Benson13 Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 I guess I should consider myself lucky for a change, both Max and Miriya's joints are tight and don't show any kind of issues. Kurisama, I know you got a lot on your plate project wise but have you considered a TV cannon mount instead of swapping out a missile pod? I had a talk with M & M and they said they want the cannon but don't want to sacrifice a missile pod for it. Something about no such thing as enough firepower... Quote
Kurisama Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 Keeping up on Kurisama's work inspired me to pick up a Q-Rau... and I now know what everyone is talking about in regards to flopiness with this toy. Has anyone had any experience accessing the hip joints to tighten them up enough to keep the upper body from flopping around? I'm planning to get in on all the shapeway parts Kurisama is making, but I'd hate to throw them onto this toy without getting the hips properly tightened. Appreciate any and all advice, folks. Are u talking about the hip or knee joint above the knee ratchet joint? Just remove the screw covers ok the inner thigh (hurr) and slowly tighten them in small increments until they're toight, loike a toiger. Kurisama, I know you got a lot on your plate project wise but have you considered a TV cannon mount instead of swapping out a missile pod? I had a talk with M & M and they said they want the cannon but don't want to sacrifice a missile pod for it. Something about no such thing as enough firepower... Yes I have and have a rough idea. I will implement after the VF-0C/D conversion parts. Before my 2 big projects... Quote
ultraman zoffy Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Yeeeeaaaah boy... opened my Q-Rau's thighs and legs, tightened up the hip and ankle joints with some clear tape and earthquake putty, and the floppiness is history. The toy is now tons more enjoyable since the joints can keep the upper body in check now. =^) Quote
Kurisama Posted July 30, 2012 Author Posted July 30, 2012 Got the parcel in the mail today - waiting for me when I got home Only got a few hours with it today for clean-up and test fit, so excuse the camera phone photos and crappy lighting; First thoughts; kick ass. Second thoughts; some minor tweakage in the models for mass release (nothing I can't do now with a bit of modelling skillz) - very happy. Some loose fnger ball joints and some other minor areas. Me go sleepy now - have more of a tinker tomorrow. Enjoy! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Brilliant!!! It's looking badass with the mods. Edited July 30, 2012 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote
claude grant Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 That last pic is straight up menacing!! Keep it up K! Quote
Kelsain Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 Did you get the new waist articulation too? Admittedly, I was iffy on your antenna design. But it does look pretty cool in situ. Great work! (null) Quote
Kurisama Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 The waist articulation worked ok, but only for a few mins - then it easily popped off the smaller version - the slightly bigger version was better, if not a little loose - but it was by now too high - looked like a corset. So that idea is scrapped. Yeah, I wasn't sure about the antennae I saw it in person - I just wanted something different - and was happy it turned out so well. I am currently cleaning parts and right now some parts have been primed and are now drying in the sun Some more dry fit pics: It's hard to photograph due to the white surface, but the next set of pics with primer should make it easier to see the pieces. I'm really happy and surprised at how bulked out the new pauldrons make it look. Quote
Jasonc Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 Looks great. I'll probably get all these parts. For Frontier, the cannon is on the back of the missile compartments, am I correct? I can't remember now, but if that's the case, I'll be getting that as well, if you are making the base for it. Can't wait till these are ready for purchase. Awesome work. Quote
grapetang Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 That's one menacing power armor. Awesome, awesome work! Quote
Benson13 Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 How much longer until we see the pics of the parts all covered in primer? I need my nerd porn and those other pics are playing "just the tip". Quote
Kurisama Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 Looks great. I'll probably get all these parts. For Frontier, the cannon is on the back of the missile compartments, am I correct? I can't remember now, but if that's the case, I'll be getting that as well, if you are making the base for it. Can't wait till these are ready for purchase. Awesome work. Yes you're right! I just made a hub attachment point for shits and giggles. Once I'm done with the VF-0c?D conversion parts, I'll make a cannon attachment piece closer to the Rhea's config. I'm going to make a slight mode to the cannon (remove the small spikes at the front, on the ventral side - an embellishment only by me) so u can at least get it in WSF-polished or another finer detail. And thanks for the kind words! That's one menacing power armor. Awesome, awesome work! Cheers dude! I can't wait to see it finished myself How much longer until we see the pics of the parts all covered in primer? I need my nerd porn and those other pics are playing "just the tip". That reminds me - better check on the parts I have drying outside! And also a hearty LOL from your last comment :D Ahahaahaaa! Quote
Benson13 Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 You have VF-0CD? Is that medical terminology? I think I may have it too. Quote
Kurisama Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 I've got it bad, but I have topical lotion for it. Quote
Jinnai Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 I get to play with this in two weeks! Looking great, but like I said to you over the phone I want to see it in person. Quote
Kurisama Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 All my yammie's sphincters tightened in anticipation. Quote
Kurisama Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 Here you go! Some parts/areas will definitely need some light sanding and at least 1 more coat of primer to get rid of the fine fuzz surface. I'm confident that with some more coats of colour and then a couple of clear coats - it'll be smooth. I was thinking about maybe mixing some small amounts of wood glue with water and coating the surface to give a smoother finish? Is this a dumb idea? Quote
caslon Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 Those parts look marvellous!!! You successfully did it! Congrats!! Quote
DarrinG Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 Here you go! Some parts/areas will definitely need some light sanding and at least 1 more coat of primer to get rid of the fine fuzz surface. I'm confident that with some more coats of colour and then a couple of clear coats - it'll be smooth. I was thinking about maybe mixing some small amounts of wood glue with water and coating the surface to give a smoother finish? Is this a dumb idea? Its not only an alien ship is an alien war machine - do not think the surface should be perfectly smooth... Quote
Kurisama Posted August 1, 2012 Author Posted August 1, 2012 Those parts look marvellous!!! You successfully did it! Congrats!! ^________^ Cheers Caslon! Hmm, I may do the feet & arms after all! Its not only an alien ship is an alien war machine - do not think the surface should be perfectly smooth... If you could see it in person - you may disagree. I also think it just looks like a rough concept or a prototype - not an actual final piece, so thats why it is important to me to make it smooth. So I've let the primer dry for a few hours and have now used a 320 grit tamiya sand paper to smooth out the surface. You can clearly see the places where the primer has filled in between the print layers/ridges - this next coat of primer will be just right I think. And a demo of the manipulators and thruster inserts; Quote
DarrinG Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 Looking awesome no matter how you go with it! Pumped to see it big, bad and green soon... Quote
Benson13 Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 This makes me really regret not picking up that other Rau for $30. FML. Your work is amazing. I know it's not anime accurate but that cannon looks damn cool there. Quote
caslon Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 I want at least one of these "premium" parts...soon or later perhaps!! Quote
Benson13 Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 Soon. Very soon. All that needed was an evil villian laugh to go with it. Quote
Kicker773 Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 My sets are waiting for your optional parts Quote
Kelsain Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 So do the q rau's w/ Millia figures command a higher premium? Wondering if the difference might pay for a pair of arms... (null) Quote
Benson13 Posted August 3, 2012 Posted August 3, 2012 So do the q rau's w/ Millia figures command a higher premium? Wondering if the difference might pay for a pair of arms... (null) It's kind of a toss up from what I've seen. If you get the Rau alone you still have to buy the CMs Miriya and then it's shipping on two seperate items. The one with Miriya tends to be a higher price but you get less Miriya figures. Then again, it all depends on who's selling it. Quote
Kelsain Posted August 3, 2012 Posted August 3, 2012 Part of me feels guilty modding a figure included version. Still looks fun, though. (null) Quote
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