captain america Posted November 26, 2007 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!
Ghadrack Posted November 26, 2007 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
valkyrie13 Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 Captain, I am IN FOR TWO (AT LEAST!!!!)!!!!
Phyrox Posted November 27, 2007 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:
captain america Posted November 27, 2007 Author 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
Gabe Q Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 I'm in for one possibly two. The bastard Destroid finally gets his chance...
THOR Posted November 27, 2007 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
THOR Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 Oh yeah, I'm in for at least one Capain! This mech is my favorite behind the Tomahawk
Major Tom Posted November 28, 2007 Posted November 28, 2007 I'm in for one also. Gotta complete the destroids' family
otihconip Posted November 29, 2007 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.
captain america Posted December 7, 2007 Author 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
Gundamhead Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Don't forget to add the billy club/nightstick/cattle prod thingy.
captain america Posted December 8, 2007 Author 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
Robert S Posted December 9, 2007 Posted December 9, 2007 I would take one please. Finishing the set will be nice
big F Posted December 9, 2007 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
captain america Posted December 14, 2007 Author Posted December 14, 2007 More Spartan comin' your way! Check it out on the SM forums, punk!
captain america Posted December 21, 2007 Author 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!
captain america Posted December 28, 2007 Author Posted December 28, 2007 How tall do these stand? About 15.7-16cm; typical Spaltan height in 1/72.
captain america Posted December 28, 2007 Author 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...
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