Dr Argos Tripod(pic heavy!)

[Slayer]

why did u go for a open cockpit instead of closed??

[Daeothar]

Wow! That thing is 50 shades of awesome!

Everything just works about it, in spite of, or maybe because of the improbability of it all. It looks like it will fall flat on its face, especially when manned by an evil genius, but for some reason, that makes it look more menacing.

Too bad it's a one off; I'm convinced there's a (rather compulsive) market for such a device out there...

[uti long smile]

As ever Andy - a cracking job! it's got pride of place on my shelf!

Slayer - re: the cockpit. the design for the tripod has also been a bit vague. There's a little silhouette in the 7TV core rule-book - and that's about it.

For a practical build, I wanted something that could could incorporate the Argo model and also reflect the reverse-engineered origins of Argo's technology. Plus I love that old BBC show, so thought an homage to the upper shell shape was a nice touch.

It was basically a prototype, just to see about the practicalities of puting something this big into production - IF there was any interest.

I was thinking legs (and arms) in metal and a resin hull. Legs definitely need some rethinking as I think Andy found them fiddly in the build. They would likely need greater support and fixings in production. We've limited experience of bigger kits, so any tips would be most welcomed
 

[Rob_bresnen]

Keep off the Grass! 

Amazing stuff.

[OSHIROmodels]

As ever Andy - a cracking job! it's got pride of place on my shelf!

Slayer - re: the cockpit. the design for the tripod has also been a bit vague. There's a little silhouette in the 7TV core rule-book - and that's about it.

For a practical build, I wanted something that could could incorporate the Argo model and also reflect the reverse-engineered origins of Argo's technology. Plus I love that old BBC show, so thought an homage to the upper shell shape was a nice touch.

It was basically a prototype, just to see about the practicalities of puting something this big into production - IF there was any interest.

I was thinking legs (and arms) in metal and a resin hull. Legs definitely need some rethinking as I think Andy found them fiddly in the build. They would likely need greater support and fixings in production. We've limited experience of bigger kits, so any tips would be most welcomed
 

Send me a pm about bigger kits if you like mate, I've a few pointers that might help.

cheers

James

[Sardoo]

It was basically a prototype, just to see about the practicalities of puting something this big into production - IF there was any interest.
 
I would buy this in a heart beat if it was commercially available! 

[infelix]

Wow that looks damn good!

[OLeary]

This is just beyond belief. There's a market out there for this I believe. The question is how much would it cost to put into production and what would the price point be? There are guys out there willing to spend a pretty big nut on something like this.

[Andym]

Thanks very, very much guys!

That is unbelievably beautiful!!!  
You are a complete git,sir.
 How can you produce so many amazing things so fast?

I have help! Minions....assemble!...

Is there anything that you are crap at? (Please say yes!)

My mummy says no! My girlfriend disagrees!!

Fantastic!  I just started reading the Argonaut programe guide this morning and was wondering how I could get to see more of the tripod.

Thanks for the step-by-step too, very interesting.

I never seem to remember to take pics at the right time! If I do it again Cheetor, I'll make a big effort to get it done properly!

You don't hang around, do you Andy?!  

I've got something else nearly finished as well Paul!

why did u go for a open cockpit instead of closed??

We talked if a few different options Slayer. Originally we were thinking of making Argo pop out of the top, just waist up, aka the Ainsty buggies. We also talked of integrating Argo into the seat so he was part of the model and stuck in. In the end we thought this let you use whatever model you fancy in the cockpit. I also have a lot of love for the old versions of the Eldar Warwalker, again pilot up front. If you want I'm sure I could do another one with Argo up top!

As ever Andy - a cracking job! it's got pride of place on my shelf!

I was thinking legs (and arms) in metal and a resin hull. Legs definitely need some rethinking as I think Andy found them fiddly in the build. They would likely need greater support and fixings in production. We've limited experience of bigger kits, so any tips would be most welcomed
  

Your most welcome!

I think if the legs were cast as one piece, as opposed to relying on a glued joint, that'll strengthen them up a great deal. The other options would be to fill in the undercuts on the thighs so as opposed to having a 'T' cross section it would be an inverted triangle or the last option I can think of would be to replace the thigh sections with tubular legs.

Thanks again for the very supportive comments guys!!

[redzed]

in for the win, fantastic bit of kit

[Thunderchicken]

Eff me!!! That's sublime Andy! 

[leonmallett]

Stunning. Simply stunning.

[Chilledenuff]

I never said on the cd forum how lovely this is, shocking behaviour on my part still would like to see one for sale though.  More importantly, it is fantastic!

[Cholly]

That is LUSH! 

[Braz]

So Andy, when will the 1:1 scale version be ready?  Amazing build as always.