Custom Boba Gonk!

Randy13 said:
I just caught this thread and I love what you've built here. What a fun idea and excellent job!
Click to expand...

Thank you! He was a lot of fun to build. Feel free to PM me if you decide to build you own.

I upgraded the USB hub inside him this week. I was using a 5v DC powered HUB and I switched to 12v. The 5v was struggling to charge the iPhone consistently. The new hub added some extra punch and brightened up the LEDs in the rocket pod.

I also upgraded the iPhone 3G to a 3GS with a cracked screen to add to the weathering. The 3GS has more memory, portrait lock, and runs the YouTube app so now you can watch Gonk clips on the Gonk. I was also able to add the iPhone to the Find my iPhone app. Now I can track Boba Gonk anywhere on the planet just in case he takes off across the desert looking for his former master.

He's all done now. No more upgrades to do. (Unless I have any more crazy ideas.). lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Last edited:
It is very Impressive work and such awsome idea! :) I f i count kill stripes right it seems Gonk have more confirmed Kills then Boba :lol
And I'm thincking how a gong would look in Jango color scheme...
Great idea with tracking sustem, konwing droids in that universe I dare to say they are eager ro escape and work on theyr own.

Once again congratulations it or he is awsome:)
 
I have Jango costume (BH-13000) so it is very tempting to make such "side kick" on my own;)
Although I would rather keep him in Z-6 jetpack color scheme then silver and blues... Anyway I have few not finished projects and all I need in Gonk in progress on top of that :lol
 
This may be a dumb question, but oh well...

What did you use in your build as support material... it's not wood is it? It looks like styrofoam, but it has grain? Warpcell
 
Last edited by a moderator:
HAHAHA! - Just found this - awesome!! Great build, man! So many ideas, now - Sith-Gonks...Clone-Gonks...Storm-Gonks...Assassin-Gonks!!! Love it!
 
Hi NeoRutty,

His frame is built from PVC board that you can buy in planks at Lowes or Home Depot. I chose that medium because it takes bondo and paint well, is very dense, and will never rott or wick moisture. The bonus was in the added weight. He's nice and sturdy . I used 3" PVC sewer pipe for the legs and 3" to 1" step down couplers to mount them into the cross board in the lower bin. The internal bin rests on the cross board so all the weight is transferred to the feet. I also added 10lbs in rubber dumb bells in the front under the liner to keep him from tipping backwards when he is opened up. My rocket pod added a lot of weight. lol You have to really try to tip him over.

Here's the link...

http://www.lowes.com/pd_238347-45819-2827_1z0ry6bZ1z0viesZ1z140h4__?productId=50092316&pl=1

Hope this helps!

Douglas (Warpcell)

- - - Updated - - -

Thank you! Had a blast building him! @BardoFett
 
Last edited:
I upgraded the USB hub inside him this week. I was using a 5v DC powered HUB and I switched to 12v. The 5v was struggling to charge the iPhone consistently. The new hub added some extra punch and brightened up the LEDs in the rocket pod.

I also upgraded the iPhone 3G to a 3GS with a cracked screen to add to the weathering. The 3GS has more memory, portrait lock, and runs the YouTube app so now you can watch Gonk clips on the Gonk. I was also able to add the iPhone to the Find my iPhone app. Now I can track Boba Gonk anywhere on the planet just in case he takes off across the desert looking for his former master.

He's all done now. No more upgrades to do. (Unless I have any more crazy ideas.). lol
 
Last edited by a moderator:
This thread is more than 7 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.

Similar threads

propmainiac
Boba Fett EE3 build
Replies
1
Views
439
propmainiac
propmainiac
norscout
Gonk Droids | Costumes & Props
Replies
13
Views
1,970
almar bouwman
almar bouwman
Maulfett
My Boba fett throne from Puerto Rico
Replies
7
Views
490
Halliwax
Halliwax
d503364
Boba Fett helmet
Replies
1
Views
600
James Kenobi 1138
James Kenobi 1138
RFT1978
Building the Book of Boba Fett - Boba and the Tusken Boba
Replies
10
Views
1,228
JediMichael
JediMichael
Back
Top