Scratch Building "Clutch" The Industrial Vacuum Robot

In this video, I scratch build a miniature robot named "Clutch" using a small engine fuel filter and other items from my junk bins. For this project I looked to one of my all-time favorite childhood toys, the Armatron from Radio Shack, as inspiration for the build. I incorporated clamp-like hands for the robot that are reminiscent of the gripping claw on the original toy. Custom weathering and distressing round out this exciting build.
Clutch's Specifications:
Nickname: "Clutch"
Model: Mk2-C1
Industrial Class Robot
Wet/Dry Chem/SOL
230CFM Ultra-High Vac
10-7 to 10-11 mbar
1.4kWh/hr Std. Op.
8hr Chg. Time
400L Cap
Travel: 5.02km/h
Specialization: Dystopian Cleanup
Date of Manufacture: March 14th, 2023
Stay tuned as I scratch build more robots, and various other props and models.
The following music is featured:
dvine / Breathtaking World
Tape Machines / Effortless
All tracks courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com via subscription license.
#scratchbuilding #fromscratch #custombuilt #robot #models #modelmaking #propmaking

Пікірлер: 47

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden3652 ай бұрын

    Mark I really like Your work, its very genuine and well thought out, I am A sub.

  • @jdubb1973
    @jdubb19733 ай бұрын

    Very cool bot. I think you should have put some dust and debris inside on the filter. Cleaver idea.

  • @minisnmore
    @minisnmore4 ай бұрын

    Whay a great build. He came out so realistic. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @neilnagel9857
    @neilnagel9857 Жыл бұрын

    New robot! Thanks Mark!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Neil!

  • @BadgerCastleCreations
    @BadgerCastleCreations3 ай бұрын

    Very impressive build. Brilliant work

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome build!!!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cerise! I'm glad you enjoyed the build!

  • @Ernzt8
    @Ernzt84 ай бұрын

    Love this robot! Very convincing and practical :) You should definitely join Bill's Big Bot Bash

  • @jorgejavierbravochavez6997
    @jorgejavierbravochavez6997 Жыл бұрын

    COOL..!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @marcusosterholm3755
    @marcusosterholm37554 ай бұрын

    Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪. I just want to to say I Love you creative videos 😃👍

  • @repaintsaurus
    @repaintsaurus Жыл бұрын

    The true annihilator of dust and mites.

  • @JGHMAKINGTOYS
    @JGHMAKINGTOYS Жыл бұрын

    Nice work dude

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @modellbaugeschichten
    @modellbaugeschichten Жыл бұрын

    Great! Cool idea with that filter 👌colours are 👌too

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ModellbauGeschichten! I've been eyeing that filter for a while now for something like this! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @dannysrecreationalspace4947
    @dannysrecreationalspace4947 Жыл бұрын

    Great job on this one! Amazing weathering results...keep up the great work

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Danny! I appreciate it. I'm working on more exciting projects now and hope to be able to share them very soon.

  • @themusicofmikegoodwin
    @themusicofmikegoodwin Жыл бұрын

    Nice build Mark. Love the weathering. Looks great.

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @securityrobot
    @securityrobot Жыл бұрын

    A very imaginative design.

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks securityrobot!

  • @franmisantone3230
    @franmisantone3230 Жыл бұрын

    very cool great imagination

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fran!

  • @robertnorton8519
    @robertnorton8519 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool build

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert!

  • @encouragingthings
    @encouragingthings Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing! I have to admit when I saw the thumbnail my eyes were immediately drawn to the fuel filter as I've owned a few VWs back in the day and those little fuel filters were a bit of a bane to me from time to time. A much nicer use for them in this little guy! Great job!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks EncouragingThings! Glad I was able to leave you with a positive impression of the filters! 😁 I would have to agree that I also prefer this usage of them myself given my own personal experiences! Glad you enjoyed the build and thanks for sharing!

  • @thomasyoung6337
    @thomasyoung63374 ай бұрын

    Should get in the bot bash from Bill making stuff

  • @jerrybailey5797
    @jerrybailey5797 Жыл бұрын

    That is just awesome , l imagine this vacuum bot on a retro Sci-fi film cleaning up in a boffins workshop 😄 👍

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I didn't start out with a vacuum robot in mind. It just kinda happened and so I ran with it! 😂

  • @earlware4322
    @earlware4322 Жыл бұрын

    Vwdy nice service bot, kind of got Wall-e vibes with this little guy (a service bot still going strong years after civilisation has fallen). I've always thought see-thru filters like this one were cool and wanted to work one into a robot design, but never thought to make it the body. Very creative!! Love the gripper claws you made here...definately stealing this design. 😁 Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on!!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Earl! I'm glad you enjoyed the build and I'm definitely getting some Wall-e feedback on this robot, although I have to say, I didn't plan it that way this time! Feel free to copy my design! I'm honored!

  • @iscogblackscale5777
    @iscogblackscale5777 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vac bot. I have a armatron, now I want to dig it out of storage. (I hope I took out the batteries).

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL Iscog! Yes, I hope you took out the batteries as well! If not....you may not be able to get them out! I loved the Armatron, so much so, that I've considered buying one on Ebay just to have one again. I wish I had never gotten rid of mine, but there are only so many things that make it from your childhood to adulthood, and unfortunately, I'm not even sure what happened to mine. It's been a while! Glad you enjoyed the build, and please do let me know if you were able to get your Armatron out of storage!

  • @jeffwalters7404
    @jeffwalters7404 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Woulda really have liked to seen the weathering process on this. I have a little trouble with mine.

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Jeff, I'll do a video soon where I go into more detail with the weathering so you can see it step by step. It's taken me a long time to figure out (and I still have a long way to go) but it's not too difficult to achieve the weathering that I do once you get the hang of it. I'm happy to try and help you with your weathering techniques if you would like. Just let me know where you are getting stuck, or have challenges, and I'll see what I can do to assist. Also, if you haven't already, please check out a couple of my other videos where I show some of the detailing steps. I show some of my process in this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX5qs8-YqJW1pag.html

  • @jeffwalters7404

    @jeffwalters7404

    Жыл бұрын

    @@makingwithmark thanks. Keep up the great work.

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeffwalters7404 Thanks Jeff!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeffwalters7404 Thanks!

  • @AM_RUS
    @AM_RUS2 ай бұрын

    Yasome

  • @deborahsmith403
    @deborahsmith403 Жыл бұрын

    WALL-E's long lost cousin!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes Deborah! I didn't plan it that way but I can definitely see the resemblance!

  • @alankeith7866
    @alankeith7866 Жыл бұрын

    It's VACUDROID!! Awesome build. I don't want to be picky, but are you using baking powder, or baking soda? I've heard of the soda being used, but not the powder. (Plus, baking soda is cheaper...😁) Thanks in advance!!!

  • @makingwithmark

    @makingwithmark

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alan. Yes, it's baking powder! I've been meaning to try baking soda but haven't so far. I may give it a try and do a comparison video for anyone interested. Glad you enjoyed the build.

  • @user-gj3iu7qu8b

    @user-gj3iu7qu8b

    3 ай бұрын

    Love the Vacu-Droid model. Could be used as a robot in the Wall-E movie. Love the whole construction and design. Never heard of using baking soda / powder. What for effect gives that on the glue?