captain america

I just wanted to let everyone know that the masters for the second figure are finally done. I'll be posting pictures of both figures in a few hours.

...And all those mecha will need zentradi soldiers standing guard for 'em

Hi Coby. I was contemplating (maybe eventually) offering a Regult Scout sans cockpit detail, and fixed joints instead of the ball-joints for better overall strength. The Regult's hollow cockpit caused innumerable molding/casting problems which, while making the kit extremely interesting, I don't really know if it needs to be repeated for the scout.

For the time being, I need to remain focussed on the current project. I will poll later on to see if people still want the heavy missile upgrade.

Minor update. ...Just when you thought YOUR working conditions were bad--shed a tear for the poor zentradi bastards crammed into their metal wombs of death

Hi Sdf-1. These are test-shots/backup masters which are made from a more durable polymer; I color-code them differently from regular production parts so as not to confuse them. The production kits will most likely be grey, as it makes painting easier.

Yet another update. Here are some of the initial castings for the standing figure. These are litterally as raw as it gets: no cleaning up and no sprues cut. Sufficed to say, I'm very pleased with the results. The seated figure will require a bif of fiddling, and should be ready in about 4-5 days.

Actually, yes they do. That's part of the reason it's taking so long to sculpt. All of the outer armor parts are the same for both figures, and the joints, mid-torso & hands are different. I over-complicated the figure to try to simplify it... If that even makes sense. I need sleep.

Indeed, the DYRL pilot suits are quite different. I personally prefer the TV series designs overall.

Yet another update. All the patterns for the standing figure are done. Sorry for the sh*tty pics, the patterns are VERY fragile, and I cannot afford to glue/fit them properly or they will crumble when I disassemble them again. The joy of sculpting, I tells ya!

Quasi DYRL colors...

Eww! Imai regult. I think mine looks much nicer

Just wanted to give everyone a little heads-up. I'm still working on the Zentradi, I've just been distracted with other things; I'll try to have some finished pics by friday/saturday.

I've sworn-off doing any more toy conversions.

Actually, Kamjin wears officer's armor which is quite different from the standard infantry armor which I'm sculpting, so a Kamjin head would be rather pointless. If there is enough interest for the kit, I may offer a couple of different heads later on.

The 1/72 Zentradi soldier, I must admit, takes up very little space. And what's more... No Valk collection can be complete without some bad guys to balance-out the decor

New update. Lots of time was spent refining shapes and small details, as well as working the pose. I also scratchbuilt the rifle, which now only needs minor detailing to be complete.

Hi Big F. The idea for the GBP-1 was that it be able to fit over the 1/72 Hasegawa Battroid. However, this thread is well over a year old, and there are several other kits I want to give priority to; namely Zentradi mech, since there isn't a snowball's chance that any plastic company will ever do them. Plus, I think that zentradi designs are just plain kickass

Hi Sar. In fact, yes: the soldier's face will be a separate, sculpted piece, with a separate face mask with space between the lens and the face... Just like a real helmet. With a little bit of dremelling, you'll easily be able to turn that face into a skull to do your post-war dio

Hi Sar. For the time being, my only plan is to include a helmeted head with each figure. The parts breakdown per figure is already at about 22-23pcs as it is, and I'd like to keep the kit price realistic, considering that I'm still not at the break-even point with the preorders. As anything else, if demand is there, some assorted unhelmeted/helmeted heads could be offered in the future.

Hi coolo8r. The seated pilot is designed for my previously-released 1/72 Regult kit. This was not a converted Imai plastic kit, but a completely new model. Pictures below

Hi Sdf-1. It's actually quite simple: by adding your name to the preorder list, you are effectively saying that you'd like to purchase a figure or set at the cost quoted in the first post (shipping is extra, depending on location). For the time being, there is nothing to pay, and I will continue to post update pics as the project advances. When the masters are done, I will post pictures of them from as many angles as possible: this will essentially show any potential client exactly what the kit/parts look like. From there, I will post instructions for contacting me and making payment. I also post in here if there are any delays in shipping, just so that everyone knows exactly what's going on. Usual routine.

Hi Az. The soldier stands at 13cm exactly.

one figure (and if so which version) or one set?

I had contemplated selling the figures separately as well. The logic being that people who might want to produce dioramas may want more of the standing figures, and so purchasing a set would be wasteful. Done. The figures are also available separately at $40 each.