The B9 Builders Club: Getting Started with the Community
What the B9 Builders Club is, what it offers builders at every stage, how to use the forums effectively, and what to expect from your first build with community …
Read more →From classic robot builders to today's STEM makers
What the B9 Builders Club is, what it offers builders at every stage, how to use the forums effectively, and what to expect from your first build with community …
Read more →Advanced silicone mold making for complex shapes — three-part and four-part molds, core molds for hollow castings, and strategies for masters with challenging …
Read more →Report from WonderFest 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky — B9 robot displays, builder community highlights, and notes from the show floor.
Read more →How to achieve genuine metal-looking prop parts using cold-cast resin — mixing metal powder into urethane resin and polishing to reveal real metal surfaces.
Read more →How to build the B9 robot's radar section — the rotating sensor assembly on top of the head dome. Covers structure, motor drive, lighting, and mounting.
Read more →How to properly paint and finish urethane resin castings — surface preparation, primer selection, paint compatibility, and achieving professional results on …
Read more →Ideas and approaches for science fair projects built around mold making, polymer chemistry, and materials testing -- with guidance on how to frame fabrication …
Read more →Overview of women's participation in maker culture, prop building, and fabrication — with resources for female makers pursuing STEM opportunities and …
Read more →Overview of robotics competitions for K-12 and university students, including FIRST Robotics, VEX, BEST, and science fair opportunities, and how prop-building …
Read more →How to achieve genuine metal-looking prop parts using cold-cast resin — mixing metal powder into urethane resin and polishing to reveal real metal surfaces.
Read more →Overview of sci-fi television prop replica building -- the skills involved, materials used, and how to approach your first build. Covers mold making, casting, …
Read more →Guide to building Lost in Space prop replicas -- the B9 robot, the Jupiter 2, control consoles, and set dressing pieces. Covers reference sources, materials, …
Read more →Advanced silicone mold making for complex shapes — three-part and four-part molds, core molds for hollow castings, and strategies for masters with challenging …
Read more →How to build mold boxes for silicone rubber casting. Covers LEGO brick method, melamine board boxes, clay bedding for two-part molds, and large-format …
Read more →How to select the right silicone rubber for prop molds. Covers Shore A hardness, platinum vs. tin-cure chemistry, product comparisons, and common applications.
Read more →How to properly paint and finish urethane resin castings — surface preparation, primer selection, paint compatibility, and achieving professional results on …
Read more →Beginner's guide to urethane resin casting. Covers safety, material selection, workspace setup, first pour preparation, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Read more →Advanced urethane resin casting techniques including pressure casting, rotational casting, foam fills, colorants, and surface finishing for production-quality …
Read more →What the B9 Builders Club is, what it offers builders at every stage, how to use the forums effectively, and what to expect from your first build with community …
Read more →How to build the B9 robot's radar section — the rotating sensor assembly on top of the head dome. Covers structure, motor drive, lighting, and mounting.
Read more →How to build the B9 robot's accordion collar section — the flexible neck piece between the torso and head. Covers materials, construction methods, and fitting …
Read more →A tribute to Bob May, the actor who physically performed the B9 robot in all 83 episodes of Lost in Space from 1965 to 1968.
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Read more →Report from WonderFest 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky — B9 robot displays, builder community highlights, and notes from the show floor.
Read more →What WonderFest in Louisville, Kentucky is, what to expect, and why it's the most important annual gathering for B9 robot builders and sci-fi prop replica …
Read more →Convention report from WonderFest 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky. Covers B9 robot displays, model kit vendors, prop replica builders, and the maker community at …
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