1:1 scale Votoms replica from straight-up sheet iron
 

http://monkeyfarm.cocolog-nifty.com/nandemo/

Will be shown at an art exhibit in Tokyo in May.


Now I shall make a 1:1 sized Mecha Birdo, complete with giant egg shooting.

Re: 1:1 scale Votoms replica from straight-up sheet iron
 

sweet...does it work?

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Naw, that one doesn't move...but plenty of people are building mechs that you can actually ride in:


"Building an 18-foot tall robot (or “mecha”) in the backyard of his home in Anchorage, Alaska. The anime-inspired behemoth is actually a giant exoskeleton that you jump into and ride, letting you take eight-foot strides or, presumably, fight invading aliens. He hopes to have it finished by next summer and will demonstrate it by demolishing a few cars at the local racetrack."

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Video of it "walking" around: http://www.sakakibara-kikai.co.jp/pr...ges/robo_s.wmv

Also shoots pink squishy balls.


http://www.sakakibara-kikai.co.jp/products/other/LW.htm

Re: 1:1 scale Votoms replica from straight-up sheet iron
 

Imagine watching these things being used for fighting wars.


They wouldnt be, because they arnt practical, but just imagine it. If a guy in his backyeard can build one, imagine what the military can do.

Re: 1:1 scale Votoms replica from straight-up sheet iron
 

That last one doesn't look cool because it has no arms.

The other ones are neat!

They need to replicate the Iron Giant from the movie.

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The same size!

Re: 1:1 scale Votoms replica from straight-up sheet iron
 

Bigger!

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Biggest!

Re: 1:1 scale Votoms replica from straight-up sheet iron
 

heh, pretty cool, but now it needs to be able to lift its feet up and WALK not ice skate.