Steve's Bots and Rays Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 As you know, all it takes is that one perfect item that starts a new robot creation. Such was the head piece of 'GlassBot.' Every item that followed was found at hobby shops, the kitchen, hardware and Big Box stores. Photos don't capture the cool blue lighting effects that reflect and bounce off of each other. Starfleet is missing one of its warp cores. Sorry, couldn't resist. Thanks for looking. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Very cool and very fragile at the same time! Don't go throwing stones. ;) Hey wait...is that a bong for the head? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Nope, no bong. It came from a kitchen store among the olive oil glassware. Same goes for his arms and legs. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkrobot Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I don't remember glass ever being used before as the main body[ correct me if I'm wrong? ],,,,,very original and some nice lighting effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Steve...holy smokes, I'm speechless! :o No, wait, I'm still talking :huh: ...this piece is beyond incredible, it's stupendous, amazing, colossal :blink: ...and it's good too. Fantastic piece of work, you are indeed a gifted artist...bravo, bravo!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thank you all for the generous comments! - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Very cool indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I agree with everything said above and more. Very cool. I love the lighting effect. How big is it? It is hard to tell from the pictures. JimK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Did you have to drill any holes in the glass or did work around existing openings? I amazed at how you were able to find those parts to go together. Love the internal spring "bones" x-ray feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 GlassBot stands 28 inches tall from his butter dish lid feet to his dome head. I don't know if you guys care about assembly but here goes. Glass elements attached with nuts, bolts and Marine epoxy, leftover from a cedar strip boat building project of mine. It dries clear and is permanent. Great for high stress joints. Metal pieces include electrical box, conduit connectors and for the hands - cams with articulating metal dowels for the fingers. I love wandering the aisles of the hardware store. - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Andy, I did have to drill holes for the bolts to attach his arms at the shoulders. The trick was when to stop tightening the bolt to avoid cracking the glass. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Steve I love it! Not to many of the custom robots includeing mine realy turn me on, but this one looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hey Steve, the butter dishes make great bow lights too. I can't find the plasma generators anymore. Drilling holes in the glass wasn't too bad with carbon bits. This guy reminds me of Robert from XL-5 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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