kevster[TK] Posted October 30, 2009 Report Posted October 30, 2009 This is just absolutely amazing man, I might have to drive over to Abilene just so I can see it with my own eyes, wish there was a way i could help lol Quote
MiDri Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 This is just absolutely amazing man, I might have to drive over to Abilene just so I can see it with my own eyes, wish there was a way i could help lol This project is so awesome, I just went blind... my eyes no longer need to take in light! It's OVER YOU WIN! Quote
Sgt Steve Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 Just what will this thing do? Like walk around? If it can do that, hope you have been keeping a good record of how you did it. I can see collectors with deep pockets wanting to place order's! (not me!) Quote
Amptrooper Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 That is already amazing! Very impressive! Can't wait to see this complete! Quote
LaunchPad Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks again guys. Will post this weeks progress this evening or tomorrow. Ordered the Mold material from smooth on for the spine. After the feet are done I'll start on the skeleton for the spine. I'm just as anxious as you guys! I so dedicate this thing to all of us in the legion! Empire forever!!! Quote
Topgun[TK] Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 sweet, so where ya gonna keep this bad boy? they start out small, but they can get pretty big. you could use him in the bathroom to hold towels and toilet paper. Quote
pandatrooper[TK] Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 This is quite possibly one of the craziest projects ever! Great job so far, the work you've done is awesome! Can't wait to see it up and running. Can you imagine using this for a parade? Quote
darthfoster[501st] Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Awesome Matt it looks like your really putting some time into your project and its incredible, hope to see your droideka and you in person some day. Your a talented guy. Will you be going to CV? Quote
LaunchPad Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report 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
kevster[TK] Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks Dan and thanks all for you comments and support!!!!! Mathew Well, we're just giving praise where it's deserved, keep it up!!! Quote
Alex Buechel Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 holly S.... ! thats gonna look amazing in my living room ! THANKS !!! Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 Man, that's looking awesome! Quote
Dearmeat Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 You have taken this to a new level and set the bar high. Good job! Quote
SirDenzington89 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Posted December 8, 2009 Can't wait to see this finished! Best droid of the trade federation by far! Next you should start working on a few battle droids Amazing job so far man! Quote
sskunky Posted December 8, 2009 Report Posted December 8, 2009 That's friggin' outstanding my man! I can't believe I missed this build. Matthew are you on the RPF? This would definitely have a place there and many eager followers. I've pulled up a chair and I'm waiting for the next installment. Quote
Alex Buechel Posted January 19, 2010 Report Posted January 19, 2010 any updates here? would love to see more Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 19, 2010 Report Posted January 19, 2010 I had forgotten about this Hey Mathew, your audience is waiting!!!!! Please an update of your Droideka. Quote
LaunchPad Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report 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
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted February 4, 2010 Report Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks for posting update on your Droideka. I can tell you have put a Lot of work into it, and it show!! Great Work Launchpad !! Quote
Alex Buechel Posted February 4, 2010 Report Posted February 4, 2010 OMG !!! cant wait to see the finished piece. LOVE it Quote
Alex Buechel Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 BUMB ! We want more, been a month since we got updated Quote
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