architecture SEC-02 // OFF-AXIS PROJECTS

The Back Shop

Non-aviation fabrication, restoration, and structural experiments. A visual log of projects residing outside the primary hangar operations.

PRJ-101
Godzilla RC model build

Nissan GT-R Godzilla

STATUS: COMPLETE
RC speedboat Anelle build

Anelle

RC speedboat build. 3D printed hull and an active watercooled propulsion system.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-103
IR tracking turret build
ELECTRONICS

IR Turret Build

3D design and print. Servos and IR remote control. Visual AI target acquisition, tracking and firing.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-104
Max is ready
RC VEHICLE

Max — 4x4 Rock Crawler

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-105
Skateboard before and after restoration
RESTORATION

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
PRJ-106
Range Rover Evoque static model

Range Rover Evoque

Static model restoration.

STATUS: COMPLETE
Glade Runner airboat maiden voyage

Black Crow Glade Runner

1:8 scale RC airboat. Still prop-driven but on water.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-108
Lancia Martini static model
RESTORATION

Lancia Martini

35-year-old static model restoration.

STATUS: ONGOING
PRJ-109
Chevrolet Suburban static model

Chevrolet Suburban

Static model restoration.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-110
Racing offroader RC conversion

Racing Offroader

35-year-old wire and battery model converted to modern RC.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-111
Skyline R34 wrapped in midnight purple
WRAP

Nissan Skyline R34

Silver 1:43 drift model wrapped to midnight purple.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-112
Jaguar XK Coupe restoration

Jaguar XK Coupe

Mathias's first-ever model car — thoroughly played with and wrecked — fully restored back to glory.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-113
Peugeot bike restoration
RESTORATION

Peugeot Bike

Bought second-hand and in rough condition — stripped down, rebuilt, and fully modernised. Mathias rides it to school every day.

STATUS: COMPLETE
PRJ-114
Rippie blueprint

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