Movie Optimus Prime build

[kingbob]

Something about this project and paint is cursed.

I just used some clear blue paint to colour the clear LEDs in the breather lights, finished both, then knocked over the paint! Splashed blue all over one of the light bars, myself, the desk, and the carpet! And when i jumped i moved my foot with speed against a carboard box slashing my foot on an edge, and leaving some complimentary red marks on the carpet to go with the blue!

*bangs head on wall*

Scraped most of the paint off the light bar with a scalpel and sandpaper so its still useable, but the metal isnt as smooth and shiny now. Dunno whether to make another bar, or just put it on the less photogenic side of the truck lol.

[Espeefan]

That stinks, Bob. Sounds like something I would have done myself. Sorry to hear that. I'm a bit stubborn, so I would just keep at it, till things turn out perfect. Just learn from the mistakes, and keep things that can spill far, far away from any finished products and parts!

Thanks for the tip on the PCB. Sounds like what we call electronic bread boards in the states.