I'm building my own Dino Megazord... one Zord at a time
Studson Studio・15 minutes read
The narrator creates a custom version of the Power Rangers Megazord, starting with the Triceratops Zord, using various cheap plastics, repurposed toys, and hot glue for structure and detail, drawing inspiration from Hayao Miyazaki and Akira Toriyama. The final product is painted with black primer, metallic silver dry brushing, blue accents, and a rust wash for a weathered appearance.
Insights
- The narrator's creative process involves repurposing various everyday items like spray bottles, Beyblade pieces, and dollar store toys to construct a customized version of the Megazord, showcasing an innovative approach to crafting and design.
- Drawing inspiration from renowned artists like Hayao Miyazaki and Akira Toriyama, the narrator infuses the Megazord design with unconventional elements like weird curves, rivets, and steampunk aesthetics, highlighting the influence of different artistic styles on the creation of a nostalgic yet unique mech masterpiece.
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Recent questions
How is the original Power Rangers Megazord viewed?
Pinnacle of mech design
What materials are used to create the Triceratops Zord?
Spray bottle, plastic pieces, hot glue
How are decorative elements added to the Triceratops Zord?
Dollar store robot parts, vintage Beyblade piece
What influences are reflected in the design of the Triceratops Zord?
Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Toriyama
How is the Triceratops Zord finished for a weathered look?
Black primer, metallic silver, blue accents, rust wash
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Summary
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DIY Megazord: Nostalgic Mech Creation Journeys
- The original Power Rangers Megazord is considered the pinnacle of mech design.
- The narrator, driven by nostalgia, decides to create his own version of the Megazord starting with the Triceratops Zord.
- The narrator uses a spray bottle to create the Triceratops head, incorporating various plastic pieces and hot glue for structure.
- Various cheap plastics are glued together, requiring extensive sanding for proper adhesion.
- The narrator uses a vintage Beyblade piece for the Triceratops' mouth and repurposes dollar store robot parts for additional features.
- Hot glue is used to reinforce the structure, with additional plastic pieces and horns from a bits box added for detail.
- The narrator modifies the spray bottle plastic to hide its origins, adding rivets for a steampunk aesthetic.
- Influenced by Hayao Miyazaki and Akira Toriyama, the narrator incorporates weird curves and rivets into the design.
- The narrator continues to build the body using spray bottle plastic, educational model kit pieces, and dollar store toys for details.
- Tank treads are created using EVA foam and embellished with various decorative elements, with the tail designed to resemble a cannon.
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"Unique Truck Bumper Design with Zord Juice"
- Use an entire stick of hot glue to secure pieces together, concealing it within the structure.
- Enhance the texture of the observation deck with a teriyaki lunch residue for an anti-slip metal effect.
- Create exhaust pipe extenders and a cow pusher using specific parts for a unique truck bumper design.
- Implement rhinestone rivets and a random pipe for Zord juice, securing them with pipe straps made from a tubular handle.
- Finish the Zord by painting it with a black primer, dry brushing metallic silver, adding blue accents, and applying a rust wash for a weathered look.
