ade's k9

[ady347]

thought i would post pics of my k9. My other hobby is fighting robots (aka robotwars) i own a robot called knightmare which appeared on tv many moons ago  

a couple of friends who run the shows own dalek's so thought i would have a k9 to take along.

he's currently in primer and should be painted in the next 2 weeks. he runs on modified 12v cordless drill motors with a sabertooth controller, he is on 12volts.

please note:- i am not trying to make him a exact tv replica, just want to have the finish i want for him.  

[DoctorWho8]

Will he have a saw blade come out and cut up his attackers?   Were you on the Robot Wars with Jeremy Clarkson?
Bill "the Doctor" Rudloff

[ady347]

just the neck to paint, collar and tail to fit then its on with the electrics.

[DoctorWho8]

Wow, he's so dark, he could be The Master's K9.
Bill "the Doctor" Rudloff

[ady347]

he looks better in the sun lol, i decided to go for ford graphite grey metallic in the end, like i say i wanted to make him how i wanted him to look, rather than a exact replica.

could be worse could of painted him pink 

[ady347]

paintings finished, his collar and tail are on, next i need to sort buttons for control box, fit the drive system, all the electrics for movement of head and stuff.

[the_temporal_mechanic]

I rather like this take on the Pooch!  Great color and I really love the shape of the head.  Makes him look tough!  Great Work!

[ady347]

screens fitted, just waiting for bits to arrive from the states then i can finish the control box on top.

[Oblivion]

Wow, he's brilliant Very nice job.

[rocket]

Very cool, you should be proud of such a detailed build.

[ady347]

cheers, he is coming together nicely now. been waiting 2 weeks for the control box buttons to arrive, really want to get these fitted, then externally he is finished.

[ady347]

painted control box, buttons finally arrived from the usa today. they are silicon and can be pressed. im fitting 5mm 12v flashing leds in different colours inside the buttons.

[lswl]

buttons finally arrived

Wait where did you get the buttons?

[ady347]

their made by a company called sparkfun

[ady347]

drive motors ready to fit