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It's going to need a high performance resin to use for transformations, which will factor in the cost a little, but mostly it's in the needing to order parts and needing to reorder them as I continually tweak them. Not fun, but if I can get these parts down with little refinement (AKA, they're done right early) then the cost can be lower.
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1/55 Swivel Thigh Mod - BIC Pen Method (Streamlined)
Jasonc replied to Skull-1's topic in The Workshop!
Looks like it came out quite well. Congrats on a well done job. -
I've already made bomb clusters designed to fit on the VF-1 pylons, so the wings of this one would have those connectors as well. I have made several different weapon sets, but I really want to make them much more detailed, so those will be updated eventually as well. The bomb clusters were first, but I've also made Paveway bombs as well. I don't think it's ugly at all. It's got a much more curvy look to it, but it has a vintage look to it based on the Intruder, which I've always been a fan of that jet. It just has a tough look to it. I've been looking for the Experten model, but to no avail. I do have the Studio Half Eye version, which this is somewhat based on. The idea though, is that since this would be larger, I can incorporate ratchets and hinges. I guess right now, I'm just designing as a larger scale Half Eye model, but as I engineer better parts for locking and movement, those pieces will be redesigned to incorporate those outside parts. I have one VF-1 unassembled kit that is in pieces, so I will see what some of those hinges and bars in that can add to it. I'm sure I'll be incorporating some metal parts. I've also been thinking of the recast process. this will have to be done in TASC resin. there's one with similar properties to ABS plastic, and for the most part, it's got the integrity of it. Color casting it might change the integrity a little, but should be negligible. All in due time (fingers crossed). In working on the gun, I may find some gimmicks to make this work very nicely in all modes and do what it needs to do. It's a good warm up. It's a slow restart, since I have another project I'm already doing, but in between that, Delta, and my regular duties, it's alive.
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Yes, these are all 1/60 parts.
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Yep. I really have my work cut out for me. In other news, here's just a small picture of the assembly process I am doing while recasting the parts. As you can see it takes a while, and with only a two and a half gallon pressure tank, it does take awhile to get them all done. I will need another gallon of the rubber mold, and that should be all that I need for this. Anyways, without further Ado, here is a pic of what I described. Sorry for the picture size and for the rest of the mess you see in the picture. I am using my cell phone.
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Macross World Podcast - feedback & comments
Jasonc replied to Tochiro's topic in Movies and TV Series
Listening now. Good show guys. Best place (really only place as well) to go for Macross information and event stuff. -
I know it's a zombie, but I'm going to start work on this project again, and soon. I'm ordering the left and right leg parts I've made so far, and going to see what size pins and screws would work best for it. I'm also looking at some ratchet systems to put into it. Working on the gun as a warm up again, and I found a great book to get a bit faster at doing this.
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It is. I like the Figuarts sculpts, just not the size. I have the Black Bunny Sheryl of theirs, and that looked great. I just wish it was larger. Other than that, I'm really looking forward to getting this figure. The dynamic pose and the expression really bring it to life.
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I transformed mine several times, and never had a single issue with any of the things people have with theirs. Maybe I'm just more careful? I don't know, but no issues with mine, and the head was straight.
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Definitely welcome. I forgot to add that for those (I think 2) that ordered these unpainted, your's will probably go out within the next few weeks, as I have no reason to hold onto them like the painted versions. I'll recast a few more parts tonight, and tomorrow, hopefully will have the new molds ready to make. Those take about 7 hours (45 mins. pot life + 6 hours to fully cure) each, so I hope to have those done this weekend, unless I need more of the mold rubber. Man, this'll be 3 gallons already. Anyways, I'll try to set up pics either tonight or sometime during my work over the weekend.
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1/55 Swivel Thigh Mod - BIC Pen Method (Streamlined)
Jasonc replied to Skull-1's topic in The Workshop!
To answer both of your questions. The last I had one was about 2 years ago. the modification still held up as if I just put it in. The key is finding a pen to cut up with a really tight socket for the pen, and sturdy plastic that is still soft enough to not crack or break. As for the construction method, the upper thigh part has virtually nothing in the middle of it, so the top and bottom halves still keep their integrity to the toy itself. It will still ratchet and move the part attatched to the lower leg and the part that connects to the cockpit. I miss them to some extent, but for an easy mod, this is a very good way to jazz up the chunky monkeys. In re-reading this thread, I never did post up pics of the modified feet, which were able to swivel with a bit of vector thrust. -
I have roughtly 12 sets of the rear assemblies recasted, which is the tail fin piece, the rear black part of that, the engine harness pieces, engine parts, wing hook, and starting to catch up on the camera harness in black, and the camera cover (cockpit). While doing those, I do need to make a new mold of the main body that the camera and wing are mounted on, as well as the wing. Those parts have already began taking shape to be recasted. I also just finished casting the barrel for the gun. I have a total of 25 to make, I believe, so it's going well so far. Still trying to do this in sections while prepping the rest so that I can just transition into doing other pieces as the ones I'm recasting now are getting done. I'm also trying to find a good orange to use on this for paint. Too warm of an orange, and it stands out too much. A cooler orange makes it look pale. Aside from all that, I'm really happy with the way the recasts are coming. for those that I'm painting, I shouldn't need too much work on them to prep them for painting. I will need to deepen the panels a bit, as the prep work for recasting (which I didn't do) was real heavy on the paint, and took a lot of detail out of some parts. Sorry for the delay in updates. I haven't been on here as much, but I am keeping up with the project in the garage. I have a staycation coming up for 1 1/2 weeks starting next Wednesday, so I'll be working on getting a lot done then.
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I'm gonna begin work soon on the VF-4 head, as well as the MtF head. I've been able to finally locate the other Frameout head, so I'll try to get some pics done today when I get home. Kurisama, is there anything you're working on now that we can look forward to?
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This is a great display. For me, it's not about having multiples of stuff in there or having them lined up perfectly, but how it's displayed, and this is just absolutely beautiful. Great work on your setup. can't wait to see the updated.
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They're good sculpts in general, but I cannot stand the size. They need to make larger figures. I'll get this one just because it's so damn cute, but I'll be really happy when the Ichiban Kujis come out.
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I caved, but I'm not going to keep my other one. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, but found a buyer for more than the pre-order, so it'll at least help cover some shipping cost, and it's a fresh candycane valk. Edit: As far as being one of my favorites, I don't put it there. It's a fun toy by any means, but not my favorite at all. The VF-4 still holds that title as far as design and toy goes.
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Getting a second one. I just need the armor parts for it. BTW, anyone know if the original armor parts are ok with the later releases?
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Macross World Podcast - feedback & comments
Jasonc replied to Tochiro's topic in Movies and TV Series
Great podcast for a quick turnaround. I can tell you guys were all about the business this go around. Very good perspective and insight on the episode and its relation to past series. Can't wait for the others. -
I have a ton of magnets, so if it works better, I'll probably modify the connection piece so that it does work. The magnet can probably be glued in, covered with material, and painted. I can't wait for it. I really want to fix this thing up well, which may include LEDs and such.
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Macross Δ (Delta) - Mission 3 - READ 1st POST
Jasonc replied to azrael's topic in Movies and TV Series
And Ranma 1/2 was a great show. There are plenty of other shows that are true mecha shows, and just have the military drama. Macross has never been one of those, and why it's popular. It's not like all of the comedy parts were just wasted time. They do come into play. Yeah, it's called a handicap in competition. I'm quite sure you'd lose in a tennis match to a professional without some sort of handicap to at least give you a chance. That sequence with letting him use the handicap is pretty well insinuated in the episode, as they do not seem to mention the fact that he used a transformation. Also, the sequence isn't to show that he's getting shot up, but that he's adapting and getting better. That's something that is done in other shows outside of anime. -
Now, that's a display. Love the gunpod. I still would love to get one, but alas, they are not to be found anywhere.
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I remember, but I do need to get a general consensus. There aren't a lot of decals from line art anyways, but if I'm going to put them on, I'm not going to use all the ones provided, as each person is going to have different preferences. It would be, if anything, just basic decals.
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Thanks. I was curious due to a few posts where people wanted it with and without things, it made me question if something had changed. Good to know though. Edit: In regards to the magnet system. that would work great. Over the years, I've bought small, circular earth magnets for certain projects, and they are a lot stronger than one would expect. For those, you may not even need a hook system, but just the slots to keep the boosters in place.
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Will the gears still be collapsable?
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You are correct. turbine and thrust section part is being recasted in black already, so it may only be a matter of painting, then doing a small bit of weathering to give it a bit of a realistic look. I don't want to do it in a straight titanium, aluminum, or even steel. I'll figure the best for that. I'm more thinking of the inside of the walls that will house that part. I think a flat white would be good, but of course, I'll sample the possibilities when that happens. As of now, I only have about 4 pairs of those done, and I need to do A LOT more. I'll update you guys still, but as of now, your input on this is appreciated, as you guys are getting them. While I am painting these, I am doing about 25 or so. Therefore, I'll do my best to give some detail, but understand that I do need to fix all parts as well. I honestly don't even remember if you guys wanted to put on decals, or if you'd like me to.
