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Brent Gair Mission Specialist
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:57 pm Post subject: Build a B9 Robot Xmas Ornament |
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For the last few years, I've built an Xmas ornament each holiday season for a friend. It's usually something traditional like a wooden soldier or Santa's sleigh. Eventually, you run out of traditional subjects. So , this year, I'm going for something different.
I used to have visions of scratchbuilding a Lost in Space robot model but that project was put on the back burner when Moebius released their very accurate kit. But I still have that urge so I've channeled my efforts into a simpler project. I'm making a B9 Xmas ornament. Of course, there have been a couple of commerically made B9 ornaments over the years but making this as a one-of-a-kind is the point of the excercise.
This won't be an accurate "model' style build. Details will have to be left off to accomodate the reality that this is intended to see actual use as a tree-hanging ornament that will get tossed in a box every year. It can't have small projections that will snag or break off. Things will be simplified to be appropriate for the small size (under 4"). Fine detail would get lost so, for example, there will be fewer folds in the legs. It will be slightly cartoonish but still very recognizable as a B9.
The project is ongoing right now but has not been completed.
Here's some pics.
First, work on the torso. It's made of poplar and painted with lacquer.
Here's the main leg section carved from basswood and painted.
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hot dang, keep them pictures comin', Brent! This is good stuff.
Quick question: Can we get a picture of you in your green "elf costume" while working on it in the next installment? And get your friend to dress up like Santa and stand behind you, looking pleased with your work.
It would make a great Christmas card! _________________ ____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958) |
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Brent Gair Mission Specialist
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Bud Brewster wrote: | ...And get your friend to dress up like Santa and stand behind you, looking pleased with your work.
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My friend is a leggy, 5' 10" hot chick who married the wrong guy 30 years ago. I do this every year so that she'll remember me just in case her husband gets hit by a bus (hey, accidents happen). |
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Brent Gair Mission Specialist
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Things are moving a bit faster than anticipated so I'm posting a pic of the footbox assembly.
The flat knee plates are plastic sheet. The lower legs and footbox are basswood. The dowel is affixed with polyurethane glue and will assure a solid bond with the upper legs.
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orzel-w Galactic Ambassador
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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Keep goin'. Keep goin'.
(Stopping to eat often takes time away from a project.) _________________ ...or not...
WayneO
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Brent Gair wrote: | My friend is a leggy, 5' 10" hot chick who married the wrong guy 30 years ago. I do this every year so that she'll remember me just in case her husband gets hit by a bus (hey, accidents happen). |
Even better. Put her in an outfit like this --
-- and get a part-time job driving a bus. Get my drift? _________________ ____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
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Brent Gair Mission Specialist
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Things are moving along. I should have this finished in a few days and I'll make sure to extensively photograph the finished product. Since this won't be in my possession in the future, I want to make sure I have a good record of it.
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Brent, I'm almost as impressed with the photographic record you're making of this project as I am with the project itself. Of course, I don't get to see and handle that little gem, so I'm dependent on those well-done and highly detailed photos.
Oh, by the way, the manicurist from your barbershop called about your appointment to have your nails trimmed, and the FBI wants to thank you for providing such clear images of your fingerprints. _________________ ____________
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Brent Gair Mission Specialist
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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More progress.
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, this is like watching "How It's Made" on the Science channel -- except that I like what's being made better than the stuff they show! _________________ ____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
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Brent Gair Mission Specialist
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:52 am Post subject: |
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And...done!
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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"Danger, Will Robinson! My sensors detect an intruder on the roof, with eight arctic herbivores!"
Congratulations, Brent! You've successfully constructed B-0.009, a nano-bot!
Amazon just called and said to have 1,000 of these ready by Thanksgiving. _________________ ____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)
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orzel-w Galactic Ambassador
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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__ _________________ ...or not...
WayneO
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