Space Robots from Outer Space
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Littlemarten
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(In my best Animal (Muppets) voice: BEAT DRUMS!!! BEAT DRUMS!!!
Fungi
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Here is the drawing to make the drums. I started with the bass drum as a proof of concept, and it turned out so well I will be able to use it. I cut the drum body parts from several thicknesses of various materials and 0.015" polystyrene worked the best. I use inexpensive for sale signs from the home improvement stores. I still need to cut out the remaining parts and assemble them. The laser helps, but it's still a tedious assembly. Also thinking about how to form the cymbals from brass sheets. I also want to build a "pvc pipe" drum for the set.
Fungi
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Yup, I made a few of the ES-335's! I personally own a couple full size Les Paul's, but my fingers don't like playing anymore. haha!
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Drums looking unbeatable! Ha!
Played one of these in a community bateria de samba many years ago...
Primera 24" surdo. Dancing around strapped to one of these for a couple of hours is quite a workout, believe you me!
Can't wait to see how your kit turns out!
Played one of these in a community bateria de samba many years ago...
Primera 24" surdo. Dancing around strapped to one of these for a couple of hours is quite a workout, believe you me!
Can't wait to see how your kit turns out!
trekriffic
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The level of detail on display here is breathtaking. Just the drawing you did for the various drums is amazing. And don't get me started on the guitars.
I pride myself on detailing but your stuff is on another level man!
I pride myself on detailing but your stuff is on another level man!
Fungi
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thank you!
Fungi
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I think I finished the basic 5 piece drums, now on to the cymbals and stands. I plan on routing links from the hidden servos under the deck to move the arms and legs. I have to make some drum sticks too. I did a quick test of the green screen behind the stage.
Littlemarten
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RRrrock Onnn!
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That one sitting on the riser is amazing. The sheen, and concentric ridges so good!
How did you make it? It may be the lighting, but it looks like machined (copper?)!
Fungi
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Thanks! I bought some 0.0065" brass sheet. I'm still perfecting the process, by making a form to press the shape. On this one I cut out a circle using scissors, I used some washers and a piece of wood with a hole in it to form the center indent. I then formed the rest of the curve over a small light bulb. I forgot to mention I heat the brass sheet before forming it becomes more pliable. I double sided taped the cymbal to a dremel sander tool and used sand paper to get the finish.
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this looks great
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That's a great tip! I am learning to use brass rods, bars, tubes and sheet material for scratch building as well. Nothing as sophisticated, but I like the fact that the brass is soft enough to cut, bend and shape while being rigid enough, and often more to scale in thickness... have some .1mm and .03mm sheet roll. How much heat is required?
I've also been using 'Black Back' Copper Foil 1.25 mil tape used for stained glass. It is self adhesive and has come in handy more than once.
I love how you are mixing analog and digital elements, next level 'steam punk' for a future age!
