first ant build diary!!!

[Rapidrory]

You can bent 1 - 2mm polycarb just like stiff cardboard; it's how all my bots are built.

[botomatic1000]

Thanks for telling me that but I think I will stick to gluing and putting screws in.

[InfernalTank]

Denise used bent polycarbonate that gave it a 'shell'. I then screwed the wedge on, which was a separate piece.

[botomatic1000]

I'm getting really nervous about how I'm going to cut out the design and stick it all together as well as making sure art the pieces match up and are smooth. I wish I could get them already cut.

[botomatic1000]

I'm struggling to even make a cardboard mock up concept.

[Shakey]

You're thinking about it waaaaaaaaaay too much. Just cut cardboard and stick it together. Don't even bother measuring, just use it to play around and get build ideas.

[botomatic1000]

I can't help it I'm really anxious and stressed out about stuff.

[Shakey]

Dude.... It's an antweight. Just cut cardboard and stick it together and voila... You have an ant. It really is that simple!



I have this half done guy sitting on my desk right now, not measured at all but it's still an ant.

[InfernalTank]

I'm getting really nervous about how I'm going to cut out the design and stick it all together as well as making sure art the pieces match up and are smooth. I wish I could get them already cut.

It's okay if it isn't perfect. Denise's mockup and final product were FAR from perfect.

[botomatic1000]

I know it's simple and I really shouldn't worry about it too much it's just I know i will mess it up like I usually do for most things.