mslz22 Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 SNIPThe Ugly, this thing is huge, about $250.00 worth of rubber, and the pattern was destroyed so i will be taking a low shrink "protection copy" incase i ever need to remake the mold. SNIP 379033[/snapback] I was wondering, how come the master pattern was destroyed in this process? 379558[/snapback] The basic frame of the body was made largely of balsa and balsa foam, it was really really fragile, but the body has some curves that needed to be carved and balsa and balsa foam are easy to carve....
mslz22 Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Wow, what a weekend......95% of the molds are done, some small detail parts need to be molded still and the engine hatch....i need some sleep anyway here are some pics of a mock up, the valk is a 1/60, not a 1/72, the valks in the back are 1/48's, it is a bit sloppy because it is not really glued together, just pinned together, hence the paintcan support........
jadefalconguard Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 OH MY GOD................................. this is huge I say, HUGE......Okay when do you ship out ? Awesome work
mslz22 Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Not sure at the moment, need to catch my breath for a moment, anyone just checking in see page 23 for mock up pics....
pfunk Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 OH MY GOD, that thing is as huge as it is sweet, nice work man
Less than Super Ostrich Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Absolutely wonderful job. Everything looks very crisp. Proportions look spot on.
Dwindling Gravitas Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Looks the dog's bollocks mate! You've done a grand job. Inspirational.
big F Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Well your excellent work as usual is outstanding. May have to look at getting one, although I havent got anywhere to put it at the mo but I can keep it for a while in a box in the attic. Just have to wait and see how much cash I have when I come back from Japan next month. Mike when your done how bout some pictures of your workshop from the various pictures of the monster it looks bigger than my house.
azrhino Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Good Lord! After seeing that put together, there is no wonder its called "Monster". Excellent work, and I am eagerly awaiting your call for payment (even if my wallet isn't).
HWR MKII Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) Time to put the "o" face on OH OH Oh OOOOOOOOOO! Excellent work. a pic of that will be my avatar when it is finished. Giggidy giggidy giggidy! Edited March 13, 2006 by HWR MKII
Gundamhead Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Just a FYI, a attic can be nasty to models. The heat can warp plastic and resin. The temperature changes and humidity kill decals. Well your excellent work as usual is outstanding.May have to look at getting one, although I havent got anywhere to put it at the mo but I can keep it for a while in a box in the attic. Just have to wait and see how much cash I have when I come back from Japan next month. Mike when your done how bout some pictures of your workshop from the various pictures of the monster it looks bigger than my house. 379923[/snapback]
Viceland Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 O... M... G... That is just incredible! I can't wait to have this, take it out for walks, feed it scrap Destroids... SNIPThe basic frame of the body was made largely of balsa and balsa foam, it was really really fragile, but the body has some curves that needed to be carved and balsa and balsa foam are easy to carve.... 379883[/snapback] Oh I see, I thought it was solid, like styrene and putty.
Less than Super Ostrich Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Then you cover it with Styrene sheet or do you just make a mold out of the balsa foam piece?
Gundamhead Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Balsa foam? I heard that stuff didn't work well, so I did mine out of sheet styrene. There's some hard curves to get sheet styrene to bend to on a monster. It was battle. Is the Balsa foam good? Does it get slathered with putty or some such? Inquiring minds want to know.
grimmace Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 I've been watching this post since it began. Extremely nice work. The thing definitely needs the name of Monster. I dont know where I would put that thing. I dont think it would fit in a standard glass cabinet. Great price for this kit.
Sdf-1 Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) To be honest, I have no place for that kit. Actually for other big ones too. Or many small ones. But I don't care. Tv goes, Monster stays! Edited March 14, 2006 by Sdf-1
mslz22 Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Balsa foam? I heard that stuff didn't work well, so I did mine out of sheet styrene. There's some hard curves to get sheet styrene to bend to on a monster. It was battle. Is the Balsa foam good? Does it get slathered with putty or some such? Inquiring minds want to know. 379974[/snapback] The balsa foam/balsa wood was covered with a skimcoat of lightweight bondo, i would have prefered to cover it with styrene but think that would not have worked on all of the curves that the body has. I ended up being happy with the balsa/bondo combo because I tweaked the body over the course of building and i am not sure if i would have been able to do that as easily with the styrene. If i was building something along the lines of say.....Oh 1/2500 DYRL SDF-1 that does not have so many curves i would likely use a harder wood and cover that with styrene....if i was going to build such a thing.....
Sdf-1 Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Oh 1/2500 DYRL SDF-1 that does not have so many curves i would likely use a harder wood and cover that with styrene....if i was going to build such a thing..... 380198[/snapback] Ok, when do you take orders?
cool8or Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 1/2500 DYRL SDF-1 380198[/snapback] Uauuu!!! That's around 50 cms (over 1.5 feet)
jorawar_b Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 when will you be taking payments, I have been saving up for the 2 kits for a while, man they look awesome, I just hope someone will make the 1/72 destroid phalanax unit and others.
Less than Super Ostrich Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Take it easy guys. He'll tell ya when he's ready. Seems like so many are eager to be parted from their cash.
Valk009 Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Well, I am sold Put me on the list if there is still a spot left! ...now, just to figure out what is the best shipping method to get this baby shipped all across the pacific
big F Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Just a FYI, a attic can be nasty to models. The heat can warp plastic and resin. The temperature changes and humidity kill decals. 379940[/snapback] Yeah good point Athough ours is dry it can get hot. I mostly only use it to store Books and boxes. All my good stuff gets put in sealed plastic containers. I guess the monster would have to go in the Cupboard under the stairs.
Sdf-1 Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 I guess the monster would have to go in the Cupboard under the stairs. 380665[/snapback] That sounds scary.
mslz22 Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Quick update for everyone, i just poured the mold for the engine cover, that is the last of the big molds, i now need to concentrate for a couple of days on making multiple molds for the small parts and finishing the hinge pattern. Unless I hit a snag i will anticipate taking $ for the first 5 orders early next week and shipping those out within a week or so of payment, i will be starting a for sale thread over the weekend. Keep in mind that the instructions will likely be in process when the first are shipping.... mike
Sdf-1 Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 What is the situation with decals? For the first kits?
mslz22 Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 What is the situation with decals? For the first kits? 380683[/snapback] just got a package from devin, just need to open it up and see how many sets are in there....
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