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Author: | Harry Harris [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Fanmade: The Motion Tracker (Harry Harris) |
Well folks, my 'nearly all the real parts' Motion Tracker is finally finished! I've had a Kango case and all the parts for longer than I can remember but I managed to find some time in late summer (that's usually the third week in August for those of you who aren't familiar with the British weather) to get it all done, and here for your viewing pleasure, it is! The case in all its' shiny glory: Attachment: Sanded and ready for priming: This was a hard step as I felt I was runining the shiny red beauty of the case, but it was worth it! Still need to remove the chuck tube as well of course. I used a hacksaw to remove most of it, then removed the rest on a disc sander. Attachment: During the priming stage: My thanks to Spellbinder99 for his advice at this and the next (colour coat) stage: Attachment: Painted components pre-assembly: Attachment: Inside view of the front body section: All the attached parts are held on with small screws. Attachment: And here it is fully assembled! (pick pending) Using a mix recommended by a few folks (you know who you are, I can't remember - but thanks anyway!) of 50% Humbrol Brown Bess to 50% thinner the colour coat was a great success, but be warned - in that ratio the paint is very thin so care must be taken not to over-spray, which can lead to the paint running. I gave my Tracker about five very thin coats. To stir the Brown Bess thoroughly I used a piece of brass rod about 2" long with a 90° bend at the last ¼" and stirred the paint with that in my Dremel. I cut a disc of plasticard slightly bigger than a Humbrol tin, made a small hole in the middle and put the rod through that. Holding the disc tightly onto the open tin I just ran the Dremel for 30 seconds or so which seemed to do the trick, and no spills! (pic pending) For the record the 'pump' thing on the bottom, the rear knob and the rod on the left-hand side that connects the rubber tube to the handle are spares that I got from Deck36. I've not installed any electronics as yet as it's principally to be used to display with my Hudson costume when it's on the mannequin. Anyway, enjoy! Harry. Edited by: [url=http://pub217.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=harryharris>Harry Harris[/url] at: 4/22/04 9:03 am |
Author: | Bug Stomper [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Woah! An unscratched Kango housing! That's a truely rare thing used in a really nice buildup! Cool!!!, Stefan Edited by: [url=http://pub217.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=bugstomper>Bug Stomper[/url] at: 10/31/03 8:56 am |
Author: | Osmotic [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Nice job Harry, very well done <span style="color:black;font-family:FederationBold;font-size:medium;]Adapt-Overcome-Survive |
Author: | nimmot [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Amazing work, man!! It turned out perfect. Tom [img]http://www.m41a.com/z_temporary/octsig.jpg[/img] |
Author: | BobFett [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 6:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Looks great Harry. Mine's almost done - just need to get off my a--. |
Author: | lollypopuk [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 6:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Did you give it a coat of lacquer at all Harry? Bess Brown really annoys me with the way it shows up all the oils from your hands when you touch it - although that can also help with weathering!.......... So actually it doesn't annoy me at all. [img]http://www.milmanuals.com/images/whine.jpg[/img] |
Author: | BalderGod [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 6:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Ahh man ... *sigh* ... it's so pretty ... Good work man, you'll be the bell of the ball, I'm sure. "Colonial Marines never dies, they just go to hell to regroup." Sgt.Balder |
Author: | tenmill999 [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 7:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
kool tracker Harry, keep up the hard work now "Better to stay silent and let them think you a fool, than to open your mouth and confirm it" |
Author: | paul kitching [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 7:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Fantastic work Harry One day I will have one of my own. I hope. Paul. The Colony - My collection and current prop projects. |
Author: | Harry Harris [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Here's another view of it for you all: Harry. |
Author: | stephen 210 [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
OUTSTANDING! Looks great Harry. Steve |
Author: | hicks2012 [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
congratulation's on a job well done. PS I dragged my wife to the cinema early on this evenning to watch alien and I must say it was great I was loughing for joy and my wife was screaming her head off what a wonderful evenning this has been:lol: Edited by: [url=http://pub217.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=hicks2012>hicks2012[/url] at: 10/31/03 2:37 pm |
Author: | SSgt Burton [ Fri Oct 31, 2003 11:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
WOW, Harry! WOW!:D Kevin The Sarge's Site [url=http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/bc/ssgtburton/lst?.dir=/Sarge%27s+Pics&.src=ph&.order=&.view=t &.done=http%3a//ca.photos.yahoo.com/]Sarge's Pics[/url] "Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat." |
Author: | frank thing [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 1:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
WoW megga cool |
Author: | BBC Lewis [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 2:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Wow, what a fantabulous Christmas present you've made me! Brilliant work. Lewis |
Author: | spellbinder99 [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Nice work indeed Harry!:) Cheers Tony When you are out of Pulse Rifles, you are out of Weapons! |
Author: | Halo Predator [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Awesome job! Very nice! M-di H'chak/M-di H'dlak |
Author: | Liquid Phoenix [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 5:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Harry, that MT is a thing of beauty and must be a prized item in your collection! -Rich LP |
Author: | Pulseriflefan [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 7:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Fantastic work Harry !! Time to replace your MT image against this new one on your side. just do it ! |
Author: | nimmot [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 4:13 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Impressive, to say the least. Not only the Tracker, but I see some fantastic photography techniques at play here. Harry, would mind sharing a few tips on lighting and camera techniques??? Your shots always looks so clean. Thanks, Tom |
Author: | aliensarchive [ Sat Nov 01, 2003 5:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Very nice work! |
Author: | clanger68 [ Wed Nov 05, 2003 6:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Apologies for my late reply. Harry, As everybody has already said, Wow!!! That looks absolutely fantastic, ready to track some Bugs in style!! It looks perfect in every way, including the colour, which due to the nature of Bess Brown can be hit and miss at the best of times. Quote: Quote:To stir the Brown Bess thoroughly I used a piece of coat-hanger wire about 2" long with a 90° bend at the last ¼" and stirred the paint with that in my Dremel. I cut a disc of plasticard slightly bigger than a Humbrol tin, made a small hole in the middle and put the rod through that. Holding the disc tightly onto the open tin I just ran the Dremel for 30 seconds or so which seemed to do the trick, and no spills! What a great idea, I must give that a try! It really looks like a piece of freshly issued military hardware and it's going to compliment your Hudson display no end!! Just a quick question, What is the small disk to the left of the pump in the second picture? I don't recognise it. Another quick question, where are people getting the large washer for the end of the tracker? I've checked out my local hardware stores and so far, have come up empty! Your tracker has inspired me to get my arse in gear and get mine finished, if it's half as good as yours I'll be happy! Take care, Andy "I'm going to live forever, ...........or die trying!!" |
Author: | Dean O [ Wed Nov 05, 2003 7:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My Motion Tracker... Finished! (Download intensive). |
Very nice Harry! fdoveraker@att.net |
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