Short TRooper Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Double wow is right!!!! ShortTRooper (Diana) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Launchpad Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Here’s this few weeks worth of work. The final molds on the legs are waiting on the linear actuators before completion, but the shoulders and skins are starting to take shape. I’ve been working on the feet some, but not much more to show here but this is where I’m at as of now. Starting to look like one now. Huh? Later Mathew More to follow later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmann Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Amazing! Even if it doesn't move, it is an incredible replica! You have an amazing eye for detail, and ninja modeling skills Keep up the great work! Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Launchpad Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ok all here is this months update. The wife is back from Iraq so I’ve been really busy. Spent 400 on the muscles (linear actuators) for the legs. 2 are installed and moving up and down. The third is waiting on more steel for the mods needed to install. All hips move forward and backward for taking steps. Only one leg has a foot right now due to a lack of steel around, maybe money issues too. LOL As soon as I have them somewhat synced together I’ll post a link to a you tube vid. The next step is to finish the feet for the other 2 legs, then actuators for them also. Soon, oh so very soon will I show full movement in all three legs. As it sits in its new cradle, it weighs about 95Lb. Not too bad huh?/ Wish me luck! Later all!! Mathew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Launchpad Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 So.. It’s been a few days since I said I would post. For all of you that’s been keeping an eye on this thread, some of the pics are of the same pieces but have since been reworked. I have to admit that this is extremely nerve racking. When I go to make the following part and need to make a fit and look correct, I end up reworking the part that the new one fits into. Saying that, out of all the parts that you see, each one has been made at least 3 times each. I just want it to be right, right. Any way here are pics of the spine with remade parts and completed “private parts”. Still need to repaint the shield flaps. The other pics are of the molds for the fiberglass shells for the steel legs and I’m about to make a master set of molds for the feet. The pics show from design in foam to steel skeleton to actual shell. The mold for the spine is about to be complete also. Final step will be fitting the shells over the skeleton. More updates to come. Oh yea... the legs are starting to move. No sequence yet. I can’t wait. I would like to say that I am at 40% after only one year! I will finish this if I have to starve!!! Actual Mine Actual Mine Actual Mine From design to mold of the main thigh... Will post more when the fitting of the shells is complete and the actual mold and shell of the spine are done!!! Yesssss!!!!!!!!! I would like to mention that one of our members in West Texas Squad poured the molds for the leg for me. Smooth on is awesome stuff!!! Thanks Dan and thanks all for you comments and support!!!!! Mathew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD6187 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Mathew you are incredible!!!!! fantastic job very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Jesus dude that has to be one of the coolest projects ever.. Mad props to you! Its a true work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Yes one of the gnarliest ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Launchpad Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 So again I’m sorry for such a long time between updates. I have been busy with trying to find work, or at least making a good effort at it. This economy sucks! Which is hindering the progress of this project also. To start where I left off, the spine mold material has been purchased and the master has been finished. I think I have more time in the spine and upper chest than any other part. Oh, I forgot to mention that I broke another compressor! Thank god for a Dewalt warranty! Except I am still waiting on the replacement assembly. I had to take it apart and send it to them as the closest repair place is in Ft. Worth, TX ( a 3 hour drive), so I am doing everything by hand for the last month. Should be fixed in a week or so. There’s nothing like air powered tools! I am also set back on the initial design for the legs as the actuator will not fit in the shell that I made. It has to be correct on the outside first, they are going to make the legs look too wide, so I am back to the drawing board on the skeleton as I need the power of the actuators that are in the pics (let alone the money for them). Next is the upper chest progress, note the metal ruler for size reference. Now the prints for the back. Note again the yard stick for size reference. Thats all for now. The next post should include a completed, very expensive, flexible spine exterior. All mold and cast material are from smooth-on. Expensive, but worth it. Oh, the mold for the feet is completed also. The empire for ever my fellow troopers! Launchpad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Citroen Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 JUST FANTASTIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 And what's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladius Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Sidious Christ! Awesome Project Very impressed Matthew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumanchewie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Amazing skill and craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Amazing build so far brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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