Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 08, 2015, 12:41:45 AM

Title: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 08, 2015, 12:41:45 AM: Quarter Kit 1/48 mecha. I will be adding Hippo Team markings to it. I will probably paint it in JGSDF green and brown.

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek7_zpsnpafle9j.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek9_zps6vf5xd8z.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek10_zpsbvuvomhe.jpg)

On the gap for the gun mantlet,I think I may add a canvas cover.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek11_zpsycjocuxg.jpg)

The kit came with an RB Models Soviet 122 mm barrel in 1/72. No instructions on where the PE parts go.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek8_zpsvltfhkuo.jpg)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Kerick on April 08, 2015, 01:26:25 AM: Reminds me of DUST.
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 08, 2015, 06:22:18 AM: Quote from: kerick on April 08, 2015, 01:26:25 AM
Reminds me of DUST.
Same here. DUST series have some cool looking designs.
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Kerick on April 08, 2015, 07:10:20 AM: Is that turret pattered after a German Panther? Dust has a similar vehicle which uses a Sherman turret IIRC.
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 08, 2015, 07:12:41 AM: Quote from: kerick on April 08, 2015, 07:10:20 AM
Is that turret pattered after a German Panther? Dust has a similar vehicle which uses a Sherman turret IIRC.

Yes. This is patterned after the schmallturm turret.
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: raafif on April 09, 2015, 08:15:50 AM: Quote from: Feldmarschall Zod on April 08, 2015, 12:41:45 AM
([url]http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek9_zps6vf5xd8z.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek10_zpsbvuvomhe.jpg[/url])

Scrooge McDuck would be envious .... you use stacks of Money to jig your models :o
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 10, 2015, 02:15:48 AM: ;D
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Kerick on April 10, 2015, 03:57:52 AM: He keeps about fifty bucks on his work bench at any given time.......
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 11, 2015, 07:22:37 AM: Thanks guys. Work is halted right now,as I am searching for a better glue. :-\
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Kerick on April 11, 2015, 11:39:18 AM: Plastruc liquid or "Same Stuff" from Micro Mark Tools.
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 14, 2015, 05:48:35 AM: Sorry it has been so long for any new pix. I went back out on the road last Wed. Been working some long days. Finally a shorter day today. Put The Last Dinosaur in my DVD player,and had some good bench time. Lousy special effects in that movie. But,I do like the story it tells.

This is the weak spot in this kit. I used the thin version of Gator Glue. The attachment points for where the legs go onto the hull in this pic. That is where,for whatever reason,that glue failed

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek12_zpsip6lfrfq.jpg)

Made a canvas mantlet cover.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek13_zps1glltsng.jpg)

I used Zap CA this time.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek14_zpsqrthirxm.jpg)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Buzzbomb on April 14, 2015, 05:57:31 AM: This looks pretty nice.

I like the plan of using exact change to make the exact jig.
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 14, 2015, 06:21:08 AM: Quote from: buzzbomb on April 14, 2015, 05:57:31 AM
This looks pretty nice.

I like the plan of using exact change to make the exact jig.
Thanks buzzbomb. From time to time,I can get a good idea, :o
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 16, 2015, 03:56:44 AM: The paint is Tamiya Japanese Ground Self Defense Force olive drab and brown.

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek15_zps73juuf7r.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek18_zpsbhzecqbu.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek19_zps2qmhe2qz.jpg)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on April 18, 2015, 05:04:53 AM: Better pix.

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek22_zpsbgasosvf.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek24_zpsukczorfu.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek20_zpsve71wh2r.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek22_zpsbgasosvf.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek21_zpslwy40yub.jpg)

I am not sure if I will either drill out the searchlight,or try just painting it.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek25_zpsyi1dqtle.jpg)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: apophenia on May 03, 2015, 05:48:39 AM: Nice work! Watching with interest :)

Quote from: raafif on April 09, 2015, 08:15:50 AM
Scrooge McDuck would be envious .... you use stacks of Money to jig your models :o

What can ya say, it's an expensive hobby ;)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on May 03, 2015, 07:33:47 PM: Quote from: apophenia on May 03, 2015, 05:48:39 AM
Nice work! Watching with interest :)

Quote from: raafif on April 09, 2015, 08:15:50 AM
Scrooge McDuck would be envious .... you use stacks of Money to jig your models :o

What can ya say, it's an expensive hobby ;)

Thanks Apophenia. :) I am running behind on this build. I thought I had taken the decals with me in the truck. I did not. :icon_sueno: They are finally on.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geekdecal_zpsoi0gcmuq.jpg)

I was experimenting with a new type of AK Interactive product. A liquid dirt and dust. Not sure if I like them or not.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/dd1_zpskckhv5yk.jpg)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on June 14, 2015, 10:00:29 PM: Weathering started.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek27_zpsxwviza28.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek26_zpszjr7nwj9.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek29_zpsvgrrblir.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek28_zpsc2mscoyn.jpg)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Camthalion on June 15, 2015, 05:20:27 PM: very nice
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on June 19, 2015, 07:28:36 AM: Quote from: Camthalion on June 15, 2015, 05:20:27 PM
very nice

Thanks Camthalion. :)
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Brian da Basher on June 25, 2015, 03:01:13 AM: When I saw "Enter the Hippo", of course I thought someone was building a *shudder* hyper-realistic model of a particularly vile ex-girlfriend of mine.

So you can imagine my great relief to see that it's yet another amazing mech from the workshop of Zod!

What really makes this beauty to me is the rust, sure looks every bit the business!

Well done, sir!

Brian (no more beer goggles) da Basher
Title: Re: Enter the Hippo
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on June 25, 2015, 05:52:05 AM: Quote from: Brian da Basher on June 25, 2015, 03:01:13 AM
When I saw "Enter the Hippo", of course I thought someone was building a *shudder* hyper-realistic model of a particularly vile ex-girlfriend of mine.

So you can imagine my great relief to see that it's yet another amazing mech from the workshop of Zod!

What really makes this beauty to me is the rust, sure looks every bit the business!

Well done, sir!

Brian (no more beer goggles) da Basher

Thank you kindly Brian. :)
Getting some more work done. I hollowed out the turret IR light some. Will add some clear epoxy resin. Also painted the vision ports.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek30_zps0dvyscys.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek31_zpsb1l3rvzm.jpg)

Not sure where I am going with the weathering, :o

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek32_zpszkmfat6a.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/mecha/geek33_zpsvuxewccp.jpg)