Speaker Robot (Mech Warrior)

I wanted to do a unique art installation in my garage. I spend a lot of time working on projects and listening to music in my garage. I came across this idea after remembering Mech Warriors a PC game that came out in the 90's. It was the coolest thing ever when I was in middle school. I had an old self powered sub and an amp unit I got from a friend. After a little creativity and some craft paint made something I am proud of.

Not a hard project by any means. I am helping a friend create one in his game room.

Hope you enjoy.

Step 1 Supplies and Wall Prep

Supplies Needed:
1. white wall paint (not flat)
2. Large Sharpie or permanent marker
3. Strait Edge
4. Projector of some sort ( I borrowed the one from work for a weekend)
5. Stereo Amp ( I had an old one)
6. Speakers ( I got mine from a local thrift store for $20)
7. Craft paint black and silver (Purchased from Wally World 99 cent each)


 The wall was a little dirty so I white washed it with a fresh coat of paint. I used a flat white that was laying around in my garage.
(I don't recommend a flat paint. Dries out the tip of the sharpie used to draw outline and absorbs paint for detail work uses twice the paint. Recommend a egg shell or satin paint. )


 

Comments

[AlternateLives]

Very nice! If i wasn't renting, I would totally do this! (though I would probably use a MadCat instead of Adder or Jaguar (the two you posted.))

[Lorddrake]

A really innovative way to incorporate you stereo into artwork..

[geovane68]

Very well

[mikeasaurus]

I used to love MW, the mech body lends itself perfectly for this. Nice job!