My In Progress Project(s)

Forbidden Planet Robby the Robot
Movie Poster Edition
Polar Lights #893
Scale: 1:12

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I am planning to work on Robby at the same time I continue working on the Lost in Space B9 Robot because both robots will share similar electronics.

I plan on both of them having a blinking mouth to their voice and both will have blinking chest lights. I'm still researching Robby's head lighting.

We'll see if I can have two blinking, talking robots on my bench to keep me company.

Lost in Space
B9 Robot
Moebius #939 1:6 Scale
Last Updated: Feb. 22, 2024

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I am planning to animate this project. It will be my first attempt at adding electronics to a build.

I have worked in electronics and industrial controls my entire 50-year career, so I know I have the know how; however, I don't know what is available in the way of small components that will fit within the model. I'm initially planning to use an Arduino or two or three to perform the control functions; however, that can change as I proceed through the build. I definitely want to attempt making it RC controlled which will also be a first for me. Some of the things I plan to animate are:

• The internal head rotating
• The head lights randomly blinking
• If possible, the head moving up/down
• The torso rotating
• All lights on the torso working
• Adding the robots voice. I already have many voice clips
• The mouth blinking to the voice
• The grippers opening and closing
• The feet tread moving so he can walk

So...we'll see how all this plays out.

I know there are a lot of others who have animated this kit and I've watched some of there YouTube video's. I also see that there are electronic packs available, but at a high price. That said...I want to do it on my own using my own ingenuity.

1969 Camaro
USACC 2026 Group Build
Revell 85-7457 1:25 Scale
Last Updated: September 10, 2024

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To view my opening entry video for USACC build click on the USACC Logo above to visit my photo journal for this build.

The Unified Scale Automotive Content Creators (USACC) group was founded by Matt at The Luka Cee Channel and Mark Batson at the HobbyDude007 Channel This is the 5th annual build and this year the group has had significant growth in the number of participants. It's one of, if not the only group build I get involved in.

This years build was chosen by Fred Henry at Fred Henry - West Georgia Rods Customs and will be the Revell 1969 Camaro. There are a few versions of the kit that can be used as long it's a '69 Camaro and it's a Revell kit. My selection is the: 1969 Camaro, Revell #85-7457, 1:25 Scale

My plan for this build, as of September 15, 2025, is: ... I don't know ... I'm leaning toward a street rod, but I can change my mind while I'm type this text. Because I have so many projects on the bench that I want to finish, I even thought about doing out-of-box; but when I opened the kit, there are parts, like wheels and tires, that I really don't like. I'm not a GM guy. I have nothing against GM products and I really like the Camaro, the Pontiac GTO and the Corvette, to mention a few. But I think like most of us, we are what are dad's where, and my dad was a Mopar guy, and so am I. I'm actually thinking about putting a Dodge HEMI under the hood, but we'll see? In some ways I think that would be sacrilege, after-all, there are many very hot Chevy engines out there. Again...we will see.