Build Log: ED-209 Stop Motion Armature

[CheesyGrin]

Definitely watching this build, great work so far!

Thank you!

I must apologize for the lack of posts over the last 4 weeks. Life stuff took priority. Also, since my last post, I screwed up royally. I made my first major machining mistake on one of the leg rail assemblies. It was so bad I had to scrap 3 of the 4 parts and start over. It was about 16 hrs of work - POOF!- like it never happened! :thumbsdown

But I'll put my behind in the past and let you know that I cranked everything back up today (thanks to my great wife). I re-machined the bum leg rail and added some details to the other. In all I put about 8 hrs in today's work. :thumbsup Here's the latest:







Here's both leg rail assemblies. The pin is for connecting the foot assembly to the leg rail.


Thanks for following!

 

[joberg]

Beautiful work once again! That ED-209 is going to be a work of Art:cool

 

[CheesyGrin]

Beautiful work once again! That ED-209 is going to be a work of Art:cool

Thanks Joberg! 'Work of art' is strong language. We'll see...

Progress has slowed due to other commitments but I did get some shop time this weekend. Here's an update-

I needed to thread the shin pin #2-56 so I could attach it to the leg rail. This little threading operation took me 5 tries before I got this result:


This weekend's main goal was to get the leg rail bearings inserted. My smallest boring tool barely fit in the 3/8" hole for the bearings!




After a little more work today, I finished the assembly:








The leg rails were quite tedious (a massive understatement). I've built lots of models over the years, but nothing like this. Cutting these rails was the most nerve-racking build process I've ever undertaken. Overall, though, I'm pleased with the results.

Sorry for the limited posts. Hopefully I can pick up some speed as I move onto some less complicated pieces.

Thanks for following along!

 

[joewhite]

Words cannot describe what I am thinking after that update!

Joe

 

[dragnink]

Wow that's beautiful!!

 

[vectorzero]

That looks beautiful!

 

[MonsieurTox]

Impressive skills ! This section is an awesome display model by itself ! Always a great pleasure to follow your progress, keep up the good work !

 

[joberg]

Those gams are cool for sure:cool keep up the great work, it's going to rock for sure!!

 

[maxhebus]

Oh my.... Watching this one since the beginning and I'm still impressed.
Hope you'll find the energy and the time to finish this project as it has been inspiring.
I'm not gonna invest in a lathe nor a router but you made me want to learn CAD software to understand how it works.
And The ED armature as a learning exercise seems to be a good idea.
PM me if you're keen to share the measurements.
Can't wait to see your progresses.

Steph

 

[CheesyGrin]

Thanks to all for the great feedback!
maxhebus - PM sent.

 

[Wes R]

Looking amazing. I'd love to stick one of these in my Neca 209 since it's a bit low on articulation lol

 

[MartinSivertsen]

Wow, this is a beautiful build, I can't wait to see it inch along!

 

[CheesyGrin]

Looking amazing. I'd love to stick one of these in my Neca 209 since it's a bit low on articulation lol

Wow, this is a beautiful build, I can't wait to see it inch along!

Thanks guys!

Small update. I try to think a few steps ahead throughout a build. As I've gotten closer to having ED's lower half completed, I've been thinking about the body parts. My original plan was to re-use the Horizon kit parts. But my kit is 20+ years old and has warped over time. I wasn't looking forward to repairing the parts honestly. After much pondering I don't think I'm re-using the Horizon parts. This leaves me with a clear impediment.

So I built a tool to help me reconstruct new body parts:


This build just took a sharp turn towards serious. :wacko

 

[joewhite]

What is that? A 3D printer? If so....I now hate you! :cry

Not really....these are tears of joy for you and your build. Not jealousy. Really, though, I'm not jealous at all. Not one bit.......:behave.

Joe

 

[CheesyGrin]

What is that? A 3D printer? If so....I now hate you! :cry

Not really....these are tears of joy for you and your build. Not jealousy. Really, though, I'm not jealous at all. Not one bit.......:behave.

Hi Joe,

yes, it a 3D printer. All open source, no kit, just a lot of research and learning from others builds. Took about 3 weeks to source all the parts and about 2 days to build and prep for printing. I'm still working on the tuning. In all, a great experience and super sweet tool in my model building arsenal.

 

[joewhite]

That's so cool! I've been looking at the printers in the ad on the main page. Still working on trying to build or buy a cnc router though.

Joe

 

[dsp5500]

Well done, That looks really cool :thumbsup
I have a CMM on its way to me so let me know if you want the horizon kit parts digitised.

Rob

 

[CheesyGrin]

That's so cool! I've been looking at the printers in the ad on the main page. Still working on trying to build or buy a cnc router though.

Joe

I debated between a 3D printer and a CNC router - the Shapeoko 2 to be exact. For purposes of completing the ED-209, I decided the 3D printer would provide more utility. No doubt, I have my eye on a CNC machine. But I have to stage these things with great strategy. The wife notices when large, electro-mechanical machines magically materialize on her dining room table.

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Well done, That looks really cool :thumbsup
I have a CMM on its way to me so let me know if you want the horizon kit parts digitised.

Rob

Thanks Rob. Saw your PM too. I'll ping you.

 

[joewhite]

I debated between a 3D printer and a CNC router - the Shapeoko 2 to be exact. For purposes of completing the ED-209, I decided the 3D printer would provide more utility. No doubt, I have my eye on a CNC machine. But I have to stage these things with great strategy. The wife notices when large, electro-mechanical machines magically materialize on her dining room table. .

Yup. Shapeoko 2 is my choice as well. And double yup on the wife part! I've got no room for anything in this damn house and the wife doesn't understand me buying stuff for when I do get some shop room. Likewise, she also doesn't agree with just setting it up on the dining table.

Joe

 

[CheesyGrin]

Hi All,

Yesterday, I tested my printer's ability to produce hi-res prints. I wasn't disappointed! Here's a sculpt a kind soul posted to Thingiverse. I was amazed that my printer was able to reproduce the skin texture details - even the slight veins under the skin. I was happy.

Now onto ED-209 pieces! I think I'll do the toes first….