1/350 scale Zentran Bug Eye Scout model kit

[tundrayeti]

Hey everyone. I have been Collaborating with NeptuneSurvey on a 1/350 Bug Eye theater scout. Well i am now in the casting process, and will have this avaliable at Wonderfest this year. Anyone interested in getting one please PM either Neptune or Myself. Below are some of the cad pics and the Master before finishing work has been done. I will post some updated pics this weekend.

Prices for this will be posted once Neptune and I get everything sorted out.

Enjoy!

Edited May 3, 2013 by tundrayeti

[ahiachris]

Tundrayeti that's brilliant work.

[Benson13]

I am so envious of your talent it's not even funny.

[tundrayeti]

Thanks guys. This baby is HUGE!!!! the main hull itself is over 10 inches long!

[sbantonelli]

Could you show a picture (cad or resin model) of the rear, where the engines protrude from? I'm curious because I have the 1/720 model and never liked how the designer left that part "open" to the interior of the model.

[Valkyrie addict]

sweeeeet

[tundrayeti]

Could you show a picture (cad or resin model) of the rear, where the engines protrude from? I'm curious because I have the 1/720 model and never liked how the designer left that part "open" to the interior of the model.

Sure. Here you go. I took a little creative license with that part. Put lots of greeblies atc. I also added the missile launchers behind the "tanks" I'll take pics of the master and post them tomorrow. in the meantime, here is the CAD version.

[sbantonelli]

Thanks! PM'ed.

[derex3592]

This is AWESOME! If my 1/720 build goes south I may have to get one!

Edited May 3, 2013 by derex3592

[Grayson72]

I'd be in for one. I'd like to get my Mom's Kitchen before this goes forward though.

[tundrayeti]

The mom's kitchens are being packed up as well. I'll be shipping them all out before May is over!!

[tundrayeti]

Here are some pics of the first casts of the engine bezzels, and the sensor array, tanks and other parts. Ill try to get better ones, but i have a crappy camera.

[Gian]

Great work!

[Ghadrack]

Nice! I nearly missed this thread, I'm planning to be at Wonderfest and I think I'd like to add one to my shopping list

[MechTech]

_{Thanks for adding this thread and updating the photos Yeti! 1/350th scale almost means an obligatory purchase for me! This model looks great and is a must have! Count me in and you PM'ed! - MT}

[miriya]

I want a Quel-Quallie ! Ill send PM now....

[Heavy Melder]

I'm interested but it'll have to keep until the end of summer due to finances at the moment.

[Ghadrack]

Woot met up with Tundrayeti at Wonderfest and picked up my kit! It is pretty monstrously huge! Also ran into Vakyrie, MSLZ22 andNeptunesurvey. My wallet is having seizures it's been hit so hard today .

[neptunesurvey]

Here are a couple of pictures of the bugeye standing. As you can see at 1/350 it is not a small kit. Enjoy.

[Major Focker]

have the legs been rod-reinforced so it can be displayed standing long term?

[neptunesurvey]

Yes, with brass tubing.

[Benson13]

Woot met up with Tundrayeti at Wonderfest and picked up my kit! It is pretty monstrously huge! Also ran into Vakyrie, MSLZ22 andNeptunesurvey. My wallet is having seizures it's been hit so hard today .

Lucky. I can't wait until the Con to meet up with other Macross fans.

[tundrayeti]

Its always great to meet some of the folks here on the forum is person. Now I have a little bonus to add to this kit. First off let me say how awesome this community is. everyone here is all about making this hobby and being a fan of macross the best experience ever. I have to give Props out to MechTech and Valkyrie. MechTech has given permission to include his 1/350th scale armored Valkyrie with this kit as a Macross World exclusive. And while here at Wonderfest Valkyrie gave me the molds for it. I Cant say enough of how awesome some of the folks here on the forums are and that is what makes some of us keep cranking out goodies for everyone else. Lots of talent out there and its great that we all help each other out. I can tell you from personal experience, that the rest of the garage kit community is not that way. i have seen a lot of petty backstabbing and other nonsense, which is why Macross World will Always be my home and the absolute best community to be a part of. Thanks for the support everyone! Now payments are now being taken for the bug eye. Price Is $200 plus shipping.

Thanks again guys and let's keep making more cool stuff!

[Benson13]

I'll be the first to say we're happy to have you and I find all your work inspiring.

[EXO]

I love you too! *Drinks rest of beer and passes out.*

[neptunesurvey]

Here are a couple of more pictures, one from the aft area, and another one with a Moscato 1/72 Defender for a better size comparison.

[AndrewDrexler]

E gads, what a monster. Is there a provision for a flying stand of some kind, or do we need to make our own?

[Bad_Syntax]

Awesome!

However, with the great success of the Robotech Kickstarter, and basically ALL of the macross stuff coming out in 1/285, is there any chance for a 1/285 version?

Also, any way to have a straight top down render of the model? There isn't a top down view of the cyclops anywhere on the web

[tundrayeti]

It would be a MONSTER!!! Bit if you get enought guys together willing to schuck out $350 or mor a pop well then maybe I might do it.....

All kidding aside, that would be a tremendous undertaking. The labor alone would make that kit expensive as all get out.

Edited May 20, 2013 by tundrayeti

[Goobermunch]

If you've not checked out the Kickstarter, I'd encourage you to take a look. These folks are CRAZY!

Uhm. Since I'm one of them, I guess I'm crazy too . . . .

--G

[AndrewDrexler]

Why Goober.. I RESEMBLE that comment

[mslz22]

This thing is really awesome, got mine at Wfest yesterday and it is way bigger than i thought it would be, you guys did a terrific job on it, it's a real bargain for the size and quality. It was great to chat with everyone over the weekend, i can't believe how fast it went by, it's blurr. Can't wait to dig in on mine sometime this summer maybe after i recover from Wfest and get my back orders on stuff out the door...

thanks again

mike

[Bad_Syntax]

Ummm... can we order these now somewhere?

[tundrayeti]

Yep just send me a pm. Taking orders now. Operators are standing by....

[MechTech]

That came out gret Yeti! I'm glad I could be a tiny (1/350th) part of this It would have been AWESOME to be there with you guys just to say hi! Getting my money together... - MT