The Back Shop
Non-aviation fabrication, restoration, and structural experiments. A visual log of projects residing outside the primary hangar operations.
Anelle
RC speedboat build. 3D printed hull and an active watercooled propulsion system.
STATUS: COMPLETE
IR Turret Build
3D design and print. Servos and IR remote control. Visual AI target acquisition, tracking and firing.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Max — 4x4 Rock Crawler
STATUS: COMPLETE
Skateboard Restoration
30-year-old deck restored for Mathias. Rubber cast wheels into 3D printed molds, full deck overhaul.
STATUS: COMPLETE READ BLOG open_in_new
Range Rover Evoque
Static model restoration.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Black Crow Glade Runner
1:8 scale RC airboat. Still prop-driven but on water.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Lancia Martini
35-year-old static model restoration.
STATUS: ONGOING
Chevrolet Suburban
Static model restoration.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Racing Offroader
35-year-old wire and battery model converted to modern RC.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Nissan Skyline R34
Silver 1:43 drift model wrapped to midnight purple.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Jaguar XK Coupe
Mathias's first-ever model car — thoroughly played with and wrecked — fully restored back to glory.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Peugeot Bike
Bought second-hand and in rough condition — stripped down, rebuilt, and fully modernised. Mathias rides it to school every day.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Rippie
Started on October 4, '26, Rippie is our first tracked vehicle build. It is a 1:10 scale version of Textron Systems Ripsaw M5 terrain vehicle. Shout out to Eve Creations.
STATUS: ONGOING