This is a verrrrry belated update. I've been posting more frequent updates on my twitter account, but here is a compilation of all of the stuff I've done on this project since the last blog update, in no particular order:
B Axis
Mesh Fusion!
R Axis (looks like a gnarly electric toothbrush head)
U Axis + Reducer
U Axis + Servo Motors
S and L Axis with servo, bolts, clamps, brackets, and placeholder hose
Fun times. Also, I started this project nearly 11 months ago. Wanted to do other things more times than I can count, but I'm sticking this out for however long it takes to at least make a baked mid poly. Would be a good stopping point. That way I could texture it all later when I have a fresh mind about it.