captain america Posted October 21, 2011 Author Posted October 21, 2011 Captain's log, stardate: October 21st, 2011. Lunch time. Well here we go: updates for the nose section are finally done, save for a few little details here and there. Some re-tooling is centred around the cockpit, which has had some parts re-worked and details added, especially in the aft ejection seat area. The most significant update however, is the canopy frame: originally, I was just going to provide some resin hoops to put into the vac-formed shell and that would suffice. But then I had an idea: what if I were to produce a full resin frame and then modellers could just cut out the transparency and mate these to the frame for a more realistic look? It was a bit of a long, delicate PITA to get things going, but in the end I'm glad that I did, as I think it really adds to the look of the kit. The boarding ladder has also been tweaked somewhat and gives a sturdier look. Lastly, the big hurdle was the markings: the original vector file was lost 2 computers ago, so all I had to work with was a small jpeg file… Not an ideal situation. Nonetheless, with a few measurements, I was able to rebuild the whole thing, one marking at a time. I also took the opportunity to update some of the fonts; I figured they'd have access to snazzier printing technology in the 2080s, surpassing the need for crude stencils! A side-by side comparison of the markings is provided for your viewing pleasure. I was able to cram a few extra goodies that weren't in the original. That just about covers it for this update; I will begin principal photography for the destructions next week, and moulding begins immediately after that. Keep your fingers crossed folks, we're in the home stretch! http://imageshack.us/g/692/15374283.jpg/ Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote
TheElf Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) Wow...wish I had ordered one of these... Edited October 21, 2011 by TheElf Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 http://imageshack.us/g/692/15374283.jpg/Nice!!! However I can't seem to get the second picture to open at imageshake. I see it on the Album page and I see a slightly larger version in the slideshow but I can't get the full size image to open. Not sure why as all the others work.Carl Quote
captain america Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 Hi everyone! Please forgive my long silence; I've been busy making the molds for the final installment, and have a resin test-shot brewing as I type this. By Friday, I should have some pics of my castings which will be well underway by week's end. Will also try to provide a coherent status report on the canopy/decals/landing gear by then as well. Fingers crossed! Quote
captain america Posted November 15, 2011 Author Posted November 15, 2011 Did I say Friday? I meant Tuesday!! Sorry guys, sometimes I lose track of time. All of the principal molds are done and casting has begun. I actually had parts to show on Friday before the weekend's festivities kinda got in the way but alas, back on track, and the castings are excellent! You'll notice from my pics that my test-shot cockpit consoles (forward and lateral) are in opaque resin, but the production units will be in translucent resin as promised. In fact, since I'm using 3 different resins on this last leg of the project, casting will likely take a bit more time than usual, owing to the fact that I can't pour everything together, due to dissimilar pot life and de-molding time requirements. Also, the composite joints are about 2/3 done, clear canopies and decal artwork has been sent out (processing) and the main metal landing gear... I'm still waiting for info on those. All this to say that while it may take a little extra time for this final installment to reach you, rest assured that it IS coming Quote
miriya Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 I cant wait to see one of these built up! Quote
ahiachris Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 I cant wait to see one of these built up! I can't wait to see what's the next project Quote
CoryHolmes Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 I can't wait to see what's the next project *quietly pipes the Hypno-music into Cap's home to subliminally "suggest" what his next project should be* Quote
MechTech Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 I'm just now catching up with many of the threads. This is AWESOME WORK!!! I too wish I could have gotten in on this! At least I have your 1/350th sculpt of the Legios/TREAD I sure hope we get some WIP photos from those blessed to have gotten in on this! - MT Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 I'll start building it as soon as I receive the last installment Quote
505thAirborne Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 I'll start building it as soon as I receive the last installment Post some WIP pictures while your at it! Quote
captain america Posted November 25, 2011 Author Posted November 25, 2011 Hey everyone! I hope that my American friends are slowly recovering from their post-Thanksgiving turkey-induced comas and jet-lag... I on the other hand, had scrambled eggs! Just wanted to put the word out there that as I'm finishing up the castings, I may *MAY* be able to manage 1 or 2 more full kits if anyone's interested. Putting the word out... Quote
ahiachris Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Hey everyone! I hope that my American friends are slowly recovering from their post-Thanksgiving turkey-induced comas and jet-lag... I on the other hand, had scrambled eggs! Just wanted to put the word out there that as I'm finishing up the castings, I may *MAY* be able to manage 1 or 2 more full kits if anyone's interested. Putting the word out... PMed Quote
strikevalk Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 wow. just got done reading 11 pages, its been a while. i remember back when i was in college and there were like 200 members on the old MW forums. this project was on the front page and i was drooling. so happy to see it moving forward, just yesterday i was wondering what had become of jm and this crazy massive scratch build model. popped in Mospeada once again on the dvd player and now it looks like i'm gonna be hitting up the forums once again! great job captain america! Quote
Heavy Melder Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Hey everyone! I hope that my American friends are slowly recovering from their post-Thanksgiving turkey-induced comas and jet-lag... I on the other hand, had scrambled eggs! Just wanted to put the word out there that as I'm finishing up the castings, I may *MAY* be able to manage 1 or 2 more full kits if anyone's interested. Putting the word out... hrmm I haven't been following this one in some time as I'm not that interested in this model, but does this mean this particular kit is completed now and you'll be moving on to something else? Just wondering...... Quote
Ghadrack Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I've been out of the loop for the last several weeks moving to a new place. Have the final installments begun (or finished) shipping? Quote
captain america Posted December 22, 2011 Author Posted December 22, 2011 Not yet, I'm still waiting on the subcontracted parts to arrive. My castings were done long ago, but there are some things that are out of my control. My sincerest apologies for the delay, guys Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 We've waited so many years for this true masterpiece to happen that 1/2 extra months will do us no harm Quote
wwwmwww Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 Many years... its over a decade. And yes a small delay is no issue at all with me. THANKS!!! Quote
captain america Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 Hi everyone. Once again, my sincerest apologies for the delay in getting the final installment to you: I just checked in with Codam23 and the joints and canopies should be on their way to me shortly. The landing gear is what's really causing me the most headache: I received the metal struts earlier this week and all but 2 sets arrived broken, so these are being re-done and this is the primary cause of the delay. Seriously, some days I could just scream. Or cry... Quote
Myersjessee Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 No worries Cap. Thanks for checking in. Cheers and happy new year. Quote
Spitfire_BR Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Scream is better. And kill some guys too ! Quote
cool8or Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 So, did you guys receive the final installment? Quote
THOR Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I know I'll probably do the blue/white version with mine but I wonder if anyone is planning to do the red or green or something else? Gloss red would really pop on the table. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I'm doing blue/white. I'd do the green if we had the correct headsculpt. Quote
captain america Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know that the decals arrived and they look fantastic! Now for the canopies, joints, and landing gear parts... Quote
Ghadrack Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 How're things going Cap'n? The thread dropped off the model page, and curiousty got the better of me. Quote
captain america Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 I've been trying to reach Chris Barretta about the parts he's supposed to be making for the kit but so far I've just been met with silence. If anybody knows of his whereabouts, please let him know that I'm still waiting. Quote
Heavy Melder Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I've been trying to reach Chris Barretta about the parts he's supposed to be making for the kit but so far I've just been met with silence. If anybody knows of his whereabouts, please let him know that I'm still waiting. Whats hes supposed to be making? I'm kinda curious....... Quote
captain america Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 Whats hes supposed to be making? I'm kinda curious....... All the composite joints and the canopies. Quote
Valkyrie Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 All the composite joints and the canopies. Well, crap... Let the manhunt begin!! Quote
wwwmwww Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 All the composite joints and the canopies. The composite joints were to be 3D printed as I recall. Any chance you have the 3D models? I could upload them to Shapeways if so.Carl Quote
wwwmwww Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 It's been a month. Any update on this topic? Are their any contingency plans? Carl Quote
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