Fabrication Photos
Below are photos of the vehicle fabrication. Continue to check back here for updated photos of our progress!
The HPVC whiteboard has the masterplan for all work needed to complete the fabrication of the vehicle and fairing.
This is a photo of the initial drive system prototype that uses pedal levers. It was made out of balsa wood and dental floss.
This is a photo of the second drive system prototype that uses pedal levers. It was fabricated from scrap metal.
Testing the angle of the seats with a jig and level.
The team cutting and shaping foam for the fairing mold.
Max welding up the kingpin steer tube mounts.
Hubert cutting metal for wheel mounts.
Finished wheel mounts for the front and rear wheels.
Carefully drilling into the frame for wheel mounts.
The rolling chassis, which was one of our major deliverables.
The finished nose cone with Orka paint, wind shield, and NACA ducts.
The bike with hardware mounted.
Finishing touches and making sure all components fit together.
Preparing to load the finished vehicle in the trailer!