Doctor Who - Whomobile Mod

[swinks]

A local guy ages ago asked me to do this mod and thought it would be a cool challenge and been tinkering on it for about 8 months. This would replace the 2 x whomobile switch covers on the ramps and may have lighting for the front lights and cabin - see how I go. Check out the models of the design to what I will do a test print and trial fit very soon.

It still needs some components coloured still, as well as seats put in but need to do a test fit first. I not sure if I will put a screen on it as doubt that I could make it in the right materials???? as the modern makes it look bigger than what it will look like in real life. And it is my interpretation of the original.

The size will be scaled from the doctors original design and fit in the game and cover the switch. I did not have anything to measure purely these 4 photos - hence a challenge.

let me know if you are interested as will start a list of possible interested parties.

[swinks]

here is what the original looked like

[oldskool1969]

looks like a Thunderbird? never knew he had a car

[Mr Pinbologist]

looks like a Thunderbird? never knew he had a car

Yepp, it could fly too  

Doctor Who #3 had that one and this one pictured below as well..

Oh BTW that looks cool Swinksey  

[swinks]

yeah it was referred to as the Alien. But the one in the photos was his own that he got made and then the show adopted the design for the series but added a enclosed cockpit / windshield.

[swinks]

been making some progress, refining the design, did a test print and test fit and getting closer.

things left to do is hollow out a bit more, add racks on the back, finish the roof, and finalise the mounting system

[swinks]

details are done, now the mounting design and windscreen / cockpit enclosure

proposed mounting point is through the hole in the seat and stoked that the centre of gravity is over the hole as well so will be a balanced design though the bracket is designed to support the mod nicely on the ramp.

[Slash]

This looks like it's going to turn out very cool.  Should look much better than the current switch covers.

[swinks]

ok went to a fellow AP members place today to check brackets and fitting and made some progress under the hood. We were going along with putting the boot section over the switch but we worked out we would have to chop some of the back of the vehicle out which wasn't ideal. There was room under the bonnet for the switch so now changed direction to mounting the bracket using the previous whomobile screw holes but now with the bracket resting as well on the switch bracket and the extending out the back and resting on the ramp so lots of rest load points. We will slot the mounting points in the bracket as the lhs is angled compared to the rhs so allows the owner to adjust and change the look. We also will slot the bench seat as once the windscreen is on this will not be seen but this will also allow the owner to adjust the angle to suit their liking.

In addition moving the vehicle's bonnet over the switch fills a void in the back lhs corner and still clears everything.

The bracket will be slightly visible but you will have a colour choice of black, red or blue to suit the ramps.

Also having the bonnet over the switch allows for wiring to come up to the cabin or headlights without being seen with room to spare.

thoughts....

[swinks]

ok so on the 3rd print we got a nice fit with allowance for you the customer to adjust the angle to your liking, some minor tweaks still to be done to the mount bracket but heading in the right direction.

here is the lhs side with a windscreen version installed and angle mounted so once lighting goes in you could see the head lights.

there will be 3 versions available
- without a screen as you get to see the dash etc
- with the windscreen only (like the original personal vehicle)
- with the enclosed cockpit like the tv series (still yet to finish this design)

[swinks]

here is the rhs one installed as well and to add the one mount screw is in the seat and it is slotted to you can side shift the whomobile and twist to your liking to house the switch. The switch is now under the bonnet as we found there was more space there and the bracket made a little more sense to suit this mod.

Overall we think the mod is looking nice and at a nice scale, any smaller and it would not cover the switch.

I will not be printing these so end product will be solid with allowance for head lights and under lighting if you wish.

[swinks]

here is the mount with the whomobile seat centred over the cylinder riser.

the bracket is cut away in the centre so the who bracket can rest on the metal switch bracket for some added load support. the bracket is also slotted at the 2 mount points to allow for any game variance but also the screw holes on the lhs are not straight - rather slightly angled so one bracket suits both sides.

The bracket will be solid nylon as well and be available in red, blue, black, white and maybe the metal flake.

[pinsanity]

looks like a Thunderbird? never knew he had a car

Yepp, it could fly too  

Doctor Who #3 had that one and this one pictured below as well..

Oh BTW that looks cool Swinksey  

What about the Ford TimeLord?  

[swinks]

here is the link if anyone wants to purchase 1-2 who mobiles

https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=swinkswho%3F&sort=newest

there are 3 versions, no windscreen (calling it a Star Wars version), Alien version (personally owned Jon Pertwee car that started established the tv series whomobile and TV Series version.

Aside from the pinball mod versions these is also some collector versions:
- Pinball Mod Version has the mounting in the seat for installation in a pinball
- The Collector Version has a full seat and has a base design with a intake and 4 hover jets - purely my take on what could be there - BUT not meant for a pinball install unless you want to install else where in the game.

Each pinball version has a pocket underneath for installation of leds to be hot glued in to allow for light to be shot through the 4 headlight holes.

Unfortunately the 3d printed multicoloured option from Shapeways is rubbish so I won't be an option and I don't have the skills to paint the details. A Pinsider "Modfather" who has great painting skills has offered to paint 2 whomobile vehicles for $35USD total for 2 vehicles plus shipping back to you. I will also supply a hardware kit with a tap, screws and allen keys to Modfather to then tap and supply a small hardware kit (2 x m4 screws and a 1 x M2.5 allen key) to anyone that gets the vehicles painted via Modfather making it a fairly painless process to get these painted and ready for installation. In addition he also can hook up leds for a small fee but best to contact him directly. I still have to see if Shapeways can allow you to purchase and have the vehicles sent to Modfather directly at a $5 fee, not sure as think you can only have sent to an alternative address in the same country. But no harm in asking if he can purchase on your behalf with you paying him back immediately.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/doctor-who-whomobile-mod/page/3

Have fun....

[swinks]

a little update:

I got 1 set of the painted whomobiles from Modfather in which I am happy with them. So for those wanting to get Modfather (Pinsider) to paint up the details with a particular colour scheme (for $35 USD).

For those interested:
- contact modfather to see if he can paint a set for you (I can give you a email address if you are serious)
- head to shapeways and buy 2 vehicles and 2 brackets (prices vary depending on vehicle and materials) and have shipped directly to Modfather for $5 USD (Shapeways cost)
- Modfather paints both whomobiles for $35 USD
- Modfather posts to you for approx $15 USD
Note 1: be specific on your colour scheme as there are a few versions and Modfather likes to add his creative flare though I would recommend paint as close as possible to the renders)
Note 2: I have issued Modfather with a heap of screws and allen keys to supply with the brackets and he will tap the holes ready for the screws.


That aside I just wanted to share 2 photos to share my intention with the head lights as a DIY option.

- underneath shot shows a 5mm led resting in the provided pocket which will be hot glued in soon (excuse the screwdriver holding the wires down). With 2 leds it will add a glow to the underside to the ramp as well as project through the holes.

- topside photo just shows the light coming through the 2 provided holes - which will be on both sides.

I will be working on a manual soon once I get over to a mates place to temporarily install as this set is for Dendoc. The manual will detail how to wire up lights as well.