Archive&Future
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We don't see a lot of original builds on here (well I guess it is the replica prop forum), and when we do see original designs they're almost exclusively science fiction. I thought it would be nice to do something a little different.
I do a lot of artwork revolving around Shaun Tan/Machinarium style robots and machines
So this is "The Rusted Machine", I giant benevolent walking robot which contains a small garden inside it
I started off with the water tank from a water pistol which I found in the 99p store
I made the rear assembly with PVC pipe, styrene, and a scrap of pine
The six very spindly legs were made from sheet aluminium
I made a back cover from styrene, also thin sheet styrene was used to make riveted panels
I kitbashed some parts to detail the rear
I used an old wire spool and a resin aircraft engine to start making the 'lid'
The front fan was made from a large tank wheel and thin sheet styrene. Keeping true to my drawing style, I wasn't overly concerned about it being perfect
More pipes and doodads were added to the lid
I primed the whole assembly
I then gave the whole machine a very thin layer of browns, oranges, and bronzes
Then masking fluid, and two coats of straight orange
Followed by heavy weathering and a repainting of the legs
There's a little bit more to be done before I take final photos, but otherwise not too shabby for a 3-day scratch build that cost £1!
I'd love to hear what you all think
I do a lot of artwork revolving around Shaun Tan/Machinarium style robots and machines
So this is "The Rusted Machine", I giant benevolent walking robot which contains a small garden inside it
I started off with the water tank from a water pistol which I found in the 99p store
I made the rear assembly with PVC pipe, styrene, and a scrap of pine
The six very spindly legs were made from sheet aluminium
I made a back cover from styrene, also thin sheet styrene was used to make riveted panels
I kitbashed some parts to detail the rear
I used an old wire spool and a resin aircraft engine to start making the 'lid'
The front fan was made from a large tank wheel and thin sheet styrene. Keeping true to my drawing style, I wasn't overly concerned about it being perfect
More pipes and doodads were added to the lid
I primed the whole assembly
I then gave the whole machine a very thin layer of browns, oranges, and bronzes
Then masking fluid, and two coats of straight orange
Followed by heavy weathering and a repainting of the legs
There's a little bit more to be done before I take final photos, but otherwise not too shabby for a 3-day scratch build that cost £1!
I'd love to hear what you all think
