Scratch built four claw mechandrite

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**Depraved**

Ok Im just gonna dive right in here...

cut four equal pieces of plasticard

cut each of these from one corner to just above the opposite corner

you end up with four claws, ok i need to trim one...

Then two strips to form the base * do not glue anything yet

cut a section from one of the strips the same width as the thickness of the strip itself (more or less)

OK now glue on two claws, at this point you can pose the claw open or closed by cutting an angle where the claw meets the base

the two smaller pieces of the base are glued to form an x

then add the other two claws * like to use my hobby knife to position small pieces so they dont end up glued to my fingers

to create the next part I used my faithful die punch set from harbor freight

yep a perfect circle

attach to the base, cut a piece of hollow tube which will be the plugin for cord

a piece of guitar string for the mechandrite bit

after attaching cut 3 more piece of hollow tube. *I use a pointy tool to apply my glue, cuts down on mess.

apply the glue to the guitar string and slide up the hollow tube up. cut six pieces of plastic strip, glue these on either side of the tubes...

Eight small circles will be the claw hinges

attached like so..

attach thin plastic strip like so and allow it to dry

bend the thin strip around, trim it to fit and glue it down

Slice a couple ends off a hex rod and attach

That's the basics of it. At this point there is plenty of room for more details. More bolts, add rivets, extra wires, knock yourself out.

**The Good Green**

AWESOME!!!

**Jimsolo**

What did you use for the hollow plastic tube? I've looked all over for that stuff and can't find any.

**Trondheim**

Genius! Migth try this myself at one time

**Depraved**

Jimsolo wrote:What did you use for the hollow plastic tube? I've looked all over for that stuff and can't find any.

everything I used here (minus the guitar string) is available at http://www.hobbylinc.com/model_scratch_building_plastic_supplies

**Jimsolo**

Also, any chance we could see this next to or attached to a model for size comparisons? The more I look at it the more I like it.

**RSJake**

This is awesome! I will be using some of these techniques!

**Dez**

I just learned that I need a die punch! Awesome work!

**Depraved**

Dez wrote:I just learned that I need a die punch! Awesome work!

It works great! 25 bucks

http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-punch-and-die-set-95547.html

**Dez**

Yeah, the first thing I did was go to Harbor Freight and price it. That and an air compressor

**Dreadnought96**

This could be used as some kickass ork terrain

**DijnsK**

exalted! great tutorial it looks great!

**dsteingass**

These hollow punches are easier to use IMHO...and cheaper too
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-hollow-punch-set-3838.html

**AethyrKnight**

Wow, that looks really cool. Might try it out.