ROM Spaceknight

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This is my inaugural venture into ROM Spaceknight. I created it using Tinkercad, which heavily drew from original illustrations by Sal Buscema. Initially designed as a simple bust, ROM demanded and earned more robust appendages - namely arms and legs. A substantial portion of its construction stems directly from the original Parker Brothers toy. The second issue distinctly captures ROM's demeanor, highlighting "red eyes blazing like live coals!" To successfully convey this dramatic image, I hollowed out the eye sockets and slimmed down the rear head plate enough to permit illumination entry. Conveniently positioned atop ROM's cranium is a small recess allowing for easy insertion of red-tinted gel lighting, when adequately lit from within should create a haunting glow reminiscent of burning coals (awaiting testing). Recognizing ROM as an android doesn't preclude me from acknowledging its undeniable category. In reality, it resides solidly under 'Model Robots.' **UPDATE:** 09-17-14: Uploaded a refined iteration (V1_3), featuring adjusted head design and compact feet. 09-17-14: I've completed the full body ROM sculpture and replaced all prior models with this revised file version. 09-16-14: I made significant corrections by uploading an enhanced edition that addressed gel holder spacing inaccuracies within ROM's facial region. 09-09-14: This most recent edition, uploaded today (v3), successfully refined the previously stylized appearance of ROM'S cranium, effectively addressing long-standing inconsistencies in head modeling. To build a high-fidelity print replica: I employed the robust Makerbot Replicator 2x with normal resolution standards to manufacture the model itself. In images here, it's been printed on its back at 40% size for demonstration purposes.