Podtastic Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 4 hours ago, tekering said: So, Pinky arrived this morning... and immediately, I set to work assembling him. A pin vice and a Dremel made it easy to drill holes to accommodate Revoltech joints: These parts provided a secure means of connecting the various joints together, so the figure could stand unassisted. They also provide a great deal of articulation! Pinky can even be posed in flight, provided an appropriate stand is available. I've still got to attach the guns, before I go about disassembling and painting him... Pinky should keep me busy for the next week at least. Bring on the King Crab, Cap'n! Excellent. Where'd you get the revoltech joints, and what sizes? Quote
505thAirborne Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 Yes, inquiring minds would like to know where you got your Revoltech joints from? Your Inbit is off to a great start! Quote
tekering Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 I figured out a more anime-accurate way of mounting Pinky's cannons: I drilled holes in the top of the head to connect them directly, rather than mounting them on rods behind the head. This way, they're adjustable, removable, and the connection points are invisible from every angle (just as they are in the show). No disrespect to the good Cap'n intended, but his solution (practical as it is) broke the first rule of alien design in '80s anime: "No straight lines!" 11 hours ago, Podtastic said: Where'd you get the revoltech joints, and what sizes? From an unscrupulous Chinese factory worker, presumably. eBay is lousy with 'em, guys. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Kaiyodo used to just sell the joints by the bag. Quote
arbit Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Hi Captain. From your experience, after you crack open a case of Mold Max 30, whats the shelf life on it? Quote
captain america Posted July 17, 2017 Author Posted July 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, arbit said: Hi Captain. From your experience, after you crack open a case of Mold Max 30, whats the shelf life on it? Depends on ambient conditions. I personally won't keep an opened silicone kit more than 6 months in ideal conditions. Ted: the first rule of being a good model-maker is to break the rules! Quote
tekering Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Poor Pinky's only a few days old, but he's already going grey... Sorry, I'm not (just) posting to make dumb jokes. I have another idea to share with those of you wishing to articulate your Gurab as I have: I've figured out a simple way to adjust the angle of the claws. By drilling two holes in the recessed mounting point for each claw -- at opposing angles -- you can choose to place them facing inward (neutral posture) or jutting outward (aggressive posture). Just choose which hole you want to plug them into, and you can articulate Pinky's emotional state! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Great progress so far!!! Excelent WIP, I'm taking notes for when I start mine. Quote
derex3592 Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Looking great! Love the joints for articulation! Quote
captain america Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 Loving your build progress, Ted. You guys really make me proud when you take my kits to the next level! Quote
tekering Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 You should be very proud, Cap'n. First parts to be completed: I'm satisfied with the colors, but I'm not sure if I want to pursue a glossy finish, or a flat matte... Quote
arbit Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, tekering said: I'm satisfied with the colors, but I'm not sure if I want to pursue a glossy finish, or a flat matte... Semi-Gloss works for me. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Great choice of colors!!! I'd go for a flat finish. Quote
Convectuoso Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 2 hours ago, tekering said: You should be very proud, Cap'n. First parts to be completed: I'm satisfied with the colors, but I'm not sure if I want to pursue a glossy finish, or a flat matte... What colors did you use there??? Quote
tekering Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Tamiya TS-24 Purple Tamiya AS-19 Intermediate Blue (US Navy) Mr.Hobby Gundam Color Spray SG08 MS Purple I spray thin coats over a black surfacer base coat, so the colors appear darker than they would over a typical grey primer. Quote
derex3592 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Those colors look GREAT!!! I prefer the glossy look myself!!! Makes them look more cartoon like...great job so far!!! Quote
jenius Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 I would opt for matte since that's the way most toys and models head these days. Colors do look great! Quote
Convectuoso Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 5 hours ago, tekering said: Tamiya TS-24 Purple Tamiya AS-19 Intermediate Blue (US Navy) Mr.Hobby Gundam Color Spray SG08 MS Purple I spray thin coats over a black surfacer base coat, so the colors appear darker than they would over a typical grey primer. Thanks! I'll try to find those colors here in Chile for when my Pinky arrives! Quote
tekering Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 The Invid sensor eye. Those microscopic metal tubes were cannibalized from ballpoint pen nibs. Quote
arbit Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, tekering said: The Invid sensor eye. Those microscopic metal tubes were cannibalized from ballpoint pen nibs. Brilliant! Need to save old pens from now on. Edited July 25, 2017 by arbit Quote
captain america Posted July 25, 2017 Author Posted July 25, 2017 Fantastic work on the sensor-eye, Ted! I had contemplated putting more detail in the part initially, but didn't think it would cast well. It looks much better the way you did it. Will you be offering the same treatment to your other Crab subjects? Quote
tekering Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 17 hours ago, captain america said: Will you be offering the same treatment to your other Crab subjects? No, I've decided not to use it at all. It's too big for the model. Instead, I've made up a smaller eyepiece that scales better, and drilled tiny holes to suggest the camera positions: This is more consistent with the anime depiction, I think. Quote
tekering Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) So, is the final product to everyone's satisfaction? If the Toynami MPC Alpha seems a little too small, it merely proves the Invid Shock Trooper is properly scaled at 1:48. My compliments, Captain! Edited August 10, 2017 by tekering Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 You've done an amazing job!!!! Hope mine turns out half as good as yours. Quote
captain america Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, tekering said: So, is the final product to everyone's satisfaction? If the Toynami MPC Alpha seems a little too small, it merely proves the Invid Shock Trooper is properly scaled at 1:48. My compliments, Captain! Edited July 28, 2017 by captain america Quote
505thAirborne Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 !!!! You have inspired me to build mine!! Quote
Convectuoso Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 You've set the bar really high for the rest of us who are waiting to build our pinkys!!! Quote
Petrov27 Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 That totally rocks - kudos so jealous! Do you have a list of the different joints/parts you used that you could share please? Quote
tekering Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Petrov27 said: Do you have a list of the different joints/parts you used that you could share please? Well, I wouldn't know how to classify them for the purposes of identification, but I can certainly photograph them for you: Remember any part you paint needs a layer of primer first, preferably after a light sanding to rough up the surface. This is especially true of the joints. Quote
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