Would be great to see more Marvins around! I don't understand how the US sticks to the Imperial system, after all, you'd think the US would've discarded it because it's British? I grew up with inches and feet, and for a long time it was tricky to change over, but CM and MM is a LOT simpler and more accurate - to my mind at least.Looking fantastic Terry! You're making me want to make use of the models I made off your plans. Finding a similar fibreglass planter to the one you used in the US is a right pain, especially in mm. (seriously, why haven't we caught up with the rest of the world yet?)
Bolted into it today. Looks weird without the arms but it's not too bad, proportion-wise. Compare to the real thing.
Bolted into it today. Looks weird without the arms but it's not too bad, proportion-wise. Compare to the real thing.
Excellent so far, great project. When I was younger I wanted a sci-fi museum full of robots, then I grew up, now that I've reached a point in my life when I think to myself, "what if", so now I'm taking a "leap of faith", I've gone back to my childhood dream and planning on making it a reality. I've looked at other threads, an ABC warrior, Aliens, now Marvin. There are a couple of sci-fi museums here in Britain, so it's possible to make it come true. Also a fan in the Midlands made a replica of Johnny 5. I'm new to RPF, but I'm already a collector of movie memorabilia and seeing these different threads, and what fans create, it's absolutely amazing, and now with 3D printing being a lot more mainstream (and cheaper now), our childhood dreams can really come true. Keep up with your excellent work.Bolted into it today. Looks weird without the arms but it's not too bad, proportion-wise. Compare to the real thing.
Oh yes, 3D printing has definitely made this possible. Even though I've moved into a bigger place, I still wouldn't want to do sculpting, moulding and fibreglassing these parts. a 3D printer - and other people with printers - has made life much easier. Thanks for the kind words, I'm hoping to do a full suit up soon.Excellent so far, great project. When I was younger I wanted a sci-fi museum full of robots, then I grew up, now that I've reached a point in my life when I think to myself, "what if", so now I'm taking a "leap of faith", I've gone back to my childhood dream and planning on making it a reality. I've looked at other threads, an ABC warrior, Aliens, now Marvin. There are a couple of sci-fi museums here in Britain, so it's possible to make it come true. Also a fan in the Midlands made a replica of Johnny 5. I'm new to RPF, but I'm already a collector of movie memorabilia and seeing these different threads, and what fans create, it's absolutely amazing, and now with 3D printing being a lot more mainstream (and cheaper now), our childhood dreams can really come true. Keep up with your excellent work.
Yes indeed...£2000! I just wish I was there to take a few measurements, as I think mine is a bit too big.I was looking at the Entertainment Memorabilia Live auction and I couldn't help but notice this Nostromo door panel from Alien looked a bit familiar..
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