Candyman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Hello people, I think my build, although not like most of the builds on here, might be of interest. Im 7 months in with about 5/6 months to go, so your all joining the party half way through! For those of you not familiar with Robocop 2 the film, there is a big bad robot in it called Cain, ( ) This is the real stop motion puppet and what I will be trying to copy This is an ambitious project, fourtunatly I found the www.robocoparcive.com which contains a wealth of information, not least a whole bunch of photos of the actual stop motion puppet that was used in the film. I had originally dismissed the project for a lack of photos but now there is enough and a nice chap who took the pictures contacted me and sent me some extra. The original puppet stands about 300mm tall, this seemed too small to me so its a trade off between making it too small and too fiddly and too big which will require huge amounts of machining and metal. Im going for 474mm tall or there abouts, just about 1/6 scale. This will stand quite impressive when finished but not so big it looses its complex detail. Hope to have yu all onboard and your support will be much appreciated. I update every 3 days or so. Im going to post a few pictures to bring us uptodate, ALL the pics are on my site here www.ukmonsters.co.uk/robocain Edited August 23, 2010 by Candyman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 That is absolutely fantastic i always wanted to build an ED209 i still might yet if i can find one Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 there are 100's of pics on my site, this is just a snapshot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Absolutey amazing skills my friend, incredible scratchbuilding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hello chap, thanks for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Holy crap! That's some serious metalworking skills going on there. Do you own a machine shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 sadly no, I work out of my garage, im not an engineer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Wow, impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Wow you are skilled - this is an awesome built or manufacture!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Bloody hell............ Jaw dropping..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 OK........I am going to go on record and say that this is the most amazing model making I have ever, EVER seen! The precision in which you are milling the parts and keeping them in scale is astounding. How big will it stand when it is finished? To say I am utterly impressed would be a massive understatement! THANK YOU for sharing your amazing work. I am excited for the next update. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoslord Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 This is unbelievable. Simply amazing!!!!! Thanks for sharing your awesome work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 How big will it stand when it is finished? thanks guys, it will be 1/6th, hopefully 474mm tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I work out of my garage, im not an engineer. Well, you should be! Very impressive work indeed. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You must have spent a fortune on the metal used to make it. If i were you when its done i would pop some moulds off it and get a few shot up in resin i think you would definately find buyers for them considering the amount of detail its going to have in when complete. Cant wait to see more masterclass in scratch building Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You want to see some of the other stuff he's made http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ryan.coombes/ check out the custom airsoft builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You want to see some of the other stuff he's made http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ryan.coombes/ check out the custom airsoft builds OMG !! is the only response that came to mind looking at that , that and Clarence Bodicker (Robocop villian) saying "Guns Guns Guns" if i come into any money i want to hire him to make me an armoury lol Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 check out the custom airsoft builds I knew that name was familiar! I remember watching those builds on the Airsoft forums that I used to frequent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hello chaps Gone for a partial assembly to check overall size and im happy to say its more or less on target. started on the cover for the other shoulder although it looks the same as the other side its actually wider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Got my tube through, 3.2mm aluminium, now cut to size and I had to remake a couple of the disks too as they looked wrong. all together and straight, tight fit though This is the 3rd atempt and took 2 hours, I didnt know how I was going to make it so just had to get stuck in! First take a solid bit of bar and turn a shoulder on the end, then the cone, then drill through the middle, then hold the shoulder and cut a slot one was with the slitting saw, then (with plenty of lube) turn 90 degrees and carefully cut the last slot. so thin at the end, very delicate now make 5 more exactly the same! they took about 20 mins each, easy when you know how! mmmmmmm barrell tipsss mounted up, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Just staggering accuracy and attention to detail, that gatling gun looks spot on - I can't wait to see that arm attached ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Top stuff... how do you manage to keep your hands so clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That Rotary cannon is bloody impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) sadly no, I work out of my garage, im not an engineer. sure you are! Maybe not for a company ... but in your hobby! That's fantastic engineering work what you're doing there! Edited August 29, 2010 by Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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