Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Deepsix++ on July 06, 2014, 01:51:29 PM
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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
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010462.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010462.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010459.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010459.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010468.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010468.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010460.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010460.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010461.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010461.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010456.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010456.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010454.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010454.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010458.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010458.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010473.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010473.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010476.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010476.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010477.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010477.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010486.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010486.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010481.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010481.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010475.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010475.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010469.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010469.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010471.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010471.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010487.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/P1010487.jpg.html)
ill post work in progress pictures if you guys want
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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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Hell of an entrance - welcome aboard!
That's highly impressive, and yes, in-progress shots are very much welcome. 8)
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:)
Top stuff, welcome!
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Way Kool!
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The man knows how to make an entrance! Great work!
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ill post work in progress pictures if you guys want
Yes please!
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Wonderful work! And ALL scratchbuilt too?? What a Hero !! :icon_surprised:
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Wow, awesome stuff 8)
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Holy cow! :o That is one awesome looking 'mech and very believable too!
Welcome aboard!
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Nice job.. the finish is really nice.
Echo all the above as well.
Looking forward to more of your builds
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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
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0295.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0295.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0299.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0299.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0521.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0521.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0528.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0528.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0529.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0529.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0509.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0509.jpg.html)
this is the foot joint
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0680.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0680.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0681.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0681.jpg.html)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0683.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/taidanflaverwageon/idf%20mech/IMG_0683.jpg.html)
sorry its sideways , wont post stuff like that
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i have a few more builds i can show if you don't mined , i hate to spam the boards
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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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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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I don't think I've ever seen a better representation of weathered metal.
Well done!
Brian da Basher
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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. (http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad301/deepsix_02/images.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/deepsix_02/media/images.jpg.html)
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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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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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I tips me hat. Simply brilliant. :)
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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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Late to the party as always but...................
SWEET
MONKEY
JESUS!!!!
That Sir, is a masterpiece! Welcome!