Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-30-2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
So i'm contemplating doing something really really stupid.
I recently found a 1/35 scale kit of this version of Optimus Prime. Not a kit of the truck, but of the figure! Kit is about $130, and is...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
09-23-2014, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
I ended up getting a Robo3d, bang vs buck they're hard to beat.
But, ive spent a lot of time tinkering, learning the best way to print different shapes, how to get the best results etc. For...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
09-23-2014, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
Sure do!
Not using it for everything though. The fuel tank covers for example were quick and easy to make from styrene, but some of the odd shaped things, or repetitive shapes are great for the...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
09-23-2014, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
I've started making the various "blocks" of the superstructure, fuel tank covers, locker boxes, winch platform etc. The hood is assembled, but needs puttying and sanding around seams etc.
The rear...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
09-04-2014, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 62,904
Re: Bob's M1070
Aaaaalrighty then, now that Optimus Prime is finished, time to get this sucker going!
Integy FINALLY got some axles back in stock, so the last axle i needed has now arrived.
Brian from Exclusive...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-03-2014, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Thanks for the comments guys. Been a long build, but glad its turned out (mostly) so well. Theres heaps of things i'd like to go back and fix, redo, or generally could do better, but i'm just glad to...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2014, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 27,808
Re: 53ft van and reefer trailers
How did i miss this??
Love the one piece folded sheet fpr the sides and front! Makes it look so clean!
I finished my 53 footer for Optimus yesterday, came in at 1150mm long, not including...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2014, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2014, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
All the lights work, indicators, brake/reverse etc are radio controlled. And the trailer hookup is functional, so the trailer rear lights and running lights work the same as the truck.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2014, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Still a little cloudy, but some sun poking through. I need to wipe loads of finger prints off, and give all the ali bits a bit of a final polish to bring out the shine.
The trailer isnt actually...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-30-2014, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-30-2014, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Lets see how i've gone today.
Front face trimmed and mounted. Done
Front blue strips mounted. Done
Plugs for light hookups. Done
Side stripes trimmed to size. Done...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-28-2014, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Have just made the Autobot logos for the trailer. Not bad considering i did them by hand!
http://members.iinet.net.au/~canison/prime/178.JPG
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-24-2014, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
He's mighty close to being finished! Not much i can do about the Tamiya door latches. Probably could make something, but why reinvent the wheel?
This morning I made and painted the blue strips for...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-23-2014, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
OK, the rear end is done! I embossed some aluminium sheet to get the quilted look. Its not exactly the same sort of quilted texture as the real thing, but its a passable facsimile i think. About as...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-19-2014, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-17-2014, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
OK, well i blew my target of having the trailer done by the end of today. Mostly because i need to dismantle the trailer to cut 5mm off the front of each of the side panels. I forgot to account for...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-14-2014, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Hey all, i'm back!
Been a hectic few months for me work-wise and just havent had time to do anything to the truck. But i've actually had some free time this week, and given how close the trailer...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-05-2014, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 279
Views: 87,862
Re: optimus prime transformers
Nice, that's what I did with mine too. Ali base, stainless sides and roof, with Ali frame. Did the front from bent sheet the same. Only plastic parts are the rear doors since I just cannot find any...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-15-2014, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Quick snap under bad lights...
The side panels are attached to the roof, but not the base of the trailer yet. need to wire up the LEDs first.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~canison/prime/165.JPG
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-15-2014, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
Right, lets get this sucker finished!
So the plastic sheet for the trailer side panels didnt really work out. Even after being taped to a sheet of ali, it came loose, curled, and just looked all...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-19-2014, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-19-2014, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-18-2014, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-18-2014, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
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