captain america Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hey everyone. I was planning on gauging interest for a 1/72 Spartan kit... Anyone interested? My goal would be to have the detail be in line with all of my previous works, which means free-pose assembly, detailed cockpit and open/close option hatches to show off the armament. Projected kit price: $115.00 cdn Oh, also: I've been scouring my reference material as well as the internet, but I can't seem to find any technical front or side views of the Spartan. I'm guessing that since it was such a dissimilar design to the other three that they simply didn't bother, but if anyone knows where I can find some, just give me a heads-up; it'd be much appreciated As always, a show of interest or comments are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Yeeeeeahhh Boyyyyy!!! I'M IN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jardann Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Gotta get 'em all! I'm in for two!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) Same here, I'm in for a pair to round out the collection. Thanks again for tackling the subject John! As far as the views, and it might be heresy but when the Spartan design was liberated for use in Battletech it was renamed the "Archer". I'll check my old 1980's battletech manuals when I get home to see if there are any decent images worth sharing. Edited November 26, 2007 by Ghadrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyrie13 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Captain, I am IN FOR TWO (AT LEAST!!!!)!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type R #126 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Raises hand in interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyrox Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Oh, also: I've been scouring my reference material as well as the internet, but I can't seem to find any technical front or side views of the Spartan. I'm guessing that since it was such a dissimilar design to the other three that they simply didn't bother, but if anyone knows where I can find some, just give me a heads-up; it'd be much appreciated I'm not sure if you are looking for something better than this, but here's what I've got: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'm not sure if you are looking for something better than this, but here's what I've got: Hi Phyrox, thanks a million! Judging from the line work, it looks like original japanese too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'm in for one possibly two. The bastard Destroid finally gets his chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malakite Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Whoo Capt! I'm in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 (edited) I based my 1/35th on the Imai kit but took some liberties to make it not look so pudgy. Maybe my plans could be used for reference? Someday I'll have access to some equipment to finish mine Edited November 27, 2007 by THOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Oh yeah, I'm in for at least one Capain! This mech is my favorite behind the Tomahawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 You already know my answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokefiend Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm in! Gotta get em all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm in for one also. Gotta complete the destroids' family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm interested in 3 kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otihconip Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I def want one. I have been late every one of these sales from the captain. But I will eventually get all of your models!!!! 1 will do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Psst!! I just posted a new update on the building of the Spartan over on the SM forums. Pass it on... http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewt...p?p=10614#10614 Teaser pic below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I want one also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 GREAT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundamhead Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Don't forget to add the billy club/nightstick/cattle prod thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Don't forget to add the billy club/nightstick/cattle prod thingy. It's funny, I thought that "club" in the lineart was just a piece of pipe or something; I'm trying to remember seeing it in the show but I keep drawing a blank. Apparently I stand corrected Ironically, the Spartan's "joints" (and I use the term loosely) seem to be the most ill-designed of any mecha I've rendered into 3-D. Makes me wonder how it's supposed to use that weapon effectively, or at the very least, do so without embarassing the pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert S Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I would take one please. Finishing the set will be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 It's funny, I thought that "club" in the lineart was just a piece of pipe or something; I'm trying to remember seeing it in the show but I keep drawing a blank. Wasn't it in the episode where they are beating down the Zentran rebels and Hikaru comes to save the day after a date with Minmay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtydeuce Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Yes! the one I've been waiting for!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 More Spartan comin' your way! Check it out on the SM forums, punk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 That Spartan ROCKS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hi everyone. I wanted to let everyone know that the Spartan is progressing very nicely indeed, and despite taking Monday off to deal with 2 feet of snow and a bad cold, it seems that I'm still very much on schedule. I'm going to forego tomorrow's update due to holiday activities, but I plan to have some photos of the complete, or almost complete masters between Christmas & new year's. I also have enough of the sculpting done to get cracking on the decals, which tend to be the slow point in production, so I might as well get a jump on 'em. In the meantime, I'd like to wish everyone a very festive, peaceful and safe holiday season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Looks great Capn'! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriboy Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 How tall do these stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 How tall do these stand? About 15.7-16cm; typical Spaltan height in 1/72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriboy Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Put me down for one please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Put me down for one please Just one??? Kidding, just kidding! Oh, by the way, I posted a new update on Samurai Monkey: http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewt...p?p=10830#10830 Teaser pic below... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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