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Offline Deepsix++

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1/72 IDF Mech
« on: July 06, 2014, 01:51:29 PM »
hey so this is my first topic on this forum . Taiidantomcat found me on the Gear box software forum as i was posing some of my builds there because im a big fan of home world and am working on some builds from that universe, i had no idea there was a pure scratch building forum like this otherwise i would have joined a long time ago. so this is a build i finished some time ago its my rendition of what i think an IDF mech would look like, i used evergreen sheet styrean and some bits an bobs from some kits . i think the hardest part was just getting everything balanced so it would stand upright , the joints are just press fit together nothing fancy all thought i wish i could have used some sort of polly cap . i got the bolt heads from a local model train shop they are made by grand line, you know they come on a thing that looks like a little comb so one night i sat down turned on some trance and just laid it all out. i also made use of magnets so i could make the model modular, that way later on if i wanted to i could make new weapons stations.   armament : railgun on right side , MLRS launcher on left side , under slung 120mm gun , point defense 7.62x51 remote weapons stations on bottom corners,  anti air VLS section center top  and 57mm multiple role Gatling system for anti air and anti armor use   





































ill post work in progress pictures if you guys want


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Offline Madhatter

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2014, 02:54:32 PM »
that's quite believable as a mech - unlike some of the Gundam stuff you see. I really love the fact you scratch built it - goes wayyy up in my stock exchange
I also really like the little figure to have as a size gauge. I mean, it looked big even before I saw the little man but then seeing it in scale - man that is one HUGE beast
Awesome way to make an entrance too! Welcome aboard

MH

PS, if your happy to post 'em , we're happy to see the WIP shots - well, I am anyway. I won't speak for everyone :)
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Offline Weaver

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2014, 06:19:32 PM »
Hell of an entrance - welcome aboard!

That's highly impressive, and yes, in-progress shots are very much welcome.  8)
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Offline Volkodav

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2014, 06:33:25 PM »
 :)

Top stuff, welcome!
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Offline Mark Aldrich

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2014, 08:29:32 PM »
Way Kool!
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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2014, 02:28:12 AM »
The man knows how to make an entrance!  Great work!
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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2014, 02:28:47 AM »
Quote from: Deepsix++ on July 06, 2014, 01:51:29 PM

ill post work in progress pictures if you guys want

Yes please!
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Offline deathjester

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2014, 05:11:50 AM »
Wonderful work!  And ALL scratchbuilt too??  What a Hero !!  :icon_surprised:
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Offline Queeg

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2014, 05:20:44 AM »
Wow, awesome stuff  8)
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Offline Jacques Deguerre

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2014, 10:40:46 AM »
Holy cow! :o That is one awesome looking 'mech and very believable too!

Welcome aboard!
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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2014, 01:00:19 PM »
Nice job.. the finish is really nice.

Echo all the above as well.
Looking forward to more of your builds
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Offline Deepsix++

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2014, 01:18:30 PM »
thanks it took me a year to build because of my schedule , i plan on do some slight work on some of the panels and i also have some new weapons units in the works so ill be sure to post some more pictures soon , here are some work in progress












this is the foot joint







sorry its sideways , wont post stuff like that
 
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Offline Deepsix++

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2014, 01:19:39 PM »
i have a few more builds i can show if you don't mined , i hate to spam the boards
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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2014, 02:01:29 AM »
Quote from: Deepsix++ on July 07, 2014, 01:19:39 PM
i have a few more builds i can show if you don't mined , i hate to spam the boards

Show away - we enjoy it! ;)
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Offline Dr. YoKai

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2014, 07:13:56 AM »
Believe me, we can handle potted meat ;) This is a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, impressive build. Looking forward to seeing more of your work, and welcome...beyond! Mwhahahaha!
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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2014, 03:31:20 AM »
I don't think I've ever seen a better representation of weathered metal.

Well done!

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Offline Deepsix++

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #16 on: July 09, 2014, 05:26:12 AM »
i need some help now that i think of it , does any one know how to make chain gun ammo chains  like shown in this 20mm ship board gun , is there an after market part maybe or a link to some one who has done it already.
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Offline Gingie

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #17 on: July 09, 2014, 10:39:38 PM »
WOW!!! Love it!!

And yes, those ammo chutes are available. I forget the company name, but if you go on to ebay.com and under plastic models search "gatling" and they should come up.
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Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2014, 08:56:33 AM »
This is truly amazing!!  :-* I love everything about it and the size is unbelievable!! Its great to have you here, Thanks for accepting the invite. :)

How do you build something like that exactly? any tips or tricks? You are fearless with styrene
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Offline uncle les

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2014, 09:20:55 AM »
I tips me hat.  Simply brilliant.  :)
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Offline Deepsix++

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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #20 on: July 14, 2014, 05:10:22 AM »
Quote from: uncle les on July 13, 2014, 09:20:55 AM
I tips me hat.  Simply brilliant.  :)
when building this big you need to to think structurally, since its so big it is important to brace joints and use thicker plastic than .5mm sheet when at times i would use 1mm thick or double up .75 . the model is actually pretty heavy probably 2lb's , the joints where tricky because they are press fit together so the holes are just big enough to accommodate the pegs on the thigh parts. im  sure there is a better way of doing this by use of a poly cap or something.   you also need to figure out the center of gravity as that's where the feet will balance  the model at .
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Re: 1/72 IDF Mech
« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2014, 12:03:39 PM »
Late to the party as always but...................

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That Sir, is a masterpiece!  Welcome!
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