Robo Challenge - Predator

[james...venom]

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The first tail made from 0.6mm Titanium.... Was too thin to weld so its a spare just sat here on the shelf

[james...venom]

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Parts taped together. Starts to look good!

[james...venom]

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Marking out the 1.2mm aluminium arms

[james...venom]

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One arm all cut out

[james...venom]

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Tail number 2 being made.... hard work

[james...venom]

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Shoulders in position and ready to have more braces welded in.

[james...venom]

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Extra braces welded into the chassis

[james...venom]

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Custom shoulder bolts being made from titanium

[james...venom]

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Custom bolts complete and weigh just 9.2 grams each!

[james...venom]

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First attempt at welding aluminium and its the 1.2mm thick arms

[james...venom]

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Unfortunately the heat distorts it... scrap start again.

[james...venom]

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8kg billet of 2014 aluminium will be turned for the head.

[james...venom]

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Tubes bent to create the head cradle

[james...venom]

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Pivot has rubber bushes to absorb the impacts

[james...venom]

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Second tail made from 1.2mm titanium all welded up!