TREMORTUSK! The Biggest Kitbash I've Ever Made
Studson Studio・2 minutes read
The game Horizon Forbidden West inspired a DIY elephant robot project using various household items and toy parts, such as plastic discs from soda cans, ping pong ball domes, and gunpla pieces. The detailed construction process involved creating various components like pistons, limbs, tusks, and cannons using a combination of materials and techniques to achieve a unique and intricate final appearance.
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- The DIY project inspired by Horizon Forbidden West involves intricate construction using a variety of everyday items like plastic discs from soda cans, ping pong ball domes, Gunpla parts, vintage Robotix toys, and more to create detailed robot designs.
- The process includes utilizing diverse materials such as old RC car pieces, helicopter parts, dollar store toys, and Mega Bloks items to craft specific components like the elephant head, tusks, plasma cannons, and metallic drybrushing techniques for painting, resulting in a unique and visually striking final product.
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Recent questions
How can I create a DIY elephant robot?
By using plastic discs, ping pong ball domes, Gunpla parts, vintage Robotix toys, and various plastic junk pieces, you can construct the intricate robot design. The torso can be made from old RC cars, sous vide cookers, and dollar store toys, while the back can be filled out with helicopter parts, cardboard tubes, and gunpla pieces. The Tremortusk's salvo cannons can be made from used label cartridges and dollar store toys, and thick tree trunk limbs can be crafted using dollar store staplers, gunpla pieces, and random junk items. Transform a Mega Bloks toy into an elephant head using various pieces like a Tallneck head for armor plating and a flexible fidget toy for the trunk. Add finishing touches like gunpla hand cannons for eyes, plasma cannons using plastic turrets, and poseable tusks made from ball joints and pieces from a broken rechargeable flashlight.
What materials are needed for the elephant robot's feet?
Plastic discs from soda cans, ping pong ball domes, Gunpla parts, vintage Robotix toys, horse shoe charms, gundam polycaps, and various plastic junk pieces like broth caps and tamper evident sealing rings are needed for the feet of the elephant robot. These materials will help create the intricate design and add detail to the robot's feet.
How can I make the elephant robot's tusks poseable?
The tusks of the elephant robot can be made poseable by using ball joints and pieces from a broken rechargeable flashlight. By incorporating these materials, you can ensure that the tusks are not only visually appealing but also functional, allowing for movement and posing of the robot's tusks.
What painting techniques can be used for the elephant robot?
To paint the elephant robot, you can utilize metallic drybrushing, masking tape techniques, and a white and yellow color scheme. Apply oil washes for weathering effects, add wire for additional detailing, and secure various pieces with glue. Create texture with isopropyl alcohol, seam cream, texture paste, and a paint and mod podge mixture. Use washes and dry brushing for highlights, and apply a rock painting method with red, yellow, brown, and black washes for a realistic finish.
How can I create the elephant robot's eyes?
The eyes of the elephant robot can be created using gunpla hand cannons, with the addition of red LED lights for lighting effects. By incorporating these elements, you can bring the eyes of the robot to life and add a unique visual aspect to the overall design.
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