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k9 number 2 and 3

Started by ady347, Jul 12, 2014, 01:13 am

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ady347

Ok. Having a fully automated k9 already i have decided to build a 2 more. A new one will see improvements of my original build from 4 years ago, which i am happy with but their are things I want to do differently this time round.
Here you can find vids of my original if you havent seen it before

www.youtube.com/user/ady347

I will build 2 simutaneuosly over the next 2 months but when i move onto electronics i will sell one as a static prop to then fund the other one. This is where im at at the minute after starting build couple of days ago

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ady347

Ok sanding and filling on both bodies moving on nicely. I start building the head and control panel this weekend, for any buffs out their my door side is done like this deliberatly  :P

painting should start in around 10 days time.

I have ordered my switches, went for these again.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/190836788908?nav=SEARCH

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eugeneoregon

Very nice work

ady347

Jul 21, 2014, 03:40 pm #3 Last Edit: Jul 21, 2014, 03:42 pm by ady347
sanding and filling done, but taken a break from the bodies this week to start building console and head. I prefer to break up the work a bit so it doesn't get too mundane working on one part. I have the doors to cut, and a bit of strengthening then the body can be sealed and primered.

I have cut all the head pieces (heck theirs alot!) so will start building these the weekend.

control boxes built just need to fine sand the cutouts and edges.

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davidp

Just seen your first build on facebook - you're only half an hour down the road from me, when you've finished builds 2 and 3 (and if I ever finish build 1) we'll have to get all 4 together for a photo shoot  ;D

ady347

Aug 04, 2014, 04:47 pm #5 Last Edit: Aug 04, 2014, 04:59 pm by ady347
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just waiting on more materials, sand out any remaining blemishes and i get can this one all in primer, and finish sanding number 3. Took a while to get door right as i like a perfect fit, I dont like to cut door out after. Next it will be base and i cover body internally with a material thats similar to sub woofer box carpet to give a nice finish.

Then onto my favourite part. Electronics!!!!

Yeah be good for a photo shoot! I just been approached by bbc radio shropshire for an interview as my k9 was out and about in my home town shrewsbury last weekend.

my facebook page.

https://m.facebook.com/k9replica

ady347

Door and control box top coated.

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