The Andyman Project: UNVEILED!

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November 16th, 2004, 01:04 PM
Andyman

Well here he is...my biggest electro sculpture to date. 3 1/2 feet tall! It was basically something I had to get out of my system. I just finish his final assembly last night. Only a few minor tweaks here and there to go.

My oldest daughter christened him "Hobo". Don't ask me why. Maybe because he's made up of scraps of just about anything I had laying around.

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...B243%3B7ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...%3B28232ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...%3B28243ot1lsi

The body is an internal metal case frame from an old Mac. The head is a composition of a metal CD drive case and half of the plastic casing from an old electric can opener. His legs are constructed out of metal rail mount guides from 3/4 VTRs and are covered with tubing from my old sump pump. The feet are metal casings for the VTRs power supplies and are topped of with stainless steel boots from Home Depot's plumbing department.

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...B295%3C5ot1lsi
November 16th, 2004, 01:05 PM
Andyman

Fingers were created using pieces of PVC tubing mounted to strips of sheet metal via pop rivets. They are then connected to a small metal disk which is covered with the round part from a telephone handset. The arms are flexible electrical conduit with a couple of 12 guage wires inside for articulation.

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...B2669%3Aot1lsi

The eyes are actually directional night lights I pick up at Meijers (which makes them easy to replace if one burnd out). Deep inside the mouth I mounted an "electric candle" bulb that flickers like a flame. I wanted to show some signs of life in this guy's skull and it ended up looking like a pilot light. Works for me!

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...B268%3B5ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...%3B29838ot1lsi
November 16th, 2004, 01:05 PM
Guitardeth2

That kicks ass andyman!!!
November 16th, 2004, 01:06 PM
Andyman

Inside the main body I enclosed a set of mini chasing Xmas lights. 8 of them are mounted in a circle behind the big gear on his tummy. They look pretty cool flashing in numerous sequences (the button to change sequences is under his left arm). The rest of the Xmas lights are just hung up inside his body for an ambient working computer look.

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...%3B26889ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...%3B27996ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...%3B26582ot1lsi

The coup d'?tat was this glowing heart night light I found at Meijer. I had this opening in his chest that was originally for the comps duct fan. I was just going to gather some Xmas lights there. But when I saw the heart night light, I knew it was perfect for the part! Yes folks, this tin man has a heart.
http://images.snapfish.com/342384232...B26%3B86ot1lsi
November 16th, 2004, 01:14 PM
Darkest Angel

*insert the desired fawning, ego-stroking compliment here* [img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 01:17 PM
grail25

That's really cool man!!
November 16th, 2004, 01:19 PM
-megalithanod

ROCKIN' Andyman!

That guy is sweet!

To further your daughter's idea you need to work some electro way of doing a stick with a red hankerchief over his shoulder [img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 01:35 PM
Peter Peeker

I agree with -mega!
Hobo is a great name, and he looks fantastic.
the heart is a very nice touch.

would be neat if you could put some kind of sound chip in him too!
November 16th, 2004, 01:47 PM
ghostdawgg®

I don't care what anybody says, he still bigger than you. [img]wink.gif[/img]

Hobo ROCKS! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 01:51 PM
Slytherin Snape

Man, the bugs you make are awesome, but that is absolutely incredible!!! Everything about the parts you chose and the way they went together just.... works! The little guy's personality just jumps out at you! Very, very cool!!!! [img]cool.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 01:53 PM
Nomalas

Great. NOW can we move onto some SPIDERS???!!!

Seriously though, one again you've made something cool and outrageous out of nuthin'.
November 16th, 2004, 02:03 PM
madadman

That's amazing, Andy. You really should get yourself an agent and start working the gallery circuit. Your sculptures are as close to true works of art as I've ever seen. Nice job! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 02:07 PM
Andyman

Quote:

Originally posted by -Dark Angel-:
*insert the desired fawning, ego-stroking compliment here* [img]wink.gif[/img]

I live for that ya know. [img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 02:10 PM
Andyman

Thanks everybody! He was an itch I had to get out of the way. Now I can work on some spiders for...for...for....? I need to make spiders for somebody but I can't remember who right now. I'm sure he'll pipe in somewhere. [img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 02:11 PM
Joranthalus

that is pretty fucking cool, Andy! Great job on the paint and lights!
November 16th, 2004, 02:12 PM
Biomechanoid

Nice. Next you should build one out of a working mini-fridge and install a bottle opener.

Ever think about redecorating something like the Robo Sapien thingy?
November 16th, 2004, 02:21 PM
Darkest Angel

Quote:

Originally posted by Andyman:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by -Dark Angel-:
*insert the desired fawning, ego-stroking compliment here* [img]wink.gif[/img]

I live for that ya know. [img]wink.gif[/img] <hr /></blockquote>*noncommital expression of foreknowledge* [img]tongue.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 02:53 PM
thatchetguy

Abso-freakin-lutely incredible!
November 16th, 2004, 03:17 PM
macabeee

That is AWESOME!!
November 16th, 2004, 05:29 PM
sculpey

He's just amazing !!
November 16th, 2004, 05:31 PM
Genetic Disposition

Excellent work, as always, Andy! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 05:32 PM
pairadocs

Are those laser beams on his friggin head?? [img]wink.gif[/img]

Sweet merciful crap that is just awesome. Awesome awesome awesome.

It looks like a PC Mod... it should be a fully working computer! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Another beautiful MASTERPIECE man!! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

Rep for you!! Oh crap... wrong board. [img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 05:34 PM
pairadocs

Quote:

Originally posted by Nomalas:
Great. NOW can we move onto some SPIDERS???!!!

Seriously though, one again you've made something cool and outrageous out of nuthin'.

Yeah, I think there's a request from a dude in Michigan regarding a spider too... [img]graemlins/wonder.gif[/img]

[img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 05:34 PM
TyLeRDurDeNx2

damn that is beautiful. [img]eek.gif[/img]

[ November 16, 2004 01:35 PM: Message edited by: TyLeRDurDeNx2 ]
November 16th, 2004, 05:37 PM
Street Worm

Fookin' Beautiful!
November 16th, 2004, 05:37 PM
pairadocs

H.O.B.O. = Humanoid Operational Bipedal Observer

H.O.B.O. = Humanoid Optimized for Battle and Observation
November 16th, 2004, 05:58 PM
Andyman

Quote:

Originally posted by pairadocs:
H.O.B.O. = Humanoid Operational Bipedal Observer

H.O.B.O. = Humanoid Optimized for Battle and Observation

I like the first one Docs.

And yeah your on that spider list along with Nom and some quirky guy from the DR. [img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 06:01 PM
*PORTHOS*

Quote:

Originally posted by Andyman:
And it will be sent in a few weeks to Montreal. I made it especially as a Christmas gift for Porthos

You're just too cool man.
I love you too.
[img]biggrin.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 06:06 PM
Andyman

Quote:

Originally posted by *PORTHOS*:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Andyman:
And it will be sent in a few weeks to Montreal. I made it especially as a Christmas gift for Porthos

You're just too cool man.
I love you too.
[img]biggrin.gif[/img] <hr /></blockquote>Wow Porth! You took the words right out of my mouth...

changed them and then put them back in again!

[img]wink.gif[/img]
November 16th, 2004, 06:13 PM
*PORTHOS*

Quote:

Originally posted by Andyman:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by *PORTHOS*:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Andyman:
And it will be sent in a few weeks to Montreal. I made it especially as a Christmas gift for Porthos

You're just too cool man.
I love you too.
[img]biggrin.gif[/img] <hr /></blockquote>Wow Porth! You took the words right out of my mouth...

changed them and then put them back in again!

[img]wink.gif[/img] <hr /></blockquote>[img]biggrin.gif[/img]
November 17th, 2004, 04:59 AM
Drau

Love it!