GoBots Cy-Kill model, based on the Monogram 1/12 model kit

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**Latest update 5/12/19** I'm declaring this project complete. Issues with the cyclone folding led me to permanently attach it. For my purposes, this was the best solution. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the files for the other hands yet, as I'm struggling to accurately draw them. I might add these later, but for now, I'm calling this project finished. Thanks for taking a look. https://youtu.be/nIzC94VGU_A This model is based on a 1/12 scale model kit, adhering strictly to its dimensions. I've measured the crucial measurements in millimeters and estimated some curves and angles by eye. Printing it at three times larger results in a 1/4 scale model. My plan involves building this section by section (beginning with the head) and uploading YouTube videos of the process. This way, if you're interested, you can download the files as I upload them, scale them to your desired size, and follow along with the assembly videos. I'll also share pictures or scans of the instructions and finished parts as they become available. Please refrain from gluing the head in place. It needs to be removable to accommodate the folded-up bike on its back. At present, the head is loose, and I need to find a way to securely attach it while making it easily detachable. I've uploaded the first YouTube video for this project. You can search for '3D printing Gobots Cy-Kill 1/4 scale' on my channel, custom fabrications. Each file is named to correspond with the part it represents. For instance, a file labeled "cykill-1- 64(63)" originates from step one in the instructions (the head) and includes part 64 (left side helmet), with any numbers in parentheses denoting the inverse. This means that (63) refers to the right side. There are also metal components like springs and hardware in the original kit, which I'll leave up to you to identify or source. I'm unsure whether I have suitable parts myself. Thanks for taking a look, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. If anyone wants to improve certain aspects (like the face), feel free to do so - I'm not entirely satisfied with my first attempt at it. Update on 5/12/19: I've uploaded the zip files for the cargo pods and placed them in a folder titled 'extra stuff'. This folder contains new parts designed to cover wheel screws, ensuring better fitment. The part labeled 'HM' is a head mount, already scaled up three times. If you're printing it at this scale, do not increase its size further - simply glue it onto the bottom of the neck and it will clip into place. I'll demonstrate this in a YouTube video and post a picture here. Unfortunately, the cyclone folding mechanism into a jet pack feature didn't work out as planned. To prevent it from falling apart, I decided to permanently attach the cyclone. If you're attempting this, print the cyclone wheels and tires with minimal material usage and ensure tight joints. This might make it workable. Thanks for looking, and good luck if you decide to attempt this project.