ROBODUDE Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 That is my absolute favorite robot !!!! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maloo Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Dynamite for sure! Congrats Kirk on a beautiful Robot, and he smokes! I'm with you Rich, my all time favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dwarf Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 He’s a beauty MG congratulations hope you get to play with him soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrarobotman Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Outstanding! And now we are in suspense again waiting for a video, can't wait. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboz Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 23 hours ago, Martian Gil said: He's arrived - this guy is dynamite, all functions running well! I just had time for a couple of (poor) phone photos before I have to run - I'll get a little vid later this afternoon. Cheers all! Great Robot ! Congrats !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboz Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 23 hours ago, Martian Gil said: He's arrived - this guy is dynamite, all functions running well! I just had time for a couple of (poor) phone photos before I have to run - I'll get a little vid later this afternoon. Cheers all! Great Robot ! Congrats !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Good morning all, Here's a short clip - I'm working on cleaning him up a bit (he didn't need much) and, I'm working on correcting a slight wobble in his walk. As fragile as he is, I'd really prefer that he not fall over while loaded up with a couple of fat d cells! It's amazing to watch the tin arm swat the bellows in his head - it trips off of the cam that raises his arms. As my collection grows, I always find more design and innovation that floors me. Daiya certainly had some incredible and unique designs - I wonder if it was intentional that their creations were so unlike others of the time? Or if there was perhaps just eccentric guidance at the top of this company that disallowed them from re-hashing tried and true methods and designs... I don't think think they'd be accused of taking the easy way in robot toy sales in that era. I have to think that several of their robots would have been easily modified (in production) with a tweak here and there to make cost lower and add some marketability, product recognition, etc... similar to what Nomura, Yonezawa, and others did. Daiya - nope. When looking back at much of Daiya's line, I get the feel that most of their pieces are almost like art house pieces. Here's how his body is looking at this point. **note** many thanks to our old friend Chilli for parting ways with this fellow. He's got a nice site with some great photos - https://www.old-vintage-robot.com/ Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 It really is a great robot. That’s why I chose him as my avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ranger said: It really is a great robot. That’s why I chose him as my avatar! Ha - maybe your avatar is why is why looking for this robot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalRobotHead Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Ranger robot is a real jewel in your collection M.G. , nice to see also that chilli is still in amongst the robots always found his posts interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, MetalRobotHead said: Ranger robot is a real jewel in your collection M.G. , nice to see also that chilli is still in amongst the robots always found his posts interesting. Agreed re: Chilli. Also, I think one of the best vids of the Ranger in action might be one of your clips? Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_B Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 As I suspected, A great addition and WOW, in such great shape. someday I'd like to add one of those too. but for now I'll enjoy looking at yours Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Mick, you will not be disappointed with a Ranger! Here is the old timer doing another lap - the smoking is weak as I seem to have misplaced my oil... (speaking of forgetful old timer) Wobble rectified and perhaps a couple of future problems headed off. Repair pics to follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonydroid Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Very nice Ranger robot Kirk and a very good video too thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 AWESOME !!!!!!! Thanks for the video also Kirk ___P.S.-How does that smoker work? I have always wondered about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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