FOOT

Creative freedom given again. Although an existing shape was established already on the shuttle model, I was assured it would be shot so darkly, people wouldnt be able to tell that it was different to the foot I had made. Explaining that to follow a design to the letter would take longer and cost more, the client agreed to let me do my own thing and (in my view) improve on the existing design (sorry Martin) Not actually a judgement as even that shuttle was probably made on a budget. Ive posted lots of progress shots so people can see the build almost piece by piece as they are applied (plus, I'm really pleased with how it turned out).

 

Basic thumbnail showing overall

dimentions. I didnt have to stick to this religiously

 I want to make a robot with a foot like this
Basic pieces some 'Lunar Industries' orange
toying with the idea of using these - if you'll pardon the expression. Yet another view of the goddamn foot
The underside of this sky base formed the basis of the body section. The finished foot and leg and section of shuttle.
Those car boot sales paid off! a light source inside the ship works well I think
Bill Pearson was kind enough to allow me the bench space to make this. illuminates the work I have done - value for money!
No spring in place yet, but it stands up all on its own Actually two springs here to get the tension just right.
Ideas for some rubber bungiee to flex as the foot lands, so I glue on some points where they might originate Messing about with a tar field
Some ridged EMA is stuck on the underside of the foot for grip, as it were. I hope it fills the frame like this in the film
All comes apart for shipping purposes The spring works really well (film to follow)
In an ideal world I would have hinged the front and the back of the foot. Come on - this is low budget! Three pins hold the foot onto the leg.
The scale is still 1/12th scale and so a Doctor who figure is always close by I think I'm pulling the retaining pins that keep everything together (see other picture)
Now whats he up to? Pre-primer. mostly toy parts with a few scratch built pieces to tie them together. I suppose knowing where those tie-in places are is the trick.
A slightly wide angled lens makes this look a lot bigger than it is. So much time saved using this piece. There's so much detail already on it. If I ever see another Im buying it instantly.
I like the shape and theres the rubber bungie I talked about. all primed
I want to keep it. you could say this foot has fallen arches

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