Ryuji

molds and cast test (still needs some adjusts - some parts failed )

For casting test I used Axon Fast cast F-18 (pot life 3'30") but it's too fast - sometimes the resin starts to cure before complete to fill the mold and it's summer here,so it's HOT !! (in hot days resin cure more fast...)

Tomorrow I will buy Fast cast F-19 (pot life 7')

http://www.hobbyfanatics.com/index.php?act...pe=post&id=9019

If I order one I'll need to find a model maker on MW to paint this for me.

Ryuji. Can I order one from you already constructed and painted? How much would that cost?

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No,sorry - I'm not accepting commissions for this kit because I can't guarantee safety transport - I'm sure she will break during transport

pre order here:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?act=ST&f=9&t=17583

I will charge US$60,00 for the kit + US$20,00 for shipping (total = US$80,00)

(now I need an idea of how many kits I have to produce... )

...and (FINALLY!!! ) prototype READY!!

Thanks for your patience,support and commentary.

(now I will start to make the mold )

helmet ready.

Finished head/hair.

I'm finishing Komillia,so I can start to think about next project.

Is there some character/image you want to be build? (not necessary Macross character)

I will start a new poll with yours options.

Rebuilded neck,shoulder and waist side plate.

I tested Fast cast F-18 (pot life - 3'30")

http://www.axson.com/Axson/fiches/anglais/f18-gb.pdf

There is F-16 (pot life 2'30") , F-19 (7') , F-31 (1'50"), F-33 (2') and F-50 (40')

Another option:

http://www.axson.com/

Axson UK

15 Studlands Park Ind. Est

Newmarket CB8 7 AU Suffolk

UK

Tel: (**44) 01638 660062

Fax:(**44) 01638 665078

e-mail: sales@axson.co.uk

I used smooth-on resin,but I didn't like - sometimes happened a strange reaction with silicon rubber...

I tested Axson resin and I liked the result - I will cast Komillia with this.

still have a lot of differences from illustration...

(I have to replace the shoulder part)

I decided to separate plate part from torso and waist - it's better this way to produce and paint the kit.

Now with copied parts I can build the other two girls (but I have no idea of who they are... I don't have this game)

...and I STILL not sure which leg is better :

- with long leg she looks more elegant but the proportion is wrong

- the short leg is correct,but sometimes she looks small

I thought after build the other girls it was more easy to decide,but no...

Leg reduction.

I still not sure which one is better...

(maybe the original size...at least I still have the original!! )

Before change proportion I make a copy : Many times in past when I changed something in my models I started to think "before was better,but now it's too late because I destroyed the kit ..."

Now,I ALWAYS make a copy and make modification in copy and keep the original for comparison

Changed face - now she is starting to look like Komillia...

Ryuji,

You really should consider getting that figure cast in resin before final assembly and painting!

Work that amazing needs to be shared!

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I'm planning to produce myself this project, but first I have to finish the prototype then I have to do a lot of tests with silicon rubber mold and cast resin. This will take some time,so the kit will be available only in the next year (maybe Jan / Feb 2006)

I still have no idea about how much the kit will cost , how many I have to produce...

Her legs really looks too long and disproportional...

I have to reduce... (%$#% )

Testing hair parts.

She still needs a lot of adjusts (she still doesn't look like Komillia... )

changing face.

I decided to use Setsuna's head and front hair (it's better than Aina)

Comparing with original Aina kit, Komillia became bigger ... (actually her legs are too long - I like long legs, but maybe this one is too long... )

She is taller than Minmay (well, I think in the anime she is really taller...)

So,I thought the Aina's head was too small and tried to replace for a bigger one, but with hair, Aina's head look ok so I will keep this proportion.

arms and shoulder protector ready.

Kotobukiya accessories and photo etching.

This is what I have...

(and I still don't have back reference)