codam23 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Looks GREAT Cap. What ship would you do next? One of the other smaller ships or a lager one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks GREAT Cap. What ship would you do next? One of the other smaller ships or a lager one? hmm I'd prefer a pilsner ship to a lager ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 All done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Last 2 pix. That takes care of the 1/2500 version, now I'll be turning my focus to the 1/5000 ship. Once that's done, I'm on a short vacation and then planning for the Cat's Eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Last 2 pix. That takes care of the 1/2500 version, now I'll be turning my focus to the 1/5000 ship. Once that's done, I'm on a short vacation and then planning for the Cat's Eye Cats Eye?!?! oO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Looks amazing, really does justice to the Zent design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) I want it!! Cat's Eye? What should I make with mine? Edited January 29, 2010 by cool8or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 If this is what you come up with when you're bored, I'd love to see what your serious projects look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Last 2 pix. That takes care of the 1/2500 version, now I'll be turning my focus to the 1/5000 ship. Once that's done, I'm on a short vacation and then planning for the Cat's Eye Hear Kitty Kitty! Come to daddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 You will be pleased to know I've purchased another display cabinet! Beautiful work, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Most of the stuff John does while bored, the rest of us would be hard pushed to do while not board or even with a gun held to our heads. John if you cast they will buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Beautiful sculpt John! Is that Chavant (or however it`s spelled) modeling clay - the same stuff they used to use for automotive concept models (before computers)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 That looks beautiful! It puts the styrene kits to shame!!! That really needs to cast. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Wait! Where's the ORDER button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Wait! Where's the ORDER button? You can't find any buttons on John's projects. You have to keep on checking his updates on this item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 That's my joke. I usually get 2-3 of all his projects. He has a great body of work and I love supporting his projects. He makes the kits the fans are dying for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Beautiful sculpt John! Is that Chavant (or however it`s spelled) modeling clay - the same stuff they used to use for automotive concept models (before computers)? Hi Chas. It's actually a mix of Super Sculpey and Sculpey III, both of which are heat-hardened clays. I haven't used Chavant in years; great stuff, but not suitable for certain applications. If anything, the one BIG down-side to the Sculpey clays is that they're super brittle, and the master will likely be destroyed upon demold, so my mold has to be done right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hi Chas. It's actually a mix of Super Sculpey and Sculpey III, both of which are heat-hardened clays. I haven't used Chavant in years; great stuff, but not suitable for certain applications. If anything, the one BIG down-side to the Sculpey clays is that they're super brittle, and the master will likely be destroyed upon demold, so my mold has to be done right the first time. Sounds like there can be moments with tears then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Wait! Where's the ORDER button? Not with John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The Cats Eye, most underrated Mecha of the SDF series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yay! Neptune - Some advance warning would be appreciated! $$s tight these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Beautiful sculpt, but it could use some paint, stat! Zentraedi ships in fleshy tones are NOT a good combination... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kremmen Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Wow, beautiful sculpt for sure. I love the very series-ness of the surface detail. Big fan of the Salan Scout anyway, if you kit this I guess I'll grab one. Why so small, though? Anyone know where this figure of 5km+ came from for the Nupetiet Vergnitz? Isn't she 4000m, or am I behind the times? 1/5000 would be only 80cm - still quite a small model, but not so much that it would be totally unsatisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Wow, beautiful sculpt for sure. I love the very series-ness of the surface detail. Big fan of the Salan Scout anyway, if you kit this I guess I'll grab one. Why so small, though? Anyone know where this figure of 5km+ came from for the Nupetiet Vergnitz? Isn't she 4000m, or am I behind the times? 1/5000 would be only 80cm - still quite a small model, but not so much that it would be totally unsatisfying. An "only" 80cm long model poses some logistical issues and would probably end up being hand-applied epoxy rather than resin. Like molding and casting a baguette Oh, and here are a couple pics of the Salan Scout: 1/2500 and 1/5000. The latter is not yet done, but you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hey John the blue line on the large one, I take it that's to be the parting line? Are you planning a single pour two -part mould? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hey John the blue line on the large one, I take it that's to be the parting line? Are you planning a single pour two -part mould? Yes! I wanted to put the seam lines in places that could allow them to be more easily repaired or camouflaged. It will essentially be a resin dildo :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yes! I wanted to put the seam lines in places that could allow them to be more easily repaired or camouflaged. It will essentially be a resin dildo :lol: so when i mod it which end should i put the vibrating motor in ?? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 So Capn'. Do you use that vacuum de-molding technique at all. I saw it on "How things are Made" once for resin figures that you can buy in curio shops and gift stores. The manufacturers clamp a single part mold onto a tube that is larger than the outside of the cylindrically shaped mold. They evacuate the pipe and the mold pulls away from the casting. I've been dying to try it and wanted to know if you have an economical trick you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Looking good as always. On a good note, THE SAINTS WON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoirin Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 The amount of detail you put into your Zentradi Picket is absolutely astounding! I'm very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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