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Author:  MJTanner [ Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Robot parts help -finished pics in the last post
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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Author:  2DARK2C [ Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
a highlighter or other marker might make your arms. you could have diff. ends (marker caps) that pop on/off.
Author:  HypnoHustler [ Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
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.
Author:  MJTanner [ Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
Here's a pic showing it next to a Joe scale fig.

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

Thanks, now to ponder . . . .
Author:  2DARK2C [ Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
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
Author:  DarkJedi [ Fri Nov 30, 2018 1:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
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/
Author:  MJTanner [ Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
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.
Author:  MJTanner [ Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help- wheels and arms
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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Author:  2DARK2C [ Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help -finished pics in the last post
looks good! I really like the first pics face.
Author:  Lt_L1zrdking [ Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:00 pm ]
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So freaking awesome.
Author:  pluv [ Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:39 pm ]
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Perfect.
Author:  drbindy [ Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help -finished pics in the last post
fantastic
Author:  DarkJedi [ Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Robot parts help -finished pics in the last post
I really like the used look it has. Gives it an immediate history and character.
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