this year

 

[Gold Street Customs]

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU !!! sorry couldn't resist...me bad

 

[fast eddie]

that is AWESOME!!! that is sooo cool man, way to go!!

 

[Von Stans]

THATS THE COOLEST STAR WARS PRESENT EVER.... HE'S GOING TO BE A HAPPY KID ON X-MAS DAY..

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Coolest uncle award goes to you this year. Great idea and a really nice job. I would like a scout walker please!

 

[Rat Rod]

Just tell him not to ride it though dense woods. :shock:

 

[Rat Rod]

Just found a pic of Chainy... your new nephew. :lol:

 

[icyuod2]

hey, if/when i figure out how to make a princess leia, i'm making 4 or 5 for myself

 

[Markm]

Just found a pic of Chainy... your new nephew. :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[ricksterr1221]

Just found a pic of Chainy... your new nephew. :lol:

hahahaha!!!!


I dont watch nor really like starwars.. but i know what the lego sets looked like, that looks just like a speeder bike! Its awesome!

Oh and i want some princess laylas.. ....

 

[vanilla_gorilla]

that is fantastic! i dream of this to this day

 

[bmxerpete]

Man that is cool...he is gonna love that.

Pete (46 year old Star Wars fan )

 

[Chainsaw]

Just found a pic of Chainy... your new nephew. :lol:

Before my hair fell out! :mrgreen:
Thanks Steve! :lol:

 

[icyuod2]

well my camera made it home from mexico. heres some finish pic's of the project.

gave it some deer hide grips and a funky 5 led fake car alarm light (leds light up 1 at a time and role back and forth like the red light on the night rider car.)

finished detailing all the paint

i'm not sure whats tided to the back of the speeders in the movie. perhaps bedding?
anyhoo, mine sports a leather map of the bunker in return of the jedi. i also cut out some leather x's and triangles so my nephew can plot his imperial takeover.

i sure hope he has as much fun with it as i had building it.