Steve's Bots and Rays Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 A favorite book from days gone by, here's my take on the domestic Runaway Robot named Rex. Throughout his journey from the spaceport on Jupiter's moon Ganymede, to Earth, he comes closer to his desire to become more human. Along his travels, he is given a replacement bulb in his visor to allow him to see in color for the first time. In the book, he is in constant fear of being turned off - never to be revived. Therefore, a prominent ON-OFF switch is placed front and center on the book/pedestal. His head, cocked to one side, reflects his ever-present inquisitive nature. Thanks for looking. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrarobotman Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Steve, that really is superb. I just sat here staring in awe at your creation. Strange as it is, I recently took the time to re-read my book from long ago -- :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJN Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Outstanding, you've captured him very well...... this was one of my earliest robot books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Robot and Son Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Very Nice! You really captured Rex! I remember reading this book to my son. It was his first robot book. I really like the way you used the book jacket around the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Well done. What a perfect match to the book. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys - appreciate it! -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Impressive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am not familiar with that book but that robot is killer! Nice work as usual, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dratomic Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 That's really cool! You did an excellent job of bringing the cover painting to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Robot Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Steve, that is definitely a blast from the past! I have long since forgotten the story, but the cover image is seared into my memory banks...it is one of my favorite robot images. Great to see it in 3D, you really did it justice. I would love to hear a rundown on materials and methods if you're willing to share...Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robobob Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Oh, Steve ... What a WONDERFUL depiction of Rex !!! One of my favorite books & bots as a child. Thank you for sharing !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 . Here's the dustjacket to the hardcover edition with a different interpretation of Rex: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Steve, that is definitely a blast from the past! I have long since forgotten the story, but the cover image is seared into my memory banks...it is one of my favorite robot images. Great to see it in 3D, you really did it justice. I would love to hear a rundown on materials and methods if you're willing to share...Cheers, Dave Thanks for the comments guys. Dave, this version of Rex is mostly wood with a few metal pieces. It's a 'study model' created to work things out before I start a metal version. I also want to move his On/Off switch to the inside of his torso, behind a hinged chest panel, as it is in the book. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 . Here's the dustjacket to the hardcover edition with a different interpretation of Rex: . I haven't seen that cover version Joe, thanks for digging that up. Rex certainly appears more human in this rendering. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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