Martian Gil Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Greetings! I think I am going about the start of my bot collection in a backwards way. There are a few old pieces of tin on their way to my abode, but I felt compelled to make a kindly fellow to greet them when they arrive. Please say hello to Gilbert - until some of his older cousins arrive, he'll be hanging out with my various space toys. peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Excellent way to greet your new arrivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks Roboto!I completed Gilbert's eyes just in time for him to greet the first arrival from the postman.This porthole 'naut isn't perfect - and the remote is trashed, but he works! bonus. Time for a scotch!Later, I'll ask about the right remote to look for - or just use a kit?Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Welcome to alpha! The porthole robot eh, what a great start to a collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks for the welcome Ranger.I got several little repros - and a bright and shiny bender a couple weeks ago... Bender is decent - and a st. Johns mini seems well built, but the others aren't up to snuff. As Tinplate6 reminded me, get what you like - I come from collecting Japanese tin race cars, (which is how I got into this mess, space plastic, to saucers & rockets.... oh man. Anyway, porthole it was. As I said, not perfect for all - but perfect for me. I was quite prepared to have a silent sentinel for my cabinet. Now that I know he works... all I can say is wow. I think I went from aspirin to heroin.So now, his trashed remote status gives me a little side job in the meantime. Any advice on methods to consider?Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hi kirkYour best guy to ask would maybe be John rigg, aka robothut, amongst others here on alpha. Maybe you could post a photo of the remote for starters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks Ranger.Should I do that in a thread (as a mention or something), or pm him (I will copy this to him in a pm as well - just wondered for future posts)? - if appropriate as well, someone could move this and open a new thread.Here are a couple pics of the remote - I also have a little 16 sec vid of this guy in action. I won't post the vid unless asked - I think it would be a large file. Maybe I could put it on youtube if anyone is interested. The remote is zorched. The tinman himself seems strong - there is an odd whine about his motor, I'm not sure if that's some slippage or normal.His leg action and right arm are strong - his left seems to have been moved at sometime and is not functioning with the motor. His balance when moving is suspect. No, I didn't give him any scotch. ;)I'm not sure if his balance is due to he wheels being a little age hardened and slightly out of round, or the fact that his battery wire is so rigid - that really seemed to affect his range of movement. It seems possible that at some point in his life, that he was opened? - he is missing one tab (on right side under gun arm).I don't think I would be willing to do that to him again - especially after reading Brian's suggestions on repairing batt opperated bots. At this point, I think I would like to connect an appropriate (or as close as I could get) remote to him and call it good - set him with my other toys and call it good. What do you folks all suggest?Thanks for any input - Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 You could also try this site and see what happens. https://www.classictintoy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 thanks for the advice Roboto! I have an old Linemar remote on its way to me now - it won't be original to Mr. Porthole, but it will work.In the meantime, I need to re-organize the space toy shelf... the bug bit hard. I don't think any of these are even near perfect, but they seem to like it here.They've forced the old inhabitants to a lower shelf. And that isn't even making room for the Masaduya Space Commando who is traveling to me from the Netherlands... thanks Marco!I know the spacemen / astronauts aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I get a kick out of them - I lean towards the 'nauts and the clunky looking beauty's. Here is how the habit has spread so far - with a newer Bender thrown in. Bender keeps flicking ashes on the rest of the tin tho - so he may have to go..The space toys have certainly invaded.Cheers fellow 'dromers - have a great weekend! Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Some nice pieces there, the car is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 thanks Ranger - it's a beauty... in a way. Not my normal type of wheeled "crack". and not really spacey - kind of a hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Great line-up and that Bender really stands out Nice and Bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboCopy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Nice collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Great start, the car is a terrific piece. Great colours and variety on your shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenMarx Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Great start and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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