WIP: 1/2 scale WALL•E

[Laser Brain]

I've had access to a workshop this week, so I've thrown together the beginnings of a 1/2 scale WALL•E. He'll still be pretty big - around 2' with the tracks down.

I have used Jerry's drawings from the Builder's Group, plus a tonne of reference pics.

He is mostly styrene, chemiwood and acrylic over an MDF box. The finer details of the control have been lasercut/etched in 3mm acrylic

I lasercut a kit for the eyes that locks the camera lenses in place. These are mounted backwards. The top lenses are from 60mm magnfiying glasses.

I have also had the kits for the tread mechanism cut, but I'll get round to that once the head and arms are done. I am going to make his little pet bug to sit on his shoulder....how cute!

I'm really looking forward to painting this, he is gonna be filthy.

Neil

 

[tripoli]

Wow!

 

[Chester]

Wow indeed! Looking great so far.

 

[darienvader]

Neil, your work is simply amazing to say the least! Very well done!

 

[ThayNerd]

Thats looking pretty good so far.

 

[Trilogy]

Great work thus far. This is going to look awesome when complete.
Keep those updates coming.

 

[C0mmand3rC0dy]

I'm loving it! So are you planning on any electronics in the model?

 

[JohnLogan]

Nice Job!! Can'y wait to see more. :thumbsup

 

[MooCriket]

Very nice:thumbsup I would definitley add electronics if you can.

 

[DivineHeresy]

Re: WIP: 1/2 scale WALL•E

Love it! How could you resist those eyes? :lol

 

[Polsnulspace]

Gaaawd thats superb. Truly amazing work.....cant wait to see him all finished!!:thumbsup

 

[steveo]

Wasn't really a big fan of the movie, but this is an incredible idea and I love the progress so far. Can't wait to see Wall~E all put together.

 

[Westies14]

Oh my god, what sharp and beautiful work! He's gonna look great - very well done!

- Douglas

 

[geto10]

Dude, this looks rad! Keep us updated man! :cool

 

[berger]

WOW, its all amazing, but scrolling down and seeing the head at the end... im speechless

 

[Chiok]

A workshop of modern manufacturing tools is a real treat and licence to make almost anything you want. Lovely work, I love the clean cut lines of it all.

 

[Laser Brain]

Thanks for the kind words. I love being on my own time in a well equipped workshop. I can't afford to do it too much at the moment though. The work rate drops when I'm at home.

I am only going to put simple lights in at this time. I am looking at getting some yellow EL for the solar charge level.

I have glued together and painted the eyes. They are ready to have their skins fitted.

 

[Laser Brain]

I made a little progress today and starting to piece together the eyes:

I've lasercut the graphics on gloss coated card. This will be glued on and sealed once the base coats have been applied to the body:

...and I made a BNL badge for the rear:

Neil

 

[Beeb89]

Man, I am loving this!! I think that scale is perfect as well! Can't wait to see how this turns out.

-B89!

 

[boodha]

Jeez cheez louise, that is looking mighty fine.
Keep the pix coming!
Thanks