Transformers _ All Spark _ Condensed Cube

[cavx]

I am a fan of the Michael Bay TRANSFORMERS films. One prop I have wanted for ages is the condensed "All Spark" cube.

Like my Fifth Element Stones, this is a budget build where I am once again thinning out the pile of MDF. I decided that I would send the parts off to a board cutter so that each part would be "square" and cut to size.

After reading comments here, I have decided on a cube with 9 inch side.

I had found a few versions of the graphics online but they were all 4.5 inches or 1/2 scale. One was colour and the other black and white. So I took the BW version and scaled it up 2x in MS Paint.

I then broke up the template to make 6 panel files to be printed on A3 paper which I then glued to a cube panel with PVA glue. I had decided to glue one and carve one side at a time using a rotary tool. I was struggling to find a cutter I liked the feel of and as a result, some of the graphic parts are not 'round' like they should be. I don't think it will matter on my rep prop. If it does bug me, I can always print a paper panel and fill in the groves with some D65 and go again - NOT.

My found graphic

The raw MDF "cube"

First side panel glued.

First side complete

2nd side complete

So whilst not perfect, I have 2 sides done and will continue tomorrow.

 

[ronchan32004]

good

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[cavx]

good

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Thanks

 

[ronchan32004]

how did you carve the wood?

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[cavx]

There are two tools in my kit that are like mini rasp files. One has a flat end and the other is pointed. I just found that the pointed tip tool worked the best. Basically, by holding the tool at about 45 degrees, I was able to drag the tool backwards over the lines. I then went back a few times until I had the details deep enough. Like my other MDF projects, I want to seal this in epoxy, and because the epoxy tends to fill in, i need the groves at least 3mm deep.

 

[ronchan32004]

wow cool[emoji7] . Can I use my dremel?

you gonna use water decal slide or spray paint?

 

[cavx]

Sure you can if you want to make one for yourself.

I glue the detail on with water based glue, then cut into the cube with the rotary tool.

These images are were taken at various stages. The glue just ensures that the details do not move.

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[The Schlitzie]

Very cool!

 

[cavx]

Thanks. This is a lot work.

Working on side 5 now.

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[cavx]

And all 6 sides of the cube are done.

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[cavx]

And all painted up. Just need to seal it now. I did a base coat of black, a mist coat of white and some silver highlights.

 

[cavx]

And a quick coat of clear to seal it up. If I can get some liquid glass, I would like to coat it in that.
I think after this dries, I can call this part done.
Then to make the stand.

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[cavx]

Geometry is weird. So I wanted to pose the cube on a stand so it sits with a rotation of 45 degrees, and a tilt of 45 degrees.

As it turns out, I need a cut out that is an equal lateral triangle. In my mock up, I also added a 45 degree taper. This is needed on the base of the triangle, but not sure if needed on the other 2 sides.

This is kind of how it will look.

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[cavx]

And I am thinking of adding this to the front of the stand.

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[ronchan32004]

cool

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[cavx]

Thanks. Part of me feels that I should track down the deception from the same series. Problem is, this was one of those impulse buys at a Con, so not sure if I will find the same thing in a shop.

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[CT1138]

Awesome build, man!

 

[cavx]

Awesome build, man!

Thank you. It shall be awesome to get that stand done.

 

[karlos]

tun trabajo fantastico, te felicito, me inspiró y voy a ver si puedo lograrlo, gracias