Rohby Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 Hello all! I recenly got my hands on this mini Tachikoma and customed some poly joints onto it's limbs for fun. Since I didn't want to ruin the original, I recasted it and chopped away at the copies instead. I used those Kotobukiyo joints which works out just fine with their wide assortment and durability. The joints were casted into the resin and one-way locked into place. So now, I don't have to worry about the ball joints slipping out. Check out some pics: Quote
Rohby Posted January 31, 2005 Author Posted January 31, 2005 You can see from the pic above that the following parts are now able to pose at will: the two arms, all four legs, cannon, as well as the backpack. Quote
Rohby Posted January 31, 2005 Author Posted January 31, 2005 I'll show a comparison shot of the original next to the custom in a bit. For now, check out these pics: Quote
Rohby Posted January 31, 2005 Author Posted January 31, 2005 Yeah, I do realize that the "smokestack" thingy on top of it's head is supposed to be blue as well. But I havn't gotten the chance to cast it blue yet. All of the blue colors you see are acutally resin casted in blue tint. I only painted the details such as the silver, black, and whites. Although the Eyes are also casted in white resin so no paint there as well. Quote
Rohby Posted January 31, 2005 Author Posted January 31, 2005 Here's the comparison shot. The on on your left is the original and the one on the right is the bootleg custom. Notice surface of the original Tachi is more dull. After I customed all the parts, I coated the pieces with a thin layer of paint and polished it for mold making. Quote
EXO Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 How about putting it next to something so you can see how small it is. I saw this in person and it's the cutest thing.... also post the little kusinagi along with too! Quote
wolfx Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 OMFG! SOOOO CUTEEEE!!! I WANT A WHOLE ARMY!!!! Quote
Solscud007 Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 (edited) Damn very nice looking Rohby!!! You knwo I want one haha. Along with my WSTF Soundblaster custom. I saw this thing in the making and and the original really sucked compared to Rohby's recast. Rohby you need to take closer pics of the original. Like the butt box thing was situated a little too low so it touches the ground. But Rohby relocated it. Also the smokestak thing looks better a different color than the body. Edited January 31, 2005 by Solscud007 Quote
Lynx7725 Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 OMFG! SOOOO CUTEEEE!!!I WANT A WHOLE ARMY!!!! Heh. Me too. Quote
eriku Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 Soooo....are we gonna get a shot at ordering these from you Rohby? It looks fantastic. Great improvement! Quote
Rohby Posted January 31, 2005 Author Posted January 31, 2005 Yeah, I'll post some size comparison pics up in a bit so you can really see it's actual size. Also, I'm not exactly sure if I'll be selling this little guy since I'll have to order the ballcap joints from HLJ.com which may be a bit costly and I just don't feel that I can offer it at a low enough price after the cost of materials. I had to use joints from 3 seperate packages which costs around $2.50- $3.00 per package so joints alone already total a min of $7.50. Maybe if enough pple would like it then I'll be able to make something work out. None the less it was a fun side project for me Quote
Yohsho Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 Cute I'll be afraid to set on them and crush them. Quote
Godzilla Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 Rohby, That is awesome. I got the original. I want an army of them! Right now I am watching 2nd Gig my friend bought from the "grey market". Quote
bigkid24 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Rohby Nice work, man! That's really cool. What's the original from? Gashapon? Quote
Godzilla Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 RohbyNice work, man! That's really cool. What's the original from? Gashapon? Yeap. It is those Gashapon trading figures for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. There is suppose to be the Major is sitting on top of the tank in her "standard uniform". Quote
jwinges Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Hey Rohby, If you sell these I'll take at least one. If the price is right I might take 5. I love these little guys. Quote
Rohby Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 (edited) Here you go. A size comparison shot with a 1/60 Valk Gunpod: After taking a second look, the pic's not too accurate in terms of size. Stupid me put the Gunpod in front of the Tachi which obviously makes the Tachi much smaller. Edited February 1, 2005 by Rohby Quote
promethuem5 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 oh my... Botoru's having a better time than he should be I see.... awesome custom work, I'd snag one or two if you sold them. Very cute. Quote
Stamen0083 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 They're so cute! SELL THEM TO US! Complete with cast in joints, please. :-D Quote
UN Spacy Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Whoa. Now those are some cool little figures. Motoko and Batou! Quote
Godzilla Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 These are different. I thought you got these: Quote
Beltane70 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Awesome job! I would have never been able to tell which one was the original and which was the recast. Quote
Eternal_D Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 saw this in person and was pretty amazed. cool little toy if you're a fan of GITS or the tachikoma. Quote
Yoki Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Here you go. A size comparison shot with a 1/60 Valk Gunpod:After taking a second look, the pic's not too accurate in terms of size. Stupid me put the Gunpod in front of the Tachi which obviously makes the Tachi much smaller. Hi I was informed about this post and forum from animepunch and am definately interested in one if it ever goes up for grabbs! Just chimming in Quote
Stamen0083 Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 So that's a no on the recast and sell? Quote
Rohby Posted February 8, 2005 Author Posted February 8, 2005 Actually, I'll most likely do a run of 10 of these since a few members here seem to want one and I don't want to just post up the project and not offer it. The thing is, I have to order the Kotobukiya parts from HLJ first. Since I need more parts from HLJ I'll go ahead and order enough parts for this as well. However, I must warn you it wont be cheap due to the parts. It will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 -25 bucks. I'll have to order the parts and calculate them out first. Just send me a PM if you're interested. Oh yeah...Nick...you want the SD girl too huh? You want everything you crazy @$$ J/K thanks for the CardBoy Quote
Yoki Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 10 only? Is it possible to get 2 of them if you're only making 10? Quote
EdZ Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 Would it be possible to ship these to the UK? If so, roughly how much would it be? Quote
Mythos Posted April 2, 2005 Posted April 2, 2005 While I was waiting for Rohby's version to ship I started experimenting with casts and molds and made this version using ball bearings and magnets for the joints. I need to clean up the casting a little more and find more durable paint. Quote
EXO Posted April 2, 2005 Posted April 2, 2005 awesome... try that fusion stuff with clearcoat for paint, you can use acrylic over it... Quote
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