MechTech Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hey everyone, last year between Daedalus completion and recovering from surgery (no lifting big 6 foot long ships), I managed to complete Neptunesurvey's and Tundrayeti's 1/350th Bug Eye kit. My kit is the newer version that was roto casted. It still weighs a ton though because of it's size. The kit is great and well engineered with brass inserts in the "legs". All the parts fit together great and required minimum cleanup. The kit is great as is, but it had too much potential to have fun with. So the big modifications were to hollow out the bay area more for the mechanics and modify the turrets. The stock turrets were great, but barrels are always a pain to clean up and the ball joints will eventually come loose. So they got upgraded. The obvious changes were to animate the eye and radars. Minor changes included adding small details and a little etching with machined leg ends. Painting was done similar to wargaming figures to give it depth of size and to appear large and dirty -Zentraedi like, unmaintained. No cover coating was used and the large decals were cut from white sheet. Since we can't post videos, there's one up on Youtube that also shows the build process. The link is below. Thanks for looking in. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Amazing work! I kneel before the great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 My jaw dropped when I saw the video. I can't even begin to praise you. I wouldn't know where to start! I'm supremely impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 OMG..I don't even know where to start on the awesomeness of this thing!!! Perhaps with cleaning up the drooool on my keyboard is good place..absolutely amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Most awesome Zentraedi model EVER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Fantastic job!! Compared with this, my Bug's Eye looks like a toy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Why! why do I only have two hands!!! Curse you MechTech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Just amazing work there. I am in awe of your skills and perhaps even more, your equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhouse Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Words cannot convey the thoughts I am thinking... That is just way too awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar Enrique Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Freaking awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Sorry for the mess, but my head just exploded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Incredible - just amazing work . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks guys, I am REALLY humbled and at the same time laughing at some of those funny comments! This kit was fun to build and just begging to be animated. I'm glad you all enjoyed it and I appreciate the feedback!-MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 So, does it walk the dog and make coffee, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Impressive build! Great display and show piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You got some skills Awesome build, you always go the extra mile when building your kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thank you very much guys! By the grace of God this one went together easier than the Daealus. It won't walk the dog, but it scares the turtle!!!-MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 That is one of the most detailed builds I've seen in a long time, amazing job MT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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