need help with squawktalk's transformation

[brr-icy]

i want to make the feet either do this (would require parts-forming, build a peg and hole inside the wings)


or this with some sort of joint to make it flip out



this is the space and detail shots of it:







any help would be greatly appreciated, when i cut the wings i did so with an exacto blade so there wasn't a bunch of plastic loss making a gap,

everything fits back together perfectly, i do not like the way the wings look without the tips on them, and it leaves too big of holes in the alt mode, so i want them to go back to where they came from for alt mode and bird mode,

i would want the hinge embedded into the major portion of the leg like so if i did it that way, the top of the hinge would stick through the alt mode, but i don't think it would look too bad when painted

[brr-icy]

also if i go with the hinges, where would i find them?



full bot mode with parts-forming

[GMfan]

I for one can't stand parts forming but if you can't think of a way to hinge it, it may be your best option...

Could always try a 3 point pivot joint like so (see attachment), would have to be thin though to avoid the "feathers"

[brr-icy]

Originally Posted by GMfan101

I for one can't stand parts forming but if you can't think of a way to hinge it, it may be your best option...

Could always try a 3 point pivot joint like so (see attachment), would have to be thin though to avoid the "feathers"

"feathers" can be removed, i don't use them for anything, bird mode i like better w/o them, where would i get aformentioned 3 point pivot parts?

[GMfan]

Good question...when in doubt scratch build :P

If you go that route you can you thin plastic and make them act like those expandable rulers that connection from one end to the other.

Otherwise I'd have to think about it a little unless someone can come up with an idea be me :P

[brr-icy]

this is when i wish i had my tools from my old job and all the hardware, i could whip something like that up in about 5 mins made out of steel and riveted lol

[GMfan]

Dremel and some scrap plastic works.

[brr-icy]

Originally Posted by GMfan101

Dremel

that's what i'm missing, i only have a hand saw and exacto knife/boxcutter, drill, etc, hmmm, maybe i'll go for a hunt, i have some joe parts too, maybe there is something in there

EDIT: will these work do you think? if i sand them down etc to fit?

[GMfan]

Ah man, check out CDN Tire, they clearance stuff for ridiculous prices, I got my dremel for $15 and a set of accessories for $10 (normally $50)

[brr-icy]

hmmm, maybe i will, what do you think about speed dial's arms? think they would work if attached by ball-joint inside?