Beyond The Sprues

Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => "Anything Goes"/"Strut Your Stuff"/"Introductory" GB => Topic started by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 26, 2012, 02:56:21 AM

Title: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 26, 2012, 02:56:21 AM

Thought I'd get a good start while I am at home. 1/48 kit combining the Tamiya m26 turret,and the Gaso.Line mecha. I did not care for the schmallturm turret that came with the resin kit. I guess I should add some wires for the IR device on the turret.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z5.jpg)
Resin turret.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z4.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z3.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z2.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z1.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 26, 2012, 03:00:08 AM

Looking good, Zod! I gotta agree, the new turret is much better!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 26, 2012, 03:02:06 AM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on February 26, 2012, 03:00:08 AM

Looking good, Zod! I gotta agree, the new turret is much better!

Brian da Basher

Thanks Brian. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Wulf on February 26, 2012, 03:41:14 AM

hi mate

looking good, what sort of paint job is it going to get?

must try one of these one day  :D

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 26, 2012, 07:02:10 AM

Quote from: beowulf on February 26, 2012, 03:41:14 AM

hi mate

looking good, what sort of paint job is it going to get?

must try one of these one day  :D

Thanks Beowulf. I am thinking panzer gray with a little blue in it.

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Daryl J. on February 26, 2012, 02:44:00 PM

Straight up front:  I am no Sci-Fan nor am I anti-Sci-Fi.

But I do find these builds tremendously fun to watch being built up.
Thanks for bringing one here.     :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 26, 2012, 09:31:16 PM

Quote from: Daryl J. on February 26, 2012, 02:44:00 PM

Straight up front:  I am no Sci-Fan nor am I anti-Sci-Fi.

But I do find these builds tremendously fun to watch being built up.
Thanks for bringing one here.     :)

Thanks Daryl. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 26, 2012, 11:58:52 PM

The weld beads on the hull are from Archer Transfers.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z6.jpg)
Some grab handles from wire were added.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z7.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z8.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 27, 2012, 12:27:33 AM

Nice detail!!

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 27, 2012, 12:38:10 AM

Quote from: taiidantomcat on February 27, 2012, 12:27:33 AM

Nice detail!!

Thanks Taii. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: apophenia on February 27, 2012, 10:58:17 AM

Ooo, this is gonna be fun! Good call on the turret Zod. The Schmalturm looks a little too 'schmal' and its turret-top sensor too modern. The M26 turret hits the Goldilocks spot  :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 27, 2012, 08:25:56 PM

Quote from: apophenia on February 27, 2012, 10:58:17 AM

Ooo, this is gonna be fun! Good call on the turret Zod. The Schmalturm looks a little too 'schmal' and its turret-top sensor too modern. The M26 turret hits the Goldilocks spot  :)

Thanks Apophenia.

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 28, 2012, 03:43:50 AM

Travel lock added.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z10.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 02, 2012, 07:20:45 AM

Tamiya XF50 field blue paint.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z11.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z12.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 04, 2012, 07:14:13 AM

The crew has named the Mech Helena.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z13.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z14.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z15.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: taiidantomcat on March 04, 2012, 08:14:32 AM

Wow!!!!!!  :-*

I really like the color choice!!  8) Unconventional and awesome

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 04, 2012, 09:28:37 PM

Quote from: taiidantomcat on March 04, 2012, 08:14:32 AM

Wow!!!!!!  :-*

I really like the color choice!!  8) Unconventional and awesome

That's me.Unconvential and awesome. ;D

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Dr. YoKai on March 04, 2012, 10:02:44 PM

 You can't go wrong with Panzer grey. Great build, General-whats the rest of print on the hull and turret stand
 for? ( Zod I think I've figured out... ;) )

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 06, 2012, 06:56:03 AM

Quote from: Dr. YoKai on March 04, 2012, 10:02:44 PM

You can't go wrong with Panzer grey. Great build, General-whats the rest of print on the hull and turret stand
 for? ( Zod I think I've figured out... ;) )

Thanks Dr. :)
Helena is the name of the Mecha. Faora and Ursa are two Kryptonian women.

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 10, 2012, 07:22:00 AM

That's a great color choice and the titles are a great idea, Zod! Thanks for making me smile!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 11, 2012, 08:25:21 AM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on March 10, 2012, 07:22:00 AM

That's a great color choice and the titles are a great idea, Zod! Thanks for making me smile!

Brian da Basher

Thanks Brian. I like the Tamiya field blue shade.

Here is an updated pic with the brown wash. usually,I do a pin wash. But it usually looks stained.. :-[ This time,I applied an acrylic wash over the entier model.This is the only good pic I was able to take.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z16.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 17, 2012, 07:26:05 AM

Some better pics. The tripod I bought for my camera made a difference. Not sure what type of weathering I will do for her.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z21.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z20.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z19.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z18.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z17.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: taiidantomcat on March 17, 2012, 07:47:46 AM

Thats a pretty beast

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 17, 2012, 07:53:15 AM

Quote from: taiidantomcat on March 17, 2012, 07:47:46 AM

Thats a pretty beast

Thanks Taii. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 24, 2012, 07:38:26 AM

I think I will have to use the wet method for the pigments. The dry method looks wrong.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z25.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z24.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z23.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/Z22.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 24, 2012, 04:01:33 PM

Looks aces to me, Zod! I especially like the battle damage and your treatment of the exhaust pipes. First class!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 25, 2012, 04:16:57 AM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on March 24, 2012, 04:01:33 PM

Looks aces to me, Zod! I especially like the battle damage and your treatment of the exhaust pipes. First class!

Brian da Basher

Thanks Brian. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: AXOR on March 25, 2012, 04:32:34 AM

This is really cool Zod,me likey!

Alex

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 25, 2012, 04:48:12 AM

Quote from: AXU on March 25, 2012, 04:32:34 AM

This is really cool Zod,me likey!

Alex

Thanks Alex. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 25, 2012, 04:51:40 AM

I'm kinda tempted to do a modern one with ERA on it...

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on March 25, 2012, 05:32:41 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 25, 2012, 04:51:40 AM

I'm kinda tempted to do a modern one with ERA on it...

I triple dog dare you. :icon_beer:

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 01, 2012, 02:59:39 AM

Finished.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/H5.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/H4.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/H3.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/H2.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/H1.jpg)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 01, 2012, 04:01:37 AM

Sweet!

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Doom! on April 01, 2012, 11:58:23 PM

Looks great, I love a grungy build  :)    How on earth do you get inside one of these things?

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 02, 2012, 04:05:25 AM

What an awesome finish! Take a bow, Zod! This one is totally killer!

Especially the grunge!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 02, 2012, 05:57:41 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 01, 2012, 04:01:37 AM

Sweet!

Thanks Greg. :)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 02, 2012, 05:59:00 AM

Quote from: Doom! on April 01, 2012, 11:58:23 PM

Looks great, I love a grungy build  :)    How on earth do you get inside one of these things?

Thanks Jeff. The vorpal bunny crew just jumps on up to it. 8)

Title: Re: Zod's Mecha
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 02, 2012, 05:59:33 AM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on April 02, 2012, 04:05:25 AM

What an awesome finish! Take a bow, Zod! This one is totally killer!

Especially the grunge!

Brian da Basher

Thanks Brian. :)