Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 29, 2013 Posted November 29, 2013 Yes!!!! Anxiously waiting for the pics! Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 29, 2013 Posted November 29, 2013 yea! a black friday treat Quote
captain america Posted November 30, 2013 Author Posted November 30, 2013 Captain's Log: Friday, November 29, A.K.A.: "Black Friday." King Crabulon's masters... Are done! This update will mostly consist of beauty pics. I did want to get into one little build detail, and that's the eye. There was just no way that I was going to mold it into the housing because while it's a small model, I do like the idea of having a little red LED in there for special effects... Just wanted to underline that point. Also, kindly forgive the rough texture on some parts: that's just the primer and the wet-sanding before the molding process will do away with it in a heartbeat. I didn't try to mount the beam cannon to avoid damaging the kit, but I think that based on previous pics, we get the idea. Anyways, enough yapping, enjoy the photos! Quote
DarkArchon3000 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 OMG! That is a beauty! It's like a dream come true. I've been waiting like forever for a decent Gurab kit. Captain this is just SUPERB! The LED option is an awesome touch. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Wow that's a true master piece!!!! Thank you John for making this kit a reality. Edited November 30, 2013 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote
cool8or Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) As I expect, yours is the best Inbit EVER created. And I'm sure that it will NEVER be another better. Congratulations!! Personally, I prefer to put a crystal ball as eye, instead a LED, so I very like the cavity you created to locate it. Edited November 30, 2013 by cool8or Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 wow. Didnt want to spam w compliments but it was great reading you put so much thought into the eye. The blue eye makes it the lead model:) Quote
captain america Posted November 30, 2013 Author Posted November 30, 2013 wow. Didnt want to spam w compliments but it was great reading you put so much thought into the eye. The blue eye makes it the lead model:) The resin bar I used to make the master from just happened to be blue. The kit part will be clear and so you'll be able to make it any color you like. I'm glad that you guys really like King Crabulon. Ever since I was a boy I wanted Inbit kits, but as you know, there weren't even crappy Imai kits to choose from and so now I'm over-compensating for all these years of Inbit deficiency! Quote
CoryHolmes Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Perhaps this thread should be retitled to King Crabulon Quote
atoyer Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I'm glad that you guys really like King Crabulon. Ever since I was a boy I wanted Inbit kits, but as you know, there weren't even crappy Imai kits to choose from and so now I'm over-compensating for all these years of Inbit deficiency! I'm like you. I've been wanting inbit kits to go along with my human mecha kits since my teens. Thank you for this. Quote
derex3592 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I could say what's already been said, but I'll just go with ..... Epic. Quote
Smut Peddler Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 The resin bar I used to make the master from just happened to be blue. The kit part will be clear and so you'll be able to make it any color you like. I'm glad that you guys really like King Crabulon. Ever since I was a boy I wanted Inbit kits, but as you know, there weren't even crappy Imai kits to choose from and so now I'm over-compensating for all these years of Inbit deficiency! QFE ... I've been waiting on proper inbits since I was a kid on a couch watching Robotech. Im not ashamed to admit that my introduction to macross, mospeada, and all anime started with that show. Quote
mechaninac Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 ...Ever since I was a boy I wanted Inbit kits, but as you know, there weren't even crappy Imai kits to choose from and so now I'm over-compensating for all these years of Inbit deficiency! And we all get to be beneficiaries of your over-compensation derived from childhood Inbit deprivation... Quote
Twoducks Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Dude, ever since I was a little kid I wanted one of these. You are making one of my dreams a reality! Anyways, I'm hyped so here are some fast photoshops of how it might look while we wait Tried to add the cannons: And color time! Quote
Tober Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 Nice mock-ups Twoducks. Captain, is it possible to see a cannon positioned so it is sitting under the top head piece, instead of above it? Quote
Jasonc Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 One word, AWESOME!!! Can't wait to get mine. Quote
captain america Posted December 2, 2013 Author Posted December 2, 2013 Nice mock-ups Twoducks. Captain, is it possible to see a cannon positioned so it is sitting under the top head piece, instead of above it? Sorry, I don't understand your question. Quote
Tober Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 Sorry, I don't understand your question. Okay, that was rather badly phrased... Can the cannon pivot or be positioned so that it rests just above the shoulder, instead of above the head/body as you had it positioned earlier photos? More like in these illustrations: Quote
captain america Posted December 2, 2013 Author Posted December 2, 2013 The point where the beam gun mates to the body is ball-jointed, so the cannons actually have quite a range of motion. You can even position them such that the beam gun muzzle is almost parallel with the eye. I did have to cheat a little bit though, because the line art isn't consistent and fails to account for the upper shell humps interfering with the beam guns. Will take better pics once the parts are cast. Quote
coronadlux Posted December 5, 2013 Posted December 5, 2013 Not bad Photoshop images. It really gives you a good idea as to what it would look like one is all painted.I can imagine some battle damage and heavy weathering. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 5, 2013 Posted December 5, 2013 i'm re-watching episodes right now just to look at gurabs. pretty cool Quote
cool8or Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 Not bad Photoshop images. It really gives you a good idea as to what it would look like one is all painted.I can imagine some battle damage and heavy weathering. Shut up man... I only bought one!!! T_T Quote
captain america Posted December 6, 2013 Author Posted December 6, 2013 Just a quick heads-up guys, I'll be skipping tomorrow's update because the parts are all in silicone and there's nothing to show ATM. However, I will have cast parts in a few days so... Wish me luck! Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) Appleseed 2004 Intro : - Good Luck hope it turns out well!!! thanks for the update Cap! Edited December 6, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
coronadlux Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 Shut up man... I only bought one!!! T_TMe too. I was hoping to be able to get another but finances are tight. I had envisioned one built unmodified, and another in a diorama. Set in a swamp, its coming out with weeds and green algae falling off it as it surprises an unsuspecting group of freedom fighters. Ah, but it was just a dream. Hahaha. Quote
dkev Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Hello I haven't visited this board in almost forever and I was wondering if it isn't too late to try to get one (1) copy of this awesome looking kit??? If so I am really REALLY interested. Thanks dkev Quote
CoryHolmes Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 No excuses! *whipcrack!* You could've shown us how you mask off and produce the silicone moulds themselves. How did you decide on a parting line? Two or three piece mould? Vacuum degassing or drizzle method? Enquiring minds want to know these minute little details Quote
captain america Posted December 7, 2013 Author Posted December 7, 2013 Well if you REALLY want to see... I have a couple of pictures of the parts being prepped for molding. I just pour the rubber and then slice it to extract the parts. Gravity pouring, nothing fancy, but it works. Quote
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