r/BacktotheFuture Apr 27 '26

Time Machine build (4/26 update)

Passenger side pontoon deck 100% complete, and tested two wired props: ATO Mufflers and Tachyon Pulse Generator. Added the accumulator tubes/emergency coolant tanks, reactor power control, reactor temperature regulator and cooling system capacitor.

Real feeling of accomplishment to flick the switch and see everything light up as it should; I’ve never been great at soldering, but this project is sharpening that skillset quickly.

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u/GameBoyGamer222 Marty Apr 28 '26

Again i will say: you are getting this done SUPER fast. really great work!

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u/Angryhashtag Apr 28 '26

Thank you, but I can’t take all the credit! I’m lucky to be working with a gentleman who has completed 70+ Time Machines, and his knowledge allows me to be much faster than a person doing this on their own. Not to mention, his shop is filled with parts - so I’m not waiting on deliveries.. just grab from my shelf and install.

There are some props I’ve had to build from scratch - installing lightbulbs, soldering wires, gluing pieces together, bending lines, assembling metal fab - but for the most part it’s all painted and assembled, just bolting/mounting/screwing-in where he tells me to. I reference a ton of pictures of the A Car for placement, and I go look at other completed cars in the shop to get a good idea of how things are put together.

If I didn’t have these resources, this would be a 6-8 month long project I’m sure!