Terminator T-800 Full Metal Arm

[RogueSkynet]

I am getting closer to the end of building a T-800 arm in solid metal.
Parts are cast Pewter, machined aluminium and steel accessories

I have the fingers left to cast as well as the cuff.

 

[Funky]

That is amazing! It looks like it’s really heavy.

 

[stussy]

wow!

 

[RogueSkynet]

That is amazing! It looks like it’s really heavy.

Thanks, it’s not too bad. 3.5kg so far....prob around 5-5.5kg when finished

 

[RogueSkynet]

I can’t wait to get the arm finished, but the fingers will be the biggest job. I am going to have to cut up then modify and fix each part, before molding and casting in metal.....this is to allow the fingers to be fully articulated. The poor casting doesn’t help.
So far every part moves, even the wrist ball joint.
I will be casting the cuff section next, then the fingers.

 

[RogueSkynet]

Metal T-800 arm, wrist movement test

Current progress on the all metal T-800 arm

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A video of the working ball joint in the wrist

 

[Nick K]

I love these builds. Very inspirational. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing it finished.

 

[Fett_Ish]

I can’t wait to get the arm finished, but the fingers will be the biggest job. I am going to have to cut up then modify and fix each part, before molding and casting in metal.....this is to allow the fingers to be fully articulated. The poor casting doesn’t help.
So far every part moves, even the wrist ball joint.
I will be casting the cuff section next, then the fingers.View attachment 1462355

Wow. I like this prop even more so than the skull to be honest. Way back in the early 90’s I had a Grey Zon (pretty sure on name) kit, from the days I would scan the classifieds in Starlog I think. Yours is 1000% better and probably better than the actual prop. Where are you getting that flexible conduit? I have been googling like crazy and had decided it couldn’t be purchased and then see this thread! Awesome job as with the skull. Waiting for you to just up and make 500lbs full ensoskeleton!

 

[joberg]

Aie Caramba another home-run coming with that build

 

[RogueSkynet]

Wow. I like this prop even more so than the skull to be honest. Way back in the early 90’s I had a Grey Zon (pretty sure on name) kit, from the days I would scan the classifieds in Starlog I think. Yours is 1000% better and probably better than the actual prop. Where are you getting that flexible conduit? I have been googling like crazy and had decided it couldn’t be purchased and then see this thread! Awesome job as with the skull. Waiting for you to just up and make 500lbs full ensoskeleton!

Wow. I like this prop even more so than the skull to be honest. Way back in the early 90’s I had a Grey Zon (pretty sure on name) kit, from the days I would scan the classifieds in Starlog I think. Yours is 1000% better and probably better than the actual prop. Where are you getting that flexible conduit? I have been googling like crazy and had decided it couldn’t be purchased and then see this thread! Awesome job as with the skull. Waiting for you to just up and make 500lbs full ensoskeleton!

Thanks, it’s been on my list for a while to build. Yeah the recasts from the movie prop are a little rough, but nothing some filler and sanding hasn’t fixed so far. Some parts have been machined and completely remade.
The flexible conduit for the cable is just a metal USB from EBay, with the wiring pulled out.

 

[Fett_Ish]

Thanks, it’s been on my list for a while to build. Yeah the recasts from the movie prop are a little rough, but nothing some filler and sanding hasn’t fixed so far. Some parts have been machined and completely remade.
The flexible conduit for the cable is just a metal USB from EBay, with the wiring pulled out.
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Thanks, I guess ’great minds’ as that is exactly what I ordered last week,lol.

 

[testsqa]

I can’t wait to get the arm finished, but the fingers will be the biggest job. I am going to have to cut up then modify and fix each part, before molding and casting in metal.....this is to allow the fingers to be fully articulated. The poor casting doesn’t help.
So far every part moves, even the wrist ball joint.
I will be casting the cuff section next, then the fingers.

Articulating fingers and a movable wrist joint looks like a lot of work. Looking forward to watching your progress.

 

[Hammerstein]

Kudos RogueSkynet looks awesome, can't wait to see the finished piece

 

[goldcylon]

Impressive RS!

 

[AndysMachines]

Very nice work! I'm glad to see you working on the arm, it looks great! I'll be following your progress!

 

[RogueSkynet]

Been working on the cuff section, the cast was a little poor as the mold didn’t hold up... so I will need to cut some details back in. But that’s no problem.
I test fit a few parts prior to polishing.
Just the fingers left to make now.

 

[RogueSkynet]

Video of the progress so far on the arm, just the fingers left

 

[joberg]

Another home-run with that prop mate

 

[big F]

This is probably going to better than the original

 

[RogueSkynet]

Been doing a bit more work today, cutting back some lost details in the cast. Giving it all another polish and test fit the finger pistons. It’s been assembled and disassembled so many times now.
Still got the fingers to cast.