[TC6] Katipo

[BachAddict]

My first MOC in far too long! It will be a Katipo spider, the NZ version of the Black Widow.

Now on Rebrickable!

Functions:

1. Left legs - L motor
   
2. Right legs - L motor
   
3. Winch ("silk") - XL motor
   
4. Jaws - M motor
   

WIP shot:

Final model!

Katipo - 3/4 view by bachaddict, on Flickr

Katipo - top view by bachaddict, on Flickr

Edited April 7, 2015 by BachAddict

[Nalyd997]

'The NZ version' of the black widow! It looks seriously awesome, can't wait to see it finished

[JM1971]

Run!

[Omikron]

Kill it with FIRE!!! Before it lays eggs!

[BachAddict]

Some progress!

[rm8]

Wow! So scare to meet this monster in the night, while going to toilet:)

Would like to build something like this just for fun:) will it run with 2 buggy motors?

[camaudio]

WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS!!!!

[nerdsforprez]

Someone read the post a whole ago of not having enough Technic MOCs with wheels a little too seriously.....

[miguev]

I can't wait for the video to show it to my wife! Preferably late at night

[BachAddict]

Hmm, buggy motors... I might try them while disassembling it.

I have geared up the L motors 20-12.

The video will have to wait until I'm happy with the abdomen...

You may be surprised!

[MajklSpajkl]

That is really original idea!!! I like it a lot!

[BachAddict]

Here's a video

Edited February 3, 2015 by BachAddict

[darksheep]

Wow very cool and creepy , well done.

[filsawgood]

Awesome! It looks cool!

Edited February 3, 2015 by filsawgood

[zweihander]

I got goosebumps!

[braker23]

That is truly awesome work, very realistic spider and those legs are wicked :)

[Captainowie]

Nice to see something that's not a vehicle, and nice to see something that's larger in LEGO than in real life.

When I read that there's a 'silk' winch powered by an XL motor, I assumed it'd be suspended from its backside and able to go up and down a string. But walking is good too.

Well done.

Owen.

[MajklSpajkl]

Did you use the rubber connectors on the tips pf the legs? It looks like it is slipping a lot...

[Nazgarot]

Very nice model! I love the originality of it!

Would it be possible to use wheels in some way to improve its movement? I suggest using a single wheel moving slowly to help it move as there is a lot of slipping on the inner legs...

Keep up the good work!

-ED-

[miguev]

This is awesome and I'd be opposed to letting wheels creep in :D

[BachAddict]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

I tried rubber feet, but the legs didn't lift them high enough. The feet are extended inward to support the weight better.

It walks better backwards because there's more weight at the back!

Edited February 4, 2015 by BachAddict

[Rishab N]

Gah that is creepy, but very unique

[BachAddict]

Final video I hope!

[XAxles]

Well, I say this is brilliantly-done. Very, shockingly, terrifyingly, incredibly brilliant spider you made.

So, if we were to choose what nightmare to have, this or Sariel's Walking Leyland Mini?

I'd have both, please.

[BachAddict]

The body and the outside panels :)

Edited February 13, 2015 by BachAddict