ultimateone Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 See Mike's post - just 8 posts up from yours! I have no idea how I missed that... Thanks!! Quote
aquilon Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 My dream model!! Put me down for one! Quote
Ghadrack Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I had to think about it for a few days because my resin collection is becoming obscene, but I can't pass it up, worst case scenario I have an awesome present to give away in my version 1 Add me to the list for a V.2 Quote
mslz22 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Posted November 17, 2009 Ok, looks like this is a go, i have made some progress on the foot, which I have significantly reshaped, and as of now have completely hollowed out and removed the lower pad and toe, as well as the rear thingy. Looks like right now my plan is to rework the way the struts attach to the foot, to look significantly more realistic, and built to look more like the struts attach to "tubes" within the foot. The struts will still be fixed for strength and all the poseabilty will come from the hip joint and the upper foot to foot pad joint, which will now be on a ball joint, with the foot being cast into at least 4 parts, upper foot, toe, lowerpad and rear stabilizer pad. This will make more sense when i can get a pic up... I have been reworking the body some more, as well as the main engine compartment. I have reworked the engine compartment to be about 1/4 inch shorter, and 1/4 inch longer, so that it tucks up against the main body better, and gives the upper legs a bit more clearance. I am also going to rework detail on this part... I will put up some WIP pics tomorrow.. thanks mike Quote
ultimateone Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Man, between this and the possible Capt release in the next few months... Quote
Evil Bones Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Ok, looks like this is a go, thanks mike Time to start saving my pennies & Yenies.............. and hope my resin model fund from the wife starts over again after the new year. Kannichiwa-jason Quote
cool8or Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Great news Mike. I'll be waiting your progress. Quote
mslz22 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 Hey Guys, i know i promised a pic tonight but i am doing one last revision on the body and foot tonight....I feel like i am closing on on the changes i want on these parts and will post a pic when I get some primer on stuff tomorrow......that foot is a tough one to nail down, and it does not help that it appears a few different ways in both line art/box art and previous models. thanks mike Quote
Kremmen Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Hey Guys, i know i promised a pic tonight but i am doing one last revision on the body and foot tonight....I feel like i am closing on on the changes i want on these parts and will post a pic when I get some primer on stuff tomorrow......that foot is a tough one to nail down, and it does not help that it appears a few different ways in both line art/box art and previous models. thanks mike That's ok, Mike, we'll forgive you...for now...for now... Someone just sent me this pic of the Wave prototype - hadn't seen a pic this good until now. Just look at all the nice fixes! No pressure, then. Edited November 20, 2009 by Kremmen Quote
thegunny Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Man, between this and the possible Capt release in the next few months... Hey it's only money and remember one of the most important things: He who dies with the most toys wins! Quote
ultimateone Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Hey it's only money and remember one of the most important things: He who dies with the most toys wins! hmmmmm True!! Bring it on!!!! Quote
mslz22 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Posted November 20, 2009 Ok, a couple of pics of the modded body, this is still very rough at this point, but i have the shape i want in regard to the nose, and the now shorter and rounder sidepanels, as well as an overall rounder appearance to the sides of the body, you can really see a difference if you check out the pics of the v1 in the first post. Now i can replicate this on the other side, fill all the scratches and panel lines, smooth everything out and then build up the details again so they will all be nice and sharp. You can also see the main engine compartment has been reduced in height by about 1/4 inch, and will be lengthened by 1/8-1/14 inch and get a fresh set of panel lines and detailing as well. thanks mike Quote
Mommar Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Damn, I wish I still had a job. I'd jump all over one of these things. The Monster is one of my absolute favorites too. I'm very impressed with your talent! Quote
neko_fr Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Hi! It looks really...astonishing!! Can you put me on the list for one, please? I'll have to rob a bank for that, but a 1/72 monster... Quote
Kicker773 Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 add me onto the list as a maybe.. still wondering your gonna do a run on your chain base panels again lol Quote
ultimateone Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 Please commit me to one kit. Between the holiday pay I'll get and the imaginative gift my father gives me every year for x-mas (cash), I'll have enough for this AND the cap's next offering. TheGunny, I'll let you explain to the wife!! Quote
mslz22 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 Hey Guys, i will have some more to show by the end of next week, had to battle off the flu for a couple of days so things got sidelined.. mike Quote
MechTech Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 I'm glad to see your back on it after a slight break. Out of your numbered list of improvements, I think you need a #8: Optional Garage to put said model in I'm glad to see the posts. Keep 'em coming! - MT Quote
ultimateone Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 I've been building this in my head... I'm thinking a non-canon paint scheme, heavily weathered, with some cool nose art. Keep my dreams moving, post more pictures!! Quote
aquilon Posted December 3, 2009 Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) **busily saving my pennies so I don't miss out** Edited December 3, 2009 by aquilon Quote
mslz22 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Posted December 11, 2009 Hey Guys, been busy buttoning up a couple of other projects but i am back on this some this weekend, i will get an update of what i get done on monday, my wife is having our 2nd kid any day now so if i don't show up for a while i am just busy changing diapers.....this should still be on track for March... thanks mike Quote
jardann Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Take your time Mike. I'm sure anyone who is interested in this will stick around for it. Hey, best wishes for your new family addition. It sounds like the Good Lord is giving you an amazing gift this Christmas! Quote
DaDragon Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Hi Mike. What's the timeframe on the re-vamped Monster? I assume you've still got my details from last time? To all: Have an AWESOME Christmas and a MONSTER 2010 . . .sorry; couldn't resist and someone had to say it!!! Graham, Liverpool. Quote
ultimateone Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I've been building this in my head... I'm thinking a non-canon paint scheme, heavily weathered, with some cool nose art. Keep my dreams moving, post more pictures!! So, is this sacrilegious? I love seeing the examples members post of their takes on paint schemes, eras, and genres, but do others? I would keep this as Macross, but I'm thinking a heavily weathered dark/light grey scheme, like PetarB's Commanchero. Maybe this is worthy of its own thread (and more than likely it's there already), but canon vs non-canon? Especially on a piece as pricey and as limited as this. -Matt Quote
FAM56 Posted December 26, 2009 Posted December 26, 2009 ADD ME!! to the list. Please commit me for one. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!! Quote
DaDragon Posted December 26, 2009 Posted December 26, 2009 OK Mike Must get my glasses changed: I seem to have missed the "on target for March" first time around! Busy saving for Monster rainy day, sometime in March!! Hope youngster #2 arrived safely. All the best, Graham. Quote
jorawar_b Posted December 27, 2009 Posted December 27, 2009 mike i think you should shoot for a 1/48 scale or 1/60 scale to match the yamato ....line Quote
mslz22 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Hey Guys, this is still on, my wife just had our 2nd baby over the holidays, we are back home and after a week break i will be back at work on this for a very early spring release, likely mid march. Once the molds are done i will take orders until those molds are toast, which will likely be a pretty short run since this is pretty big... thanks mike *crickets* Quote
ultimateone Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Hey Guys, this is still on, my wife just had our 2nd baby over the holidays, we are back home and after a week break i will be back at work on this for a very early spring release, likely mid march. Once the molds are done i will take orders until those molds are toast, which will likely be a pretty short run since this is pretty big... thanks mike PM'd. Quote
FAM56 Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Mike good news!! Congratulations to you and your new Baby FAM56 Quote
jardann Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Congrats on the new baby! Best wishes and God bless to the whole family! Enjoy those little ones as much as you can. They really make life wonderful! (and busy! ) Quote
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