PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 Blah... with school starting I wanted to get more done with this project. Here is what I have so far. There is still alot more that needs to be done. ALOT. I am more determined to finish this project within the next month (before October), maybe sooner. P.S. I've already ordered magnets from the recommended link by eugimon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sweet, that replacement canopy looks really nice! Keep up the hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 AWESOME!!! take your time man!, school and work comes first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Work and school is always a downer, except the money from work. On the belly plates, I can see that you have used sheet platic for the construction but what is the green stuff? How did you keep it from sticking to the origional parts. The canopy and face plate are perfect. They will look great in color. Looks like lots of hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Fly4victory: The green stuff is a two part modelling epoxy called "Kneadatite". Sculpts pretty well (better with water) and cures in 4-5 hrs with max strength in 24 hrs. I had a supply of the ribbon form, but it seems they sell it in a tube now. If you get the ribbon and don't want it to cure on its own you can slow down the process by keeping it in your freezer. Mine has been there for like uhh... 4 years now? LOL, good stuff however. ***EDIT*** Oh yea to answer you question about how I kept "it" from sticking to the original parts. I used a petroleum based jelly (Vaseline) or in minor cases chap-stick... lip balm. I applied a thin layer of the petroleum based jelly to the original and set the part on to form the shape w/o sticking. Let the part sit for a few minutes to cure (depending on what you're using to capture the shape) and when its about right remove the two parts. Edited September 4, 2008 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks PsYcHoDyNaMiX, very clever better than plastic wrap. Now I need to get some "Kneadatite". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) Looking goood!!!! Need i say again i'm down for '1' kit without question. Just don't close the pre-orders down too fast coz i don't have a comp (yet) at my new work location. VF-22 ftw! Edited September 6, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Yo, this thread doesn't deserve to fall off the cliff, BUMP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks, I've been making progress and meant to post pics, but schools got me by the tail. I'll have some more pics up real soon. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 She's cool, we know your busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I wouldn't worry too much about getting this project out ASAP...school and work are important. But man, these pics are looking awesome. When these parts are casted, are they gonna be casted in the blue color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) Update: After sand down/trim the canopy the parts will get primed for more sanding/puttying. I was able to gut out some of the excess putty for the bay covers to reduce it's overall weight (some more will be removed eventually). Pics... ***EDIT*** Quick note: changes which I have made from the previous pics. I was able to start working on the actual visor for the battroid's faceplate (trimming, shaping, etc...). I was able to round out the front of the bay covers (near the intakes) and fill/smooth out the joining of the seams. I was able to round out the main canopy window some more and I am currently working on it's framework. Edited November 10, 2008 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 awesome the canopy and head are coming up quite nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yes very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Anything new on this project? Seeing those updated pics are awesome. Hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) take your time Psycho, as it is, i don't have the cash to fork up till atleast January or later, no i'm not speaking for all of us. We all know it will be awesome!!!! Progress pics please. Edited December 5, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Yeah, what Ruskii said. We know you got a lot going on, so if there's nothing yet, don't worry. we got time. At least till 2012 when the world ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Sorry everyone, but the project is on hold due to my finals. -=\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 no problem, maybe it's for the best, a lot of people are close to broke thanks to all the releases and economic situation so maybe putting this up until people wallets are fatter could be better, hehe happy holidays man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hey Everyone, I've been on break the past week and a half. Aside from the holidays, family events and stuff I made some more time to start up on the project again. I was able to work on the canopy some more and get some more sanding done. I primed up the parts for the smoothing out process and any other rough areas I may have missed with my eyes. I still have to etch/detail all the parts, and define the mounting holes on bay covers (for the display mount). Here are some more pics, enjoy: Edited January 2, 2009 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Ace Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hey Everyone, I've been on break the past week and a half. Aside from the holidays, family events and stuff I made some more time to start up on the project again. I was able to work on the canopy some more and get some more sanding done. I primed up the parts for the smoothing out process and any other rough areas I may have missed with my eyes. I still have to etch/detail all the parts, and define the mounting holes on bay covers (for the display mount). Here are some more pics, enjoy: Great to see this is still coming along. I am still on the pre-order list, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wicked- Yea, you're still on the list. When the project is complete and a casting window becomes available then I'll create a separate thread for orders. I'll go through this thread to check with everyone who stated they were originally interested and see if they still are. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 And i'm on the list! mua hahhahahahahah. Gonna be SO damn COOl to have a 22. Thanks for the updates Max! Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 am i on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Better add me to the list for two =) M&M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 weren't there M&M 22's in the VFX game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) any updates? I'd love to get a kit in time for the mac aus con 09' in May this year, but i doubt that might happen, but i can speak for everyone else we are keen to see how it's all going! err yeh BUMPA! seriously can't let this thread disapear. Edited February 27, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yeah, if you got any updates, that'd be great. Also, I believe I'm on that list, but if not, put me down for 2. I'll be doing a M&M custom set, or perhaps two totally different customs altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, I've worked on the project since I've last posted, but haven't had the chance to taking more pictures and posting them. I'll try to get some up by next week. I have this programming project I need to get out of the way for my OS class. -=X I've started etching out the panel lines and other markings. You'll see them when I post up the pics. Max "School has me in the gutter atm... >.>" Edited February 28, 2009 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Awesome news! I'm looking forward to this conversion kit. Can't wait to see pics next week. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Cool! pics pics pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 both my extra YF21's are waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Crazy! 3 YF-21's??? i felt guilty just getting the 2nd Millia & Max 22 customs? Coz Yamato sure ain't brining them out! I may custom mine as a Max 22. Edited March 30, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) I apologize for the lack of updates, better pics and more primer, but school has got me good this semester (especially my Operating Systems class, the professor "isn't that great"). I made some progress about a month ago, but never got around to doing more work and taking better pictures. Max P.S. I've been working with Maya and made a YF-19 which is going to be included in a 20 second animation for my groups final project. I wanted to put more work on the 19 since the 19 is one of my favorite planes, but my team member wanted to keep it low poly and I'm still new to Maya. However, it was good enough that my professor thought it was one of the better models of the entire class. ***EDIT*** Of course any constructive criticism, comments are welcome. Thanks! YF_19_Maya.bmp Edited April 3, 2009 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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