cool8or Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Wow! You already have some pieces with the final shape... You're fast! I can't wait to see the standing Gamo! Quote
coronadlux Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 No way will this be going to page 2... Bummp Quote
captain america Posted April 2, 2014 Author Posted April 2, 2014 Captain's log, April second.Things are finally coming together on the model after many weeks, and it's looking Gamo-licious! Pic 4939 shows the main body hulls in a semi-finished stage. This part varies so greatly from one illustration to the other that it really left me frustrated for the longest time. Thankfully, a little bit of intuitive Dremeling and sanding took care of that.4940: this part will become the white "jellybean" on the outside of the beam croissant horns. I need to sculpt two units in mirror symmetry, hence the use of a thick block.4941 and 4942: owing to the beam croissant's very organic shape, scribing lines into it is a bit of a challenge to say the least. I opted to use some tape as a guide, which follows along some carefully-plotted guide marks so as to ensure that the lines are symmetrical on both sides. Naturally, this would have been nearly impossible had I not maintained my reference points on the sculpt.4943: once the cross-section of the jellybean parts is optimized ans sliced in two, some more calculations are made to get the positioning just right. After that, I smush the part onto the croissant with putty to get a seamless fit. In the initial stages of curing, the polyester putty becomes rubbery and easy to carve with a knife, so I take advantage of that to remove much of the excess.4944: the lower leg and foot assembly. I added some ball/socket joints to the design for more precise poseability. It still maintains the right look, and incorporates a little bit of artistic flair.4945-4950: now that's what I call a severe case of blueberry crabs!! The kit is just about 7" tall, quite massive, and so much nicer than I was expecting it to be. It will also be extremely top-heavy too, so you'll definitely want to invest in some brass rod to pin this kit when you build it.Stay tuned for my next update, since the masters will be finished by then. Quote
Phyrox Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Really fine work. I don't know which is more impressive, the technical craftsmanship or the perfect translation of the art into 3-D form. Some of us have been anticipating this for longer than some of the board members have been alive! Quote
derex3592 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Stunning . I have wanted one of these since 1985. Quote
Squigglysquid Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 This is very cool to watch take shape. You've got the right discipline in layout and an aesthetic eye to make it come together well. =) Very nice. About the only thing I wish for based on the WIP shots is a slightly more menacing eye, (or slightly more covered at the top vs. fully round), but it's still amazing all around. Keep up the good work! Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Is there a chance for an Inbit 'bundle' sometime down the road? I keep missing out on these babies for lack of cash, but things will get better eventually and I'd love to get every Inbit, including the Ligaa. Quote
captain america Posted April 4, 2014 Author Posted April 4, 2014 I might very well just create a website where I'll list my current kits and re-issue popular subjects as needed. That way fans can feed their addiction Boo-Berry Crabs almost complete... Quote
CoryHolmes Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 Along the lines of re-issued kits, you've said that the moulds themselves have a limited number of uses before they're too far gone to use. Do you keep the master templates of your kits after you're finished a project? As in, could you cast up new silicone moulds and begin casting again? Quote
captain america Posted April 4, 2014 Author Posted April 4, 2014 Along the lines of re-issued kits, you've said that the moulds themselves have a limited number of uses before they're too far gone to use. Do you keep the master templates of your kits after you're finished a project? As in, could you cast up new silicone moulds and begin casting again? That's exactly what I do. Quote
varitechs Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 I might very well just create a website where I'll list my current kits and re-issue popular subjects as needed. That way fans can feed their addiction This is an excellent idea Boo-Berry Crabs almost complete... You are the best Quote
captain america Posted April 8, 2014 Author Posted April 8, 2014 Masters are done! Sorry about the poor pose, the model is very top-heavy and difficult to adjust without brass pins and glue. That said, it's very massive, intimidating and uh... Crabby! Quote
coronadlux Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 Awesome! Looks solid. Great work once again Capt'n Quote
captain america Posted April 8, 2014 Author Posted April 8, 2014 Looks good. Do the claws open? Sadly, they do not. I felt that it wouldn't be right to add insult to injury, what with his claws being almost comical and tiny compared to the "well-endowed" Gurab. Quote
DarkArchon3000 Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 This put a tear in my eye and a smile on my face. It is AWESOME! What color resin are you going to use Captain? Quote
DarkArchon3000 Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 Wow all that weight on those skinny hip appendages. I always wondered how these things moved around. Only saw them flying. Will this be free standing or require additional support? Quote
mechaninac Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 Will you be hollow-casting the particle beams housing croissant/horseshoe? If not, that's going to be one top heavy mutha... Quote
captain america Posted April 8, 2014 Author Posted April 8, 2014 Wow all that weight on those skinny hip appendages. I always wondered how these things moved around. Only saw them flying. Will this be free standing or require additional support? In all honesty, it's one of those designs that looks awesome, but is horribly impractical. I don't think that it will need additional supports to stand and I will cast the entire crotch section as a single piece for maximum strength. Will you be hollow-casting the particle beams housing croissant/horseshoe? If not, that's going to be one top heavy mutha... The croissant has been partially hollowed-out for weight savings. Quote
DarkArchon3000 Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 So a freestanding Blueberry Crab it is. Captain YOU are AWESOME!!! Quote
electric indigo Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 It looks fantastic. Congratulations on nailing down the shapes from all those floppy line arts. Now I hope somebody builds one in the near future. Quote
CoryHolmes Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 So how did you make the croissant hollow in places? Will that hollowness be in the final, cast pieces? What flavour of fruit filling do you recommend? Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 Bump for great justice!!!! The Captain did an amazing job translating the lineart to 3D!!! Quote
captain america Posted April 12, 2014 Author Posted April 12, 2014 ...And despite my silence, rest assured that I'm working diligently on the molds, which are coming along nicely. Should have first castings by week's end. Quote
AcroRay Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 Ganbare! Though it brings me great sadness to see this rare beast that will not invade my personal collection, I rejoice at the astounding craftsmanship! Quote
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