propmaster2000
Sr Member
Re: Another GMProps playmates Mark VII Tricorder
Hey eclipse74569,
I too have done a few modified Playmates Tricorders in my time.
I think it is the most modified/enhanced toy ever done.
It has plenty of possibilities for body modifications, electronics and paint.
This is a good project to build skills for future projects. You are doing a wonderful job.
These days with 3D printing which makes thinks much more simple, I think for me, doing it all by hand gives me
much more satisfaction in the final result of a job well done.
Below is one of the last Tricorder modifications I've done. It incorporates many of the things I learned from past builds.
This Playmates Tricorder toy has a completely modified top to resemble the Voyager Tricorder and a "real, actual click sound"
during opening and closing. No "click sound effect" or timing problems. It also has sound as well as power in the door for the LEDs..
I did all the decal graphics too and larger screen and electronics of my own design. It all runs on a standard, easily found 9v battery.
Can't wait to see your completed version
Good luck.
P.S Don't forget about watching COSPLAY Melee tonight at 10pm on SyFy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIVrlf3EEfE
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Hey eclipse74569,
I too have done a few modified Playmates Tricorders in my time.
I think it is the most modified/enhanced toy ever done.
It has plenty of possibilities for body modifications, electronics and paint.
This is a good project to build skills for future projects. You are doing a wonderful job.
These days with 3D printing which makes thinks much more simple, I think for me, doing it all by hand gives me
much more satisfaction in the final result of a job well done.
Below is one of the last Tricorder modifications I've done. It incorporates many of the things I learned from past builds.
This Playmates Tricorder toy has a completely modified top to resemble the Voyager Tricorder and a "real, actual click sound"
during opening and closing. No "click sound effect" or timing problems. It also has sound as well as power in the door for the LEDs..
I did all the decal graphics too and larger screen and electronics of my own design. It all runs on a standard, easily found 9v battery.
Can't wait to see your completed version
Good luck.
P.S Don't forget about watching COSPLAY Melee tonight at 10pm on SyFy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIVrlf3EEfE
.
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