[nick-a-tron]

Ok, let me start off by saying I FINALLY got a new laptop yesterday which means I have working USB ports for the 1st time in about 2 years so ill be able to post photos up of my builds and projects up on a much more regular basis

So, lets start off with a few photos of how my hero trap build is comming along. Made using one of my kits, AJ's metal plates and as many real "found" objects as possible. Only got the cartridge finished right now but the main body will be completed when I have the time (halloween rush means I havent got much time for it right now).

Anyway, here are the photos....

[AJ Quick]

I already love it.

[nick-a-tron]

Thanks AJ. Looking at the photos though I think I need to tone the rust down a little.

[Filandrius]

This thread is going straight in my reference folder.

I can already tell that this trap will be one of the greats. Can't wait for the updates!

[GAVAL]

I've never wanted to make love with an inanimate objects as badly as I do this crisp October 1st morn....


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[The Stiff]

Looks like it's straight from the film. Keep the pictures coming!

[Bob Wobbaz]

Very nice work Nick, every time i see your work on your traps, it tempts me a bit more to buy one of your kits...

[Filandrius]

You should.

[nick-a-tron]

Thanks for all the kind words. Ive got alot of work on my plate right now but ill work on this when I can, and of course Ill keep you all updated

[nick-a-tron]

Ok well inbetween casting up parts today I worked on getting the main housing assembled. Glued and screwed so nice and secure. Next step is to give it a lick of paint and buff it all up. Im itching to add the metal plates

[hooker]

That is beautiful Nick! Well done.

[zakuz]

Beautiful, That traps gonna look great hanging off your belt!!

[ThrowingChicken]

Sweet

[nick-a-tron]

Thankyou all! In between casting up orders today I got a little more done.....

[Stroudy]

Nick,

Looking superb!

[nick-a-tron]

Thanks! Ok got a bit more done. Not far to go now.....

[Stroudy]

The rust effect looks great. Dont think it is over done at all.

[irricanian]

Hey nic, it looks great! What product are you using for the rust effects?

[nick-a-tron]

Thanks Guys! Colin im using MIG "light rust" pigment powder. Simply mix with a bit of water to make it like runny paint and drip a drop over each bolt. Then use a hairdryer to turn it back to its powder form and use a small stubby brush to blend it out a bit

[irricanian]

Hmm, the stuff i have is an iron paint you brush on ,let dry then spray on an oxidizer and it converts to rust.

I just got off the phone with my Foster rep. so here's the skinny on the couplers.

The 22-2 male connector is available in "brass" as well as plated steel however the new version of the plated steel is no longer brass colored. So I have the 22-2B's (brass) on order, the 2022 female coupler has never been made in brass, it's always been the plated steel version.

[pchrisbosh1]

Absolutely beautiful so far Nick, you got the yellow stripes spot on perfect, a detail many stray from getting accurate.

[nick-a-tron]

Thanks Chris! Yes I spent a good 40 minutes placing the masking tape to make sure I got the stripes as close to the SU traps as possible. Almost went mad moving little strips of tape back and forth a fraction of a mm

[Filandrius]

Annnnnnnd that's why this thread is in my reference folder.

Speaking of which guys, to you have an idea of the angle of the SU stripes?

[nick-a-tron]

Mike I worked out the angle by looking at this photo...

http://www.gbfans.com/image.php?url=/im ... e/12/6.jpg

The way the yellow stripe nearest us enters the corner of door forms an arrow just a few degrees off 45°.

I started by placing the masking tape 45° and then bringing it down until it matched the one in the photo. I then added all the other masking tape strips parallel to that

[Ryusui]

You owe me a new set of eyes. I am now blind due to the irradiating awesome the pictures of that trap produced.

[nick-a-tron]

Small update! Got the accurate dial attached...

[Crix]

Looking fantastic!

[hooker]

Heck yeah! That makes a world of difference. Great looking trap Nick.

[nick-a-tron]

Thanks! Just the side rods and front dials left to go.

[noslliT]

Nick, the trap is looking awesome. The details is what nails it.