So I have joined the new k-9 building squad lol!

Something I recently noticed about the k9 plans I'm using is the struts or his "legs" are far to thick than how they seem on the actual prop. So I have shortened the leg width from what was around 7-8 cm to about 5.5cm and it seems alot better. This will have probably been a bad decision as it'll cause some screw up in future but I like making things difficult for myself lol.  

Welcome to the gestalt!!

Looks like you are off to a good start.

It's your build, so you can have his legs as thin or fat as you like. 

It shouldn't effect your progress as you go along.

I actually made a bit of an error with my measurements, so my K-9's legs are thicker from the side view than from the front!

Oh well, doesn't look too bad & does give him some individuality!

Looking forward to seeing future progress-  Us dog lovers gotta stick together!!

Regards,

Russell

Thanks Russell!
Yeah hopefully it all goes to plan, I'm happy with how the measurements have turned out,
And I think your k9 looks really damn great, it would be so cool when this is all over to roll up to a convention with multiple k9s lol!

Yeah we totally do, although it depends if my actual dog will love her mechanical counter part

Your dog looks uber-cute!!

I know the Dalek guys have a event where they try to get the most ever Daleks together in one place. Maybe the same thing could be done with K-9's?

Would be a great, fun event! 

Cheers,

Russ

Well so glad to be back! Still finding the new site a bit confusing but hey ho. I've made alot of progress on k9

Pictures, please!!!!


Russ

How the hell do you add pictures I can't figure it out on this new layout!

You can't on Quick Reply, the box that appears down the page. You need to click the "Reply" option as usual, click "Attachments" and add the pictures.

here is k9 currently, I have finished all the panels on his body and soon will stick them all together, I just need to create his base in a way that will allow me to put electronics on it.

Looks great!
Keep up the good work.
Can't wait to see what you do with the electronics.

Regards,

Russ

that looks awesome and really really clean build,   very inspiring. 

Karst

Here are both the viewer screen and the tail. I made the screen by cutting out a square in the wood and bending a strip of mount board around it. Then I went over the edge with milliput and alot of filler and sanded until it was smooth. The tail is a rubber boot rack gaiter

Looking good!

When we're all finished we should have our own space-age Crufts!!!


Russ

Hiya k9 builders I was wondering if I have printed this head template of a little too big, I was wondering if you could tell me the correct length of the line my ruler is against? Thanks!

Hi Kat-Kat.

That bit should be 16 cms long.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Russell