Obievon Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 This is what I did to make my Sonix Victory 75. I stated with Post Office mailer box that was just about the right size. I had to cut it down just a little. Then I covered it with aluminum tape to give it some strength. I then started cutting the pieces out by using plastic signs. I glued them all to the box and then drilled the details and added little nails. I used the bottom of a aluminum can for the dial detail and cut the lens cover out of a cd case. The dials are from pill bottles and 5 hr. power drinks. I heated up the biggest dial and pushed the smaller one down on it to give it some depth. The main speaker design was created by gluing the template to the plastic then cutting it out like a sun shape and added a 35 mm can cap in the center and separated the plastic to give it the desired shape. (Soaked it in mineral spirts to remove the paper from the plastic.) Primed it and painted it, added some small details,weathering and there you go. Oh and I added a broken antenna and the side jacks just for the fun of it. Sorry I didn't take pictures as I went along, when I get into a project i tend to just role with it. I used these plans. Here Thanks apeers. well i hope this give you all some ides of what might work. I do plan on making another one and more accurate as I can. I also added a mP3 player that has the Trooper chatter on it. Then I attached the whole thing with industrial velcro to the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewback Jockey Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 NICE!!! well done... great weathering also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 super cool job man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 very nice job there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 awesome scratch built radio!! congrats. all details are here. i like particulary the work you have done on the openings in the enclosure, and the paint work which gives a very realistic style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks guys. It's not 100% accurate but with a little more work it could be closer. This really was just a test and proof of concept. I'm going to take a little time off and enjoy some Trooping then get back to it this winter I hope. I plan on re-doing the whole back pack. Thanks again and I hope this can give someone else some ideas until we find a real Sonix radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 WOW! Really, really outstanding job! You've def got some outstanding prop making skills. Did I already say WOW? WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrooper Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Indeed, you did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Missouri boys come through again! Dude! This is so good! Seriously great job brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 i can only echo what all others already wrote... amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboyce Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That is amazing man, did it start as one of those Priority Mail boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I said it before, but looking at this again I can only repeat myself... this is one of the best scratch built radios I have ever seen, if not the best. Beautiful work, detailing and weathering! I really like the antenna too. Not 100% accurate but it sure gives it a great touch. Congrats man. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 That is amazing man, did it start as one of those Priority Mail boxes? Yes it was a Priority box. The dimensions are a little off ( I had to cut it down for proportions ) but it works as you can see. About the antenna, I know it's not 100% accurate, but for this version I thought it gave it a little something. I do plan on trying another version and improving on what I've learned and that one will be more accurate. This was just a prof of concept for me and a trial run. When I do get around to making another one I'll take more progress pictures and post them. Thanks again for the complements, looking forward to more improvements in the future. Happy Holidays All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 that looks amazing...very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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