SCOTTY ZOD>> Hi everyone, I'm Scotty Zod
COURTNEY ZOD>> And I"m Courtney Zod.
SCOTTY>> We're very proud to present our tribute to the Terminator series.
COURTNEY>> We decided to build a very practical version
of our favorite Terminator model, the T-1.
We used a Primechair Mobility unit [wheelchair] as the power source.
We drew up a scale version of what we wanted and then began construction
off and around the chair.
SCOTTY>> PVC was the main material used for the structure
as it was light, easy to work with, and
cost-effective. After the frame was made
and mounted to the chair, we did a few test runs to make sure that it was stable
and had enough ground and wheel clearance.                                         COURTNEY>> The armor was made out of EVA foam
as it was light and easy to mount to the PVC frame.
The eyes were powered by LEDs which
were wired up and
connected to a toggle switch in the
cockpit.
SCOTTY>> We decided to go with a simulated version of the tank treads.
They were made out of cardboard and EVA foam as well. We fitted it with two large
Gatling guns which were made out of light plastic tubes and foam.
COURTNEY>> The arms are retractable allowing the T-1 to have a lowered "gunslinger" pose,
which would come in handy for going in and out a double doors.
SCOTTY>> Then came some
last mobility tests
and it was ready for paint. Courtney handled most of the paint stages and
really gave it an awesome paint job.
COURTNEY>> Overall, the project took a month to make and we were extremely happy with how it came out.
SCOTTY>> Right after, we loaded up on a large truck and took it to Dallas Comic Con.
We inserted mesh screens all around
inside the cockpit so no one could see the driver
from the outside, but still allow
the pilot to see around.
COURTNEY>> We really hope you all enjoy this project, and we would like to
thank all our family and friends for all
the support and encouragement.
