SAL Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Found this one on eBay. Worked fine but had no arms. Decided to have a go at making him a new pair. Firstly opened him and cleaned the motor, lots of dust and fibres to clean out. Then polished him and gave his mouth/nose a coat of Molotow liquid chrome. Then made him a new set of arms. Thought I’d just present these steps in a series of photos… Finally the video… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinluver2 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 He looks very happy. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Stelab9 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Great work! I have one armless atom just like yours, may be a little more rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Fantastic finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrogonza Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Nice Job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAL Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 That's a neat piece of moulding and painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAL Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thanks Brian. Used a mix of Sharpie oil-based pens (blue), fine permanent markers (black outlines), and Humbro paint (red). Then put a clear gloss lacquer over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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