Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Since enemy mecha fans are always ignored, I decided to scratchbuild my own Mospeada invid/inbit's I'll start with the "Iigaa". It's going to be scaled at 1/48 to go along the CM's/Toynmi Legioss/Tread. I'm planning to make it fully articulated (I'll use hobby base joints). Forgot to tell it's my first attempt at scrachtbuilding a kit so critics and suggestions are welcomed Some wip pics: Edited November 1, 2010 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote
peter Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Since enemy mecha fans are always ignored, I decided to scratchbuild my own Mospeada invid/inbit's I'll start with the "Iigaa". It's going to be scaled at 1/48 to go along the CM's/Toynmi Legioss/Tread. I'm planning to make it fully articulated (I'll use hobby base joints). Forgot to tell it's my first attempt at scrachtbuilding a kit so critics and suggestions are welcomed Some wip pics: Woah, that's awesome man. I'm not a huge Mospeada fan or anything, but one thing I felt was definitely missing in the toys and models that were available were the baddies. I'm surprised that Mospeada fans were able to put up the absence for this long. Finally someone's getting around to making them....cool. Looking forward to seeing your work done, and I hope you don't just stop with the Iigaa and continue to make other enemy mecha as well. Good luck! Quote
505thAirborne Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 I'm always glad to see fans taking matters into their own hands! Looks like your off to a great start, keep us updated!! Quote
Jasonc Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Since enemy mecha fans are always ignored, I decided to scratchbuild my own Mospeada invid/inbit's I'll start with the "Iigaa". It's going to be scaled at 1/48 to go along the CM's/Toynmi Legioss/Tread. I'm planning to make it fully articulated (I'll use hobby base joints). Forgot to tell it's my first attempt at scrachtbuilding a kit so critics and suggestions are welcomed Some wip pics: Awesome, man. What stuff are you using to scult it? Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 1, 2010 Author Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks for the encouragement!!! I'm using two-part epoxy sulpting putty. It has a work life of around 120 minutes. It's hard to sand when it's cured but allows very fine detail work. Should have more progress pics in a couple of days!! Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 nice!!!! I will be watching very closely! Quote
Phyrox Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Looking really good so far. Exciting project. I'll be looking into this thread often. Quote
PetarB Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Awesome project, will be checking back soon as well! Quote
Maiden Japan Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Very good start! Looks like you're going to make one side of limbs then mold/cast other half? Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 2, 2010 Author Posted November 2, 2010 Very good start! Looks like you're going to make one side of limbs then mold/cast other half? That's what I'm planning All the parts are at a rough stage now, I'm testing the proportions. The leg claw is finished, Im happy with the proportions of it. I've done more progress today so I should be posting more pics in a day or two!! Quote
Zor Primus Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Awesome work! Look forward to seeing the finished product. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Please make Gosu, for the love of God. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 2, 2010 Author Posted November 2, 2010 Please make Gosu, for the love of God. I've already done all the schematics for the Gosu I'm planning to finish the Iigaa this month. The Gosu is next (after polishing and improving my skills)!!! Remember it's my first time scratchbuilding a kit. I do have a lot of experience working with resin since I repair my own surfboards so it should help a little (although it's diferent form scratbuilding hehehe!) I'm also very good at drawing so I have a trained critical eye when it comes to analysing proportions, details. I'm a scale/proportion/detail nazi this means I'll rework any piece as many times as necessary until I'm happy and you all are happy!!! Feel free to make any suggestions/critics, they're highly welcommed. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 *aims crosshair, loads cash...* oh! wel this is f'n fantastic! What have you got planned poseability wise? Quote
captain america Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Wow, that's pretty good for a first attempt! I say run with the project and have fun Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 3, 2010 Author Posted November 3, 2010 *aims crosshair, loads cash...* oh! wel this is f'n fantastic! What have you got planned poseability wise? I'll make it as poseable as possible. Some parts are going to be hollow to reduce weight. I'm planning where and how, body and forearm/claws are a given. I've used Hobby Base clear ball joints for my 1/144 DYRL? Nousjadeul Ger and they work fine. I'm taking the ball joints into account while building the Iiga. Quote
atoyer Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Man, that's awsome! You're inspiring me to try building a mech I like but there's no kit for. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I'll make it as poseable as possible. Some parts are going to be hollow to reduce weight. I'm planning where and how, body and forearm/claws are a given. I've used Hobby Base clear ball joints for my 1/144 DYRL? Nousjadeul Ger and they work fine. I'm taking the ball joints into account while building the Iiga. Incredible. This is so cool~! and in scale with our poor badguyless mospy stuff! Everyone remember this? - http://anymoon.com/blog/2008/06/29/do-you-want-enemy-mecha-i-have-a-scoop-for-you/ Gosu.............................................. ripped these images from anywhere everywhere i should dig out the mospy book and scan em. sources - http://members.optusnet.com.au/~cyc01/gosu.htm http://www.robotechresearch.com/rpg/mecha/invid/Gosu_Invid_Commander/Gosu_Invid_Commander.html Edited November 4, 2010 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 5, 2010 Author Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Little update!! I've sculpted the lower body where the limbs connect: Pic 1: I applied clear tape under the main body/shell and sculpted the lower body according to the painted patterns. Pic 2: The clear tape serves two purposes. First, I can see the pattern, this allows me to sculpt the lower body to the desired proportions and get a nice match between the two parts. Then after the new part hardened, it doesn't bond to the main body and I can separate it. (If there's another or better method it'd be good to hear about it ) Pic 3: Both parts separated. Edited November 5, 2010 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 5, 2010 Author Posted November 5, 2010 Sanding, sanding and more sanding!!! I use light/shade and paper patterns to check the shape of the parts and sand, sculpt, resculpt as needed. When satisfied with the shape of the parts I'll start detailing them and smoothing them with fine sand paper. Quote
troyness Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Nice neat work!!!!are you watching yamato?? Edited November 5, 2010 by troyness Quote
derex3592 Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 More like "are you watching Toynami?" for the Vinyl line perhaps??? But great work!!!! Quote
EXO Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 Actually... Toynami is watching! Maiden Japan can do this in his sleep (No offense Ignacio) but will the people he works for pay him to? I'm all for criticizing the Man! Well, I criticize MJ too, but just to see the nicest guy get mad and flip me off... haha. hey I was wondering when you were going to post this. to keep parts sticking from each other you can use petroleum jelly and a brush. Tape works also but in case you have complicated areas that you need to keep from bonding. Try it out first on some scratch pieces though. Never experiment on the pieces your working on. Something that I can't seem to learn... lol. Let me know when you get to the ball joints, I can help you out there... Quote
Maiden Japan Posted November 9, 2010 Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Just to help you with these pictures for reference. These are from Comic-con excluse bookends that I designed. Edited November 9, 2010 by Maiden Japan Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 10, 2010 Author Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks MJ it's greatly appreciated!!! Serves me for reference I'm planning to post an update tomorrow. Quote
troyness Posted November 10, 2010 Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) : More like "are you watching Toynami?" for the Vinyl line perhaps??? But great work!!!! Yeah i,m just daydreaming about yamato doing something with the beagle fuke mold!! I guess 1/10 would be too big??!!I,m just hoping yamato is watching ..and I,m holding out for the next Mospeada anniversary!! Hot bookends MJ.!!! Edited November 10, 2010 by troyness Quote
derex3592 Posted November 10, 2010 Posted November 10, 2010 Just to help you with these pictures for reference. These are from Comic-con excluse bookends that I designed. I have the Blue Alpha and Invid Inforcer bookends with all my anime dvd's in between them...I gotta say, they are awesome!!! The detail is amazing. If any of you Mospeada guys don't have a set, do yourself a favor and pick up a set. Well worth the $$$. Did you design those as well MJ??? If you did, great job!!! Quote
akim Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 Found my notice copy of the Eager made by Retppu (1/48 scale)...i don't know if it can help you... Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted December 17, 2010 Author Posted December 17, 2010 bump for great justice. Hehehe!!! Don't worry it's still alive and kicking, I have a mayor update planned for this week. It's just that I've been really busy. The Gosu will also see the light of day Quote
akim Posted December 30, 2010 Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) Can't wait for! Edited December 30, 2010 by akim Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 Patience, patience, I promise it's not dead!!!! I've been very busy. I have another surprise... Quote
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