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 Post subject: Robot parts help -finished pics in the last post
PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:39 pm 
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So I'm finally going back to work on Fallout: NV Securitron custom.
I have a re-scaled 3-D printed body (I had access for a short time to a 3-D printer) but need to figure out arms and a wheel for him.

A JOE vehicle wheel seems right but I don't have any vehicles on hand to test it for scale. I was thinking maybe a 1990 Hammer or maybe a Ferret wheel? It has to be one with details on both sides.

For the arms...I'd like to have some articulation but would sacrifice it for something that looks right-- a ringed tube in that size (1/2 inch width) is something I just haven't come across.


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 Post subject: Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:57 pm 
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a highlighter or other marker might make your arms. you could have diff. ends (marker caps) that pop on/off.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:58 pm 
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Could you post a pic of the torso next to a Joe? Too hard to get a sense of scale for suggestions for me otherwise. There's plenty of potential, but the size is the big decider.


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:15 am 
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Here's a pic showing it next to a Joe scale fig.


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 Post subject: Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:18 pm 
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Oh, dang, bigger than I thought.

Thanks, now to ponder . . . .


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 Post subject: Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:06 pm 
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I have some of this from the dollar store. a solid copper wire inside would give you full articulation that will hold in place.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-SPLIT-SLEEVE-WIRING-HARNESS-LOOM-FLEXABLE-WIRE-COVER-PROTECTION-FLEX/252553728169?hash=item3acd6010a9:m:mI1Wnnax39YTpDXl2SRAWAg:rk:6:pf:0
many sizes are out there too.

a more expensive option, but worth a look. these should also give you full articulation with an internal wire. also many other types available.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPARK-PLUG-WIRE-BOOTS-HEAT-SHIELD-PROTECTOR-SLEEVE-SBC-BBC-Titanium-1800/173334640434?epid=2274634671&hash=item285b8cb732:g:fbcAAOSwXudbB6Sn:rk:29:pf:0

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 1:17 am 
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My first thought was that robot design looks a lot like Disney Gizmoduck, which has a single wheel design.

As for a wheel, how about using one from the various Ninja Lightning motorcycle designs? Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow, and Kamakura all had their own versions.

https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/04/ninjalightningcycle/

I would also suggest the Wheel Blaster Bike that came with Firefly.
https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/wheelblaster/

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 Post subject: Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:36 pm 
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Thanks guys! I knew those arm tubes existed. I might try the hardware store to see if I can find them locally and in smaller lengths.

It's funny, I have that Firefly cycle on my workbench right now for a different project but I wanted to take out that middle wheel...I didn't know that it had an action feature that would make it so easy.
I think the wheel is too narrow for my use. I am leaning toward a Thundermachine tire even though I'm sure it only have the hubcap detail on one side. Or a motorcycle with a fatboy tire if I can find one around easily.

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Finished-

IF I ever had access to a 3d printer again and the ability to do it again, there's a lot I'd change but overall I'm happy.


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 Post subject: Re: Robot parts help -finished pics in the last post
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looks good! I really like the first pics face.

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So freaking awesome.

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Perfect.

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I really like the used look it has. Gives it an immediate history and character.

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